Monday, May 18, 2009

Basics Of The Immune System

 
An immune system is a collection of biological processes within an organism that protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumour cells. It detects a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and needs to distinguish them from the organism's own healthy cells and tissues in order to function properly.

Preterm Labor

 
Preterm labor is that occurring  after 20 weeks and before 37 completed weeks of gestation

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

rhinite allergique et Asthme en milieu pediatrique

 

Abnormal immunoglobulin subclass patterns in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage

 

Friday, February 6, 2009

Popular Presentations on Various Diseases

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
Hypnosis
Hypochondrogenesis
Hypokalemia
Hypomelanosis of Ito
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypophosphatasia
Hypopigmentation
Hypoplastic Anemia
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypospadias
Hypothyroidism
Hysterectomy
IBM
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
IC
ICD
Ichthyosis
Idiopathic Aplastic Anemia
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenos
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic Neonatal Hepatitis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
IgA Nephropathy
IHIS
Immune Globulin
Immune Hemolytic Anemia
Immunizations
Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy
Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Imperforate Anus
Impetigo
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (
INAD
INCL
Incomplete Testicular Feminization
Incontinentia Pigmenti
Indoor Air Pollution
Infantile Spasms
Infectious Mononucleosis
Infertility
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza
Ingrown Nail
Inguinal Hernia
Insect Bites
Insect Sting Allergies
Insomnia
Insulin Resistance
Integrative Medicine
Intermittent Claudication
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Lymphangiectasis
Intracranial Tumors
Intussusception
IP
IPA
IRDS
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Irregular Menstrual Periods
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
ITO
ITP
IVA
Jacobsen Syndrome
Jakob Disease
Jaundice
JE
JMS
Jock Itch
Joubert Syndrome
Juvenile Diabetes
Juvenile Retinoschisis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Kava
Kawasaki Disease
KC
KD
Kegel Exercises
Keratoconus
Kernicterus
KFS
Kidney Stones
Klinefelter Syndrome
KMS
Knee Pain
Knee Replacement Surgery
KSS
KTS
KWS
Lab Results
Labor and Delivery
Labyrinthitis
Lactose Intolerance
LADD
LAM
Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Lamellar Ichthyosis
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Language Development
Laron Dwarfism
Laron Syndrome
Laryngeal Dystonia
Laryngeal Papilloma
Laryngitis
Latex Allergy
Laxatives
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
LCA
LCH
LDL Cholesterol
Lead Poisoning
Leber Disease
Legg Calve Perthes Disease
Legionellosis
Legionnaires Disease
Leigh Syndrome
Leprosy
Leptospirosis
Lesch Nyhan Syndrome
Lethal Osteochondrodysplasia
Leukemia
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Leukodystrophy
LGMD
LGS
Lice and Scabies
Lichen Amyloidosis
Lichen Planus
Lichen Sclerosus
Light Therapy
Lindau Disease
Lipid Panel
Lipid Storage Disease
Lipodystrophy
Lipoma
Lissencephaly
Listeria Infection
Listeriosis
Liver cancer
Liver Failure
Living Will
LKS
LM Syndrome
LMs
Locked In Syndrome
Lota
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Pressure
Lowe Syndrome
Lower Back Pain
LS
LTD
Lumbar Pain
Lung Cancer
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Lyme Disease
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Lymphedema
Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Macular Degeneration
Male Turner Syndrome
Malignant Hyperthermia
Malignant Mesothelioma
Mallory Weiss Tear
Managing Job Stress
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Mareo
Marfan Syndrome
MAS
Massage Therapy
Mastocytosis
McCune Albright Syndrome
MCD
MCTD
MdDS
ME
Measles (Rubeola)
Meckel Syndrome
MED
Medical Decision Making
Medical Specialists
Medicare
Medication Allergies
Meditation
Medullary Sponge Kidney
Medulloblastoma
MEF
Megaesophagus
Melanoma
MELAS Syndrome
Melatonin
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
Men Health
Menarche
Meningioma
Meningitis
Meningitis Tuberculous
Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningococcemia
Meniscus Tear
Menkes Disease
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Cycle
Menstruation
Mental Health
Mercury in Fish
MERRF
MES
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Mesothelioma
Metabolic Syndrome
Metatarsus Varus
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aur
Methylmalonic Aciduria
MG
MH
MHA
Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
Middle Ear Infection
Migraine Headaches
Milk Allergy
Milk Intolerance
Milk Thistle
Miscarriage
Missed Period
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
MJD
MKS
ML I
ML II
ML IV
MLD
MMP
MNS
Mobius Syndrome
Moebius Syndrome
Moles
Molluscum Contagiosum
Mononeuritis Multiplex
Monosomy X
Morning Sickness
Motion Sickness
Motor Neuron Disease
Motor Neuron Syndrome
Motor Neurone Disease
Mountain Fever
Moya moya Disease
Moyamoya Syndrome
MPGN type II
MPS
MPS I
MPS II
MPS III
MPS VI
MRS
MRSA
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
MSA
MSL
MSS
Mucinous Cystadenoma
Mucopolysaccharidoses
