Giant cell arteritis

Article Abstract:

The inflammatory disorder that affects arteries, called giant cell arteritis, affects the lining of arteries in neck, head and arms, resulting in severe pain in the head, neck and shoulders. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a marker of inflammation and it is almost elevated with giant cell arteritis, and hence tissue biopsy is done to confirm this condition and can be treated with high doses of prednisone.

United States, Science & research, Research, Usage, Bones, Diagnosis, Complications and side effects, Inflammation, Prednisone, Giant cell arteritis, Temporal arteritis, Bone biopsy

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Multiple sclerosis: new leads into its cause and treatment

Article Abstract:

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease of the central nervous system that appears to be linked to a genetic predisposition. There is no cure for MS, but interferon beta-1b can reduce attacks in some relapsing-remitting cases. Other treatments are aimed at relieving symptoms.

Health aspects, Multiple sclerosis, Interferon beta, Betaseron (Medication)

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