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Today I wanted to have a look at13 good foods that can help treat eczema naturally. Eczema, or Atopic Dermatitis, is a condition which causes the skin to become inflamed and irritated. While extremely common in children, still affects around 10% of the adult population totaling over 30 million people in the United States alone. Sadly, the first line of defense when one displays signs of eczema is the prescription of steroid creams. While temporarily helpful, this medication, like all medication, comes with many potential side effects with prolonged use linked to skin atrophy, adrenal suppression, stunted growth, immune suppression, Cushing syndrome, and addiction to name a few. The significant role of diet and health is widely known, however is often overlooked when it comes to naturally treating conditions such as eczema. Please include attribution to http://topeczematreatments.com/ with this graphic. Certified organic food is the term used for the standard of farmed food produced under very strict guidelines. These methods include using only natural substances and other physical or mechanical assistance to raise animals, control weeds and pests, and manage soil quality in the most ethical, natural and healthy way possible. By comparison, non-organic foods can be produced with the … Continue reading →

4 Star Doody Review (July, 2011) -"This is a comprehensive source of information on the medications used for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Each chapter is divided into sections that describe the mechanism of action, the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, and the appropriate use of each drug in cardiovascular medicine. This subdivision provides a consistent pattern that makes the book easy to use. The book offers information on medications that are currently the standard of care, new drugs in development, and alternative and complementary medications. The appendix then adds a useful resource for practical prescribing practices and drugs used in specific patient populations. This book provides a detailed assessment of the molecular biology, pharmacokinetics, and use of drug therapy in patients with cardiovascular disease. It not only provides clinical information about today's drugs, it also comments on therapeutic drugs that will revolutionize the practice of cardiovascular medicine in the future." --Mario Pascual, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody's Review Service "..recommend that medical libraries or drug information centers purchase the book." --The Annals of Pharmacotherapy "..recommend that medical libraries or drug information centers purchase the book." --The Annals of Pharmacotherapy See original here: Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapeutics: William H. Frishman ... … Continue reading →

Question In patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with fibrinolytic therapy, is ticagrelor noninferior to clopidogrel with respect to thrombolysis in myocardial infarction major bleeding at 30 days? Findings In this randomized clinical trial of 3799 patients, delayed administration of ticagrelor after fibrinolytic therapy was noninferior to clopidogrel for thrombolysis in myocardial infarction major bleeding at 30 days. However, minor bleeding was increased with ticagrelor and there was no benefit on efficacy outcomes. Meaning Because most of the included patients were pretreated with clopidogrel, these findings reflect mostly the noninferiority of switching from clopidogrel to ticagrelor in patients already fully loaded with clopidogrel. Importance The bleeding safety of ticagrelor in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with fibrinolytic therapy remains uncertain. Objective To evaluate the short-term safety of ticagrelor when compared with clopidogrel in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with fibrinolytic therapy. Design, Setting and Participants We conducted a multicenter, randomized, open-label with blinded end point adjudication trial that enrolled 3799 patients (younger than 75 years) with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction receiving fibrinolytic therapy in 152 sites from 10 countries from November 2015 through November 2017. The prespecified upper boundary for noninferiority for bleeding was an absolute margin of … Continue reading →

Vol 4, No 4 (Winter 2005) Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a disorder characterized by progressive elevation of pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) and vascular resistance in the absence of left-sided cardiac disease, pulmonary vein compression, respiratory disorders, or thromboembolic disease. It is defined by a mean PAP over 25 mmHg at rest or over 30 mmHg with exercise and a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of less than 15 mmHg. PAH is associated with a poor prognosis. The estimated median survival from diagnosis is 2.8 years and the 1-year and 5-year survival rates are only 68% and 34%, respectively.1 2 More than 70% of PAH patients will die as a result of right ventricular failure and most of the remainder from dysrhythmia. Predictors of a poor prognosis in PAH are related to the development of right ventricular failure.3 4 5 The objectives of this review are to examine the pathophysiologic mechanisms leading to the development of right ventricular failure due to PAH, the diagnostic features of right ventricular failure, and the management of chronic right ventricular failure with emphasis on acute decompensation in this setting. Clinical Manifestations and Hemodynamic DerangementsThe normal right ventricle is a thin-walled (less than 0.6 cm), … Continue reading →

The Abnormal Biology ofA Baby Joseph was an unhappy baby. He didnt sleep for long periods and appeared to cry all a time. Hed best if he had been held and rocked, or walked. He spit after feedingand was negatively compared toother babies in the family. His parents gently called him their high care child. Continue reading "Home" Introduction Studies on the evolution of the human Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) have shown evolutionary traits that are similar to those of fish and other related vertebrates. This study has shed light on GIT illnesses related to the intestines and digestion, such as obesity, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diabetes, just to name a few. These findings Continue reading "Home" The biocompatibility, biodegradability and strength of spider silk are some of the properties that have excited researchers on the possibilities it provides. This is a protein-based compound that does not cause any adverse allergic, immune or inflammatory reactions in humans. Recently, recombinant technology has enabled scientists to manufacture spider silk, and there is a race Continue reading "Home" Researchers believe that the cure for Parkinsons disease may be found by conducting their experiments in microgravity environments in space. One of the key Parkinsons Disease … Continue reading →

