People with systemic sclerosis may be able to have their lungs monitored for a complication of the condition using a scan that cuts their exposure to radiation. INTRODUCTION People with systemic sclerosis have an abnormal growth of connective tissue. This affects their skin, digestive tract, and other internal organs. It causes thickening of the skin and damage […]
Month: December 2014
Gout linked to sucrose in sugary drinks
We know that regularly consuming drinks sweetened with a processed sugar called high-fructose corn syrup can lead to gout. Now a study has linked gout with drinks containing another common sugar, called sucrose. INTRODUCTION ‘Sugar’ can be a fairly loose term, covering several distinct types of this common sweetener. For most people, the differences don’t matter too […]
No change of treatment for giant cell arteritis
Adding a newer drug to standard corticosteroid treatment of giant cell arteritis does not help to reduce the dose of corticosteroids needed. INTRODUCTION Giant cell arteritis is a condition where the large blood vessels of the head and neck become inflamed. It can cause soreness around the temples, pain in the jaw while eating, and (if untreated) […]