Alcoholism severely affects the liver and can lead to death. A recent published study assessed the use of a combination of steroid with N-acetylcysteine in improving survival in patients...
Briakinumab holds promise to be a n effective drug for improving psoriasis. This experimental drug was demonstrated to be far more effective than methotrexate, the commonly used drug fo...
Patients with acne have a reason to smile – new combinations of medicines for local use have been found to be effective. Treatment of acne is directed towards its cause. Acne ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that often affects cigarette smokers . The condition arises due to obstruction to the flow of air in the lungs. The affec...
Almost 8 percent pregnant women suffer from asthma during pregnancy and need proper medication to avoid delivery complications and retarded fetal growth. Asthma is an inflammatory...
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." ~Arnold Glasow “A day without laughter is a day wasted” ring the words of Charlie Chaplin. A happy person is a beautiful person, mos...
Here’s some good news for those who are watching their weight and are conscious of their waistline! Previous research has always linked heavy drinking with weight gain. However, a recent...
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease includes a number of conditions affecting the liver, ranging from accumulation of fat in the liver to more serious inflammatory changes resulting in steato...
Chikungunya may soon be conquered by a new vaccine that has appeared in the medical horizon. Chikungunya is a viral disease that has been plaguing India since 2006. It is a m...
Asthma is a complex disease marked by the inflammation of the respiratory tract leading to breathing difficulty. The condition is heterogeneous in its clinical course and in its response ...
The Third Global Consultation on Organ Donation and Transplantation organized by the WHO and supported by the European Commission was held in Madrid on March 23 to 25, 2010. The ...
Research carried out by scientists at the San Diego School of Medicine emphasizes the importance of kidney-sparing surgery to reduce the risk of later-life osteoporosis. New res...
Acupuncture may be the answer for a cheap and effective treatment of sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnoea is the most common sleep disorder affecting about 4% of men and 2% of women....
Air pollution is on the increase and so are the associated risks. It is a generally accepted fact that air in urban areas is polluted by mutagenic and carcinogenic substances...
We are all aware that low levels of vitamin D can cause weak bones. A recent study indicates that it could be associated with liver disease as well! Researchers claim that low ...
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