Background: Alterations in the naive T cell subpopulations have been demonstrated in patients with T cell mediated autoimmune disorders, reminiscent of immunological changes found in the elderly ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin Leach, MD Key Takeaways Lymphocytes are white blood cells that help protect the body from ...

We aimed to identify the donor or recipient origin of autoimmune thyroid disease in a boy who underwent bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for severe aplastic anemia from his HLA-matched sister, who ...

CHICAGO — For patients with hypothyroidism, being treated with too much medication could lead to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study of more than 174,000 patients indicates. Elevated ...

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 164, No. 3 (Sep., 1991), pp. 470-475 (6 pages) Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infects predominantly CD4⁺ cells in human peripheral blood and ...

Atypical lymphocytes are types of white blood cells that a person’s immune system produces. They help fight infections and diseases. High levels of atypical lymphocytes may indicate certain health ...

Graves’ disease is caused due to an overactive thyroid gland commonly due to an autoimmune condition. The thyroid gland here is the target tissue that is attacked by the body’s own defence cells – the ...

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that help the body fight infection and disease. The healthy range for an adult is between 1,000 and 4,800 lymphocytes per microliter (µL) of blood. Doctors will ...