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Lupus :: Safety of Oral Contraceptives in Women with Lupus

In a major study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), women with either inactive or stable systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) – a disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages healthy tissues of the skin, joints and internal organs – were able to take oral contraceptives without increased risk of flares, or periods of increased disease activity, that characterize the disease.

Sinusitis :: Homoeopathy and Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of the linings of the sinuses that surround the nose. It is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of one or more of the sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull behind the bones of the face and forehead that open up into the nasal cavity. They are lined with the mucous membrane and it produces a slimy secretion called as mucus to keep the nasal passageways moist and to trap dirt particles.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome :: Probiotic Relieves Irritable Bowel Syndrome

When Dr. Eamonn M. M. Quigley of the University Cork College in Ireland, and team, tested the beneficial strain of bacteria called Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 on lab animals, the researchers found that this probiotic had a modulating effect, stabilizing both diarrhea and constipation.

Psoriasis :: Biologic Treatments Help Improve the Quality of Life for Psoriasis

More than 4.5 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with psoriasis and 21 percent of those have moderate to severe psoriasis. This chronic condition, characterized by thick, red, scaly plaques that itch and bleed, not only makes the activities of daily life difficult, but also can affect a person?s emotional well being. Recently, researchers have developed biologic treatments which not only treat the physical symptoms of psoriasis but also can help improve a patient?s quality of life.

Psoriasis :: Worm eggs may help inflammatory condition

Parasitic worm eggs may hold the key to treating inflammatory conditions such as lung diseases and psoriasis, Irish researchers say.

Psoriasis :: Psoriasis and Homoeopathy

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, noncontagious, genetic disease manifesting in the skin and/or the joints. Psoriasis is a, lifelong skin disease.

Homeopathic Medicine :: Allium cepa – Onion

Acute catarrhal inflammation of mucous membranes, with increased secretion.

Dementia :: Exercise and Healthy Diet Slow Memory Loss

Professor Ian Robertson of Trinity College Dublin, reports that among the lifestyle factors that keep the mind agile as a person ages are: physical fitness, stress management, a varied social life, mental stimulation, learning new things and thinking young.

Glycogen Storage Disease :: Glycogen Storage Disease Type I n Homeopathy

In this type the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase is defective in the liver, kidney, and small intestine, where it normally functions. However, the metabolic problem is centered in the liver.

Glycogen Storage Disease :: Glycogen Storage Disease Type II n Homeopathy

It is an inborn error of metabolism that belongs to lysosomal storage disorders. Every cell in our body contains vesicles called lysosomes those digest the waste products of the cell.