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Dr. Alyson Kaplan, MD, MSc is an internist in Boston, MA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Alyson Kaplan, MD, MSc is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center and PRATT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC.
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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. Alyson Kaplan, MD, MSc graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alyson Kaplan, MD, MSc. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intersect ENT, Inc. |
$440
SINUVA $238 |
Propel $202 |
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC |
$210
XIFAXAN $210 |
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Acclarent, Inc |
$85
ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $85 |
Food and Beverage | $735 |
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Dr. Alyson Kaplan is a general internal medicine specialist in Boston, MA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kaplan include portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and hepatitis C. She is professionally affiliated with Tufts Medical Center. After attending New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, Dr. Kaplan completed her residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Kaplan include: Phi Beta Kappa; Highest Honors in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) at Princeton University; and Alpha Omega Alpha. According to Tufts Medical Center, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Boston, MA.