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| June 2009 |
| Primary biliary cirrhosis. Primary biliary cirrhosis is a disease in which the bile ducts in your liver are slowly destroyed. Your body has an intricate system of ducts designed specifically to transport bile, a fluid produced in your liver. MayoClinic.com. (Also see: Liver and Spleen Involvement) |
| 5 Rules for Living with Chronic Illness and Depression: An Interview with Elvira Aletta. Dr. Aletta is a clinical psychologist, wife, mom to two teenagers and blogger. In her early twenties she was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease that usually affects young boys. In her thirties she came down with scleroderma. Therese J. Borchard. PsychCentral. 06/16/09. (Also see: Emotional Adjustment) |
| A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Oral Medication in the Treatment and Prevention of Digital Ulcers in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma). A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Ambrisentan in the Treatment and Prevention of Digital Ulcers in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis. ClinicalTrials.gov. (Also see: Clinical Trials) |
| Mystery cough? 8 possible culprits. In a 2006 study of women with an average age of 48 who had a cough lasting for six months, 39 percent were found to have asthma, 9 percent had chronic upper airway cough syndrome (commonly known as postnasal drip), and 9 percent had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ray Hainer. CNNHealth.com. 06/19/09. (Also see: GERD and Asthma) |
| Structures From Immune System's Oldest Branch Shed Light On A Range Of Diseases. Two new structures, both involving a central component of an enzyme important to the complement system of the immune response, reveal how this system fights invading microbes while avoiding problems of the body attacking itself. The structures may pave the way to more efficient therapeutics for such complement-mediated diseases as age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, or systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as give insight into the pathogenesis of other immune and inflammatory diseases. Medical News Today. 06/18/09. (Also see: Autoimmunity) |
| Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases. A compound derived from hydrangea root, an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, halted the progression of an autoimmune disorder in laboratory mice and human cells, new research shows. (HealthDay) MSN Health and Fitness. 06/04/09. (Also see: Alternative Therapies) |
| Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment. New research shows that men who have a supportive female partner who is willing to work with them to deal with their obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to continue treatment. (HealthDay News) Dayton-Daily News. June 13, 2009. (Also see: Sleep Apnea) |
| Diseases turn the body against itself. In all, there are 80 different types of autoimmune diseases. They may lead to destruction of body tissue, abnormal growth of an organ, or changes in organ function. There is no cure. Two things important in getting a handle on autoimmune diseases is to get diagnosed early and to begin treatments early. It's also important to be sure to see doctors who are specialized in the particular condition. Jeannie Millsap. The Herald News. 09/10/09. (Also see: Associated Diseases) |
| More Effective Antiseptics From A Combination Of Tea Tree Oil And Silver. In the fight against infected skin wounds, mixing tea tree oil and silver or putting them in liposomes, (small spheres made from natural lipids), greatly increases their antimicrobial activity and may minimise any side effects. Medical News Today 04/01/09. (Also see: Wound Healing) |
| Spring Cleaning: Out With The Allergens And Mold. Spring cleaning? While clearing out cobwebs and boxing up old clothes, don't forget an invisible but crucial component of your home: the air you breathe. Here are five tips for spring-cleaning the air in your home to make it lung-friendly by reducing allergens and irritants. Medical News Today, 23 May 2009. (Also see: Asthma) |
| Anemia associated with greater risk of death in heart disease patients. A new study appearing in Congestive Heart Failure has found that the presence of anemia in patients with chronic heart failure is associated with a significantly increased risk of death. Physorg.com. 05/28/09. (Also see: Anemia) |
| Omega fatty acid balance can alter immunity and gene expression. For the past century, changes in the Western diet have altered the consumption of omega-6 fatty acids (w6, found in meat and vegetable oils) compared with omega-3 fatty acids (w3, found in flax and fish oil). Many studies seem to indicate this shift has brought about an increased risk of inflammation (associated with autoimmunity and allergy). EurekAlert! 05/29/09. (Also see: Alternative Therapies) |
| Common Food Allergies. In theory, any food can cause a food allergy. But in fact just a handful of foods are to blame for 90% of allergic reactions to food. These foods are known as the 'big eight'. Medical News Today 12 May 2009 (Also see: Celiac Disease and Diet and Scleroderma) |
