21. AAAAI - Media Center: Media Resources: Position Statement 32 of other immunologic inflammatory disease (eg, autoimmune diseases, connective tissuedisorders, and provide training in the diseases of both general Surgery, http://www.aaaai.org/media/resources/position_statements/ps32.stm

Media Resources: Position Statement 32 The Future of the Subspecialty of Allergy and Immunology Research is constantly providing new and innovative therapies for the treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Many of these newer approaches utilize pharmacologic agents developed through application of these contemporary therapeutic modalities requires a detailed understanding of allergic and immunologic disorders and the consequences of these therapies. The proper application of existing and newer approaches for the treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases thus demands an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of immunology. In the past 10 years, we have witnessed an enormous increase in the sophistication of our understanding of such disorders, which requires ongoing medical education. Appropriate application of this knowledge and the newer pharmacologic agents to the treatment of patients with immunologic diseases is best provided by specialist in allergy and immunology, who are able to maintain the expertise required. The allergist/immunologist has the knowledge and skills to provide the most cost-effective management of complex immunologic disorders. For example, a number of studies now document that the board-certified specialist in allergy and immunology, when charged with the care of patients with moderate to severe asthma, is able to increase the quality of life for such patients while decreasing the cost for the management of the disease.

22. 1Up Health > Health Links Directory > Conditions And Diseases: Musculoskeletal D and those with variant and other autoimmune connective tissues diseases, such as Women'sInfo Page Both general and personal disease information, and http://www.1uphealth.com/links/connective-tissue-lupus.html

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23. Breast Implants It may be done under local or general anesthesia, depending possible links betweenthese implants and autoimmune or connective tissue diseases is continuing http://www.hendrickhealth.org/healthy/000235.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Breast implants Definition Purpose Precautions Description ... Resources Definition Breast implantation is a surgical procedure for enlarging the breast. Breast-shaped sacks made of a silicone outer shell and filled with silicone gel or saline (salt water), called implants, are used. Purpose Breast implantation is usually performed to make normal breasts larger for cosmetic purposes. Sometimes a woman having a breast reconstruction after a mastectomy will need the opposite breast enlarged to make the breasts more symmetric. Breasts that are very unequal in size due to trauma or congenital deformity may also be corrected with an enlargement procedure. Precautions A woman in poor health or with a severe chronic disease is not a good candidate for this procedure. Description A cosmetic breast enlargement is usually an outpatient procedure. It may be done under local or general anesthesia, depending on patient and physician preference. The incision is made through the armpit, under the breast, or around the areola (the darkened area around the nipple). These techniques create the most inconspicuous scars. The implant is placed between the breast tissue and underlying chest muscle, or under the chest muscle. The operation takes approximately one to two hours. The cost of a cosmetic procedure is rarely covered by insurance. However, if enlargement is part of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, health plans may pay for some or all of it. The surgeon's fee ranges from $2,700-$4,200 and up. The procedure may also be called breast augmentation or augmentation mammaplasty.

24. NIH: Browse Health Topics Alphabetically Autism. autoimmune diseases (general). Avascular Necrosis see Osteonecrosis. Conjunctivitissee Eye diseases (general). connective tissue Disorders. Constipation. http://health.nih.gov/see_all_topics.asp

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26. References Medscape general Medicine 3(4 Incidence of autoimmune disease in patients afterbreast Risk of connectivetissue diseases and other disorders after breast http://www.medscape.com/content/2001/00/40/81/408187/408187_ref.html

References for: Are Breast Implants Safe? ASAPS 2000 Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Inc.; 2001. Available at: http://www.surgery.org . Accessed October 18, 2001. 1999 Reconstructive Procedures: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS); 1999. Available at: www.plasticsurgery.org . Accessed October 18, 2001. Janowsky EC, Kupper LL, Hulka BS. Meta-analyses of the relation between silicone breast implants and the risk of connective-tissue diseases. N Engl J Med. 2000;342:781-790. Bondurant S, Ernster V, Herdman R, eds. Safety of Silicone Breast Implants. Washington, DC: Institute of Medicine; 1999. Sims S, Lundberg GD. Maybe now is the time to lift the ban on silicone breast implants. MedGenMed. 2001;3. Available at: http://www.medscape.com/Medscape/GeneralMedicine/journal/2001/v03.n02/mgm0402.sims/mgm0402.sims-01.html. Accessed October 18, 2001. Staff Report, The FDA's Regulation of Silicone Breast Implants: Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, US House of Representatives; 1992. Flanders L. Is it real... Or is it Astroturf? PR firm finds "grassroots" support for breast implants. Extra Magazine. July/August 1996. Available at:

