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Dr. Jennifer Rose Blase, MD, PhD is a pediatric oncologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics. She graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Jennifer Rose Blase, MD, PhD is affiliated with Trinity Health, The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
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Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. Jennifer Rose Blase, MD, PhD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatric Hematology Oncology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology Oncology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Michigan
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Dr. Jennifer Blase practices pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics in Ann Arbor, MI and Pontiac, MI. Clinical interests for Dr. Blase include immunodeficiency, leukemia, and lymphoma. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Trinity Health and the University of Michigan Health. After attending St. Louis University School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. According to Trinity Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Pontiac, MI.
