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Defining Lupus – Part 1 of a Series

Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system known as autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system turns against parts of the body it is designed to protect. This leads to inflammation and damage to various body tissues. Lupus […]

The Pervasive Silent Crippler – Part 1 of 2

By James B. Williams, MD Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a term used to classify disease in the peripheral arteries, most commonly the arteries in the pelvis and legs. Simply stated, PAD is the buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries, which reduces or blocks the flow of blood through the legs. If blood […]