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Inflammation and Heart Diseases: The Intersection of Immunology, Cardiology, and Rheumatology

05 January, 2025

Emerging treatments in cardiology aim to modulate the immune response to reduce inflammation and prevent heart damage. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) blockers, for example, are being explored for their potential to alleviate chronic conditions like recurrent pericarditis.

Primary Immunodeficiencies

Introduction to Immune Deficiency Disorders The immune deficiency conditions are a group of disorders that result from one or more abnormalities of the immune system and that manifest clinically as an increased susceptibility to infection. This group of human diseases was ushered in by a single seminal observation made by a clinician who carefully studied Read More

Primary Immunodeficiencies

Introduction to Immune Deficiency Disorders The immune deficiency conditions are a group of disorders that result from one or more abnormalities of the immune system and that manifest clinically as an increased susceptibility to infection. This group of human diseases was ushered in by a single seminal observation made by a clinician who carefully studied Read More

Primary Immunodeficiencies

Introduction to Immune Deficiency Disorders The immune deficiency conditions are a group of disorders that result from one or more abnormalities of the immune system and that manifest clinically as an increased susceptibility to infection. This group of human diseases was ushered in by a single seminal observation made by a clinician who carefully studied Read More

Fireworks of autoimmunity from birth

A five-month-old male infant was brought into the emergency department by parents with hypotonicity (reduced muscular tone) and drowsiness that began the evening before. The infant presented with refractory atopic dermatitis and recent weight loss.

1. Primary Immunodeficiencies

Introduction to Immune Deficiency Disorders The immune deficiency conditions are a group of disorders that result from one or more abnormalities of the immune system and that manifest clinically as an increased susceptibility to infection. This group of human diseases was ushered in by a single seminal observation made by a clinician who carefully studied Read More

8. Primary Immunodeficiencies

Introduction to Immune Deficiency Disorders The immune deficiency conditions are a group of disorders that result from one or more abnormalities of the immune system and that manifest clinically as an increased susceptibility to infection. This group of human diseases was ushered in by a single seminal observation made by a clinician who carefully studied Read More

Case of eye injury and decreased vision

A 12 year old boy is brought into the paediatric casualty by his parents approximately 18 hours after sustaining a penetrating knife injury to his left eye. The child was here he was attacked by a fellow learner who stabbed him in his left eye. He sustained no other injuries as his attacker ran away after the incident.

A case of a 3 month old infant with bloody urine and stools

A three month old male infant presents to the emergency department with a one day history of haematochezia and haematuria, accompanied by a diffuse rash and shortness of breath. A three month old male infant was brought into the emergency department..

 
 
 
 
 
 
International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University