Vasculitis is a group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation.B oth arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is primarily caused by leukocyte migration and resultant damage. Vasculitis is a complex illness. This spectrum of conditions involving blood vessel inflammation usually has unknown causes — and Read More …
Month: November 2017
Adalimumab, the raising sun for rheumatoid arthritis patients!
Adalimumab is a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, adalimumab has a response rate similar to methotrexate, and in combination, it nearly doubles the response rate of methotrexate alone. Adalimumab is Read More …
Urinary Incontinence; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine; in simple terms, it means a person urinates when they do not want to. Control over the urinary sphincter is either lost or weakened. Urinary incontinence is a much more common problem Read More …
Overactive Bladder; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that affects millions of Americans. Overactive bladder isn’t a disease. It’s the name of a group of urinary symptoms. The most common symptom of OAB is a sudden urge to urinate that you can’t control. Some Read More …
Proton Pump Inhibitors linked to liver disease, researchers find
Proton Pump Inhibitors linked to liver disease, researchers find?Researchers have found evidence that use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may cause changes to gut bacteria that can promote liver disease. They also showed a link between liver damage from alcohol abuse and Read More …
Autism Spectrum Disorder – Types, Causes, Treatment
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent difficulties in social communication and social interaction, coupled with restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour or interest. The Read More …
Links Between the Gut Microbiome and Arthritis
Links Between the Gut Microbiome and Arthritis . In order to understand how the gut microbiome may affect susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, it is important to understand a few basic concepts Microbes, Microbiomes, and Gut Read More …
Depression; FDA-Approved Medications That are Helpful.
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, tendencies, feelings, and sense of well-being. A depressed mood is a normal temporary reaction to life events such as loss of a loved one. It is also a symptom Read More …