10th may 2011, 11:21 am by Olivia D'Orazio

Sanofi-Aventis (EPA:SAN) (NYSE:SNY) said Tuesday that its vaccine division, Sanofi Pasteur, has received a licensing approval from the US FDA for its new flu virus vaccine that is injected with a short, thin needle in through the mid-level layer of the skin, instead of the muscle, of those being vaccinated.

The vaccine, Fluzone Intradermal, will be used for immunization against the influenza virus in adults aged 18 to 64, and represents the first flu vaccine licensed in the US that uses a small needle for a skin injection.

“The microinjection delivery system utilized in Fluzone Intradermal vaccine provides reliable and easy delivery of the vaccine into the dermal layer of the skin, an attractive site for immunization,” said president and CEO of Sanofi Pasteur, Olivier Charmeil.

The influenza virus tends to become prevalent during the fall-winter season, with widespread outbreaks across the globe. Symptoms include fever, cough and general malaise. Complications, such as pneumonia, can occur, especially in older adults or in people who suffer from a chronic disease.

Vaccination, usually by a needle injection into the muscle, often protects against the virus. A typical needle measures about 1.5 inches in length, whereas the Fluzone Intradermal vaccine is administered into the dermal layer of the skin, with a needle that is 0.06 inches long.

This method of vaccine administration, called microinjection, is less intrusive and is easier to administer. The Fluzone Intradermal vaccine includes a pre-filled syringe that deposits influenza antibodies in the mid-level of the skin, an area that contains high levels of dendritic cells, which are strongly involved in fighting off an infection.

Sanofi Pasteur has previously licensed intradermal microinjections in over forty countries, including Canada, Europe and Australia, marketed as Intanza or IDflu.

Fluzone Intradermal is expected to be available to US healthcare providers for the 2011 – 2012 flu season.

Asthma is the name which is referred to a chronic disease of the respiratory system characterized mainly because the affected person has difficulty breathing. It is important to note that this is an extremely common disorder, as in the U.S. for example, there are approximately seven million children and adolescents with this problem.

Asthma is a disease that affects the bronchi. People with asthma are likely to have infections in their airways, they are inflamed and produce lots of mucus. on the other hand, note that individuals who suffer from asthma are really sensitive to certain situations (physical exercise, dust, cigarette smoke, etc.), which causes the muscles lining the airways to contract and tighten up.

This condition coupled with the infection of the airways causes them to narrow so that the proper airflow through the body is hampered. Main symptoms

Asthma symptoms can vary widely, usually depending on the characteristics of the affected. in some cases it is mild reactions, while in others the symptoms are usually more severe. on the other hand, it is also important to note that not all asthmatics have the same symptoms or not have them as often.

Despite this, note that there are some specific symptoms that are common in people who have asthma. first, we must not fail to mention the wheezing as the most characteristic symptom of asthma. It is a sort of pitched whistling sound that occurs when you breathe, more precisely when the air passes through the narrow airways.

On the other hand, coughing is another symptom, especially when it occurs persistently at night. Also, when it is given at the end of a given exercise or exertion, it may be asthmatic cough. Despite this, it is essential to note that the cough does not always indicate asthma, so we should not rely too much on this sign to identify this disease.

Besides all this, it is important to note that during an asthma attack can take other symptoms, such as an accelerated heartbeat and a rapid rate and abnormal breathing. The latter, in turn, usually causes sweating, anxiety and distress.

Causes

The causes of asthma to this day are not entirely clear. however, it is important to note that studies on the subject have been able to determine that the most common factors of the disease are closely related to allergies, heredity, environmental conditions and even the weight of the affected. besides this, note that there are certain agents that can act as “triggers” of this disease, which include: dust, cigarette smoke, air pollution, certain gases, exercise or cold air.