Mud Fever
Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis
Multiple Exostoses
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple System Atrophy
Mumps
Munchausen Syndrome
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Muscle Pain
Muscular Dystrophy
Music Therapy
Myasthenia Gravis
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplasia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma Multiple
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Myoclonic Epilepsy
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofibromatosis
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myotonia Congenita
Nail Biting
Nail Fungus
Narcolepsy
Naturopathic Medicine
Nausea
ND
NDI
NDP
Nearsightedness (Myopia)
Neck Pain
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing Lymphadenitis
Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Neonatal Listeriosis
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurasthenia
Neuroacanthocytosis
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Neuropathy
Neuropathy Peripheral
Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
NF 1
NF 2
NHS
Nicotine Withdrawal
Night Blindness
NLS
NM
Nocardiosis
Nocturnal Enuresis
Nodular Nonsuppurative Panniculitis
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Noonan Syndrome
Noroviruses
Nose Fracture
NPD
NPS
NS
NSA
NSAIDs
Nutrition
Nyhan Syndrome
Obesity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OCCS
Occupational Therapy
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Ochronosis
Oculocutaneous Albinism
ODDD
ODOD
Odontogenic Tumor
Office Ergonomics
OHD
OI
Ollier Disease
Onychomycosis
Oophorectomy
Opalescent Dentin
OPCA
Opportunistic Infections
Oral Cancer
Oral Health
Organ Transplant
Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency
Orthodontics
Osteitis Fibrosa Disseminata
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteomyelitis
Osteonecrosis
Osteopathy
Osteopenia
Osteopetrosis
Osteosclerosis
OTC Deficiency
Outpatient Services
Ovarian Cancer Center
Ovarian Syndrome
Overactive Bladder
Overactive Thyroid
Overactive Thyroid
Overweight Child
P E T
PA
PAN
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatitis
Panic and Anxiety Disorders
PAP
Papillitis
Paramyotonia Congenita
Parenting Center
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patient Safety
PBC
PCH
PCLD
PCM
PCT
Peanut Allergy
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy
Pediculosis
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pemphigoid
Pemphigus
Penicillin Allergy
Penile Fibrosis
Pentalogy of Cantrell
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Periarteritis
Pericarditis
Perimenopause
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Periodic Syndrome
Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Periodontitis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
Peripheral Neuritis
Pernio
Perthes Disease
Pestis
pET
PFD
PGK
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phobias
Phospholipidosis
Phototherapy
PHS
Physical Abuse
Physical Fitness
Physical Therapy
PI
Pian
Pica
Pick Disease
Pierre Robin Syndrome
Pink Eye
Pinta
Pinworms
Pityriasis Rosea
PJS
placebo
plantar reflex
plaque
ZES
plasmapheresis
plastic surgery
plasticity
platelet
pleomorphic
pleura
pleuritis
pneumonectomy
pneumonia
pollen
polygenic
polymyalgia rheumatica
polymyositis
polyp
positive symptom
post
postmenopausal
postpartum
postpartum blues
postural
PPB
PPH
PPS
Prader Willi Syndrome
Prayer
PRCA
Precocious Puberty
Prediabetes
Preexcitation Syndrome
Pregnancy Center
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Premature Ejaculation
Premature Infant
Premature Ovarian Failure
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Presbyopia
Prescription Medications
Pressure Sores
Preterm Labor
Preventing Falls
Preventing Medical Errors
Primary Amyloidosis
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
Primary Cutaneous Amyloidosis
Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Probiotics
Progeria
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
Prostate Cancer Prevention
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostatitis
Protoporphyria
PRP
PRS
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
Pseudotumor Cerebri
Psittacosis
Psoriasis
PSP
PSS
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Pulmonary Angiitis
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Infiltrates with Eosinophilia
Pulseless Disease
Puna
Pyknodysostosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Pyogenic Arthritis
Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
Q Fever
Quitting Smoking
Rabies
Radiation Effects
Radiation Injuries
Radiation Reaction
Radiation Sickness
Radon
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Rash
RAU
Raynaud Phenomenon
RCC
RDD
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reconstructive Surgery
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Red Measles
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
Refractory Anemia
Rescue Breathing
Respiratory Papillomatosis
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Retinal Detachment
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinoschisis
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Rett Syndrome
Reye Syndrome
RGS
Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy
Rheumatic Chorea
RHS
Rickets
Ring 14
Ring 15
Ring 18
Ring 4
Ring 6
Ring 9
Ringworm
RLF
RMSF
Roberts Syndrome
Robin Syndrome
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
