The infection may move up the system to the bladder or to the kidneys. Men most at risk for a UTI include: 1  Those with abnormalities of the urinary tract, such as kidney stones or an enlarged prostate.  Those who have a catheter or tube placed in the bladder.
Familial (hereditary) amyloidosis is a genetic form passed down in families that often affects nerves and kidneys. Secondary amyloidosis (AA) develops along with a chronic infectious or inflammatory disease, such as tuberculosis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Natural Disease Processes. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is an autoimmune disease, osteoarthritis is a result of changes in certain natural processes usually triggered by injury or wear and tear to the joint which lead to the breakdown and degradation of cartilage around the joint.nlike rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is an autoimmune disease, osteoarthritis is a result of changes in certain natural processes usually triggered by injury or wear and tear to the joint which lead to the breakdown and degradation of cartilage around the joint.