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Inflammation & the Immune System

Neuro-Developmental Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Use Issues & Chronic Disease
Inflammation as a kind of Universal Language ----
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Nature's Way to Efficiently Respond to All Types of Challenges:

Implications for Understanding and Managing “the Epidemic” of Chronic Diseases (2018)


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Maternal Immune Activation
Maternal Immune Activation Alters Adult Behavior

Implications for:
  • NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER CLASSIFICATION
  • CLINICAL PRACTICE, and
  • THE LAW
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Part 1: Genes, the Immune System & Psychiatric Disorders
Part 2: Genes, the Immune System & Psychiatric Disorders
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​Three Big Take Aways ​​
  • Cognitive and Social Abilities Rely on Fine-Tuned Equilibrium of Innate & Adaptive Immune Responses (2019)
  • Innate Immune Cells are Regulators of Brain Development & Behavioral Function​​​​ (2018)
  • The Vagus Nerve serves as Modulator of the Brain-Gut Axis in Psychiatric and Inflammatory Disorders.  (2018)
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Karolinska Institute  in Sweden ---

Psychosis Linked to Brain's Immune System

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Chronic Stress, the Immune System & Psychiatric Disorders
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Low social status 'can damage immune system'​ (2016)

Simply being at the bottom of the social heap directly alters the body in ways that can damage health, a study at Duke University in the US suggests.
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"Giftedness," Neuro-Diversity, Bipolar Disorder & Inflammation
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Immunotherapy & Psychiatric Disorders
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Substance Issues & the Immune System
The Immune System, Physical Health, & Mental Health Issues
SCHIZOPHRENIA, ADHD & DOWN SYNDROME --- THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE IMMUNE SYSTEM & THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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DRAFT:  Innate & Adaptive Immunity in Cognitive Disorders

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    • GAO 15-710: MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Actions Needed to Enhance CMS Oversight of Provider Network Adequacy (Aug. 2015)
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