Posted by Gray Sahacrash | March 9th, 2010 in Dermatology | No Comments »
Recurrent outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2) or “genital herpes” can be treated effectively with a one-day therapy with valacyclovir (Valtrex), according to results of a pilot study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
To Dr. Stephen K. Tyring, Center for Health Sciences at the University of Texas in Houston, brought together 115 patients with recurrent HSV2 infection.
Patients received therapy one-day valacyclovir 4,000 milligrams (mg) in two doses of 2,000 mg, at the earliest signs of recurrence.
Participants performed monitoring the duration of their symptoms in diaries and collected genital swabs for viral cultures that were made 14 days after initiation of therapy. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | March 7th, 2010 in Dermatology | No Comments »
Spanish experts designed a method for rapid detection of diseases caused by biting lice, ticks and fleas.
Image: Christine McIntoshLas disease transmitted by tick bites is relatively common in our geography, especially in rural areas or among dog owners. Every year they come to diagnose cases of spotted fever or Lyme disease. Now a group of Spanish researchers has patented a method for the rapid diagnosis of bacterial diseases transmitted by the bites of small arthropods common.
Disease Detection
Researchers at the National Microbiology Center (CNM) have received the award for best evident in the V Awards Madrid, by creating a method for detecting bacterial species through DNA analysis, which allows a quick diagnosis diseases transmitted by biting lice, ticks and fleas. Pedro Anda, Laboratory of Spirochetes, CNM Special Pathogens and lead investigator, said that the bacteria transmitted by the bites of small arthropods “produce very significant health problems and their combined impact is relatively high.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | March 5th, 2010 in Dermatology | No Comments »
A group of specialists at the University Hospital of Navarra has shown that it is possible repigment chronic forms, localized and stable vitiligo, a degenerative disease of the skin where the cells responsible for pigmentation, melanocytes die and stop producing melanin.
They have done by transplanting the patient’s own epidermal cells of a pigmented area on certain areas which appear depigmented. “The novelty of this method is that we grow epidermal cells in monolayer on a substrate of amniotic membrane,” explains Pedro Redondo, Pamplona center of that dermatologist and director of the work whose results were published in the official magazine of the British Association of Dermatologists. As noted, his team has treated ten patients with stable vitiligo by transplantation of these cells, and all have achieved high success rates, “witha repigmentation of 75 to 100 percent of the affected area.
As stated by Felipe Prosper, area director of the Clinical Cell Therapy, the treatment of vitiligo by this new technique begins with the cultivation of epidermal cells and keratinocyte-demelanocitos mixture, to then proceed to make selective crops. “To date there were no jobs in monolayer cultures of melanocytes because they had not found adequate support to achieve them,” says Prosper. In addition, Redondo stresses that “the best indication is the treatment of targeted areas, who have not responded to conventional medical treatments.
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | March 3rd, 2010 in Dermatology | No Comments »
A wide variety of substances can cause a skin condition called contact dermatitis, which is often controlled with a proper diagnosis and treatment, experts say.
Contact dermatitis is a chronic or acute inflammation of the skin resulting from contact with a chemical, biological, or physical. The most common culprits include cosmetics, perfumes, certain foods, nickel and other metals, cleaning solutions and detergents, industrial chemicals and rubber latex.
The majority (between 20 and 35 per cent) of cases of dermatitis affecting the hands, including over 75 percent of cases of contact dermatitis related to the workplace, according to experts at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) in Seattle. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | March 1st, 2010 in Babies Health Care | No Comments »
Exclusively breastfed for six months to every newborn (and in some cases could extend something else), is:
* Correct
* Scientific
* Modern.
The richness and unique characteristics of milk secretion from the early days (colostrum) make it an exceptional food and perfectly adapted to the newborn that justifies itself and Intern initiating breastfeeding. “The best gift you can get the baby to come into this world”
*The composition of breast milk varies with time and adapts to the needs of the infant, allowing schedule flexibility and adapting the amount ingested controlled without timetables, one only has to observe the proper development of children under the supervision essential pediatrician medical . Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | February 27th, 2010 in Babies Health Care | No Comments »
Voluntary and involuntary injuries are considered the main cause of chronic disability among young people.
