A study by researchers from Johns Hopkins has suggested that a protein known to stimulate growth of blood vessel is behind overgrowth of cells in polyps’ development characterizing one of the most severe forms of sinusitis.
This finding by Johns Hopkins researchers is expected to provide a new target to develop novel therapies for treating this [...]
March 10, 2010 | Posted in
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Sympathetic ophthalmia, which is a rare but potentially devastating eye condition, can be prevented with a new surgical implant. In addition to that, the new device can also eliminate dependence on systemic immunosuppression for this rare complication.
Retisert, a surgical implant, is under the testing stage by University of Iowa ophthalmologists and colleagues, for preventing complete [...]
February 22, 2010 | Posted in
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An oral anti-inflammatory medication for treating patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is under development stage with efforts from Chelsea Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company specializing in treatment for RA and other immunological disease.
The research is presently in the Phase I clinical trials in the U.K. This drug is believed to help women to treat their [...]
February 5, 2010 | Posted in
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A review of studies has concluded that fluticasone, a new drug, is as effective as two inhaled asthma drugs but at half the dose for treating chronic asthma cases in terms of improved lung function.
According to review author Dr. Nick Adams, a private practitioner in Tonbridge, England, and colleagues, fluticasone is equally effective as beclomethasone [...]
January 5, 2010 | Posted in
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Inhaled and oral steroids are commonly used by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. A study was conducted by the Centre for Vision Research in the University of Sydney in Australia to assess the long-term impact of steroid use in cataracts. According to lead researcher, Jie Jin Wang, MMed, PhD, their findings could [...]
July 31, 2009 | Posted in
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Since the 1960s, many athletes have been taking steroids to enhance performance and build muscle. Increasingly, other segments of the population such as bodybuilders, other sportsmen, and even students have also been taking these compounds of late.
In this article, we would be reading about steroids and possible side-effects as well as about remedies to avoid [...]
June 30, 2009 | Posted in
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In today’s times when steroids have been embraced by sportsmen and bodybuilders from all parts of the world, injectable steroids are favorites of all because of their innumerable benefits.
It has been noticed that sportsmen prefer injectable steroids over oral steroids for many reasons. This is primarily because the injectable steroids come with esters to make [...]
June 30, 2009 | Posted in
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