The Fortis National Mental Health Program has been developed with the aim of extending mental health services to the broadest segment of society possible. The Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Samir Parikh, Chairperson Fortis National Mental Health Council, with its vision for uniform services across all Fortis facilities in the country is the singular largest mental health system operating out of various centres in the country. Currently the department is operational in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mohali, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Udaipur and Chennai. The teams at each centre include specialists in the areas of Psychiatry, Psychology and other allied specialties. The uniqueness of the program lies in the uniformity of its services including the specialized programs which are run by the department. These include: Besides the clinical services offered by various specialists, the departmentworks in collaboration with different healthcare, education, and community service providers, extending the concept of preventive mental health. Fortis National Mental Health Council The Fortis National Mental Health Council comprises of members representing each zone where Fortis facilities exist. The Council is convened to meet quarterly to discuss the way forward for mental health within Fortis Healthcare, including new … Continue reading →

Index Copernicus Value: 106.75 Lifestyle diseases have been a cause of concern in the recent times. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) remains at the top in this hierarchy. CVD deals with the heart and allied vascular conditions at large. The Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology is a scholarly Open Access journal which provides comprehensive coverage of modern practices in cardiovascular therapy. This journal aims to disseminate information on current problems in the clinical cardiology along with facts on technological advancements that took place in treating the cases. Articles are welcome in the form of research articles, review articles, case reports, short communications and commentaries on relevant topics. The editorial office ensures a rigorous peer review process for the submitted manuscripts for maintaining the quality of publishing and in achieving high journal impact factor.The Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology is a scholarly open access journal which considers topics on apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, coronary artery ectasia, fetal heart calcification, chronic arterial insufficiency, cardiovascular disease and its association with cancer, peri-arrest period, complications after heart surgery, early repolarization symptoms, coronary arteritis, inflammatory vascular disease, inflammatory cardiomyopathy, systolic pressure variation, left atrium enlargement, ventricular septal defect (VSD), association of abiotrophia species with heart problem, … Continue reading →

Spinal cord injury (SCI), as with acute stroke, is a dynamic process. In all acute cord syndromes, the full extent of injury may not be apparent initially. Incomplete cord lesions may evolve into more complete lesions. More commonly, the injury level rises 1 or 2 spinal levels during the hours to days after the initial event. A complex cascade of pathophysiologic events related to free radicals, vasogenic edema, and altered blood flow accounts for this clinical deterioration. Normal oxygenation, perfusion, and acid-base balance are required to prevent worsening of the spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury can be sustained through different mechanisms, with the following 3 common abnormalities leading to tissue damage: Destruction from direct trauma Compression by bone fragments, hematoma, or disk material Ischemia from damage or impingement on the spinal arteries Edema could ensue subsequent to any of these types of damage. Neurogenic shock refers to the hemodynamic triad of hypotension, bradycardia, and peripheral vasodilation resulting from severe autonomic dysfunction and the interruption of sympathetic nervous system control in acute spinal cord injury. Hypothermia is also characteristic. This condition does not usually occur with spinal cord injury below the level of T6 but is more common in injuries … Continue reading →

Patient Education Committee Patient Education Committee Spinal fractures occur when an injury is sustained to the spine resulting in a break or disruption of the spinal vertebrae or the attached ligaments. The spinal column contains and protects the spinal cord and exiting nerve roots. Some injuries affect only the spinal column without disturbing the nerve elements while other, more severe injuries to the spine can result in temporary or permanent damage to the spinal cord and/or exiting nerve roots. The diagnosis of such injuries relies upon radiological studies including x-rays, CAT scans and sometime magnetic resonance imaging studies (MRI) to visualize the damage. Treatment of such fractures may require a brace or surgery or both depending on the degree of instability. Spinal cord injuries (SCI) remains a devastating condition for both patients and their families. There are approximately 10,000 new injuries in the United States each year with more than 200,000 people suffering from either paralysis of the arms or legs or both secondary to spinal cord injury. Males account for roughly 75% of patients treated with spinal cord injuries. Improvement in the quality of care over the last few decades has dramatically improved the outlook and survival for patients … Continue reading →

Evangelina Padilla-Vaccaro, now cured of a serious genetic illness thanks to a successful stem cell treatment playing recently in a public park. The bubble around her is just for fun. Courtesy of Alysia Padilla-Vaccaro hide caption Evangelina Padilla-Vaccaro, now cured of a serious genetic illness thanks to a successful stem cell treatment playing recently in a public park. The bubble around her is just for fun. The year was 2004, and according to certain TV ads in California, great medical breakthroughs might be just around the corner. In these political ads, celebrities Michael J. Fox and Christopher Reeve, both facing serious, chronic conditions, touted the promise of stem cell research, which they believed could lead to a plethora of cures for life-threatening diseases. The ads ran in support of Proposition 71, a $3 billion California bond measure that would create the first state-funded stem cell agency in the nation. Three years earlier, the George W. Bush administration had issued rules to limit federal funding of the use of stem cells obtained from human embryos. California voters easily passed Proposition 71 59 percent to 41 and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, or CIRM, was born. Its mission: to fund and … Continue reading →