Dr. James D. Prickett M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4465 Cordata Pkwy Bellingham WA, 98226About
Dr. James Prickett is a rheumatologist practicing in Bellingham, WA. Dr. Prickett specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Prickett treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The protective effect of dietary fish oil on murine lupus.
- Enhanced production of IgE and IgG antibodies associated with a diet enriched in eicosapentaenoic acid.
- Effects of dietary enrichment with eicosapentaenoic acid upon autoimmune nephritis in female NZB X NZW/F1 mice.
- A diet enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid suppresses autoimmune nephritis in female (NZB x NZW) F1 mice.
- Dietary enrichment with the polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid prevents proteinuria and prolongs survival in NZB x NZW F1 mice.
- Rheumatologists' ability to provide primary care: comment on the article by Branch.
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