rheumatoid arthritisthyroid disordersVitamin D deficiencyAutoimmune thyroid diseases often coexist with conditions such as Sjgren's syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Studies have shown that patients with RA are at an increased risk of thyroid dysfunction. Studies conducted in Egypt and Jeddah have...
Original Research RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL OF KSHAR VASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA (RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS) Jai Prakash Singh1, Meera Antiwal2, S.K.Tiwari2 1P.G. Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Madhav Vilas Palace,Amer Road, Jaipur (Rajasthan) - 302002; 2...
This review examines the pharmacokinetics, modes of action and therapeutic properties of the anti-malarial drugs, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ), in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and related conditions, as well as osteoarthritis (OA). ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes chronic inflammation of joints. The cytokines TNFα and IFNγ are central players in RA, however their source has not been fully elucidated. Natural Killer (NK) cells are best known for their role in elimination of viral-infected and transformed cells, and they...
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