Glucocorticoid

Rheumatoid arthritis is disease, which is chronic in nature and causes severe inflammatory disorder that can affect more than the joints. It has the potential to damage essential components of our body like skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. It is a situation, which happens when the immune system of one’s body starts attacking its own tissues. The rheumatoid arthritis is a bit different from osteoarthritis in the fact it starts impacting the lining of one’s joints along with a…

of cancer treatments that have caused premature aging, Doctor Melissa Hudson of the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital stated that: “cataracts were present in over 20 per cent of those who had received eye radiation, or had been treated with glucocorticoids or busulfan”, and “the presence of heart valve disorders in those aged 40 who had received chest radiation increased in prevalence from 5.7 per cent to 37.2 per cent” (Pottinger, 2015). She also stated that: “Hearing loss, the most…

4.1 Introduction: Stress is one of the most prevalent and life-threatening forms of mental illness affecting more than one fifth of the world’s population. It is always related to alterations of signaling pathways mainly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (Mikhai et al, 2014). Rat models are an obligatory tool to study the etiology and progression of behavioural and biochemical changes induced by oxidative stress. Restraint stress produces an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants…

Chronic pruritus is a very irritating itch that usually stays for months at a time. It can be found in men or women and anywhere on the skin. However, if it affects a specific region of the skin, it is known as localized pruritus. If the itch affects the whole body of skin, then it is commonly known as generalized pruritus. This condition has been said to be just as severe as chronic pain and could damage how well you function in your day to day life. Chronic pruritus relates to many other…

Everyone is subjected to stress, however, how one responds to it can be a determinant factor regarding risk of Heart Disease, a leading cause of death globally. Research correlates personality and negative reactions to stress as contributing factors in Heart Disease. It’s been established that a certain type of person is more at risk for Heart Disease and our ability to modify behavior can help individuals adapt to stress and manage their health. Psychological responses and perceptions of…

was studied that stress, in the form of foot shock, elevates the dopamine level in the nucleus accumbens and results in more amphetamine and cocaine self-administration (Goeders and Guerin, 1994), suggesting that stress chemicals, such as CRF, glucocorticoids(GCs) , and norepinephrine (NE), have the ability to directly modulate dopaminergic pathway and in turn, response to stress and cue (Johnson et al, 2016). In details, the increase in CRF released during stress and received by the VTA might…

reviewed in this paper are Hydroxychloroquine, Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Rituximab, Azathioprine, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Anti-cytokines (including anti-TNF therapies such as Etanercept, Infliximab and Adalimumab). For corticosteroids there are Glucocorticoid, Prednisone and Methylprednisolone. Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an antimalarial medication that is used to treat childhood-onset…

the really unusual weather people across the country experienced. This product is a must try for anyone that suffers with seasonal allergies or household allergies. Main Ingredient The main ingredient in the product is Fluticasone Propionate (Glucocorticoid) 50mcg. This is a product that is found in prescription products for allergies. The product provides 24 hour relief. However, it is essential to remember that ClariSpray Nasal Allergy Spray is for adults. How It Works ClariSpray Nasal…

I Blame the Hormones By: Taylor Aubin Organs and tissues that make up the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, suprarenal glands, pineal gland, parathyroid glands, heart, kidneys, adipose tissue, digestive tract, pancreas, and gonads. The effects of the endocrine system are vast and impact almost every organ and cell of the body. This system produces hormones that help maintain homeostasis through the regulation of metabolism, growth, tissue function,…

treated. Meta Key Words: Addison’s in dogs, Canine Addison’s, Canine Addison’s disease, Hypoadrenocorticism and dogs The Diagnosis and Treatment of Addison’s in Dogs The adrenal glands of all dogs naturally produce two groups of hormones known as glucocorticoids and mineralcorticodes. These hormones are essential for the healthy functioning of a dog’s body. A decrease or increase in the amount of either of the hormones can lead to serious health conditions in dogs if it is not addressed in…