Articles related to "Immunosuppression"

Although organ grafting can be a boon for a patient, the immune system destroys the graft taking it as foreign and causes complications in an otherwise routine procedure.

Organ transplantation may be a life-saving option, but they are not without their challenges and risks.

Symptoms of chronic sinusitis not responding to antibiotics may actually be due to fungal infection of the sinuses, allergic fungal sinusitis or invasive fungal sinusitis

Novel therapy improves kidney transplant rates by reducing organ rejection in patients undergoing living- and deceased-donor-kidney transplantation.

Permanent acceptance of transplanted organs by expanding regulatory T cells (Tregs) using interleukin-2/antibody complex. Cure may also work for autoimmunity and cancer.

Many are unaware of dangers of ear candles, which may be used to remove excessive earwax. Learn about ear candling risks and recommended ways to safely remove cerumen.

Basal cell carcinoma is a morphologically diverse - and largely preventable - malignancy. If detected early, it is usually easily treated.

The CDC has recommended a new set of guidelines designed to decrease exposure to seasonal influenza and swine flu. Here are the revised recommendations.

Autoimmune liver disease are chronic and slow progressing but can cause severe illness and even death. Treatment usually involves reducing inflammation.

Adrenal insufficiency/low cortisol may cause some of the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Steroid nasal sprays, among the best allergy relief products, reduce nasal allergy and nasal congestion without any nasal spray addiction.

Immunosuppressant medications help prevent organ rejection in transplants and reduce inflammation and autoantibody production in patients with autoimmune disorders.

Two years after acute, uncomplicated lumbar disk herniation, there is no difference in outcomes between surgical treatment and conservative management.

Malignant melanoma arises from melanocytes - the cells that give skin its color - and can spread to nearby lymph nodes and, eventually, distant sites in the body.

In about 10%-20% of cases, chickenpox is followed later in life by shingles, characterized by a painful rash.

Most dieters reach a point where their weight loss stalls. This may be caused by organochlorines stored in fat tissues.

Toxoplasma gondii is a cat parasite first, but it also infects other vertebrates. This is its life cycle in humans.

Many cat owners have heard of feline leukemia virus, but don't know much about the disease. Here is what you need to know to protect your cat.

Glomerulonephritis, inflammation within the canine kidney which causes protein loss, is one of the most common causes of kidney disease and even kidney failure in dogs.

Help your heart, protect your skin and boost your immunity - the medicinal effects of this ancient herb make it one of nature's greatest promoters of health & longevity.

Vaccination is vital in the health care of your cat to prevent Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS), Enteritis, Respiratory Disease (cat flu), Chlamydia & Leukemia (FLV).