EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), a powerful antioxidant in green tea can delay or prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes, according to researchers from the Medical College of Georgia.
This predominant antioxidant in green tea was tested on a laboratory mouse with type 1 diabetes and primary Sjogren’s syndrome that leads to dry mouth [...]
June 20, 2010 | Posted in
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A joint hearing of two Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committees was urged by Psoriasis Cure Now, a nonprofit patient advocacy group, to approve over-the-counter (OTC) use of specific topical steroids that presently require a prescription.
Topical corticosteroids play a major role when it comes to treating as many as 6.5 million [...]
June 18, 2010 | Posted in
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Researchers have been able to identify a potential option for treating asthma, as per a small study in Thorax. This treatment option is concerned with treating severe form of asthma by blocking a powerful immune system chemical that is present in large quantities in asthmatic patients.
Severe asthma is rare as one in [...]
June 15, 2010 | Posted in
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A nonprofit patient advocacy group, Psoriasis Cure Now, urged a joint hearing of two Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committees to approve over-the-counter use of specific topical steroids that presently can be bought only with a prescription.
It is considered that topical corticosteroids play an important role for psoriasis treatment and help 6.5 [...]
May 19, 2010 | Posted in
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently found steroids in OSAS, an intensive body lotion with Aloe Vera and claiming to contain natural ingredients.
This lotion is an unlicensed product sold for treating eczema and psoriasis and can be found in many Asian and African beauty shops in London and the [...]
May 12, 2010 | Posted in
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Patients suffering from psoriasis find it tedious to the daily chore of dealing with the condition symptoms and results of a recent study has added to their woes. The study has revealed that there is a link between psoriasis and two potentially serious medical conditions, atherosclerosis and diabetes.
Psoriasis is a chronic [...]
April 30, 2010 | Posted in
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Once-daily treatment with Xamiol gel could prove to be highly beneficial in providing relief to patients suffering itching, flaking, and soreness caused by scalp psoriasis. During a recent study, it was highlighted that Xamiol gel, which is now available on prescription, has the unique ability to work wonders for relieving patients with scalp psoriasis.
This gel [...]
December 3, 2009 | Posted in
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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 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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According to a new gold-standard review by researchers from the United Kingdom, steroids prove to be as beneficial and effective as vitamin D analogues when it comes to topical treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.
As per data analysis of more than 21,000 patients during the Cochrane review, it was found out that topical steroids are as [...]
July 24, 2009 | Posted in
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