Ankylosing spondylitis(AS), a chronic rheumatic disease that most occurred in male young adult. AS make patients suffered from spinal back pain and stiffness by inflammation and end-up with spinal deformity. In the end, spinal deformity will affect many part of daily life of patient due to reduced working capacity. At the consencus meeting in the assessments in Ankylosing Spondylitis (ASAS) Working Group, by International Workshop on New Treatment Strategies in Ankylosing Spondylitis in Berlin 2002[1-3]
Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disorder pertaining to the spine that primarily affects young males; symptoms include fatigue, a stiff neck, and pain in the hips and lower back which can be discerned using x-rays and MRI scans. The cause of this disease is unknown, though it is speculated that genetics play a factor; individuals who possess a particular gene called HLA-B27 have a higher risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. Laboratories can test the blood to
your life. One must be aware that whatever food you're taking inside your body can either improve or aggravate your overall health. For those suffering Ankylosing Spondylitis, having a healthy diet can help immensely not only in relieving the symptoms such as pain and stiffness but also slowing the progression of the disease. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of chronic arthritis that affects parts of the spine, including muscles, ligaments and bones. Symptoms may vary but most people experience back
I am presenting my paper as medication to treat an ailment called ankylosing spondylitis and the classification is for analgesic category. The medication brand name I choose is Hirudinea it’s a fresh water kind of leech mainly found in the region of Southeast Asia in the island of the Philippines. I had a few attached to my legs when crossing river on a low laying water where they slashes their sharp teeth into my skin and start sucking my blood. ¹They can inject into the wound a substance that keeps
SELECTION OF DRUG Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, widely used in the management of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Usual therapeutic dose is 100 mg twice daily and half life is 3-4 hrs; thus it is necessary to be administered frequently in order to maintain the desired concentration. Therefore, Aceclofenac is an ideal candidate for sustained release formulation, resulting in more reproducible drug absorption and reducing the risk of local irritations
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative arthritis, a condition in which joint cartilage degenerates or breaks down. New tissue, which grows at the ends of bones, now has no cartilage cap to control it. Instead, this new bone forms into strange lips and spurs that grind and grate and get in the way of movement of the joint. Osteoarthritis is common in older people after years of wear-and-tear that thin the cartilage and the bones. Osteoarthritis can also result from diseases in which there is softening of
Musculoskeletal Disorders are disorders that affect the human body’s movement and/or musculoskeletal system (such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). The musculoskeletal system has a make up of bones in the skeleton as well as muscles, tendons and joints but also other connective tissue that sustain and join tissues and organs together. The primary functions of the musculoskeletal system are to support the body, allow motion, and protect vital organs. Bones There
world research project and my exposure to an extraordinary, collaborative team of physicians, professors, managers, research associates, students and statisticians. My community preceptor is Mrs. Laura Diekman, Program Research Manager for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Project at University of Texas Medical School, Rheumatology Department. The first phase of my practicum focused on learning data management processes by my involvement in the AS project. My specific role on the AS project was to ensure
Wise analyzed the digital x-rays and explained issues such as disk issues and arthritic joints by drawing on the digital x-ray displayed on a computer. I had the opportunity to witness various spinal injuries such as ankylosing spondylitis, DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis), etc., most of which were a result of bad posture over a long period of time or a car accident. The whole time that i was there, I felt so immersed, constantly picking up new things like terminology
CHEMICAL COMPOUND: NAPROXEN SODIUM Organic Chemistry Lab Writing Across Curriculum November 7, 2015 Naproxen sodium, with a molecular formula of C14H13NaO3, has a molecular weight of 252.24 g/mol. It has a melting point of 55°C and has the appearance of a solid; crystalline power (powdered solid). The chemical is odorless, has a white color, and is slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). It is stable under normal conditions; however, it is best to avoid conditions such as dust
but because other structures are also affected, the diseases are often called connective tissue diseases. The terms rheumatism and rheumatic diseases are also used. Besides conditions so named, the diseases include gout, lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, degenerative joint disease, and many others, among them the more recently identified LYME DISEASE. Causes of these disorders include immune-system reactions and the wear and tear of aging, while research indicates that the nervous system
affecting the musculoskeletal system after osteoarthritis (American College of Rheumatology, 2004).Fibromyalgia may often co-occur (up to 25 to 65%) with other rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ankylosing spondylitis (CDC, 2009).Approximately 50% of people with fibromyalgia have difficulty with or are unable to perform routine daily activities (Health Central, 2009) .30 to 40% of fibromyalgia patients have to stop working or change jobs (Health Central
When looking from the side, the spine has a series of normal curves that helps absorb weight from the body. Kyphosis is the medical term that refers to the outward curve of the upper spine. In an abnormality of the kyphosis someone would appear to have poor posture with a hump back. Although it is not life threatening it does cause pain and a not so appealing appearance. In this paper I will discuss the types, causes, and treatments of kyphosis. There are three different types of kyphosis; postural
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is slowly becoming better known all over the world. CAM encompasses various types of therapies, such as yoga, reflexology, chiropractic therapy, herbal therapy, ayurveda, meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, homeopathy, acupuncture, etc. The evidenced-based research, recognition of disconnect between patients and also the positive and negative aspects of CAM modalities are reasons behind the increased attention it has gained in medicals schools all over
more commonly known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or as a cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor (COX-2). Therapeutically, it is specified for the ‘symptomatic relief” of conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis2,3, and overall for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Arthritis is a chronic disease affecting up to ten million people in the UK. Approximately 14% of all primary care visits are for musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction
the plantar fascia (stretch test) indicate plantar fasciitis (Riddle, 2003). There are a number of presumable diagnoses that need to be understood in order to determine the cause of the heel pain. Such as, Arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and Reiter’s syndrome can cause heel pain. Calcaneal stress fracture is usually associated with prolong or significant activities. Fat pad syndrome is pain in the center of the heel and associated with barefoot activity. Tarsal tunnel syndrome
numerous causes including disc herniation, formation of osteophytes, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, scar tissue from a previous spinal surgery, foraminal stenosis, thickening of adjacent ligaments, neoplasms, inflammatory conditions (i.e. ankylosing spondylitis, Paget’s disease), and infectious disorders (herpes zoster, Lyme, spinal epidural
Narcolepsy is a chronic disease of the central nervous system. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the main symptom and is present in 100% of patients with narcolepsy. Other primary symptoms of narcolepsy include: • loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), • distorted perceptions (hypnagogic hallucinations), and • inability to move or talk (sleep paralysis). Additional symptoms include disturbed nocturnal sleep and automatic behavior (patients carry out certain actions without conscious awareness). All
Title of article is A Study of Safety and Efficacy of CNTO 148 in Patients with Severe Persistent Asthma (ClinicalTrials.gov, 2013). The official title is A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Dose-ranging Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of CNTO 148 Administered Subcutaneously in Symptomatic Subjects with Severe Persistent Asthma. a. Purpose of the study The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of CNTO 148 (golimumab)
When I was a young girl I remember playing in the woods with my brother and sister. We accidentally disturbed a hive of angry bees, and we each got stung five to ten times. We all were crying and screaming as we were being chased back up to our cabin. Halfway up the hill by sister fell down because her throat started to close up. My mom fortunately heard us yelling and ran down to my sister with an Epi-pen. The bees were still chasing us, so after my mom stabbed my sister with the Epi-pen she picked