Lupus Sentence Examples

He was called Le Gros on account of his great bulk and Lupus on account of his ferocity.

Scrofula and various forms of lupus are common among the natives throughout the country and especially in the interior; elephantiasis is frequently met with on the coast.

He then extended the city by including within the fortifications the low ground (or at any rate the western portion of the low ground) between Upper Achradina and the island, and making the Agora there 2; at the same time (probably) he was able to shift the position of the crossing to the island by making a new isthmus in the position of the present one, the old mole being broken through so as to afford an outlet from the Little Harbour on the east (Lupus, p. 91).

Livy's account of the siege, too, is full of topographical difficulties (Lupus, 214 sqq.).

To the east of the gorge the wall still follows the edge of low cliffs of the, coast, and continues to do so all along the east side of Achradina 1 The date of the fragment of city wall immediately to the north-east of the so-called palaestra is uncertain; it is therefore doubtful whether it can belong to this system of defences (Lupus, pp. 308, 331).

The most important buildings of which we have any remains are to be found in the lower part of Achradina and in Neapolis, a quarter of which we hear first in the time of Dionysius, and which at first was confined to the lower ground below Temenites, but in Roman times included it and the theatre also (Lupus 168), though it did not extend beyond the theatre to the uppermost part of the plateau.

Priscian was quoted by several writers in Britain of the 8th century - Aldhelm, Bede, Alcuin - and was abridged or largely used in the next century by Hrabanus Maurus of Fulda and Servatus Lupus of Ferrieres.

In r086 Erthebrand held Knutsford immediately of William FitzNigel, baron of Halton, who was himself a mesne lord of Hugh Lupus earl of Chester.

The diseases to which the application has been hitherto confined are papillomata, lupus vulgaris, epithelial tumours, syphilitic ulcers, pigmentary naevi, angiomata, and pruritus and chronic itching of the skin; but the use of radium in therapeutics is still experimental.

It has been used for the cure of lupus and of keloid, in which case it is administered hypodermically.

It can also be used with advantage in inoperable uterine cancer, favus and lupus, and as an injection in gonorrhoea and suppurative conditions of the ear.

Wolves (Canis lupus) abound throughout the open country, but are rare in the wooded districts.

The recent application of the action of bactericidal rays to the cure of lupus is, however, an extension of the same discovery.

Attila, who knew the difficulty that he should have in feeding his immense army if his march was further delayed, turned again to the north-east, was persuaded by the venerable bishop Lupus to spare the city of Troyes, but halted near that place in the Catalaunian plains and offered battle to his pursuers Aetius and Theodoric. The battle which followed - certainly one of the decisive battles of the world - has been.

Here, as is supposed, the "Alleluia Victory" was gained over the Picts and Scots by Lupus and Germanus, bishop of Auxerre, according to some about A.D.

For a part at least of his doctrines Gottschalk found ardent defenders, such as Lupus of Ferrieres, the deacon Florus and Amolo of Lyons.

The town was captured in 836 by the Saracens, and destroyed by them; but was rebuilt in the 11th century by Lupus the protospatharius, Byzantine governor.

The manor of Loughborough (Lucteburne, Lucteburg, Lughteburgh) was granted by William the Conqueror to Hugh Lupus, from whom it passed to the Despensers.

A synod summoned for the occasion commissioned Germanus and Lupus to go to Britain, which they accordingly did in 42 9; Pope Celestine, we are told, had given his sanction to the mission through the deacon Palladius.

In recent times ingenious attempts have been made to trace the descent of the first historic king of Navarre from one Semen Lupus, duke of Aquitaine in the 6th century.

In this enumeration Serpens is included in Serpentarius and Lupus in Centaurus; these two constellations were separated by Hipparchus and, later, by Ptolemy.

Tycho Brahe, when compiling his catalogue of stars, was unable to observe Lupus, Ara, Corona australis and Piscis australis, on account of the latitude of Uranienburg; and hence these constellations are omitted from his catalogue.

The lupus anticoagulant is an acquired, not inherited, condition.

However, once they develop lupus, quitting these drinks, will cause them to become asymptomatic.

Finally last august, my new doctor told me that I did have lupus.

Unfortunately my wife's auntie (Barbara) who is also a great friend to us was diagnosed with Lupus a few years ago.

Availability of NHS chiropodists does vary in different areas but lupus patients should be able to have NHS chiropody or podiatry regardless of age.

Q. What is the current view on combined oral contraceptives for people with lupus?

Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) SLE is a generalized connective tissue disorder tending to affect middle-aged females.

A study in the last few months suggests that HRT may increase the risk of mild to moderate lupus flares.

A proportion of Lupus nephritis patients in endstage renal failure still require immunosuppression.

However steroid treatment in lupus is often lifesaving, and shouldn't be stopped just because there is an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Lupus commonly affects the lungs and has been reported in half of all patients with lupus.

In fact, an increase in the ability to diagnose lupus, and increased reporting of lupus would be a good thing.

Yet in the US I believe it has been used to treat lupus.

As doctors are not sure what causes lupus, the reasons that lupus affects the skin are also unclear.

Q A I have had lupus for about four years.

This is probably what happens in the condition we call lupus.

However, many people who have systemic lupus will develop discoid lupus at some point during their disease.

Renal lupus Lupus affecting the kidney is sometimes said to be the most severe lupus.

Q What should I do when I have active lupus and get a bad cold or flu?

I was going to relegate Mr lupus to the basement the top floor was all mine.

Similar drugs are used to treat all three varieties of skin lupus.

Systemic lupus erythematosus Some individuals with APS may also have systemic lupus erythematosus, or Lupus.