In the pediatric population, injuries from accidents are the leading cause of death in childhood in Europe. Between 1 and 14 years of life is a death by injury in a ratio twice that of death from cancer, or eight times those caused by respiratory diseases.
The prevention of accidents and injuries must be focused in areas where they occur:
Preventive measures to avoid them must start from the first month of life in the home environment. After two years, accidents begin to occur outside the home.
One of the most important tasks of parents is giving your child go autonomy both a progressive and increasing responsibility.
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | February 25th, 2010 in Guillain-Barre Syndrome | No Comments »
There is no cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome. However, there are many treatments available to reduce symptoms, treat complications and speed recovery.
When symptoms are severe, the patient will need to go to hospital for breathing help, treatment and physiotherapy.
A method called plasmapheresis is used to remove proteins called antibodies in the blood. The process involves drawing blood from the body, usually the arm, pump it to a machine that removes the antibodies, then send it back to the body.
Therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is another treatment used to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome. In this case, the immunoglobulins are added to the blood in large amounts, blocking antibodies that cause inflammation. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | February 23rd, 2010 in Guillain-Barre Syndrome | No Comments »
The background of increasing muscle weakness and paralysis may be signs of Guillain-Barre syndrome, especially if there was a recent illness.
A medical exam may show muscle weakness and problems with involuntary body functions (autonomic), as blood pressure and heart rate. The test may also show that reflexes, such as “knee jerk” are decreased or absent.
There may be signs of decreased breathing capacity, caused by paralysis of respiratory muscles.
You can order the following tests:
* Lists of cerebrospinal fluid (spinal fluid) which may have increased levels of protein without an increase in white blood cells.
* ECG may show heart problems in some cases.
* EMG tests the electrical activity in muscles and can show that the nerves do not react properly to stimulation.
* Nerve conduction velocity shows that electrical activity along the nerves is slowed or blocked.
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | February 21st, 2010 in Guillain-Barre Syndrome | No Comments »
Symptoms of Guillain-Barre get worse very quickly. It may take only a few hours to more severe symptoms, but the increasing weakness for several days is common.
Muscle weakness or loss of muscle function (paralysis) affects both sides. In most cases, the muscle weakness starts in the legs and then spreads to the arms. This is called ascending paralysis.
Patients may notice tingling, pain in the leg or hand and clumsiness. If the inflammation affects the nerves to the diaphragm and there is weakness in these muscles, you may need breathing assistance. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Gray Sahacrash | February 19th, 2010 in Guillain-Barre Syndrome | No Comments »
Is a serious disorder that occurs when the body’s defense system (immune system) attacks the nervous system by mistake. This leads to nerve inflammation, which causes muscular weakness.
Causes
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder (the body’s own immune system attacking itself) and it is unknown exactly what triggers. The syndrome may occur at any age but is most common in people of both sexes between the ages of 30 and 50.
Often follows a minor infection, usually a respiratory infection or gastrointestinal infection. The signs of the original infection have disappeared before the onset of symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Guillain-Barre syndrome causes inflammation that damages parts of nerves. This nerve damage causes tingling, muscle weakness and paralysis. The inflammation usually affects the nerve’s covering (myelin sheath). This damage is called demyelization and reduces the transmission of nerve signals. Damage to other parts of the nerve can cause the nerve to stop working.
Guillain-Barre syndrome may occur along with viral infections such as.
* AIDS
* Herpes Simplex
* Mononucleosis
It may also occur with other medical conditions such as lupus erythematosus or Hodgkin’s disease.
Some people may develop this syndrome after suffering a bacterial infection or receive certain vaccines (such as rabies and swine flu). A similar syndrome can occur after surgery or when a patient is in critical condition.
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