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Sep 02, 2008 -
Yesterday we all celebrated Labor Day, which makes me think of doing some labor intensive housework. Then there is the other kind of labor, childbirth and the activities that lead to pregnancy. I decided to do a little compare and contrast quiz between these drastically different methods of getting domestic.
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Jul 21, 2007 -
Weekends are when I get the majority of my house cleaning done. You know, the big jobs like mopping the floors. I like to send my husband to the park with the girls when I do this, not because I use a toxic cleaner that might hurt my loved ones (and my own) lungs.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Methoxsalen (meth-OX-a-len)
Treats the symptoms of psoriasis. Used before treatment with ultraviolet radiation (UV light) so your skin will respond better to the treatment.
Brand Name(s)
Oxsoralen-Ultra, 8-Mop
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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Aug 18, 2009 -
If you're sweating it out during these dog days of Summer, jog on over to a Lucy store and pick up a free sweat band to mop your workout brow. Just fill out this form (it takes 30 seconds), print it, and take it to your local Lucy store — here is a store locator to find a one near you. While you're there be sure to check out their sale items to save some dough on some cute Lucy gear.
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May 13, 2009 -
Free radicals create oxidative stress on a cellular level and have long been considered a major culprit of the aging process. Since antioxidants clean up those free roaming bits of "reactive oxygen compounds," one would think vitamins loaded with free radicals would help folks live longer. However, last Spring, researchers found that taking high doses of vitamins may decrease life span rather than lengthen it.
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Apr 05, 2009 -
Spring has sprung, so now it's time for some Spring cleaning. Maybe dusting and organizing clutter is not the most exciting way to spend your weekend, but you'll feel so much better you'll feel when it is all done. Go ahead and clean out your closet, dust under your bed and on top of the fridge, vacuum your mattress to get rid of dust mites, and open up the windows to get some fresh air circulating.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Types of Psoriasis
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Topical Medications
- Systemic Medications
- Phototherapy
- Managing Psoriasis
- Outlook
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Treatment
Psoriasis that develops on the hands or feet is often very difficult to treat. However, an advanced clinical trial showed that a medication called efalizumab (Raptiva) effectively cleared or nearly cleared moderate-to-severe symptoms in adults after 12 weeks.
Several studies have shown that most people with severe psoriasis who are treated with infliximab (Remicade) have significant improvement in symptoms by week 10.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms and Complications...
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Treatment for Raynaud's Phe...
- Treatment for Skin Thickeni...
- Treatment for Lung Complica...
- Treatment for Gastrointesti...
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Symptoms
- Because significant depression can affect more than 50% of people with scleroderma, researchers say it may be beneficial for scleroderma patients to get routine screening for depression.
Causes
- Researchers have discovered a gene called connective-tissue growth factor (CTGF), which they say is more common in people with systemic scleroderma than in those without the disease.
Prognosis
- The prognosis for patients with systemic scleroderma has improved since the 1970s. Ten-year survival rates are up, and deaths from kidney crises have dropped. However, deaths from pulmonary fibrosis have increased during this time period.
Treatment
- High-dose immunosuppressant therapy with cyclophosphamide significantly improved skin and overall function in patients with scleroderma.
- Evidence shows that intravenous iloprost given in progressively increasing doses can reduce the duration and frequency of Raynaud's phenomenon attacks.
- A potential new therapy using PVAC, a substance derived from the bacterium, Mycobacterium vaccae, can improve skin symptoms without causing significant side effects.
Introduction
The name scleroderma comes from the Greek words skleros, which means hard, and derma, which means skin.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Welcome To Week 18
Your Baby: Did You Hear A Hiccup?
At about 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) in length and up to 7 ounces (200 g) in weight, the fetus is growing fast and looking more and more babyish. During this week, your baby sense of hearing has become much more acute.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Allergy symptoms
Dust mite-proof pillow cover
HEPA air filter
Yeast and mold
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Allergy-related symptoms can occur after you are around mold, certain animals or animal hair, dust, and other substances. These substances are usually found indoors and do not cause symptoms for most people.
See also:
Alternative Names
Indoor allergies; Pet allergies
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Allergies are relatively common.
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