These people develop a disease that is not autoimmune but resembles lupus erythematosus.

We are particularly gratified by the FDA's decision to assign Fast Track status to LymphoStat-B for use in treating systemic lupus erythematosus.

Lupus - A short term for systemic lupus erythematosus, a condition often linked to APS.

Some preliminary evidence suggests that vitamin E might help people with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE ).

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a mild overlap form associated with HLA DR3 and anti-Ro antibodies.

This study was a double blind, placebo -controlled, multi-centre trial in 449 patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus.

Many women who reach the menopause notice an improvement in their lupus symptoms.

For example, there is evidence that subsets of anti-DNA antibodies cause lupus nephritis.

Mild cases of lupus nephritis can often simply be observed without any specific treatment; in such cases a biopsy is unnecessary.

Furthermore, therapy for these diseases can sometimes induce the disease, Eg penicillamine inducing drug-induced lupus in rheumatoid patients.

Can the lupus skin rashes spread inside the mouth?

Miscarriage, often recurrent, is another unhappy complication of lupus.

This information is mostly about renal lupus - that is, lupus affecting the kidneys.

The secondary form occurs in association with another autoimmune disease, usually systemic lupus erythematosus.

A very few patients may go on to develop systemic Lupus.

How Germanus the Bishop, sailing into Britain with Lupus, first quelled the tempest of the CHAP.

A A small number of lupus patients undergo spleen removal.

Subacute cutaneous lupus is a distinct rash that usually occurs in sun-exposed areas of the body.

Many lupus patients are highly sensitive to sulfa drugs.

If you already suffer from SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) tetracycline tablets may make your condition worse.

Some studies indicate a slightly increased risk of deep venous thrombosis in lupus patients using oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives (32).

Summary Lupus causes troublesome symptoms rather than serious problems in most people.

Patients (40) with systemic lupus erythematosus had 10% weakly positive reaction for ASA.

Additionally, they can not have had an organ transplant in the past 10 years or have a history of cancer, lupus, epilepsy, and other disorders.

Some adults with chronic ITP may have other autoimmune diseases such as lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma.

The presence of fever, for example, does not indicate ITP, whereas fever may occur in lupus and some other types of thrombocytopenia.

The virus can also aggravate symptoms for people with an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus.

The physician will also exclude other potential causes for the symptoms and rash, including rubella, infectious mononucleosis, bacterial infections such as Lyme disease, allergic reactions, and lupus.

Autoimmune disorder-One of a group of disorders, like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, in which the immune system is overactive and has lost the ability to distinguish between self and non-self.

A low-grade fever that lasts for several weeks is associated with autoimmune diseases such as lupus or with some cancers, particularly leukemia and lymphoma.

Women with lupus (a disease caused by alterations in the immune system that result in inflammation of connective tissue and organs) or kidney disease face serious risks during pregnancy.

In fact, with lupus, preconception counseling is essential to determine the optimum time period for getting pregnant, which is when the disease is in remission.

Blood tests or a scalp biopsy may be required if a medical condition-such as lupus erythematosus, thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, or hormonal imbalance-is suspected.

On rare occasions tetracyclines may cause more severe adverse effects, including kidney damage and drug-induced lupus.

Such a weakening of the immune system can be long-term, caused by chronic disease such as leukemia or autoimmune disorders such as lupus, or short-term.

Autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thyroiditis, and systemic lupus erythematosus are sometimes associated with CVID.

Common autoimmune disorders are rheumatoid arthritis, glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Several diseases may cause thinning hair, such as diabetes, iron deficiencies, vitiligo, or lupus.

Lupus, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune disorders can decrease your fertility.

Monitoring a high risk pregnancy and lupus is important for the health of both the pregnant woman and the baby.

Many women experience a high risk pregnancy and lupus is just one of the many health problems that women may have to manage.

According toLupus.org, lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body.

According to the Lupus Foundation of America, over 16,000 Americans develop lupus every year.

The results indicate that a high risk pregnancy and lupus are possible and must be managed appropriately.

Complications-Unfortunately, women who have been diagnosed with lupus may have already experienced one or more miscarriages.

Because lupus antibodies can cross the placenta to the fetus, the baby may experience a low white blood cell count, anemia, or a slow heartbeat.

In some pregnancies, lupus may worsen, while in others, the symptoms may be much less severe.

Typically, however, most flare-ups associated with a high risk pregnancy and lupus occur just after labor and delivery.

With all the concerns surrounding a diagnosis of lupus, when is the right time for you to get pregnant?

While most doctors will advise pregnant women to steer clear of unnecessary medications, many medications that are prescribed to manage lupus are safe to use during pregnancy.

Inflammation is the cause of a number of health problems including arthritis, heart vessel disease and auto-immune disorders such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

It is also unfortunate for the celiac patient that his neuropathic symptoms also closely mimic those of other popular illnesses such as diabetes, vasculitis and systemic lupus.

The term may come from the Latin word lupus, meaning "wolf."

For example, those with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, type 1 diabetes, autoimmune thyroid disease or microscopic colitis may be more at risk than the average person.

Many conditions exist that may cause secondary pulmonary hypertension, including heart failure, lung disease, drug use, pulmonary emboli, sleep disorders, altitude sickness, and systemic diseases, such as lupus.

A "butterfly rash," which makes a rough butterfly shape over the cheeks and the bridge of the nose, can be a sign of lupus.

Lupus is a serious auto-immune disorder, often requiring lifelong treatment.

By the discovery of the bacillus of tubercle, the physician has been enabled to piece together a long and varied list of maladies under several names, such as scrofula and lupus, many of them long suspected to be tuberculous, but now known to belong to the series.