Retrovirus

... genetic material. It uses an enzyme called reverse transcriptase to become part of the host cells’ ... A virus that contains a unique enzyme called reverse transcriptase that allows it to replicate within ... . (A retrovirus has an RNA genome and a reverse transcriptase enzyme . HUMAN IMMUNO ...

Anti

... of the abnormal cells that produce amyloid protein . NON-NUCLEOSIDE reverse TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NNRTIS): The third class of anti - HIV drugs, NNRTIs bind near reverse transcriptase's active site and subsequently inhibit its polymerase ...

Hiv infection

... load in HIV infection : Protease inhibitors (PIs) for HIV , Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) for HIV , Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) for HIV , ... HIV Infection and ...

Atrophy

... the aging of the skin , loss of breast tissue and atrophy of the vagina . It slows the wrinkling of the skin and may even partial ly reverse it. Neurodegenerative Disease s - Hereditary and sporadic conditions which are characterized by progressive nervous system dysfunction. These ...

Brace

... is often used to prevent further progression of moderate curves of (24 to 40 degrees). It is important to note that a brace will almost never reverse an existing curve and is only used to stop progression. Brace s, also called fixed orthodontic appliances, generally come in three varieties, ...

Chill

... of ventricular tachycardia . Not FDA approved. Bur chill SA, Lewis IJ, Abrams KR, et al.: Circulating neuroblastoma cells detected by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction for tyrosine hydroxylase mRNA are an independent poor prognostic indicator in stage 4 neuroblastoma in ...

Collagen

... scars are large and centrally located, some vision loss can occur. Photo aging and other collagen changes - Although it is not possible to reverse all of the effects of long-term sun damage, ... The major structural components of cartilage include several types of the protein c ollagen and ...

Coronary Heart Disease

... angina pectoris ) was increased 1.17 times (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04-1.31) compared to the general population. Can lifestyle changes reverse coronary heart disease ? The lifestyle heart trial. Lancet, 336: 129"133. Maron DJ, et al. (2001). Dyslipidemia, other risk factors, and the ...

Cytomegalovirus

... globulin, intravenous ) See CytoGam Coactinon (emivirine; formerly identified as MKC-442) A nucleoside analogue that functions as a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor in the treatment of HIV infection and ... CMV ( Cytomegalovirus ) CO Poisoning ( Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ) CoA ...

Disabilities

... Mixture of cells derived from porcine fetal neural material and implanted (neural cell transfer) into a patient's brain to delay or possibly reverse disabilities associated with Huntington disease (HD) and Parkinson disease (PD). Of those patients who develop paralytic poliomyelitis , ...

Disability

... pain , disfigurement, and sexual disability . Communities frequently shun women and men disfigured by the disease . No treatment can fully reverse or stop COPD , but steps can be taken to relieve symptoms, treat complications, and minimize disability . First , your doctor will tell you to ...

ENT

... childbirth . Call your health care provider if: ... TREATM ENT : There is no cure for ALS ; nor is there a proven therapy that will prevent or reverse the course of the disorder. COMPLEM ENT ARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE sponsorship policy" Advertising and sponsorship policy Apr 25, 2006 ... ...

Folate

... they are pregnant until a few months into the pregnancy . - A combination of folate ( folic acid , a B vitamin ) and B12 has been found to reverse bronchi al metaplasia (pre-malignant lesion s). Folic acid protects against cervical cancer (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , January ...

Host

... nymph, and adult-each of which is dependent on a live host for food . A retrovirus is a virus that contains a unique enzyme called reverse transcriptase that allows it to replicate within new host cells. coli is produced by several species of bacteria , allowing intra and ...

Invasive

... or surgical procedure is often necessary, although a combination of a strict low- fat diet , stress management , and exercise has been found to reverse the disease . Laparoscopy : A type of minimally invasive surgery in which a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal wall through ...

Laser therapy

... removal of wrinkles , spots, moles and other blemishes. Laser therapy can only stop the progression of diabetic retinopathy . It cannot reverse the damage already done. Laser therapy . This procedure is performed similarly to other heat therapies, except it uses a laser instead of ...

Mental retardation

... If an infant has mental retardation from hypothyroidism , thyroid hormone medication will control symptoms of hypothyroidism but will not reverse the mental disabilities . Too much thyroid hormone medication can increase bone loss ( osteoporosis ). 20% Wilms' tumor incidence ), ...

Overweight

... to increase your LDL cholesterol and lower your HDL cholesterol , exactly the opposite of what you want. Exercise and weight loss can help reverse this trend. Being overweight Previously injuring the affected joint Using the affected joint in a repetitive action that puts stress on ...

Pain medications

... a brief overview of 17 common pain management drugs. >> ... methylnaltrexone (MNTX) Investigational drug , oral and injectable formulations, to reverse side effects associated with administration of potent opioid pain medications such as morphine. Mild AMS is usually treated with pain ...

Regurgitation

... you're lying down. Difficulty swallowing. regurgitation The return of partly digested food from the stomach to the mouth or of blood in a reverse direction through the valves of the heart . rehabilitation ... The regurgitation of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract, which ...

Resistance

... , acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone ), or Cushing's syndrome some cancer s. A substance that is being studied for its ability to reverse resistance to chemotherapy . Also called zosuquidar trihydro chloride . LY353381 hydro chloride A hormone substance used in the treatment of ...

Right

... access to any user who does not abide by these guidelines. Listserver etiquette ... If you feel weak or dizzy, sit or lie down right away. reverse Isolation: Because the HIV infection that underlies KS makes infection a great danger, you may be given a private room to protect you from other ...

Stress management

... or surgical procedure is often necessary, although a combination of a strict low- fat diet , stress management , and exercise has been found to reverse the disease . It has been widely acknowledged for some time that psoriasis is a stress -related skin disorder, and it is therefore ...

Testosterone

... As a man gets older his levels of testosterone decline slowly. This has led some men to begin taking small amounts of male hormone to reverse this process. Testosterone is the most important of the male sex hormone s. It is responsible for stimulating bone and muscle growth, and ...

Transfusion

... or a health care proxy. through transfusion of infected blood products A retrovirus is a virus that contains a unique enzyme called reverse transcriptase that allows it to replicate within new host cells. The risk of transfusion -related West Nile virus in the UK is very low. ...

Weight gain

... . You can gain weight on the pill if you eat more or exercise less. The pill does not decrease your chances to have children in the future. The reverse is true. It protects your ability to get pregnant later. From 1 until 5 years old, weight gain will have slowed to about 5 pounds per year and ...