Cancer and the science of innate immunity
Summary of key facts • The innate immune system is the host’s first line of immune defense against challenges of the environment. • The innate immune system response is a…
The role of the complement system in cancer etiology and management
Summary of key facts • The complement system is a key component of the innate immune system, responsible for facilitating immune defense mechanisms, regulating inflammation, and maintaining tissue homeostasis. •…
The chemistry, structure, and function of immunoglobulins
Summary of key facts • Immunoglobulins (Igs) are the soluble mediators of antigen recognition. An Ig that is capable of specifically binding an antigen is termed an antibody . •…
Development and structure of the lymphoid system
Summary of key facts • The lymphatic system is a complex, blind-ended vascular tree distinct and separate from the blood circulatory system. • Lymphatics facilitate tissue fluid homeostasis, nutrient uptake,…
Diabetes Potpourri
Diabetes Potpourri Introduction While we have tried to cover most of the common scenarios in diabetes care, there are still a few surprises. Here we discuss common but out-of-the-ordinary problems…
Technology in Diabetes
Technology in Diabetes Introduction The past few decades have seen an unprecedented advance in technology available for the management and treatment of diabetes. Novel devices have made living with diabetes…
Anticipating and Responding to Major Life Changes
Anticipating and Responding to Major Life Changes Introduction Diabetes is a lifelong condition. And, as with any chronic disease when circumstances change, modifications must be made. This chapter focuses on…
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia Introduction Hypoglycemia is the rate-limiting factor when treating people with diabetes. Most often hypoglycemia is from diabetes medications. Careful review of the person’s daily schedule (meals and activity) can…
Navigating Diabetes Treatments
Navigating Diabetes Treatments Introduction There are many treatments for type 2 diabetes including 13 classes of medications. While this might be great in terms of having choices to individualize therapy,…
Clinical Presentation
Clinical Presentation Introduction While most people think only of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, there are actually many forms of diabetes. Diabetes types are generally unified by hyperglycemia, but…