Athens — Ignoring the symptoms won’t help you beat cancer, Todd Sigmon, vice president of the ETMC Cancer Institute, told the Athens Noon Kiwanis, Tuesday. Check-ups and early detection will give a better chance of surviving most forms, and can turn a potential death sentence into a manageable, chronic disease. “Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells, and if you don’t treat them they’ll go crazy,” Sigmon said. Cancer is actually an umbrella term that covers many different diseases. “Breast cancer is not the same thing as lung cancer,” Sigmon said. “I don’t really mean just the organ it originates in, but there are actually cells that are different.” if someone gets breast cancer and it spreads to the bones, it does not become bone cancer. “That’s important because different cancers respond to different treatments,” Sigmon said. there are multiple factors that can lead to a person being stricken with cancer, Sigmon said. there are genetic causes. Lifestyle choices, like smoking can increase its likelihood. Infections can play a role, as can environmental conditions. Men and women are affected by cancers at different rates, Sigmon said. Common among men is prostate cancer, which accounts for 28 percent of the cases. Lung cancer is the second most common among male cases with 15 percent. Twenty-eight percent of the malignancies among women are breast cancer cases. Lung cancer is also the second most likely to affect women, accounting for 14 percent of the cancer diagnoses. “many cancers are curable now, especially with early detection,” Sigmon said. Breast cancer and colon cancer are among those where early detection is critical. they are easily treatable in their early stages, but potentially fatal, if allowed to grow and metastasize. Prostate cancer and skin cancer patients also fare well if treatment is started early, Sigmon said. There’s nothing sadder for a doctor than to look into the eyes of someone who has terminal cancer, knowing they could have been treated with a simple surgery, had they had it examined earlier. Fighting cancer is a team effort. some team members you see, but many you don’t. besides the doctor and oncologist, there are pathologists, radiologists and maybe 20 others who could be involved in your case, Sigmon said. “I would want to know that there’s more than one person who’s going to decide what is best for me,” Sigmon said. there are multiple treatments for cancer. Surgery gives the patient the best chance of living cancer free.  “It’s typically the most curative,” Sigmon said. “it allows the surgeon the opportunity to remove as much of the tumor as is necessary, and even a little sliver of healthy tissues to make sure the cancer hasn’t invaded anything around it. Surgery ceases to be an option when the cancer has spread to other locations in the body. Chemotherapy, drug therapy and radiation may be used in those locations.  “The technology you’d get if you get it in Athens is the same as in Tyler or Dallas,” Sigmon said. “The chemo they use, and the radiation is the same.” The ETMC Cancer Center at their location is at 2000 S. Palestine St. across from ETMC Athens.  

Its quite difficult as it is a big time chronic disease. but a good thing about it is that natural alternatives , which come without the side effects of conventional medications, are extremely effective in controlling symptoms.

Conventional Western medicine generally treats asthma with a combination of preventative and quick-relief medications. These may include the frequent use of inhalers, anti-inflammatory medication, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and anti-allergy medications.

While conventional medical treatment may sometimes be necessary (especially quick relief medications), many of them come with a number of potentially dangerous side effects as well as negative effects on immune system functioning. Prolonged use of these medications have the potential to lower immune system health, resulting in increased asthma attacks, reduced resistance to allergens, while also leaving the body more vulnerable to other illnesses.

There are a number of highly effective herbal and homeopathic remedies that may be used for the successful treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions. Depending on the severity of the asthma, natural remedies can either reduce or completely eliminate the need for the synthetic drugs and are often used in conjunction with conventional medications as a part of a holistic treatment plan.

Herbal ingredients such as Matricaria recutita and Astralagus are known for their antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties, while homeopathic ingredients such as Mag. Phos. and Nat. Sulph are successful at easing chest and throat constriction and soothing mucous membranes while reducing the presence of phlegm in the chest. Used regularly, natural remedies can help improve respiratory health, reduce the incidence and severity of asthma attacks while strengthening the immune system.

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no. sorry, but no. maybe in like the year 2300 they'll have figured out a 'cure' for asthma, but right now all you can do is control it. inhalers are used in an emergency only, and there are drugs you can take to control your asthma but it will never go away altogether. also, those drugs you can take to control your asthma are not worth it at all. most of them have horrible side effects, especially the prescription ones. when i was very little i was put on prednisone and i lost twenty pounds, which is A LOT for a child.

nope, sometimes if it's childhood asthma people grow out of it, but thats rare. there are pills you can take daily that make symptoms much better though, like singulair. trust me though, theres no way to get rid of them for good.

No, however, if you get yourself educated on asthma facts and your personal asthma triggers, numbers, and a medication plan, you will be able to effectively manage and ultimately CONTROL your symptoms.

Day 39- Crohns Disease Symptoms Diet Treatment Colitis IBS

Working in your right Mind with Crohn’s Disease

One of the main keys of success is finding the right motivation. it doesn’t matter what you’re attempting, being in the right mind makes accomplishing your goals easier and more satisfying in the end. This is especially important if you’re dealing with a chronic disease such as Crohn’s Disease. Generally regarded as not curable, many doctors and researchers today believe that diet and lifestyle changes will actually effect a cure of Crohn’s as well as other gastrointestinal conditions. the first part, however, is to get your mind right and in tune with what is happening in your body.

