The 2010 Winter Paralympics came to a close earlier this week on March 21. There are a number of amazing stories of how people have overcome major obstacles in their lives to compete in the worldwide sporting event. Jacqui Kapinowski, of New Jersey, is one of those athletes, who has stiff man syndrome or stiff […]
Tag Archives | IVIg
IVIg can help ease chronic pain patients too
WELLNESS & FOOD February 27, 2010
We already know that Intravenous Immunoglobin (IVIg) is used primarily to treat three types of ailments—immunodeficiences, autoimmune neuromuscular disorders, and certain rhematologic conditions. But a recent study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal on February 1, reveals that IVIg might be useful to help treat a chronic pain condition as well. A team […]
Talking about PI and IVIg treatments, part II: In the classroom
EVENTS, KIDS & PARENTS February 16, 2010
Read Talking about PI and IVIg treatments, part I: At home We recently blogged about the importance of bringing the topic of PI and IVIg into the household, especially for children living with this condition. But often your child spends just as much time at school and on play dates with friends as they do at […]
Talking about PI and IVIg treatments, part I: At home
KIDS & PARENTS, WELLNESS & FOOD February 9, 2010
Read Talking about PI and IVIg treatments, part II: In the classroom For many patients on Intravenous Immunoglobin (IVIg), one big hurdle is helping others—particularly family, friends—understand why the treatment is necessary. Living with a Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) does not mean the patient must limit activity or cannot enjoy real quality of life. So if you […]
Preparing Your Child For IVIg
KIDS & PARENTS December 28, 2009
It’s a scary thing for a child to begin a new treatment. If your child is about to begin Intravenous Immunoglobin (IVIg) therapy there are a few steps you can take to ease his or her anxiety. Before you can prepare your child it is important that first you understand the process. Visit MedPro Rx’s […]
IVIg Therapy Effective For Preventing Miscarriages
KIDS & PARENTS, MEDICAL NEWS November 18, 2009
Intravenous immunoglobin (IVIg) is well known by many of you for treating a number of conditions within these three categories of illnesses: immunodeficiencies, autoimmune neuromuscular disorders and certain rheumatologic conditions. This plasma product is formed by taking antibodies from about 20,000 donors and mixing them together. Another exciting use of IVIg is becoming more common […]
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Client Interview
October 16, 2009
We are very excited about out most recent podcast with one of our patients Catherine Russo. Catherine discusses her condition Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome and how her life has been effected by it. To hear Catherine’s story check out the video on our YouTube page.
IVIg and Alzheimer’s disease
MEDICAL NEWS August 4, 2009
New study results show a possible linkage between the use of IVIg and a decreased chance of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Howard Fillit, of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and his team of researchers evaluated the medical histories of 847 people over the age of 65 who had received one or more IVIg […]