Autoimmune Disorders in Women - Causes, Types, and Risk Factors

Explore autoimmune disorders in women through this informative 27-minute video featuring Dr. Julie Paik, assistant professor of medicine and director of Clinical Trials at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. Learn about the triggers, environmental factors, and various types of autoimmune diseases affecting 23.5 million Americans, with a focus on the 80% female patient population. Discover insights on side effects of statins, Rods Phenomenon, Celiac Disease, and the importance of colonoscopies. Gain knowledge about Phase 3 Trials, risk factors, and comorbidities associated with autoimmune disorders. Moderated by Lillie Shockney, this Johns Hopkins Medicine presentation offers valuable information for understanding and managing autoimmune conditions in women.

Introduction
What triggers an autoimmune disease
Environmental triggers
Types of autoimmune disorders
Side effects of statins
Rods Phenomenon
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Phase 3 Trials
Risk Factors
Comorbidities
Outro