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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. It affects the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain and blood cells. It is a disease in which periods of calm intersect with periods of exacerbation, which is often manifested by fever, fatigue and inflammation …
Some diabetics who face painful insulin injections may never have to stick themselves with a needle again. A new system called Injex 30 uses air – not needles – to push insulin through the skin. Patients who have tried it say they feel pressure but no pain. Some physicians say that may make patients more …
Q: The night before last I took my first Ginkgo (30mg), and yesterday I had a headache all day that was sort of like a sinus headache, but didn’t respond to usual stuff I take for those type of headaches. Also, was o.k. as long as I was lying down or sitting really still. Was wondering if …
People with autism show three types of symptoms: Problems with social interaction. Problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and imagination. Unusual or severely limited interests and activities. Autism affects between two and 10 of every 10,000 people, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It strikes boys four times as often as …
Is there an herbal remedy for psoriasis? There is no one herbal remedy for psoriasis. The best self help advice I could give you would be to check out the book Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno (Prima Publishing). There is a chapter on psoriasis that discusses some of the causes and therapeutic …
Description * Also known as pimples or zits. Acne is the most common of all skin problems. It occurs most commonly on the face, and to a lesser extent on the back, shoulders and chest. Acne is more common during adolescence, although premenstrual or mid-cycle women may also develop pimples. * Acne appears in three …
Frostbite is caused by long exposure to cold, which freezes the skin and damages its underlying tissue. What to look for in case of frostbite: Numb, cold skin; Skin that turns blue, white or looks blackened and becomes hard, waxy and frozen; Loss of function in the frozen area. If you believe you or someone …
What can I do to protect myself from breast cancer? There are several ways women can help reduce their risk of breast cancer, but doctors emphasize there are no guarantees. Studies have shown, however, that women whose diets are rich in fruits, vegetables and soy products, and low in fats are less likely to develop …
Taking an active role in protecting your eyes is the best way to prevent cataracts from forming. Follow these guidelines: Buy sunglasses that shield your eyes from the ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays in sunlight. Sunglasses that block out UVA and UVB light are labeled as “fulfilling the American National Standards Institute …
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