The first thing you need to do is to sit down and decide what person you want to be. In other words do you want to be completely well and free from illness? or do you merely want to learn how to cope with your condition. Pain is a great motivator and most doctors, following conventional wisdom will simply load you up with medications and teach you how to cope. They may offer to hook you up with a psychologist or therapist to talk things out and then send you on your way. This is not the attitude that is going to free you from a condition like Crohn’s Disease.

So the next step is to sit down and write out your goals for better health. make a list or start a journal and describe what it will take for you to get healthy and stay that way. Writing makes your goals and decisions concrete. it makes them real and allows you to literally wrap your mind around them to begin the healing process. Set several goals, small ones, immediate ones, intermediate ones and long term ones. Keep them attainable so that you won’t discourage yourself and give up midway to the healthier you. someone once said, that conceiving the plan is the first step, believing you can accomplish it is the next while achieving is the final goal. This is what you must do. it is advisable to find a doctor to monitor your situation but it is not necessary. Choosing to go it alone is okay with a little added organization thrown in for good measure.

One easy switch is going from regular processed produce to buying only organic foods. This change immediately starts you toward healthy eating. Organic foods are better because they come packed with a bigger punch of nutrients and no pesticides that literally kill the food we eat right now. Pesticides and bacteria are believed by some to be the real causes behind the chronic diseases suffered by the world wide population. In cultures where the pesticides and bacteria don’t exist, there is very little chronic illness such as heart disease, cancers and Crohn’s Disease.

Proponents of organic food believe that eating this way will allow people to live longer without sickness. those who have made the switch have found that organic foods taste better, sleep improves and weight loss ensues. your mind, given better fuel, is able to focus more acutely, while the body has more energy to burn. Once you’ve switched over to organic foods, the next step is a raw food diet for increased health. your digestive system will love you for making the change. Bear in mind, however, that no change is easy and it will take time to accomplish. if you’re working to heal your system from chronic conditions then know that some symptoms will disappear very quickly while others will take some time. the key is to be patient and consistent and stick to the goals you’ve laid out for yourself.

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Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune chronic disease in which the individual’s immune system attacks its own intestines causing inflammation. Often the affected part is the final leg of the ileum or small intestine, although the disease can occur anywhere in the digestive tract.

The exact origin of the disease is unknown, but factors known genetic character and increase environmental risk. This evil is encompassed within the group of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, IBD), which is also part of ulcerative colitis.

The three most common types of Crohn’s response to the affected area of the intestines: Ilealileocolonic Colonic

Alternative Names of Crohn’s: * Ileocolitis granulomatous * Ileitis * Inflammatory bowel disease *Regional enteritis * Segmental Colitis

Depending on the site of inflammation in Crohn’s disease is classified: * Ileocolitis, is the most common form, affects the lower small intestine (ileum) and large intestine (colon). * Enteritis Crohn’s affects the small intestine in general, * Ileitis, which affects the final portion of the ileum or small intestine. * Gastro duodenal Crohn’s disease, which causes inflammation in the stomach and first part of the small intestine called the duodenum. * Jejunoileitis, which causes patches of inflammation in the upper half of the small intestine (jejunum) * Colitis Crohn’s (granulomatous), which affects the colon.

The disease is characterized by periods of activity (flares) and inactivity (remission). these periods vary between patients in remission some tough years, but in other ongoing outbreaks may occur. the reference phases are characterized by the absence of symptoms; while in the phases of activity occur predominantly abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, obstruction and fever, loss of appetite and weight loss.

Crohn’s disease symptoms:Patients with Crohn’s disease symptoms can be very variable. a few suffer almost no discomfort, a few others have severe and continuous discomfort, and most are between two extremes, with symptoms that come and go, generally improve with treatment.

Depending on its location of disease, symptoms may vary. People with small bowel involvement, the most common, are especially diarrhea, abdominal pain and what is called general symptoms: weakness, weight loss, and lack of appetite. In the case of colon involvement, will prevail diarrhea, sometimes bloody.

It also determines the type of disease symptoms. Patients with inflammatory symptoms often have more pain and diarrhea, while those who have symptoms of narrowing, have more pain, and may even bowel obstruction.

It is important to remember that Crohn’s can affect the anus, producing lesions of type fistula, abscess or ulcer, with associated discomfort.

Children with Crohn’s may experience delays in school performance, sexual development and growth.

