Could Wildfires Have Long-Term Health Effects?

Could Wildfires Have Long-Term Health Effects?

Sept. 25, 2020 — Along with the rest of the world, Sarah B. Henderson, PhD, watched as massive wildfires blazed across California, Oregon, and Washington. “What happened on the West Coast this year wasn’t unexpected,” says Henderson, an international expert on wildfires. “Not that it was expected this year per se, but we just have … Read more

Some Psoriasis Meds May Also Help Prevent Heart Disease

Some Psoriasis Meds May Also Help Prevent Heart Disease

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Biologic therapy for the skin condition psoriasis may reduce patients’ risk of heart disease, new research suggests. Chronic inflammation in people with psoriasis is associated with the development of plaque in heart arteries, which increases the risk of coronary artery disease. In biologic therapy, patients receive protein-based … Read more

Early RA Treatment May Thwart Heart Disease

Early RA Treatment May Thwart Heart Disease

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Starting drug treatment early in rheumatoid arthritis patients may reduce their risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Rheumatoid arthritis at least doubles the risk of heart disease due to its links with atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries), heart … Read more

Govt to build database on Sickle Cell Disease, IJMR warns children with SCD at risk of Covid -19 related complications – ET HealthWorld

Govt to build database on Sickle Cell Disease, IJMR warns children with SCD at risk of Covid -19 related complications – ET HealthWorld

NEW DELHI: The online performance dashboard “Empowering Tribals, Transforming India” launched by the Centre last week to monitor all schemes impacting tribal welfare, has also brought into focus the need to create a database of tribal population impacted by Sickle Cell disease to link them to treatment, welfare schemes and step up awareness for prevention. … Read more

Anti-GBM (Goodpasture’s) Disease | NIDDK

Anti-GBM (Goodpasture’s) Disease | NIDDK

On this page: What is anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease? Anti-GBM disease is a disorder in which your body’s immune system creates antibodies that attack your kidneys and lungs. As a result, you may develop one or both of these conditions glomerulonephritis—inflammation of the glomeruli, tiny units in your kidney that filter wastes and extra fluid from your … Read more