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Some Meds and Driving a Dangerous Duo

Some Meds and Driving a Dangerous Duo

Latest Prevention & Wellness News SATURDAY, July 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Be careful about what medications you take before you get behind the wheel. Most drugs won’t affect your ability to drive, but some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can cause side effects that make it unsafe to drive, the U.S. Food and Drug […]

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Not just for pain: Skin nerves can also help fight infection

Not just for pain: Skin nerves can also help fight infection

Exciting new research in mice has revealed that skin nerves, which help us recognize pain, also have the ability to detect infections and prevent them from spreading. Research in mice finds surprising new roles for skin nerves. Nerves that sense pain have a practical use. They either indicate that we need to avoid something because […]

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Surgery Not a Relapse Risk for MS Patients

Surgery Not a Relapse Risk for MS Patients

Latest Neurology News FRIDAY, July 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Surgery is safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study finds. “The idea that patients with MS might be at an increased risk of relapse following surgery isn’t necessarily the case, so we need to be careful delaying important surgeries,” said study first […]

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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. promethazine (Phenergan)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. promethazine (Phenergan)

What are the side effects of ondansetron and promethazine? Ondansetron Side effects of ondansetron are Some individuals may develop abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Promethazine Promethazine causes sedation, confusion, and disorientation. In children less than 2 years old, it can depress respiration and lead to death. Therefore, it should not be used in children less […]

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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. palonosetron (Aloxi)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. palonosetron (Aloxi)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. palonosetron (Aloxi): What’s the difference? What are ondansetron and palonosetron? Ondansetron is an anti-nausea medication most often used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and to prevent vomiting and nausea after surgery. Chemotherapy drugs increase secretion of serotonin, which stimulates serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the brain, causing nausea and […]