Crohn’s disease Treatment:Today, Crohn’s disease is not curable, but controllable, and most people can do a normal life. the goal of treatment is to prevent further outbreaks or reduce the duration of which they arise. Alternative treatment diet: low-carb diets are based on the intake of specific carbohydrates and non-complex, which could be effective, more cases of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, although not in all cases. Crohn’s disease being one enfermdad autoimmune, the body attacks itself. but why? According to study this is because the immune system mistakes the body tissue structures of bacteria and viruses. many of these bacteria feed on starch (a carbohydrate complex). Therefore eliminating much of diet and certain complex sugars such as lactose, these bacteria. Then the immune system becomes less aggressive and not so strongly attacks the intestines of the digestive system. For example, in the case of rheumatic autoimmune disease that usually causes intestinal inflammation and Crohn’s disease, is considering the possibility that the bacteria in question.? Anyway, in the case of Crohn’s disease is often recommended to patients to avoid foods that will upset them. more specifically, if there is intestinal stricture not to take too much fiber. another possible treatment is a diet which is based on only take high-calorie milkshakes as ensure, after a period of about 2 months the patient goes into remission and recovered the body mass, the symptoms disappear and the likelihood of returning to have another outbreak in the short term is minimal.

Herbal Treatment for Crohn’s Disease:Boswellia and Ashwagandha are well known anti-inflammatory herbs. they have been shown effective in treating conditions such as crohn’s disease.

Sep 30, 2010 Tamara Laschinsky

Psoriasis affects the whole body and is chronic – mysiana with permissionDo you have psoriasis on the thighs? Psoriasis is chronic and painful but there are treatments available to manage the symptoms. Ease the pain of psoriasis.

7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis according to the National Institute of Health. Psoriasis is a severe and chronic skin disorder that affects various parts of the body. Psoriasis is also connected with other serious health conditions. while no cure for psoriasis has yet been discovered, various treatments do exist to manage the condition.

Description & Classifications of Psoriasis

A chronic disease, psoriasis causes skin cells to build up on the skin’s surface and form thick scales which may or may not be painful. Psoriasis can affect the following areas of the body: eyelids, ears, mouth, lips, folds of hands, legs, arms, hands, feet and nails.

Psoriasis is divided into three classifications depending on percentage of body coverage and severity. The National Psoriasis Foundation classifies psoriasis as either mild, moderate or severe.

Mild psoriasis is body coverage of less than two percent. Three to ten percent body coverage is considered mild and over ten percent body coverage is considered severe.

Psoriasis on Thighs

Psoriasis on the thighs is often painful and gets irritated during activities such as walking or jogging. Psoriasis is often found on the upper portion of the thighs and is distinguishable by small, round patches that are red and scaly.

Psoriasis is also often found a little further up the leg, in the crease between the thigh and groin. When psoriasis is found here, it is not scaly in appearance but red and white patches of skin. The skin here may have cracks and be susceptible to intertrigo. Intertrigo is most likely when the individual is either overweight or athletic.

Types of Psoriasis on Thighs

The types of psoriasis found on the thighs are:

Plaque psoriasis: Dry, raised skin lesions with silver scales, plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis.

Guttate psoriasis: Affects people under 30 years of age and often triggered by bacterial infections like strep throat. Water-drop-shaped sores covered by thin scale are present and most often this type of psoriasis goes away by itself.

Inverse psoriasis: Commonly found in the groin, under breasts and around genitals. Inverse psoriasis is smooth, red and inflamed skin that gets irritated from sweating.

Pustular psoriasis: Pustular psoriasis is not very common and appears widespread on the body. The skin will appear red and tender and tiny blisters will form shortly after. The blisters will dry after a couple of days but will often re-appear every couple of weeks. People with pustular psoriasis may also experience fever, chills, severe itching and fatigue.

Erythrodermic psoriasis: a red, peeling rash covering the whole body is considered erythrodermic psoriasis. Itching and burning sensations are very severe and can be made worse by sun exposure and corticosteroids.

Medical Treatments for Psoriasis on the Thighs

Topical creams are often used as a first line of defense in treating psoriasis. Some topical creams can be bought as over–the–counter creams and others will require a prescription from a doctor.

Another treatment option is called photo-therapy or light therapy. Consistent exposure to ultraviolet rays in a medical setting yield good success results in managing psoriasis.

Sometimes topical creams and/or photo-therapy don’t work for psoriasis and doctors may prescribe systemic medications. these medications are taken orally in pill or liquid form or be given as injections.

Alternative Treatments for Psoriasis on the Thighs

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the National Center for Health Statistics indicate 38.8 million U.S. adults use some for of complementary medicine.

While the National Psoriasis Foundation has no clinical evidence to support alternative and complementary medicine, they recognize many people choose to try it and advise informing doctors of any treatments prior to beginning one.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.

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• Psoriasis affects the whole body and is chronic – mysiana with permission