Researchers have found a link between hydroxychloroquine and a decreased risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Hydroxychloroquine has been in use for approximately 50 years. It was first developed as an anti-malaria drug, and then as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other rheumatic diseases.
In type-2 diabetes, the formerly healthy body either stops producing enough insulin or no longer uses insulin effectively. Type-2 diabetes is associated with obesity and for years was also...
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By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A study reveals taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- an... Read more »
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Generic Name: HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE - ORAL Pronounced: (hi-DROX-ee-KLOR-oh-kwin) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or... Read more »
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Prevention There is no way to prevent psoriatic arthritis. Treatment The main treatment is to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),... Read more »
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for Mild SLECreams and SunblocksCreams. Steroid creams are often used for skin lesions. However, many patients with cutaneous lupus do not respond to... Read more »
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