The controller of Radio 1 and sister station 1Xtra changed to Ben Cooper on 28 October 2011, following the departure of Andy Parfitt. Ben Cooper answers to the Director of BBC Audio and Music, Tim Davie. On 7 December 2011, Ben Cooper's first major changes to the station were announced.
Whereas lupus is a connective tissue disease, mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is-by definition-a combination or overlap of several other connective tissue diseases.hereas lupus is a connective tissue disease, mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is-by definition-a combination or overlap of several other connective tissue diseases.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is another autoimmune disease that can affect joints. Many types of connective tissue are attacked in patients with SLE. SLE can damage joints, skin, kidneys, the brain, and other organs as well. Lupus is more common in women, and more likely in those with African or Asian ancestry.n autoimmune disease, the body attacks healthy joint tissue and causes pain, swelling and inflammation. The Arthritis Foundation estimates that 1.3 million adults in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a form of arthritis caused by autoimmune disease.