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Homeopathic treatments for anxiety: What to know

Homeopathic treatments for anxiety: What to know

Homeopathy for anxiety uses mixtures of herbal, mineral, and other natural products to relieve anxiety symptoms. These very dilute homeopathic concoctions would sometimes be toxic in high doses. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America report that anxiety is the most prevalent mental health condition in the United States, affecting 18.1% of the adult population […]

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How can your period affect bowel movements?

How can your period affect bowel movements?

Many people notice that their bowel habits change predictably throughout their monthly menstrual cycle. This shift in pattern is because the bowel is affected by period-related hormone changes. During each menstrual cycle, the body goes through many hormonal shifts. These changes affect the whole body, leading to familiar premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as mood […]

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Targeting one gut bacterium may treat alcoholic liver disease

Targeting one gut bacterium may treat alcoholic liver disease

Precision targeting of bacteria in a different way to antibiotics shows promise as a treatment for alcoholic liver disease, according to new research in mice. Share on PinterestTargeting a specific bacterium has helped scientists eliminate alcoholic liver disease in mice. A recent Nature study paper describes how an international team of scientists used bacteriophages, which […]

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Atrial fibrillation: Height could predict risk

Atrial fibrillation: Height could predict risk

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have found that people who are taller also have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a common heart condition, and that there may be a genetic link. Share on PinterestBeing tall can make a person more prone to atrial fibrillation, new research confirms. Atrial fibrillation is a condition […]

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Late stage breast cancer survival estimate is ‘rarely accurate’

Late stage breast cancer survival estimate is ‘rarely accurate’

Specialists warn that single number average survival estimates for advanced stage breast cancer are unhelpful and usually inaccurate. Instead, they advise doctors to provide several case-specific survival estimates to help people plan with realism and hope. Share on PinterestWhat is a more helpful approach when it comes to discussing survival rate estimates for late stage […]

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zanamivir (Relenza)

zanamivir (Relenza)

What is zanamivir, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Zanamivir is an inhaled drug that is used for treating and preventing influenza (the “flu“). Zanamivir decreases the spread of influenza A and B viruses, the viruses responsible for the flu. It does this by blocking the action of neuraminidase, an enzyme produced by […]

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omalizumab (Xolair)

omalizumab (Xolair)

What is omalizumab, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Omalizumab is an injectable drug that is used for treating asthma. Omalizumab is a protein that resembles one type of human antibody. Antibodies are proteins produced by the body that recognize foreign substances such as bacteria (that cause infection) and pollens (that cause allergies). […]

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Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis Rosea

Chuh, A., et al. “A Position Statement on the Management of Patients With Pityriasis Rosea.” JEADV 2016: 1-12. Drago F, Broccolo F, and Rebora A. “Pityriasis Rosea: An Update With a Critical Appraisal of Its Possible Herpesviral Etiology.” J Am Acad Dermatol 61.2 Aug. 2009: 303-318. Drago F, Broccolo F, et al. “Pregnancy Outcome in […]

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rosiglitazone (Avandia)

rosiglitazone (Avandia)

What is rosiglitazone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Rosiglitazone is an oral drug that reduces the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is used for treating patients with type 2 diabetes and is in a class of anti-diabetic drugs called thiazolidinediones. The other member of this class is pioglitazone (Actos). […]

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Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis facts Rhabdomyolysis is the rapid destruction of skeletal muscle resulting in leakage into the urine of the muscle protein myoglobin. Rhabdomyolysis has many causes. Medications can cause muscle injury and rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis can cause muscle pain and weakness. Blood levels of muscle enzymes, including CPK, SGOT, SGPT, and LDH, as well as blood and […]