27. The Rheumatologist As Principal Care Physician of arthritis, diffuse connective tissue diseases, autoimmune and immunologic are pureconsultants in autoimmune disease or Chronic diseases are also costly in http://www.lupusmn.org/Articles/General/Lupus/Rheumatologist as Principal Care P

A Rheumatologist as Principal Care Physician Minnesota Lupus News, October - November 1998 In 1997, the American College of Rheumatology Board of Directors commissioned a task force to review the role of the rheumatologist and to determine how rheumatologists can provide the best consultative specialty care while meeting many of the other medical needs of the patients they see on a continuing basis. The result is a statement, which follows here, endorsing the concept of the rheumatologist as a principal care provider Ronald L. Kaufman, MD, MBA President, American College of Rheumatology The role of rheumatologists is primarily to diagnose and treat individuals with arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. These include the many forms of arthritis, diffuse connective tissue diseases, autoimmune and immunologic disorders, metabolic bone diseases and diffuse or localized musculoskeletal pain problems. These diseases often involve multiple organ systems and complex difficult differential diagnoses, complicated treatments and specific requirements for monitoring therapy.

28. Health - Lupus autoimmune Disease and Diet. Skin connective tissue diseases. Computers InternetConversion Factors Crime Energy, general Energy, Nuclear Entertainment http://www.cswnet.com/~mgoad/html/health_-_lupus.htm

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29. Lancaster General - Raynaud's Phenomenon There are certain diseases or lifestyle choices that following existing connectivetissue or autoimmune disease; disorder, usually a connective tissue disorder http://www.lha.org/content/greystone_4206.asp

30. Francais Sitemap Help Q A Dictionary Contact Us Arthritis Canada the division of rheumatology and connective tissue diseases at St. body, causing jointand tissue damage system, thereby minimizing the autoimmune response, and http://www.arthritis.ca/programs and resources/news magazine/1992/gender/default

31. Capstone Clinic Digital Library contents Chapter 50 Diffuse connective tissue Disease Table Chapter 26 diseasesof the Airways Pulmonary Conditions Inflammatory, autoimmune, and diseases http://hsmedcenterbirmingham-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/rheumatology/autoimmune/vas

Clinical Resources by Topic: Cardiovascular Disorders Wegener's Granulomatosis Clinical Resources Pediatrics Geriatrics Atlases Radiology ... Miscellaneous Resources See also: General Cardiovascular Disorders Clinical Resources Wegener's Granulomatosis Patient/Family Resources Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 15th Ed.-2001: Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Chapter 317: The Vasculitis Syndromes Table of contents Definition: Access document Classification of Vasculitic Syndromes: Access document Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis: Access document Approach to the Patient: Access document Wegener's Granulomatosis: Access document Definition: Access document Incidence and Prevalence: Access document Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis: Access document Clinical and Laboratory Manifestations: Access document Diagnosis: Access document Treatment: Access document Principles of Treatment: Access document Chapter 275: Glomerulopathies Associated with Multisystem Diseases: Table of contents Introduction: Access document Immunologically Mediated Multisystem Diseases: Access document Introduction: Access document ANCA-Associated Small-Vessel Vasculitis: Access document Treatment: Access document Chapter 259: Interstitial Lung Diseases: Table of contents Introduction: Access document Pathogenesis: Access document Introduction: Access document Granulomatous Lung Disease: Access document Inflammation and Fibrosis: Access document Initial Evaluation: Access document Introduction: Access document History: Access document Respiratory Symptoms and Signs:

32. Understanding Autoimmune Disease May 1998 NIH Publication No. 984273 Understanding autoimmune diseases This booklet contains information about autoimmune diseases. You will not find everything there is to know about autoimmune diseases here, however. autoimmune diseases because autoimmune diseases are and detailed resources at your general U.S. population. Thus, the social, economic, and health impact from autoimmune diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/autoimmune/autoimmune.htm

Contents Preface What Are Autoimmune Diseases? Who Is Affected by Autoimmune Diseases? What Are the Causes of Autoimmune Diseases? ... Glossary May 1998 NIH Publication No. 98-4273 Understanding Autoimmune Diseases Preface This booklet contains information about autoimmune diseases . You will not find everything there is to know about autoimmune diseases here, however. In fact, the information presented here may prompt you to think of more questions about autoimmune diseases because autoimmune diseases are complex. We have tried to anticipate which terms will need further definition and clarification. Those terms, when they first appear in the text, are in italics. Italicized words and phrases are defined in the Glossary at the end of the booklet. You will find more in-depth and detailed resources at your local library or through your health care provider. The Internet is a valuable source of information as well. Start by doing a search on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Web site at http://www.nih.gov for information on the broad range of research conducted by NIH, including autoimmune diseases. What Are Autoimmune Diseases?

