Metabolic Complications of TPN
TPN, also known as total parenteral nutrition, is an intravenous drug therapy used for people with a compromised digestive system (gastrointestinal tract) or who are unable to consume food orally. TPN contains a mixture of various components to fulfill the
IVIG and Myositis
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for myositis, often collectively known as idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs). Myositis represents a group of rare autoimmune diseases that causes chronic inflammation and weakness in the muscles. The symptoms of
Jaypirca: The Breakthrough Drug for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Jaypirca is used to treat refractory or relapsed mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in adult patients whose cancer has returned or stopped responding to previous treatments and who have received at least two or more prior therapies, including covalent BTK medicines. Mantle
IVIG and Alzheimer’s Disease
IVIG or intravenous immunoglobulin is a pooled plasma-derived human product that contains antibodies obtained from thousands of healthy donors. It is an intravenous drug therapy that helps boost the immune response and treats various diseases, like autoimmune conditions, immunodeficiency diseases,
A Comprehensive Guide to IVIG Therapy for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating condition affecting nearly one million Americans. Treatments for MS used to focus only on preventing complications. However, with significant advancements in medicine, like using IVIG for MS, patients are now enjoying a better quality
10 Tips for Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Living with multiple sclerosis can be difficult. MS is one of the most common demyelinating diseases affecting the nervous system. It can manifest in different parts of the body with varying severities. This disease has no specific roadmaps, which makes
IVIG and Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Pregnancy is a joyous and exciting period for many women, but it can sometimes bring concerns and uncertainties, especially for those women with an atypical immunologic profile or other medical complications. Unfortunately, these complications often lead to pregnancy loss or
Otezla: An Effective Non-Biologic Option for Treating Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
For patients with plaque psoriasis, topical therapies such as creams or ointments sometimes are not enough. Plaque psoriasis is a lifelong illness, consisting of cycles with flare-ups and remission. Many patients who have plaque psoriasis can also go on to
Alimta: The Promising Chemo Drug for Mesothelioma and NSCLC
Alimta is the brand name for the chemotherapy medicine pemetrexed. Alimta is a cancer medicine that can treat mesothelioma and certain kinds of nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It can also prolong and increase the quality of life in
Humira (Adalimumab): Transforming Lives by Managing Autoimmune Disorders
Humira is an injectable prescription medication, also known by its generic name adalimumab. It is a monoclonal antibody that is typically used to treat various autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune disease is a type of disorder in which your body's immune system