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• Azathioprine:
  Uses * Azathioprine is a thiopurine analogue drug typically used to prevent rejection in kidney transplants. However, it can also be used to treat severe Rheumatoid arthritis with other avenues to treatment have not helped. Azathioprine is also prescribed to treat other autoimmune diseases like ato... Read More
• Biologics:
  Uses * Biologics are used to treat or prevent exacerbation of inflammatory disorders such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Chrohn's disease, Psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis Biologics are drugs made from living material, like plants, animals, or micro-organisms. They treat inflammatory disorders such as... Read More
• Gabapentin and Pregabalin:
  Uses * Gabapentin and pregabalin are used to treat discomfort arising from nerves (e.g. pain, burning, stinging, "pins and needles") associated with a number of dermatologic conditions. In high doses, it is utilized in the management of siezure disorders. Originally used in the treatment ... Read More
• Inservice Practice Test:
  We hope you find these downloadable PDFs helpful. Inservice Practice Test – without answers [PDF] Inservice Practice Test – ANSWERS PROVIDED [PDF] If you do not have the free PDF Reader from Adobe, you may download Reader on Adobe's web site.... Read More
• The Gene Genie:
  Acute Intermittant Porphyria (AIP) – Neuro, abd pain attacks Porphobilinogen deaminase Adrenoleukodystrophy – XLR, adrenal failure with Pigmentation ABCD1 AEC (Hay-Wells) – Fused eyelids, cleft palate p63 ... Read More
• Ustekinumab:
  Uses * Used to treat Psoriasis Ustekinumab (brand name Stelara) is used to treat moderate to severe plaque Psoriasis. It is primarily used for patients who are also candidates for Phototherapy or systemic medications such as Methotrexate. For treatment of Psoriasis, it has been demonstrated to be ... Read More