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| Understanding Arthritis and Inflammation |
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From the Arthritis Health Center of Web M.D.
 Inflammation is a process by which the body's white blood cells and chemicals protect our bodies from infection by foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses. In some diseases, however, the body's defense system -- the immune system -- triggers an inflammatory response when there are no foreign substances to fight off. In these diseases, called autoimmune diseases, the body's normally protective immune system causes damage to its own tissues. The body responds as if normal tissues are infected or somehow abnormal. To read more, click here. |
| Disposal of Certain Unused Medicines: What You Should Know |
Medicines play an important role in treating certain conditions and diseases, but they must be taken with care. Unused portions of these medicines must be disposed of properly to avoid harm.
To learn about the safe disposal of medicines, click here. |
| Make sure you understand your prescription. Don't be afraid to ask questions! |
TakingMeds.com provides a comprehensive report on what you need to know to take your medicines as prescribed.
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| A Comprehensive List of Camps for Specific Diseases... |
Needy Meds offers comprehensive listing of camps and scholarships for children and adults with specific diseases, and for children who have a parent or a family member with a specific disease. These are not necessarily free camps, or camps for financially needy children and families. But, some of these camps offer financial aid, so contact the individual camp for details.
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