Detoxification refers to the removal of toxic substance from human body by various methods. Detoxification takes place through various organs of the human body like lungs, liver, kidney and skin. Detoxification is also done by artificial methods like dialysis, acupunctu...

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of 100 different types of arthritis. This disease is somewhat different as it is also considered an auto immune disease. An immune disease is caused when the bodies own immune system begins attacking itself. When a patient has it the joi...

Detoxification refers to the removal of toxic substance from human body by various methods. Detoxification takes place through various organs of the human body like lungs, liver, kidney and skin. Detoxification is also done by artificial methods like dialysis, acupunc...

Chelation therapy is the use of chelating agents to remove heavy metal ions from the body. Chelation (pronounced Kee la shun) therapy started during World War I when poison gas (Lewisite) affected soldiers were treated with a chelating agent Dimercapol also known as ...

Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. There are o...

As we all know, the body system produces certain cells called antibodies which have the role to fight against bacteria and viruses. In a person who suffer from Systemic lupus erythematosus, the body creates cells which fight against its own tissues. In addition to thi...

How The Drug Works Sucralfate helps ulcers heal by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts and enzymes present in the stomach and duodenum. Uses For short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) of duodenal ulcers. ...

No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have m...

Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. There are o...

The pain of arthritis affects people differently. Physical sensitivity of the nervous system varies from person to person, as do emotional and social factors that affect how the body processes pain. Anxiety and negative thoughts can trigger the release of chemicals th...

For over fifty years, the painful affliction of arthritis has been treated with conventional medical practices. Combining a mixture of exercises, painkillers and surgery where required, this type of treatment has enjoyed a relatively high rate of success, hence the re...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition where involves inflammation of joints which leads to further swelling and pain. It causes an upset inside the body where the immune system starts attacking joint tissue, cartilage and other organs. However the causes of rheumatoid a...

How The Drug WorksAntacids neutralize stomach acid and increase the pH of the stomach. This action also inhibits activity of pepsin, a digestive enzyme that can be irritating to the stomach lining. They also increase the tone of the muscular valve between the stomach ...

Calcium stonesThis is the major type of stone found in 50% of the people who suffer from kidney stone disorder. Kidney stones normally found in persons who are taking excessive calcium particularly in pill form. People who are suffering from recurrent stone formation ...

Certain medications can promote breast growth or man boobs. They interact with the natural levels of the hormones testosterone and estrogen, and disturb the balance in some manner. Gynecomastia is a common consequence of estrogen treatment in patients with prostate Dr...

As we all know, the body system produces certain cells called antibodies which have the role to fight against bacteria and viruses. In a person who suffer from Systemic lupus erythematosus, the body creates cells which fight against its own tissues. In addition to thi...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and GoutHere is an important type of arthritis we are going to talk about - Rheumatoid Arthritis which affects the younger people, most commonly the women. The cause is not so certain although a virus is expected to be one of the causes for it. It...

How The Drug WorksSucralfate helps ulcers heal by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts and enzymes present in the stomach and duodenum.UsesFor short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) of duodenal ulcers.For maintenance the...

[Moncur C, Williams HJ. Rheumatoid arthritis: status of drug therapies. Phys Ther. 1995; 75:511-525.]Key Words: Drug therapy, Physical therapy, Rheumatoid arthritis.Most physical therapists will likely be involved in treating one or more individuals with rheumatoid ...

Abstract Management of earlobe keloids is still controversial. Many different treatment modalities have been employed; however, no single approach has been completely successful. We used combination therapy that included compression therapy, laser excision, an...

Abstract: Minimal change disease (MCD) is a histopathological lesion in the kidney that is most commonly associated with nephrotic syndrome. The majority of the cases are idiopathic. Pathogenesis is not well understood, although T-cell-related mechanisms are impl...

Chelation challenge testing has been used to assess the body burden of various metals. The best-known example is EDTA challenge in lead-exposed individuals. This study assessed diagnostic chelation challenge with dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA DMSA - Dimercaptosucci...

