Atopic dermatitis or eczema as it is commonly known, is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. The disease is common in children but can also occur at any age. Eczema is a chronic condition that tends to flare up periodically. There is currently no cure for eczema, but treatments and self-care measures…
Atopic dermatitis or eczema as it is commonly known, is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. The disease is common in children but can also occur at any age. Eczema is a chronic condition that tends to flare up periodically. There is currently no cure for eczema, but treatments and self-care measures…
Celiac Disease, according to the Canadian Celiac Association, is a condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. Gluten is a group of proteins present in wheat, rye and barley and their cross bred grains. The damage to the intestine can lead to a variety of…
According to Asthma Canada, the medical definition of asthma is simple, but the condition itself is quite complex. Doctors define asthma as a “chronic inflammatory disease of the airway” that causes the following symptoms: – Shortness of breath – Chest tightness – Coughing – Wheezing Asthma has no set pattern, it’s symptoms can be mild,…
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. It typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees or scalp, though it can appear on any location. Some people report that psoriasis is itchy, burns and stings. Psoriasis can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and osteoporosis….
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, any in some cases, chemical irritants. It is a serious infection in which air sacs in the lungs fill with liquid making it difficult to breathe. Many different types of pneumonia exist, however, they are preventable through routine vaccines. This study is designed to evaluate…
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in part of your digestive system. Crohn’s can affect any part of the digestive tract, but more often than not affects the small intestine and colon. People with Crohn’s disease can have severe symptoms followed by periods of no symptoms. These can last anywhere from weeks to years. Symptoms depend upon…
Atopic dermatitis, better known as eczema, is a medical condition in which your skin becomes red and itchy. The condition is quite common in children, but can occur at any age. Eczema is a chronic, long-lasting condition that comes and goes periodically, these instances are known as flare-ups. The purpose of this study is to…
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease can involve different areas of the digestive tract in different people. The inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease often spreads…
Type 2 Diabetes is a long-term metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. Diabetic kidney disease or DKD, is one of the most frequent microvascular complications of diabetes and is the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease worldwide. The purpose of this study is to evaluate…
