Inflammation

the least common, but it's very serious. It affects most of the body, causing widespread, fiery red skin that has the appearance of burned skin. Psoriatic Arthritis is a condition where there is a presence of both psoriasis and arthritis (joint inflammation). People who suffer with psoriasis,…

Chronic inflammation is usually associated with accumulation of non-degradable substances, viral infection, and autoimmune disorders. In these situations, prolonged activation of immune cells can lead to tissue destruction, fibrosis, and uncontrolled angiogenesis. Despite the eyes are immune-privileged sites, deposition of inflammatory proteins in the drusen and observation of multiple types of immune cells in AMD eyes[9] indicate that this privilege is likely revoked. The immune-privileged of…

Blog Adult Vaccinations that are a Must for Immigrants Vaccinations are considered to be one of the most effective medical ways of helping individuals to strengthen their body immunity. It is best to take medical assistance and know about the vaccinations that your infant needs. However, vaccinations are available not just for children but for adults as well. Adult vaccinations are needed during international visits for immigrants. The growing importance for these vaccinations is to make your…

with this for a long time are said to be asthmatic (CDC.GOV, 2015). The inside walls of an asthmatic's airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases their susceptibility to an allergic reaction (Asthma Bronxium Disease Biomedical Treatment , 2015). As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower, less air can pass through…

Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis), but the most common is Plaque Psoriasis and it affects 4 million people in the United States. It is characterized by raised, inflamed, patchy, red skin covered with white scales that is cause by an excess of inflammation and keratinocyte proliferation. There are several drugs in the market to treat the disease like Stelara and Etanercept (table 1) but recent studies have focused on the role of Interleukin – 17A (IL – 17A) to control it due to its high…

that affect different regions of the colon. These types include: Ulcerative Proctitis, Proctosigmoiditis, Left-sided Colitis and Pan-ulcerative (total) Colitis. Ulcerative Proctitis affects 30% of those with Ulcerative Colitis. This type causes inflammation, redness and ulcers on the lining of the rectum and is a milder form of UC (“Types of Ulcerative Colitis,” n.d.). Proctosigmoiditis is a colitis that affects…

used alongside DMARDs drugs. Biologics modify the immune system by blocking TNF, the underlying cause of inflammation. This helps stop further joint damage and makes everyday tasks easier. Unfortunately a side effect is having a weaker immune system, making it easier for users to catch viruses. Biologics must be administered once a month in the doctor’s office through an IV. For minor inflammation caused by RA, an over the counter NSAID can be taken. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications…

plaque is formed. Atherosclerosis is a disease of the large and intermediate sized arteries, where fatty lesions called atheromatous plaques develop on the inside surfaces of arterial walls. It is characterised by endothelial dysfunction, vascular inflammation and an accumulation of lipids, calcium, cholesterol, and cellular debris within the intima wall - making it a multifactorial disease that usually develops many years before manifestation of clinical symptoms. Stages of plaque formation…

Staphylococcus microbes are found in small amounts on the skin and nasal passageway of most people. The blood work results C-REACTION PROTEIN in the body indicate that an infection is causing large amounts of inflammation in the body. High levels of the sodium and BUN are reactions to the inflammation…

An autoimmune disease develops when your immune system decides your healthy cells are foreign. As a result, your immune system attacks healthy cells. Depending on the type of autoimmune disease you have, it can affect one or many different types of your body tissue which can cause abnormal organ growth and changes in organ function. There are as many as 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Many of them have similar symptoms, which makes them very difficult to diagnose. It’s also possible to have…