33. The Health Library — Skin & Connective Tissue Mixed connective tissue DiseaseMedicineNet. Mixed connective tissue DiseaseAmericanAutoimmune Related diseases Association. http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/internet/bodysystems/dermatology4.ht

Diseases and Disorders Use these links to jump directly to your topic of interest: Acne Aging Skin Anatomy Blistering Diseases ... Sweat Gland Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Connective Tissue Diseases Connective Tissue Disorders:MEDLINEplus Questions and Answers about Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue:NIAMS See Musculoskeletal System, Muscle Diseases Ehlers-Dahlos Syndrome See Genetics and Birth Defects, Connective Tissue Disorders Epidermolysis Bullosa See Genetics and Birth Defects, Connective Tissue Disorders Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (Lupus) and Discoid Lupus:MEDLINEplus Systemic Lupus Erythematosus:NIAMS What is Lupus?:Lupus Foundation of America Neurological Sequelae of Lupus:NINDS ... Discoid Lupus:American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association Marfan Syndrome Marfan Syndrome:MEDLINEplus Questions and Answers About Marfan Syndrome:NIAMS Marfan Syndrome:March of Dimes Marfan Syndrome Resource Manual:National Marfan Foundation ... Marfan Syndrome :GeneReviews Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Mixed Connective Tissue Disease:MedicineNet Mixed Connective Tissue Disease:American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association Mixed Connective Tissue Disease vs. Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease:MedicineNet

34. Subjects Library gen info Links to general information and Sachs, Gaucher, Fabry's, and other diseaseson this SLE) A chronic inflammatory autoimmune connective tissue disease. http://rarediseases.about.com/mlibrary.htm

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35. Resource List Sjogren's syndrome, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, Wegener's for rheumaticdiseases and related Rheumatic/autoimmune Disease Sites Finding a http://www.silcom.com/~sblc/resources.html

Resource List We love links! If you have never done so, please read these two items on the New to the Net page. Click on the links below to go to any of these sections! and it's a big page...so we recommend that you scroll all the way down before you tell us you can't find something...! Many thanks. Specific Pages for Individual Rheumatic Diseases and some related conditions. Click on this link to see if the condition(s) you are interested in have a page of their own Examples: lupus, anklyosing spondylitis, avascular necrosis, Behcet's syndrome, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Crohn's disease, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, fibromyalgia, gout, irritable bowel syndrome, Lyme disease, Marfan's syndrome, mixed connective tissue disease, necrotizing fasciitis, palindromic rheumatism, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, Wegener's granulomatosis...many more. Click on this link to see!

36. ClinicalTrials.gov - Linking Patients To Medical Research: Study Details nephritis associated with connective tissue disorders. This study will allow researchersto admit and follow patients suffering from autoimmune diseases of the http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00001979?order=30

37. Health Library - Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) The exact cause of mixed connective tissue disease is unknown http//www.sclerodermafoundation.orgAmerican autoimmune Related diseases Association, Inc http://hvelink.saint-lukes.org/library/healthguide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?h

38. EMedguides.com EMedguides.com Supersites. general resources. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletaland Skin diseases (NIAMS). Anetoderma. autoimmune Skin diseases, general. http://www.emedguides.com/topics.jsp?guide_id=7

39. Silicone Breast Implants of Silicone Breast Implants states there is no evidence that silicone breast implantscontribute to an increase in autoimmune (connective tissue) diseases. http://www.lookingyourbest.com/info/breastimplant-stissue.php

Home Find a Doctor INAModel INAView ... Consult the Nurse Breast Implants Connective Tissue Disorder Silicone Breast Implants and Connective Tissue Disorders Connective tissue disorders (CTDs) are described as a group of generalized disorders affecting the connective tissues (i.e., fat, bone, and mucous). It has been theorized that silicone breast implants may increase the risk of developing a CTD. As the following clinical studies indicate, actual statistical information has provided no significant evidence that silicone breast implants greatly increase the risk of developing CTDs. A 1993 University of Texas, Houston study published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery investigated 603 women undergoing reconstructive breast surgery between 1986 and 1992. In this study 250 women had breast reconstruction with silicone gel-filled breast implants and 353 women had breast reconstruction utilizing their own tissue. Results of this preliminary report found that "the incidence of autoimmune diseases in mastectomy patients receiving silicone gel implants is not different than in patients who had reconstruction with autogenous [patient's own] tissue." A 1994 Mayo Clinic study published in the New England Journal of Medicine compared 749 women who had breast implant surgery between 1964 and 1991, with 1,498 women who did not have breast implant surgery. Study results showed "no association between breast implants and the connective tissue diseases and other disorders that were studied."

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