Psoriasis is an inflammatory reaction that triggers skin cells to grow rapidly resulting to raised plaques, which are red in color with silvery scales.
Commonly, the knees and elbows are greatly affected than other parts of the body. It may develop, however, on the scalp, back, genitals or other places on the body.
Psoriatic treatment considered, as [...]
October 31, 2009 | Posted in
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According to a recent study, injectable version of teriparatide (foreto) is able to increase BMD (bone mineral density) by as much as two percent as compared to oral alendronate (fosamax) in a head-to-head comparison.
Teriparatide was seen in a relationship with enhanced improvements in bone mineral density level at the spine and hip, as per Kenneth [...]
October 30, 2009 | Posted in
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As per a small US study, Budesonide (a steroid nasal wash) can prove to be a highly effective option for reducing the symptoms of chronic sinusitis without affecting functions of the adrenal gland.
Chronic Sinusitis can be classified as a continuing inflammation of the nose and sinuses behind it that tend to affect approximately 14 percent [...]
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Suspended UFC fighter Josh Barnett requested for an extension in his case through his lawyer, Michael DiMaggio. That is according to CSAC Interim Executive Officer David T. Thornton, who was contacted by DiMaggio. According to Barnett’s lawyer, the law firm is still awaiting additional information from the ULCA laboratory that tested Barnett’s sample.
Last Monday, CSAC [...]
October 29, 2009 | Posted in
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Fluticasone propionate (Flonase), a corticosteroid nasal spray, was found effective by a team of researchers from the University of Chicago when compared to a combination of popular anti-allergy drugs loratidine (Claritin) and montelukast (Singulair) for treating seasonal allergies.
Robert Naclerio, M.D., professor of surgery at the University of Chicago and director of the study, said that [...]
October 29, 2009 | Posted in
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Who would have expected fans would still accept Petitte after the steroids controversy? However, in New York, nobody cares as long as Petitte wins. A player with 229 regular-season wins and a record 16 in the playoffs will surely be forgiven.
Last Sunday night, 50,173 fans cheered as the New York Yankees won over Los Angeles. [...]
October 28, 2009 | Posted in
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Tony La Russa surprised everyone last Monday by announcing that Mark McGwire, one of the controversial baseball players of all time will join St. Louis Cardinals as his hitting coach.
La Russa agreed to return on a one-year contract with the Cardinals as manager. All of his coaches will also return except for Hal McRae, whom [...]
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There can be a link between the use of anabolic steroids and antisocial attitude, as per researchers from Sweden.
Anabolic steroids are synthetic drugs that are related to the male sex hormones and can be administered in oral and injectable forms. They are used by males and females, bodybuilders to sportsmen, and fitness freaks to normal [...]
October 27, 2009 | Posted in
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Inhaled corticosteroids are better than Cromolyn, according to a new review of recent studies focused on comparing inhaled corticosteroids and cromolyn, the two asthma treatment options.
It was suggested by the review that adults and children suffering with asthma can breathe deeper and enjoy an improved asthma control with inhaled steroids and not cromolyn. Moreover, it [...]
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Dr. Liam G. Heaney and colleagues form the Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland have found that about five percent of adults with asthma have a condition that is difficult to control. Their study further showed that symptoms and frequent flare-ups remained persistent even if prescribed with high doses of steroids.
This, the team found out [...]
October 26, 2009 | Posted in
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