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Endogenous Cushing’s Syndrome – FDA Approves Korlym (Mifepristone)

Swollen Swelling Relief — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Korlym (mifepristone) to control hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) in adults with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, who have type 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance, who remained unresponsive to previous surgery or are not eligible candidates for surgery. Pregnant women should never take Korlym (contraindicated). Until the FDA approved Korlym for the treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, there were no approved medications to treat the disorder…

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Babies Benefit When Their Mothers Are Vaccinated For Influenza During Pregnancy

Swollen Swelling Relief — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Vaccinating pregnant women against the influenza virus appears to have a significant positive effect on birth weight in babies, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The study, a randomized controlled trial involving 340 healthy pregnant women in Bangladesh in the third trimester, looked at the effect of immunization with the influenza vaccine on babies born to vaccinated mothers. It was part of the Mother’sGift project looking at the safety and efficacy of pneumococcal and influenza vaccines in pregnant women in Bangladesh…

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Flu Shots During Pregnancy Help Birth Weight

Swollen Swelling Relief — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

According to results of a randomized controlled trial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), the effects of influenza immunization on babies born to vaccinated mothers shows a considerable positive effect on birth weight. The study, part of the Mother’sGift project examining the safety and effectiveness of pneumococcal and influenza vaccines in pregnant women in Bangladesh, enrolled 340 healthy pregnant women in Bangladesh, in their third trimester…

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Elevated Mercury Levels A Greater Risk For Caribbean-American Women

Swollen Swelling Relief — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

A new study published by researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center’s School of Public Health assesses mercury levels in pregnant women and examines dietary and environmental sources of exposure to mercury. The research, which focuses on an urban immigrant community, examined risk factors that may be associated with elevated mercury levels, measured through urine and cord blood samples…

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CVD In Middle Age May Be Predicted By Pregnancy-Related Complications

Swollen Swelling Relief — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

If you develop pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders or diabetes, you may have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. “We wanted to learn about possible explanations as to why women with pregnancy complications tend to have more heart disease later in life,” said Abigail Fraser, M.P.H., Ph.D., School of Social and Community Medicine at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom…

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Balancing Protection And Inflammation In MS

Swollen Swelling Relief — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism that could help explain how multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases can be exacerbated by the onset of an infection. MS is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system which affects approximately 100,000 people in the UK. The research, directed by Dr Bruno Gran at The University of Nottingham, focused on a population of cells of the immune system known as regulatory T cells, which control and regulate the behaviour of other immune cells. The results of this study have been published in the Journal of Immunology…

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Mono sign, healing also necessary input » Epstein-Barr, Chinese …

Swollen Swelling Relief — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:45:56 +0000

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Muscle Soreness – Is Cold Water Immersion Effective For Treatment?

Swollen Swelling Relief — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A recent study, published in The Cochrane Library, reveals that after exercise, a cold bath may be an effective way to prevent and help sore muscles. However, the researchers are not positive whether there may be dangerous side effects that could affect the person later on. Cold water and ice baths are popular among athletes, both amateur and professional, when they are trying to reduce their sore, swollen, or stiff muscles. This is called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOSM)…

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Buzz, the Diabetic Dog: Buzz is tired of being sick.

Swollen Swelling Relief — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:10:00 +0000

Albumin is a protein that keeps blood in the vessels, so when it's low, there can be swelling . His face was swollen and he was a bright shade of red, so that seemed to fit the symptoms pretty well. They started him on cerenia …

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Psoriatic Arthritis – Cimzia® (Certolizumab Pegol) Shows Promise

Swollen Swelling Relief — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, UCB announced its intention to submit regulatory applications for Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) by the end of this year. The drug is designed to treat psoriatic arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, or arthritis, which typically occurs in combination with psoriasis, a skin disorder. People with PsA generally suffer from stiff, painful joints, and experience warmth and swelling in their joints and surrounding tissues…

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