Psoriasis

NHS Choices state, "Psoriasis occurs when skin cells are replaced more quickly than usual. It's not known exactly why this happens, but research suggests it's caused by a problem with the immune system."

30 November 2016 - note

A 2016 study indicates that one of the immune system messengers, interleukin IL-12, neutralised by ustekinumab, the antibody currently used to treat psoriasis, may actually be helpful in battling the disease.

23 December 2016 - note

A 2016 study indicates that, “weight loss has a significant and prolonged positive impact on psoriasis symptoms and quality of life.”

The Mesentery

A report published today announces the discovery of a new field, reclassifying the mesentery, originally considered to be part of the digestive system, as an organ.

Image

Mesentery: Four figures of the lacteals, the aorta & mesenterica inferior, the urinary bladder and a demonstration of vision. Line engraving by Campbell, 1816/1821.

https://wellcome.ac.uk/press-release/thousands-years-visual-culture-made-free-through-wellcome-images

Hijama: The Islamic Day Starts at Sunset

The Islamic day begins at sunset. This is particularity relevant to hijama

Lunar Days

Firstly, when calculating when the 17th, 19th and 21st days of the lunar month begin and end.

This month, for example, the 17th of the lunar month runs as follows.

 

(a) Saudi CALENDAR

Saturday 14 January 2017 at 4.23pm to Sunday 15 January 2017 at 4.24pm.

(b) Aqwaf Ministry, Maghreb

Sunday 15 January 2017 at 4.24pm to Monday 16 January 2017 at 4.26pm.