Allergies can trigger many problems, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) and asthma. Most of the more than 22 million Americans who suffer from allergies also have allergic conjunctivitis, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Swedish researchers have discovered that the body produces its own internal antibiotic to help defend itself against urinary tract infections.
Moderate consumption of red wine or aspirin may fight deafness and hearing loss caused by loud noise or intake of certain antibiotics, say scientists.
A relatively new kind of antibiotic has been found to provide faster relief from an asthma attack, but more research is necessary before the drug can be prescribed, says a study.
All that itches is not gold, but the precious metal is among the leading causes of a skin condition called allergic contact dermatitis.
Forest Laboratories, having developed what it believes is the world?s first dry powder inhalation system for antibiotics, is now conducting phase III trials on a new dry powder antibiotic formulation which promises to change the lives of cystic fibrosis sufferers by drastically reducing the daily treatment time.
According to the Arndt Schultz Law, substances vary in action depending on whether the concentration is high, medium, or low. High concentrations kill; medium concentrations suppress or inhibit; and low, or minute concentrations stimulate.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug Revlimid (lenalidomide) for the treatment of patients with a subtype of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). The subtype is MDS patients with deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality.
The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection and prevent the development of chronic infection in Osteomyelitis.
Acne, rosacea and sun damage are some of the most prevalent skin conditions treated by dermatologists. Fortunately, recent advances in laser therapies are providing new hope for millions of people who struggle with these conditions everyday.