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Anyone can be at risk for contracting HIV and AIDS, but many older people aren't aware of the risks. Sparks of sexual desire strike singles of all ages, but before the smooching segues into something more intimate, people need to stop and think about HIV and AIDS, say the experts. "Older people tend to believe, wrongly, that they aren't at risk and don't need to hear this Read more...

After four decades on the decline, rheumatoid arthritis is on the upswing among women in the United States. That's the finding presented by Mayo Clinic investigators at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals in San Francisco. "This is a significant finding and an indicator that more research needs to be done to better Read more...

(AIDP, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis, Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy, Acute Autoimmune Neuropathy, Idiopathic Polyneuritis) by Krisha McCoy, MSDefinitionAcute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) is a rare condition that causes the immune system to attack the nerves. There are treatments for this condition, so contact your doctor if you think you may have Read more...

(Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy)Pronounced: gee-yan bah-ray by Michelle Badash, MSDefinitionGuillain-Barré syndrome is a rare inflammatory autoimmune disorder of the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. Guillain-Barré is characterized by numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in the legs, arms, breathing muscles, and face. It Read more...

(Pemphigus Syndromes) by Debra Wood, RNDefinitionPemphigus is a group of rare autoimmune disorders that causes large skin blisters. The immune system normally protects against germs and other foreign invaders. Pemphigus occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own skin and mucus membranes. There are three forms of the disease:Pemphigus vulgaris—is the most common type of Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideAlliance for Lupus Research (ALR)Address:28 West 44th St., Suite 1217New York, NY 10036Phone:1-212-218-28401-800-867-1743 (toll free)E-mail Address:info@lupusresearch.orgInternet Read more...

by Debra Wood, RNMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With AIDS | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.Screening TestsPeople who are Read more...

by Debra Wood, RNMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With AIDS | Resource Guide Here are some ways to reduce your risk of contracting AIDS: Do not participate in unprotected sexual activity.Do not share needles or syringes.If pregnant, take precautions to prevent passing HIV on to your baby.Use appropriate Read more...

by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis | Resource Guide The goals of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis include: Pain relief Maintaining the greatest possible mobility and function Decreasing joint deformity Improving Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideThe treatment and management of lupus is centered around drugs to minimize disease activity and prevent flare-ups. Because the cause is unknown, its inflammatory mechanisms are the target of medication.Lupus is a Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with lupus. By talking openly and regularly with your Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideThe symptoms of lupus vary from mild to extremely severe and debilitating. In some patients, only one part of the body—for example, the skin—is affected. In others, many parts of the body are affected. Each case is Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.Screening Tests or Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to develop lupus with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideThere are no guidelines for the prevention of lupus because the cause is unknown. In addition, the only known risk factors are things that you cannot control: gender, age, and ethnic background.References: National Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Lupus | Resource GuideThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Lupus is first suspected on the basis of symptoms, especially if you are a young woman. A firm diagnosis of lupus is somewhat Read more...

by Debra Wood, RNMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With AIDS | Resource GuideTreatment aims to decrease the amount of virus in the body and keep the immune system as healthy as possible to prevent infections and cancers. Treatment for HIV may involve the following:MedicationsLifestyle changesOther Read more...

by Debra Wood, RNMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With AIDS | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with HIV infection and AIDS. By talking openly and regularly with Read more...

by Debra Wood, RNMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With AIDS | Resource GuideHIV infection may not cause symptoms for a number of years or you may experience some early symptoms within 6-8 weeks of becoming infected. During this acute HIV infection, the virus is rapidly reproducing, and the body’s Read more...

by Debra Wood, RNMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With AIDS | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to contract HIV infection and develop AIDS with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors Read more...