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Learning Objectives
Describe three key features of immune tolerance.
Discuss two causes of autoimmune disease: genetic factors and environmental triggers.
Discuss one major clinical feature for each disorder: autoimmune thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
Outline two main drug categories currently used to treat patients with autoimmune disorders.
Describe three practical nutritional and lifestyle strategies that can improve patient well-being and functional ability.
Describe, based on the material presented in this course, the implications for nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, mental health, dentistry, massage, occupational and physical therapy.