What Is Arthritis?What Is Pain?How Many Americans Have Arthritis Pain?What Causes Arthritis Pain? Why Is It So Variable?How Do Doctors Measure Arthritis Pain?What Will Happen When You First Visit a Doctor for Your Arthritis Pain?Who Can Treat Arthritis Pain?How Is Ar...

Nine children and their mother were exposed to vapors of metallic mercury. The source of the exposure appears to have been a 6-oz vial of mercury taken from a neighbor's home. The neighbor reportedly operated a business preparing mercury-filled amulets for practiti...

Abstract: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27-associated chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. There are few effective treatments for ankylosing spondylitis, which causes substantial morbidity. The relationship between A...

Definition and Description Symptoms of SLE Diagnosis of SLE Treatment of SLE Medications for SLE Psychosocial Aspects Health Care Implications Care for the patient with lupus erythematosus is a challenge that draws on all the resources, knowledge, and strength...

The migration of neutrophils to an infection focus constitutes the first line of defense against infection (1-3). The migrated neutrophils may control bacterial growth and, consequently, prevent bacterial dissemination and death. Failure of neutrophils to migrate to a...

NJ Rhodes, MPH, PT, is Senior Physical Therapist, Newington Children's Hospital, 181 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111 (USA). Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common pediatric rheumatoid disease in North America and a major cause of childhood disability.(...

Definition Chelation therapy is the administration of a drug that draws toxic metals from the bloodstream so that the body can pass them more effectively in urine or feces. Purpose Physicians have used chelation therapy since the 1950s to treat heavy metal poisoning--pr...

Q1. Which one of the following statements about lead toxicity is correct? [] A. Iron supplementation should be given with dimercaprol (BAL [British antilewisite]) to treat lead- associated anemia. [] B. Disodium edetate (NaEDTA) should not be confused w...

Definition Medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Purpose Rheumatoid arthritis is a crippling form of arthritis. Symptoms include stiff, swollen joints, fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite. In the early stages of treatment, the drugs prescribed for rheumatoid ar...

Progress in hepatology has continued steadily in recent years. Routine use of molecular biology techniques has helped to explain the mechanisms of liver diseases with genetic and viral origins and provided insight into susceptibility to other common liver disorders. C...

Definition Wilson's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the body to retain copper. Steadily increasing amounts of copper circulating in the blood are deposited throughout the body in abnormal locations, including in the brain, liver, kidneys, and the cornea...

TABLE 1 Steps in the approach to diagnose a cutaneous adverse reaction Working diagnosis 1-Initial clinical impression 2-Differential diagnosis Data evaluation 3-Analysis of drug exposure 4-Analysis of laboratory results and diagnostic tests 5-Analysis of literature ...

A 39-year-old woman presented with a rash on her neck and arms. The rash was not pruritic or painful. She was otherwise asymptomatic and had no significant medical or family history. On physical examination, confluent yellowish papules and plaques were noted in a cobb...

ABC of diseases of liver, pancreas, and biliary system ...

To the Editor: Hepatotoxicity during high-dose cyclophosphamide (CYC) therapy has been reported, (1,2) but hepatitis due to low-dose CYC treatment has rarely been described. (3) We report a 40-year-old male patient diagnosed with primary scleroderma, treated with D...

Definition Cystinuria is an inborn error of amino acid transport that results in the defective absorption by the kidneys of the amino acid called cystine. The name means "cystine in the urine." Description Cystine is an amino acid. Amino acids are organic compounds need...

Medicines which have a high risk in causing Lupus As we all know, the body system produces certain cells called antibodies which have the role to fight against bacteria and viruses. In a person who suffer from Systemic lupus erythematosus, the body create...

Arthritis is often referred to as a chronic disease. This means that it can affect the person afflicted with arthritis over a long period of time, perhaps for the rest of a person's life. It cannot be cured, but it can be treated through a variety of products, both pre...