CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICES IN LUPUS

Today I'll post a very brief review, but informative review on the contraceptive choices in individuals suffering from lupus.Oral contraceptive pills have some harmful effects in individuals suffering from lupus .Intra-uterine devices may increase the chances of infection in female individuals with lupus.Barrier contraceptives[like condoms,diaphragm] is probably the contraceptive of choice in case of lupus [SLE].Before embarking on any...

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MUSCULOSKELETAL CHANGES IN LUPUS

The most important musculoskeletal changes in SLE are1.intermittent polyarthritis[periodic attacks of arthritis involving multiple joints specially the joints of hands,wrists etc.Usually joint erosion does not occur.2.myalgia[muscle pain]3.Myositis[inflammation of the muscle]4.Occasionally pain involving a single joint like hip,knee or shoulder may occur.If this occurs in any individual suffering from SLE,he or she should immediately refer...

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SKIN CHANGES IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

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LUPUS AND PREGNANCY

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS [SLE] is an autoimmune disease. In SLE various organs of the body are damaged by auto-antibodies or immune complexes .In this post , I'll attempt to briefly review the effects of pregnancy in SLE and vice-versa .EFFECTS OF PREGNANCY IN SLE: Long term prognosis of SLE is usually unaffected . Flare-ups may occur specially in the weeks following delievery [puerperium].Cases of maternal deaths are also reported,the...

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TOP DROPPERS: THANKS FRIENDS

I APPRECIATE ALL MY ENTRECARD FRIENDS , FOR VISITING MY BLOG.AS A NOTE OF APPRECIATION, THE TOP 10 DROPPERS LIST WILL BE IN THE SIDE-BAR FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS. ONCE AGAIN THANK...

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TYPE A PERSONALITY

In this post I'll post a brief review of TYPE A PERSONALITY.Individuals with type A personality may be susceptible to coronary artery disease.Individuals with type A personality present with:1.Urgency to complete multiple tasks within a short period of time.These is true for even day-to-day activities like eating,walking etc.2.Excessive competitiveness:There is always an urge to win.There is a persistent attempt to complete multiple tasks...

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ADVANTAGES OF BREAST FEEDING

Breast milk provides a lot of advantages for the young infant.1.Breast milk contains a number of anti-infective factors like lactoferrin,lactoperoxidase,lysozyme,complements,interferons,immunoglobulin A,interferons etc.Immunoglobulin A[igA] forms a coating over the infant gastro-intestinal tract thus prevents the infective bacteria to come into contact with the infant gastro-intestinal tract, thus preventing the occurrence of gastro-enteritis.Interferon...

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LACTATIONAL MASTITIS

Lactational mastitis is a very common problem encountered by mothers during lactation. The bacteria causing lactational mastitis is usually,a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Lactational mastitis is a disease that may involve the soft,fatty tissue of the breast,resulting in cellulitis or it may involve the lactiferous ducts [the ducts of the breast]. When the infection involves the lactiferous ducts it is called Primary mammary...

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TYPE 2 ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

Type 2 endometrial cancers which consists of three types: uterine papillary serous carcinoma,mucinous carcinoma,anaplastic carcinoma is much rarer than the much more commoner type 1 ,sub-group of endometrial cancer that comprises of endometrioid carcinoma,mucinous carcinoma etc.Endometrioid cancer[type 1] is the most common type of endometrial cancer .The risk factors of endometrial cancer are factors that increases the body’s exposure...

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UNDULANT FEVER:BRUCELLOSIS

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PRIMARY AMOEBIC ENCEPHALITIS

Today i'll try to post a brief review about primary amoebic encephalitis.This disease is caused by free living amoebas like Naegeleria fowleri Acanthameba castellani etcacute primary amoebic encephalitis is caused by naegeleria specieschronic form is caused by acanthameba.This disease occurs in the temperate regions of North America & Europe,albeit...

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OCCUPATIONAL CARCINOGENS

hi friends today i thought of presenting a brief review of occupational carcinogens & occupational cancers . There is a lot to write,I'll try to be as comprehensive as possible.OCCUPATIONAL CARCINOGEN:ASBESTOS-asbestos mining & milling,construction etc ARSENIC-metal mining & smelting etc CADMIUM-battery making,welding...

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MY ENTRECARD FRIENDS

My entrecard friends please don't visit or drop cards on my blog up to 28th of January,2009.As i will be unable to visit your blog up to that time.I'LL FEEL VERY BAD IF YOU DROP AND I'M UNABLE TO VISIT YOUR BLOG.SOR...

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CONDOLENCES:JOHN TRAVOLTA

MY HEART-FELT CONDOLENCES TO MR. JOHN TRAVOLTA AND HIS FAMILY IN THIS MOMENT OF GRIEF.WORDS ARE MEANINGLESS IN THESE PERIODS OF GRIEF,JUST UNBREAKABLE SILENCE AND REMEMBERING JETT TRAVOLTA........ the picture was takes from http://www.celebwelove.com/John_Travolta/pics/pic4.html[where it was stated that copyright...

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DONATE TO WIKIPEDIA

Morning friends,this post does'nt concern with medicine, but a very personal dream of mine.From the beginning of my study days[i mean higher studies] , i have always cherished the thought that education should be free,available to all.It should not be a domain of a privileged few. During my study days i have taken a lot of help from wikipedia.SO MY PERSONAL URGE TO ALL MY FRIENDS IS TO DONATE TO WIKIPEDIA.But alas,everybody of us do not...

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ROLE OF EXERCISE IN OVERCOMING DEPRESSION

Hi friends,today i,ll try to explain the positive effects of exercise on overcoming depression.Depression is perhaps one of the most common problems of the present day society.There are many sorts of therapies for depression.But simple exercises like walking,jogging can have a beneficial effect on depression.It alters the level of numerous chemical neurotransmitters in different areas of the brain, thus having a beneficial effect on depression.The...

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VITAMIN B12:IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE VEGANS

Hi friends,good afternoon ,today i will attempt to post an important information regarding vitamin B12[cobalamin] and it's deficiency in strictly vegetarian diets.Although almost all the vitamins are present in vegetables and fruits , vitamin B12 is not present in vegetables and fruits.It's only source is non-vegetarian foods like chicken,salmon,tuna,beef,liver etc.Vitamin B12 is very important for the maintenance of the nerve cells,red...

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BODY MASS INDEX

Hi friends,good morning.Today i want to post a brief review on BODY MASS INDEX[BMI]BODY MASS INDEX is defined as the ratio of the weight in Kgs[kilograms] divided by the square of the height in metres[m x m]UNDERWEIGHT : BMI less than 19.8NORMAL WEIGHT: BMI between 19.8 to 26OVERWEIGHT: BMI between 26 to 29OBESE: BMI above 29MORBIDLY OBESE: BMI exceeds 35[please note that these values may vary slightly from book to book,country to country]Please...

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