Elaine Moore Graves' Disease and Autoimmune Disease Education

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The Elaine Moore Graves’ Disease and Autoimmune Disease Education site helps to support and educate patients with Graves’ disease and other autoimmune disorders. Here you’ll learn about the autoimmune nature, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Graves’ disease and other autoimmune conditions along with the lastest facts on low dose Naltrexone and various integrative therapies to help support the immune system.

Articles includes a variety of articles on autoimmunity, Graves’ disease, Graves’ ophthalmopathy, autoimmune hypothyroidism, adrenal disease, liver diseases, skin disorders, connective tissue disorders, alternative and integrative medicine, herbal medicine, low-dose Naltrexone, diet and nutrition, and many more topics.

For even more information on Graves' disease and other autoimmune diseases, see Resources: Elaine's Archived Articles, a repository of Moore's articles, and Resources: Val's Thyroid Corner, a compilation of links to hundreds of online resources.

Check out the Books section, which includes a list of books on various autoimmune disease topics written by Elaine Moore. This section also includes a list of books edited by Elaine Moore as Series Editor for McFarland Publishers' Health Topics Series.

Members can ask health-related questions at the Q&A as well as read Moore's Blog, which covers a variety of current topics on thyroid and autoimmune disease.

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Articles

" alt="" target="_blank"> New Treatments for Raynaud's
Viagra, Levitra and Cialis offer benefits in Raynaud's

Viagra, Levitra and Cialis offer benefits in Raynaud's
" alt="" target="_blank"> Should Your Child Have an ANA Test?
Not Recommended as A Screening Test for Kids

Not Recommended as A Screening Test for Kids
Infection/Vitamin D--the Cause of Autoimmune Disease
Treating Infection/Vitamin D Receptor Dysregulation

Treating Infection/Vitamin D Receptor Dysregulation
Is Periodontal Disease and AI Disorder?
Why Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders Are On The Rise
" alt="" target="_blank"> Increased TED Risk after Radioiodine for Graves' Disease
Results of Two New Studies Confirm Risk

Results of Two New Studies Confirm Risk
Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
Undifferentiated connective tissue disorders are autoimmune connective tissue disorders with overlapping features of various other related disorders.

Undifferentiated connective tissue disorders are autoimmune connective tissue disorders with overlapping features of various other related disorders.
Rheumatoid Factor in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Disorders
Rheumatoid factor (RF) is an abnormal protein substance that occurs as an autoantibody in certain autoimmune disorders. Its presence in the blood serves as a marker of various diseases.

Rheumatoid factor (RF) is an abnormal protein substance that occurs as an autoantibody in certain autoimmune disorders. Its presence in the blood serves as a marker of various diseases.
Sa (Ro) Antibodies in Sjogren's Syndrome, Lupus, and Pregnancy
SSa (Ro) antibodies are found in Sjogren's, lupus, and related disorders. In pregnancy, SSa antibodies increase the risk of neonatal lupus and heart block.

SSa (Ro) antibodies are found in Sjogren's, lupus, and related disorders. In pregnancy, SSa antibodies increase the risk of neonatal lupus and heart block.
Autoimmune Causes of Dementia
Several autoimmune conditions can cause both typical and rapidly progressive dementia. The rapidly progressive forms can occur as paraneoplastic disorders.

Several autoimmune conditions can cause both typical and rapidly progressive dementia. The rapidly progressive forms can occur as paraneoplastic disorders.
" alt="" target="_blank"> Autoimmune Disease Overlap Syndrome
Because of their variable features, overlapping autoimmune connective tissue, thyroid and liver disorders can be difficult to diagnose.

Because of their variable features, overlapping autoimmune connective tissue, thyroid and liver disorders can be difficult to diagnose.
" alt="" target="_blank"> Graves' Disease Treatment: ATD RXs on the Rise
Catching Up With The Rest of the World (May 13 2011)

Catching Up With The Rest of the World (May 13 2011)
" alt="" target="_blank"> ANCA Autoantibodies
Seen in Vasculitis, Glomerulonephritis, and Other Disorders (Jun 13 2011)

Seen in Vasculitis, Glomerulonephritis, and Other Disorders (Jun 13 2011)
" alt="" target="_blank"> When Sarcoidosis Targets the Thyroid Gland
In progressive hypothyroidism or in cases of hyperthyroidism that's resistant to treatment, an evaluation for sarcoidosis is indicated.

In progressive hypothyroidism or in cases of hyperthyroidism that's resistant to treatment, an evaluation for sarcoidosis is indicated.
" alt="" target="_blank"> Shiatsu Massage's Benefits on Health and Well-Being
A recent multi-center UK study shows the potential of shiatsu for promoting well-being and critical health literacy (patient empowerment).

A recent multi-center UK study shows the potential of shiatsu for promoting well-being and critical health literacy (patient empowerment).
" alt="" target="_blank"> Advances in Graves' Disease Treatment
New Molecule Shows Great Promise (Feb 22 2011)

New Molecule Shows Great Promise (Feb 22 2011)
" alt="" target="_blank"> A Low TSH is OK
Better Guidelines For Replacement Hormone (Jul 22 2010)

Better Guidelines For Replacement Hormone (Jul 22 2010)
" alt="" target="_blank"> Healing Skin Changes in Autoimmune Disorders
Rashes, blisters, pigment changes, and hives are just some of the changes people with autoimmune disorders can expect.

Rashes, blisters, pigment changes, and hives are just some of the changes people with autoimmune disorders can expect.
" alt="" target="_blank"> TNF-Inhibitors In Autoimmune Disorders Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
A recent study shows that the incidence of Alzheimer's disease is lower in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with TNF inhibitors.

A recent study shows that the incidence of Alzheimer's disease is lower in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with TNF inhibitors.
" alt="" target="_blank"> Vitamin D Supplementation Recommended for Lupus
Recent research shows that low levels of 25 OH contribute to autoantibody production in lupus patients and also healthy controls. (Aug 5 2011)

Recent research shows that low levels of 25 OH contribute to autoantibody production in lupus patients and also healthy controls. (Aug 5 2011)
Canine Pemphigus: Blisters and Skin Lesions in Dogs
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