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Does a positive ANA mean a person has lupus?
A positive ANA (antinuclear antibody) test result can be indicative of an autoimmune disorder, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus...
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What is an autoantibody?
An autoantibody is an antibody that is produced by the immune system and directed against the body's own cells, tissues, or organs....
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What are Antibodies?
An antibody is a protein produced by the immune system that recognises and binds to specific molecules, known as antigens. Antibodies are...
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What are Antinuclear Antibodies?
Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are antibodies that are directed against structures within the nucleus of a cell. These antibodies are...
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Useful links
Here are some useful resources for more information on all things rheumatology! Medication information sheets Methotrexate -...
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About Methotrexate
Methotrexate is the most commonly prescribed disease-modifying anti- rheumatic drug (DMARD) in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid...
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