http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com All new Rheumatoid Arthritis information to Help You Heal Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:24:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/primary-immunodeficiency-conditions http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/primary-immunodeficiency-conditions#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:27:16 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/primary-immunodeficiency-conditions The International Union of Immunological Societies recognises eight classes of primary immunodeficiencies, totaling over 120 conditions. Combined T- and B-cell immunodeficiencies In these disorders both T lymphocytes and often B lymphocytes, regulators of adaptive immunity, are dysfunctional or decreased in number. The main members are various types of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). * T-/B+ SCID [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/primary-immunodeficiency-conditions/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/liquorice-cultivation-and-uses http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/liquorice-cultivation-and-uses#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:26:22 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/liquorice-cultivation-and-uses Liquorice grows best in deep, fertile, well-drained soils, with full sun, and is harvested in the autumn, two to three years after planting. Today, liquorice extract is produced by boiling liquorice root and subsequently evaporating most of the water. In fact, the name ‘liquorice’/'licorice’ is derived (via the Old French ”licoresse”), from the Ancient Greek [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/liquorice-cultivation-and-uses/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/university-of-pittsburgh-school-of-medicine-academics http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/university-of-pittsburgh-school-of-medicine-academics#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:30:47 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/university-of-pittsburgh-school-of-medicine-academics The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Council on Medical Education. The residency programs of the medical school are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Doctor of Medicine Program= Curriculum The doctor of medicine program is a full time four year program providing a general professional education [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/university-of-pittsburgh-school-of-medicine-academics/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/eucalyptus-nitens-possible-toxicity http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/eucalyptus-nitens-possible-toxicity#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:25:55 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/eucalyptus-nitens-possible-toxicity Extracts from ”Eucalyptus nitens” leaves have been found to be toxic to mollusc larvae. However, this study did not compare the toxicity of ”Eucalyptus nitens” with other species and it is not known if it is any more or less toxic than other eucalypts. Eucalyptus oil, which is extracted from the leaves of eucalypts, is [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/eucalyptus-nitens-possible-toxicity/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura-treatment http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura-treatment#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:40:34 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura-treatment A platelet count below 20,000 is generally an indication for treatment.& Patients with a count between 20,000 and 50,000 are usually evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and, with rare exceptions, there is usually no need to treat patients with a count above 50,000.& Hospitalization may be recommended in cases of very low counts, and is [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura-treatment/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/mt-hidvgi-works-on-cultural-history http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/mt-hidvgi-works-on-cultural-history#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:26:40 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/mt-hidvgi-works-on-cultural-history http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/mt-hidvgi-works-on-cultural-history/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/adverse-effects-of-fluoroquinolones-adverse-reactions-and-toxicities http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/adverse-effects-of-fluoroquinolones-adverse-reactions-and-toxicities#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:27:30 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/adverse-effects-of-fluoroquinolones-adverse-reactions-and-toxicities http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/adverse-effects-of-fluoroquinolones-adverse-reactions-and-toxicities/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/immunosuppressive-drug-cytostatics http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/immunosuppressive-drug-cytostatics#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:25:58 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/immunosuppressive-drug-cytostatics Cytostatics inhibit cell division. In immunotherapy, they are used in smaller doses than in the treatment of malignant diseases. They affect the proliferation of both T cells and B cells. Due to their highest effectiveness, purine analogs are most frequently administered. Alkylating agents The alkylating agents used in immunotherapy are nitrogen mustards (cyclophosphamide), nitrosoureas, platinum [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/immunosuppressive-drug-cytostatics/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/proteinuria-associated-conditions http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/proteinuria-associated-conditions#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:26:20 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/proteinuria-associated-conditions Proteinuria may be a sign of renal (kidney) damage. Since serum proteins are readily reabsorbed from urine, the presence of excess protein indicates either an insufficiency of absorption or impaired filtration. Diabetics may suffer from damaged nephrons and develop proteinuria. The most common cause of proteinuria is diabetes and in any person with proteinuria and [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/proteinuria-associated-conditions/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/leflunomide-other-potential-indications http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/leflunomide-other-potential-indications#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:27:51 +0000
one study has been made in pediatric patients with [[juvenile rheumatoid arthritis]]>
leflunomide has also been utilized for the tre]]> * [[pemphigoid]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/leflunomide-other-potential-indications Clinical studies regarding the following diseases have been conducted, but these have to be reviewed critically, before approval can be given: * Polyoma BK Virus Nephropathy * Systemic lupus erythematosus * Felty’s syndrome * Takayasu arteritis * Wegener’s granulomatosis * Ankylosing spondylitis * Crohn’s disease * Sarcoidosis * Uveitis * Still’s disease] * Pemphigoid. One [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/leflunomide-other-potential-indications/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/clofazimine-immunosuppressive-effects http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/clofazimine-immunosuppressive-effects#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:27:42 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/clofazimine-immunosuppressive-effects The immunosuppressive effects of clofazimine were immediately noticed when applied in animal model. Macrophages were first reported to be inhibited due to the stabilization of lysosomal membrane by clofazimine. Clofazimine also showed a dosage-dependent inhibition of neutrophil motility, lymphocyte transformation , mitogen-induced PBMC proliferation and complement-mediated solubilization of pre-formed immune complexes in vitro . A [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/clofazimine-immunosuppressive-effects/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/antimalarial-drug-uses-of-antimalarial-drugs http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/antimalarial-drug-uses-of-antimalarial-drugs#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:26:11 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/antimalarial-drug-uses-of-antimalarial-drugs Drugs which are used for prophylaxis, treatment & in the prevention for malaria are called antimalarials. * Treatment of malaria in individuals with suspected or confirmed infection * Prevention of infection in individuals visiting a malaria-endemic region who have no immunity (prophylaxis)”Main article Malaria prophylaxis” * Routine Intermittent treatment of certain groups in endemic regions”Main [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/antimalarial-drug-uses-of-antimalarial-drugs/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/anti-ganglioside-antibodies-antibodies-to-ganglioside-subtypes http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/anti-ganglioside-antibodies-antibodies-to-ganglioside-subtypes#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:26:27 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/anti-ganglioside-antibodies-antibodies-to-ganglioside-subtypes Autoantigenic gangliosides that are currently known are GD3, GM1, GQ3 and GT1. Anti-GD3 Anti-GD3 antibodies have been found in association with specific forms of Guillain-Barré syndrome. In vivo studies of isolated anti-GM1 and GD3 antibodies indicate the antibodies can interfere with motor neuron function. Anti-GD1a antibodies were highly associated acute motor axonal neuropathy while high [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/anti-ganglioside-antibodies-antibodies-to-ganglioside-subtypes/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/great-ape-project-great-ape-project-book http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/great-ape-project-great-ape-project-book#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:26:39 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/great-ape-project-great-ape-project-book The book of the same name, edited by philosophers Paola Cavalieri and Peter Singer, features contributions from thirty-four authors, including Jane Goodall and Richard Dawkins, who have submitted articles voicing their support for the project. The authors write that human beings are intelligent animals with a varied social, emotional, and cognitive life. If great apes [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/great-ape-project-great-ape-project-book/feed 0 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/tolerx-development-programs http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/tolerx-development-programs#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:26:19 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/tolerx-development-programs Tolerx’s lead product candidate, otelixizumab, also known as TRX4, is a novel monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of autoimmune type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. The efficacy and safety of otelixizumab in the treatment of type 1 diabetes is currently being studied in a pivotal Phase 3 study called DEFEND (Durable-response therapy [...]No related posts.]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritissupport.com/article/tolerx-development-programs/feed 0