ROP
Rosacea
Roseola
RP
RS
RSS
RSTS
Rubella (German Measles)
Rubeola (Measles)
RWS
SAE
Safe Food Handling
Safe Sex
Salmonellosis
SAM e
Sandhoff Disease
Sarcoidosis
Saw Palmetto
SBMA
SCA
Scabies
Scalded Skin Syndrome
Scarlet Fever
Scars
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schlatter Disease
Sciatica
SCID
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Scott Syndrome
Screening for Disease
SCS
SD
SDS
Seafood Allergy
Seasickness
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Allergies
Seborrheic Keratosis
Secondary Amyloidosis
SEDC
Seizures (Epilepsy)
Self Injury
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Separated Shoulder
Septic Arthritis
Septoplasty
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Health
Sexuality
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
SGB Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shigellosis
Shingles
SHML
Shock
Should I have allergy shots for allergie
Should I have an amniocentesis?
Should I have surgery for a ruptured Ach
Should I take allergy shots (immunothera
Should I take prescription drugs for ten
Should I use epidural anesthesia during
Shoulder Separation
Sialadenitis
Sick Building Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Silver Syndrome
Sinusitis
Siti
SJS
Skin Cancer Melanoma
Skin Rash
Skin Tags
Skull Base Chordoma
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slipped Disc
SLOS
SLS
SMA
SMA 1
SMA I
Small bowel obstruction
Smallpox
SMCR
Smoking Cessation
SNE
Snoring
Social Anxiety Disorder
SOD
Solar Keratosis
Sore Throat
Soroche
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Spasmodic Torticollis
Spastic Colon
Spastic Dysphonia
Speech and Language Development
Spherocytosis
Spider Bites
Spina Bifida
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Spiritual Healing
Spitting Up
Splinter Removal
Spondyloarthropathies
Spondylolisthesis
Sponge Kidney
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
SRS
SSPE
Staph Food Poisoning
Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Stickler Syndrome
Stiff Neck
Stomach Flu
Strabismus
Strep Throat
Streptococcal Gangrene
Streptococcus Agalactiae
Streptococcus Group B
Stress
Stress Management
Stroke
Stroke Rehabilitation
Sturge Weber Syndrome
Stuttering
Styes
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sunburn
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Sweet Syndrome
Swollen Lymph Nodes
SWS
Syphilis
Syringomyelia
Systemic Mastocytosis
Systemic Sclerosis
TAD
Talipes Equinovarus
Tangier Disease
TAO
TAR Syndrome
Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive Dystonia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tay Sachs Disease
TBM
TCD
TCS
TD
Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Teen Depression
Teen Substance Abuse
Teething
Temper Tantrums
Temporal Arteritis
TEN
Tendinitis
Tendinopathy
Tendinosis
Tennis Elbow
Tension Headaches
Testicular Cancer
Tetanus
Tetany
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thalassemia
Thiamine Deficiency
Thrombasthenia
Thromboangiitis Obliterans
Thrombophlebitis
Thrush
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid Nodules
TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
Tic Disorders
Tick Bites
Tick Removal
Tina
Tinea Versicolor
Toilet Training
Tolosa Hunt Syndrome
Tonsillitis
Tooth Decay
Torch Infection
Torn Rotator Cuff
Torticollis
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxocariasis
Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulat
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Transverse Myelitis
Travel Health
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Tremor
Trichomoniasis
Trichotillomania
Triglycerides
Triplets
Triploidy
Trisomy
Trisomy 21
Tropical Sprue
Truncus Arteriosus
TSC1
TSC2
TTD
TTTS
Tubal Pregnancy
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculous Meningitis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Tularemia
Turner Syndrome
Twins
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Typhoid
Typhoid Fever
UCE
Ulcer Peptic
Ulcerative Colitis
UMS
Underactive Thyroid
Undescended Testicle
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence in Women
Urinary Tract Infections
uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
Usher Syndrome
Uterine Bleeding
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Vaccinia
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Vaginitis
Valerian
Van der Woude syndrome
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
Varicose Veins
Variola Virus
Vascular Access Device
Vasculitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Ventricular Septal Defects
Ventricular Tachycardia
Verruca
Vertigo
Vestibular Neuronitis
VHL
Viral gastroenteritis
Viral meningitis
Virtual Colonoscopy
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets
Vitiligo
Vitritis
VKC
VLCAD
Voice Problems
Von Gierke Disease
Von Hippel Lindau Disease
Von Willebrand Disease
VP
VSD
W Syndrome
WAGR Syndrome
Wandering Spleen
WAS
WBS
Weaning
Wegener Granulomatosis
Weight Management
Werdnig Hoffman Disease
Werner Syndrome
West Nile Encephalitis
West Nile Fever
West Nile Virus
West Syndrome
Wet Lung
Wheezing
Whiplash
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
WHS
Williams Syndrome
Wilson Disease
Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome
WNS
Women and Coronary Artery Disease
Women Health
WPW Syndrome
WSS
WWS
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xerophthalmia
XP
XYY Syndrome
Yaws
Yellow Fever
Yoga
YY Syndrome