According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, over 7.5 million Americans are affected by psoriasis. At present, 3.2 million psoriasis cases are undiagnosed. Psoriasis, an inflammatory disease of the immune system, is incurable. Symptoms include red or silver patches of scales, skin lesions, a dry cracked skin, and skin sensitivity, itching, burning, and bleeding. A dermatologist [...]
August 31, 2009 | Posted in
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If you think that addition of proteins to sport drinks can make you run faster then you are probably wrong as per findings from researchers at the McMaster University.
This study was able to found that adding protein to a carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink does not enhance cycling time trial performance as against the sport drink in [...]
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According to a recently concluded medical study, sleep-deprived students are using Ritalin to stay away from heat of competition when it comes to securing good grades.
It was found during the study that undergraduates and high school SAT-takers are taking Ritalin as prescription stimulant for boosting concentration levels during studies, especially exam times.
Ten percent of college [...]
August 30, 2009 | Posted in
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According to Rebecca Green, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., corticosteroids have long been hailed as miracle drugs for different ailments for control of symptoms when other forms of medications have failed to deliver any positive results.
These findings were concerned with the use of [...]
August 29, 2009 | Posted in
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After the therapeutic utility of LCAP (Leukocytapheresis) for steroid-naïve patient with UC was investigated by Dr. Masatoshi Kudo from Kinki University School of Medicine of Japan, it was remarked that the efficacy of LCAP can be predicted on the assumption of endoscopic findings. The findings were part of a research article published in the World [...]
August 28, 2009 | Posted in
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In 2003, survey testing without penalty, among Major League baseball players, took place. There was an agreement made between the association of baseball players and Major League Baseball, six years ago.
Two companies conducted the test, the Comprehensive Drug Testing Inc. (CDT) of Long Beach, California and the Quest Diagnostics Inc. of Teterboro, New Jersey.
Under the [...]
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Epidural steroid injection is a technique done by combining a local anesthetic with a steroid. The procedure involves inserting a needle in the spine area, depending on the area of affectation. Spinal disorders are often found in the neck (cervical) area and the lower back (lumbar) area. Epidurals can be used as treatment for a [...]
August 27, 2009 | Posted in
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GHB, Liquid X, Gamma 10, G-riffick, Salty water, Fantasy or simply the G. These are just the common names for gamma-hydroxybutyric acid.
This drug is called “date rape” drug or “sexual assault” drug because of its ability to cause sedation, blackouts and amnesia at high doses. GHB, in liquid form, is clear and odorless. It is [...]
August 27, 2009 | Posted in
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According to a team of French and American scientists, including Michael E. Baker, PhD, professor in UC San Diego’s Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, enzymes that are used for steroid synthesis in snails, insects, corals, and octopuses react differently than in humans.
This study is likely to offer a new paradigm with important study consequences [...]
August 26, 2009 | Posted in
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According to bioengineers at the University of Pennsylvania, coating DNA with a topical steroid can prove to be effective option for formulating effective therapeutic gene delivery. It was concluded by researchers that a popular anti-inflammatory steroid, when wrapped around a DNA strand, can prove effective in preventing immune responses that are commonly associated with gene-transfer [...]
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