Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immunological disease that causes acute inflammatory lesions
and chronic inflammation in the CNS, leading to tissue damage and disability. As awareness …

The microbiota is vital for the development of the immune system and homeostasis.
Changes in microbial composition and function, termed dysbiosis, in the respiratory tract and …

Gender differences are present in many diseases and are especially prevalent in
cardiovascular disease. Males tend to suffer from myocardial infarctions earlier than …

Objective To determine the relative incidence, prevalence, costs, and impact on disability of
8 common conditions treated by rehabilitation professionals. Data Sources Comprehensive …

Women have a higher incidence and prevalence of autoimmune diseases than men, and
85% or more patients of multiple autoimmune diseases are female. Women undergo …

Inflammatory activation of microglia is a hallmark of several disorders of the central nervous
system. In addition to protecting the brain against inflammatory insults, microglia are …

Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of neurological disability in
young adults worldwide and approximately half of those affected are in Europe. The …

Introduction Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a common large vessel vasculitis in those over age
50 years. This meta-analysis examined the geographical and temporal distribution of the …

The last couple of decades have seen an explosion in our interest and understanding of the
role of vitamin D in the regulation of immunity. At the molecular level, the hormonal form of …

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous
system characterized by demyelination and axonal loss. The etiology of MS is unknown; …