Articles related to "Naltrexone"

Clinical trials and anecdotal reports suggest that low doses of the opiod antagonist naltrexone offer promise to patients with a variety of different autoimmune diseases.

Mounting evidence shows that LDN offers more than a promise. At the 3rd Annual LDN Conference, researchers gathered to share their latest findings.

On September 17-20, 2008 Montreal hosted the World Congress on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Presentations included 4 encouraging reports on low dose naltrexone (LDN).

"The Promise Of Low Dose Naltrexone Therapy: Potential Benefits in Cancer, Autoimmune, Neurological and Infectious Disorders" is a must-read medical textbook.

LDN exerts its beneficial effects by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, modulating the immune system, and inhibiting cancer cell proliferation.

For this MS patient, LDN has been a miracle cure. To encourage awareness and funding for more clinical trials, she's marching 53 miles to meet with state health advisors.

There are many treatments for fibromyalgia, some even FDA approved, but they only offer symptom relief. Low dose naltrexone (LDN) could treat the actual illness.

Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) is now defined as a disease. Stanford University's Dr. Jarred Younger is recruiting Gulf War veterans for a clinical trial of low dose naltrexone.

Preclinical investigations in animals and clinical observations in patients with multiple sclerosis suggest an alteration of endogenous opioids in multiple sclerosis.

Low dose naltrexone has been used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis for over 20 years, but only now was the first official study published.

Accumulations of the amino acid neurotoxin glutamate, long suspected of causing neurological disease, have been implicated in neuromyelitis optica (NMO).

Infertility is one of the endorphin deficiency states. LDN increases endorphin levels and helps the immune system heal, factors that increase and enhance fertility.

Quitting drinking isn't easy but with medicinal, nutritional, and psychological support, the transition to sobriety can be much smoother than going at it on your own.

A drug used to treat drug addicts and alcoholics with their addictions appears to help women stop smoking. It's cheap, relatively safe, and it may help save your life.

One of the thousands of multiple sclerosis patients helped by low dose naltrexone (LDN), Joseph Wouk has written a fascinating book about his search for the cure.

Mary Boyle Bradley's husband's multiple sclerosis progresses rapidly - until low dose naltrexone. She becomes an activist to spread information about this treatment.

Using science to battle cravings, withdrawl, and alcohol itself – the Cure or another Tool in the Recovery shed?

As many as 50 percent of patients with multiple sclerosis are reported to use alternative and complementary medicine.

Researchers find new medications to combat alcohol abuse as well as to reduce the physical, mental and social symptoms among alcoholics fighting their addiction.

Low dose naltrexone is a prescription drug used off label for MS and other medical conditions. Subjects are needed for the first clinical trial of LDN in fibromyalgia.

With the increasing costs of specialized drugs, some insurance companies are refusing to pay for drugs prescribed for off-label conditions--what this means for you.

Researchers at both Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University are conducting clinical trials on promising topical therapies for autoimmune eye disorders.

Autoimmune diseases have been traditionally treated with immunosuppressants, but medications that stimulate the immune system may be a more rational choice.

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) often causes marked immune dysfunction, but some drugs and supplements can help, providing relief of symptoms.

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disabling neurological illness. New study suggests it might be caused by the retrovirus XMRV.

Pancreatic cancer comes with a poor prognosis, but that doesn't mean it's untreatable. Vitamins, other supplements and some off-label prescription drugs may help.

Researchers have shown that the physiological effects of acupuncture are primarily derived from an increased production of endorphins and other natural opioid peptides.

There is no full consensus whether fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) are the same thing, but does it even matter?

Treatment of itchy skin without rash depends upon the cause of the pruritus and involves general and specific measures to relieve the itching.

People with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) usually have moderate to severe immune dysfunction which may not be picked up by normal lab tests.

A popular oral supplement especially for colds and flu, vitamin C has also been used intravenously. Is there a scientific basis to this controversial therapy?

In pediatric MS, the onset occurs before age 16; in children, the disease progresses slower than it does in adults although permanent disability occurs at a younger age

Treatment of itchy palms and soles depends upon the cause of the palmoplantar pruritus.

Neurologist, cardiologist, endocrinologist or perhaps an infection specialist? Who should diagnose and treat chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)?

Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.

Antipsychotic drugs are sometimes used in the treatment of fibromyalgia. They may relieve pain and insomnia, but do the benefits outweigh the risks?

What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.

Current drug options for obesity are limited; however, two new weight-loss drugs have recently reported positive results, with availability expected soon.