News tagged with lyme arthritis

Effective treatment of Lyme-disease-related arthritis depends on proper diagnosis

– Early, correct diagnosis is the best way to prevent the development of Lyme arthritis in individuals with the tick-borne illness, according to a paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Su ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Feb 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Inflammatory disease treatments will improve through the use of lipidomics

According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 46 million Americans have arthritis. Many of these people take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications that block ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study provides greater understanding of lyme disease-causing bacteria

Lyme disease in the U.S. is caused by the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and usually begins with a skin lesion, after which the bacteria spread throughout the body to the nervous system, heart or joints. About ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0