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Health Encyclopedia: Osteoporosis Resources For Bone Health Information

Resources

www.nof.org -- National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.osteo.org -- National Institutes of Health, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
www.menopause.org -- North American Menopause Society
www.asbmr.org -- American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
www.niams.nih.gov -- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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Health Guide

Scleroderma: Treatment for Skin Thickening

...PUVA uses drugs taken by mouth known as psoralens before UVA treatment. It has been used for other skin diseases, including psoriasis. It may prove to be useful for patients with early-onset... Read more »

Complications

Rheumatoid arthritis is not fatal, but complications of the disease may shorten survival by a few years in some individuals. Although type 2 rheumatoid arthritis is progressive and there is no cure,... Read more »

Scleroderma: Introduction

The name scleroderma comes from the Greek words skleros, which means hard, and derma, which means skin. The disease is categorized as a rheumatologic disorder because it affects the... Read more »

Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Risk Factors

...other factors) to IV (darkest skin). People with skin types I and II are at highest risk for photoaging skin diseases, including cancer. It should be noted, however, that premature aging from... Read more »

Scleroderma: Highlights

Overview:The name scleroderma comes from the Greek words skleros, which means hard, and derma, meaning skin. The disease is categorized as a rheumatologic disorder because it affects the... Read more »

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Canker sore (aphthous ulcer)

Medications

Prednisone Oral Uses and How to Use

...cancers, eye problems, immune system diseases, and skin diseases. How To Use Take this... Read more »

Remicade IV Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat certain types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of... Read more »

Medrol Asthma Meducation Uses and How to Use

...eye diseases; intestinal disorders; collagen and skin diseases. It decreases your body's immune... Read more »

Prednisone Oral Uses and How to Use

Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »

Prednisone-5 Oral Uses and How to Use

...cancers, eye problems, immune system diseases, and skin diseases. How To Use Take this... Read more »

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