1.   The Sjgren syndrome is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder usually affecting middle aged women.

2.   And in all but a few autoimmune disorders, the sex ratio is wildly skewed toward women.

3.   And new research is exploring a possible connection between OCD and streptococcal infections that can lead to an autoimmune disorder that affects the brain.

4.   A similar but separate clinical study looking at marrow or stem cell transplantation for autoimmune disorders is also under way at Northwestern University in Chicago.

5.   After delivery, the immune system kicks in again, sometimes too much, which can result in an autoimmune disorder, most commonly in the thyroid.

6.   All three plaintiffs in the case said they had autoimmune disorders caused by implants.

7.   Cook said she is among those researchers who remain unconvinced of the evidence claiming to show a link between breast implants and various autoimmune disorders.

8.   Despite its risks, the hormone may help against lupus, an autoimmune disorder.

9.   Dow Corning, supported by a growing body of research, has denied throughout the battle that implants cause systemic illness like autoimmune disorders.

10.   Far more worrisome is the accumulation of fluid in the pericardium, which can be the result of infection, cancer, renal failure or autoimmune disorders.