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Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Other Treatments

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Interferons. Interferons include drugs that are used in hepatitis. Such drugs have helped reduce liver scarring. Early research is suggesting interferon gamma (for example, Actimmune) may reduce scarring in scleroderma. In one early study, 5-year survival was 85% for patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis who took interferon gamma. In addition, 40% of patients said their skin got softer. It should be noted, however, that interferon alpha appears to trigger the development of sc...

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Expert & Community Posts

Spice Up Your Heart Health with Herbal Medicine

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

Hippocrates said, "Let food be your medicine," much wisdom from someone writing over 2,000 years... Read more »

Foods for High Blood Pressure: 5 Foods that are Essential for a Healthy Eating Plan

By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

Hypertension is considerably dangerous and must be managed appropriately to alleviate further... Read more »

Mix with Care

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

When I was a teenager, there were rumors going around about combining aspirin and Coca-Cola. For... Read more »

Garlic: Is it Good for Cholesterol?

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

As with any comprehensive treatment program to treat bad cholesterol, modifying what you eat... Read more »

Combat High Blood Pressure with Essential Herbs and Vitamins

By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

Although medication has been the most popular form of treatment to combat high blood pressure,... Read more »

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Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes

Given the aging population and the significant heart risks associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD), experts believe that aggressive therapies are important.Their are two... Read more »

Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products

There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances,... Read more »

Menopause: Lifestyle Changes

Simple changes in lifestyle and diet can help control menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Avoid hot flash triggers like spicy foods, hot beverages, caffeine, and alcohol. Dress... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Lifestyle Changes

Between 30 - 47% of patients who require hospitalization for heart failure are back in the hospital again within 6 months. Many people return because of lifestyle factors, such as... Read more »

Vitamins: Phytochemicals

PhytochemicalsThe word phytochemicals means plant chemicals. Hundreds of phytochemicals are being studied. Many are believed to have a major positive impact on human health. Some contribute to the... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

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