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Kawasaki disease is an inflammation of the blood vessels known as vasculitis. It typically develops in young children with over 80% of patients under the age of 5, affects boys more than girls, and a higher percentage are of Asian ancestry. This inflammation can lead to severe inflammatory heart and blood vessel damage. [...] A research team led by scientists from the University of Michigan and the University of Utah School of Medicine have identified four new DNA “hotspots” that increase the risk of psoriasis. [...] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease than the general population. Up till now it has been difficult to identify which of these patients were actually had an increased risk. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have developed a simple process to predict which of these patients will [...] The truth is that gardening can actually be a benefit to us both mentally and physically. Gardening reduces stress for most people. Something about working in the dirt and being close to nature gives most folks a sense of calm and relaxation. Gardening can also help you maintain joint flexibility, range of motion, strength [...] Research has shown that one of the best treatments for arthritis sufferers is exercise. Exercising strengthens the muscles which contributes to reduced stress on the joints. This then leads to improving the strength of the bones and health and flexibility of the connecting cartilage tissue. For most arthritis patients the recommendation is to get [...] |
  
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