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mitigation (mit´igā´sh
n alleviation; abatement or diminution of a penalty imposed by law. mitigation of damages, n a reduction of damages based on facts showing that the plaintiff's course of action does not entitle the plaintiff to as large an amount as the evidence would otherwise justify the jury in allowing. Patient discussion about mitigation. Q. I have had ankylosing spondilitis for over 25 years. What is available at this point to mitigate the effects? A. The mainstay of the treatment severe ankylosing spondylitis today are "anti-TNF", drugs that affect the immune system through blocking the action of a protein called TNF. Read more or ask a question about mitigationOther optional treatments include sulfasalazine and thalidomide. Of course, all these treatments require prescription and consultation with a doctor (in this case usually rheumatologist). You may read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankylosingspondylitis.html Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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