Methotrexate

depend on the stage of lymphoma he is at and if he can bare the side effects. The drugs that the boy will receive will be given to him intravenously, some of the drugs that will be given to him are: cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, methotrexate and cytarabine, chemotherapy can also be given through into the spinal fluid to reach the spinal cord and central nervous system. This is either done to prevent the lymphoma cells from spreading into the cerebrospinal…

Abortion is a sensitive topic for many to discuss and one of the most controversial issues in the United States. Abortions became legal in the United States in 1973 after the Supreme Court judged in favor of Roe vs. Wade (McDonagh). There are many opinions on whether abortions should be legal. This research project will focus on the affects an abortion can have on a woman. There are still many questions concerning if abortions can cause psychological and physical damage. Abortion is the…

For the purpose of this discussion topic paper, I reviewed the article Rituximab as a treatment for severe atopic eczema: failure to improve in three consecutive patients. The article discussed the study of three consecutive patients with severe atopic eczema (red, itchy skin) that they treated with rituximab infusions, but the infusions failed to improve the condition. The article also mentions three other case studies that varied in results. Considering the small sample used in the main study…

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that is for a long term. And it’s happen in the joints, surrounding tissue and other organs causing inflammation of those organs. Causes: The cause of RA is unknown and not clear. It is an autoimmune disease which means that the body attacks by mistake their own immune system and the healthy cells. But it's thought it may involve environmental factors, genetic makeup and hormones changes. Smoking may involve to RA. It happens…

Before the abortion was legalized in the years of 1973, there were countless of illegal of abortion in the 1950- 1960’s. These illegal abortions caused numerous death of women because abortion methods were harsh and crude . One of the studies found out that “In 1965, when abortion was still illegal nationwide except in cases of life endangerment, at least 193 women died from illegal abortions, and illegal abortion accounted for nearly 17 percent of all deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth in…

Drug therapy will not cure the disease, but they will help relieve symptoms and slow progression. Methotrexate is a common drug used for RA. Methotrexate is a disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), used to lessen swelling and slow progression by targeting the immune system. The immune system may be weakened due to the use of a DMARD. Biologic response modifiers are…

synthesis and function, leading to cellular apoptosis(22). However, studies have shown that cyclophosphamide usage will lead to some serious side effects: haemorrhagic cystitis, sepsis, leukopenia and increased risk of bladder cancer(20). As a result, Methotrexate has been used to substitute the more toxic Cyclophosphamide, yet studies show that it has a higher relapse rate. Also, excretion of this drug is mostly by the kidneys, and thus it is not routinely…

Cutaneous Manifestations Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Nodules Rheumatoid nodules are the most common cutaneous manifestation of RA. These nodules were identified in 53% of hospitalized patients and 34% of outpatients with diagnosed RA, along with up to 75% of those with Felty syndrome. They are more frequently observed in males of Caucasian descent. In patients positive for rheumatoid factor (RF), 90% had rheumatoid nodules and in seronegative patients, 6% had these nodules (Hata 2006). 10…

Myasthenia gravis is a neurological disorder that affects the immune system and causes chronic muscle weakness in the skeletal muscles of the human body. The name myasthenia gravis means "grave muscle weakness". A strong indication of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that heighten during periods of physical activity and decrease after resting periods. Muscles like those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, eating, speaking, breathing and neck and limb movements can all…

Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy and is most often preformed within the first 28 weeks. (2) Common forms of abortions used during the first trimester are methotrexate and misoprostol, manual vacuum aspiration, and aspiration. (3) Common forms of abortion used during the second trimester are dilation and curettage, dilation and evacuation, and induction abortion. (3) Abortion during the third trimester are illegal in many states because it is defined as a late term…