Through a series of knee-jerk reactions and scary threats, the hero ends up becoming more and more involved in a war between local drug kingpins. The doctor in question is John Ellison, played by Jason OâMara, a handsome Irish actor whoâs had a hard time finding a suitable home on American television.
Osteoporosis is a common disease with a strong genetic component. In recent years, some progress has been made in understanding the genetic basis of osteoporosis. Genetic factors contribute to osteoporosis by influencing not only bone mineral density but also bone size, bone quality, and bone turnover.
Osteoporosis Is Autoimmune Disease. Osteoporosis & Autoimmunity. Osteoporosis recognized as an autoimmune process: A report in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies antibodies against osteoprotegerin (a protein that prevents bone breakdown).This protein is responsible for helping maintain bone density.When it is attacked by the bodyâs immune system, bone loss becomes accelerated leading to osteoporosis. report in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies antibodies against osteoprotegerin (a protein that prevents bone breakdown). This protein is responsible for helping maintain bone density. When it is attacked by the bodyâs immune system, bone loss becomes accelerated leading to osteoporosis.