TREATMENTS &
RESEARCH

Search the
latest
treatment
information
here.

Dr. Huntley's
Diagnosis
Checklist

Have a symptom?
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
 
Diseases » Adrenoleukodystrophy » Information
 

Adrenoleukodystrophy: Related Videos

Taking Part in CML Trials

Taking Part in CML TrialsHear one woman's story as she participates in a clinical trial to help fight CML.

Keywords: chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, CML, imatinib, Gleevec, drug holiday, BMS 354825, BMS354825, dasatinib, desatinib, AMN 107, AMN107, interferon

Treatment Resistant CML

Treatment Resistant CMLIf one promising drug fails to help against chronic myeloid leukemia, what can be done? Listen to experts explain your options for hard to treat cancers.

Keywords: chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, CML, imatinib, Gleevec, side effects, intolerance, resistance, stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, dose escalation, drug holiday, clinical trials, BMS 354825, desatinib, AMN 107.

CML Research Update

CML Research UpdateStandard treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia can occasionally fail. New studies show an increasing number of alternative treatments may be available.

Keywords: chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, CML, imatinib, Gleevec, side effects, intolerance, resistance, stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, dose escalation, drug holiday, clinical trials, BMS 354825, BMS354825. dasatinib, desatinib, AMN 107, AMN107, interferon, IRIS trial, residual disease

Emerging Therapies for CML

Emerging Therapies for CMLA majority of people with CML do well with treatments. But a few will develop serious side effects or develop drug resistance. Listen to experts describe what can be done.

Keywords: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, blood cancer, Gleevec, imatinib, resistance, relapse, bone marrow, stem cell, transplants, allogeneic transplants, BMS 354825, AMN 107. Combination therapy. Interferon, Ara-C, drug holidays, combination therapy

Responses to CML Treatments

Responses to CML TreatmentsOne of the greatest success stories in cancer treatment occurs in people with chronic myeloid leukemia. But treatments don't always work well in everyone. Learn what can happen.

Keywords: Chronic myeloid leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, blood cancer, Gleevec, imatinib, resistance, relapse, bone marrow, stem cell, transplants, stem cell transplantation, allogenetic transplants, BMS 354825, AMN 107

Monitoring CML

Monitoring CMLA wide range of laboratory tests is used to monitor a patient's response to therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia. Listen to experts explain the tests and their range of sensitivity.

Keywords: Chronic myeloid leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, blood cancer, Gleevec, imatinib, resistance, relapse, bone marrow, stem cell, transplants, allogeneic transplants, allogenic transplants, BMS 354825, AMN 107, blood tests, bone marrow tests, cytogenetic testing, FISH, fluorescence in situ hybridization, PCR, polymerase chain reaction.

Advances in Suncare

Advances in SuncareIn the past, a tan was considered a sign of health. But today we know more about the harmful effects of sun exposure, from wrinkling to skin cancer and with this new understanding have come developments in the way we protect our skin. Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the latest in suncare.

Keywords: Sun care, wrinkles, skin cancer, zinc oxide, sunblock, sunscreens, micronized titanium dioxide, PABA, UVA, UVB, tanning salon, sun damage, American Academy of Dermatology, self-tanning lotions, bronzing lotions, SPF, Dr. Betty Bellman, Dr. Barry Resnik

Sunscreen 101

Sunscreen 101In the past, a tan was considered a sign of health. But today we know more about the harmful effects of sun exposure, from wrinkling to skin cancer and with this new understanding have come developments in the way we protect our skin. Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the latest in suncare.

Keywords: Sun care, wrinkles, skin cancer, zinc oxide, sunblock, sunscreens, micronized titanium dioxide, PABA, UVA, UVB, tanning salon, sun damage, American Academy of Dermatology, self-tanning lotions, bronzing lotions, SPF, Dr. Betty Bellman, Dr. Barry Resnik

Spasticity Doc Info

Spasticity Doc InfoAfter a stroke or other brain injury, certain muscles may start to contract involuntarily, often causing pain or restricting movement. This is called spasticity, and it can be treated, but it's important for patients to communicate their problem to their doctor in order to receive effective care.

Keywords:

Spasticity Treatment

Spasticity TreatmentAmong the many serious consequences of a stroke, one of the most physically debilitating is "spasticity," or uncontrolled muscle tightness. Pain and restricted movement can make day-to-day life a struggle, but cutting-edge treatments like Botox and intrathecal baclofen (ITB) are helping patients ease the tension.

Keywords:

HIV and Cholesterol Link

HIV and Cholesterol LinkElevated blood lipids, including cholesterol, are frequently seen in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy. Listen as experts describe the problem, and available treatment options.

Keywords: HIV, AIDS, switching therapy, side effects, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, dyslipidemia, dyslipidemias, insulin abnormalities, nucleoside analogs, nonnucleoside analogs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, Reyataz, atazanavir, high cholesterol, lipidemia, NNRTI, NRTI, HIV drug side effects, HAART, triglyceride, blood fats, high density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, myocardial infarction, non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors


 » Next page: Prognosis of Adrenoleukodystrophy

Rate This Website

What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:

Website User Survey

Medical Tools & Articles:

Next articles:

Tools & Services:

Medical Articles:

Forums & Message Boards

 
HONcode We subscribe to the HONcode principles

By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.

Home | Symptoms | Diseases | Diagnosis | Videos | Tools | Forum | About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Advertise