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Jul 12, 2007 -
There are two ways in which a lot of us don't get the most out of our sunscreen: We don't apply enough and we don't apply often enough. For the first problem, you should apply at least an ounce of sunscreen. For the second issue?
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Outlook
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
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- Resources
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
Bimatoprost (Lumigan) has been approved as a first-line treatment for open-angle glaucoma.
Glaucoma Cases Increasing Worldwide
About 60 million people worldwide will have glaucoma by 2010, and the number will increase to nearly 80 million by 2010, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Weightlifting May Increase Glaucoma Risk
Weightlifting can cause a temporary increase in intraocular eye pressure (IOP), and holding your breath while lifting weights further increases IOP, suggests a 2006 study in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Who's Most At Risk?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Prognosis/Possible Complications
- Following Up
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Photodermatitis is an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight, or more specifically to ultraviolet (UV) rays. It can be acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing). Photodermatitis occurs when your immune system reacts to the UV rays.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Treatment for Cutaneous and...
- Treatment for Severe SLE...
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Systematic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
SLE is an autoimmune disease that causes a chronic inflammatory condition. The inflammation triggered by SLE affects many organs in the body, including skin, joints, kidneys, lung, and nervous system. Women, especially African-American and Asian women, are at highest risk for developing SLE.
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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
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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
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- Introduction
- The Autoimmune Disease Proc...
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Drug Treatment
- Other Treatments
- Treating the Complications...
- Lifestyle Changes
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Gender and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
MS is increasingly affecting women, according to research presented at the 2007 annual conference of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers found that in the 1940s, women were twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with MS. By 2000, women were about four times more likely than men to develop MS.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
This poisoning is from eating or swallowing lip moisturizers containing para-aminobenzoic acid.
For information regarding allergic reactions to this substance, see para-aminobenzoic acid allergy.
Alternative Names
Chapstick poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
Para-aminobenzoic acid is a naturally occurring substance that can absorb ultraviolet (UV) light.
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Nov 07, 2006 -
When it comes to running on a treadmill indoors, some people love it and some don't. But personally, I love it.
If you fall in the don't category and are hesitant to hop on the treadmill, read more
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Crocs
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