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zonisamide (Zonegran)

zonisamide (Zonegran)

What is zonisamide-oral, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Scientists do not known how exactly zonisamide works in the body. Zonisamide is presumed to work on the sodium and calcium channels in the brain cells where it controls electric-currents that are responsible for seizure activity. The FDA approved zonisamide in March 2000. The […]

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alprazolam (Xanax)

alprazolam (Xanax)

What is Xanax? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Alprazolam (Xanax XR, Niravam), is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine drug family, the same family that includes diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), flurazepam (Dalmane), and others. Alprazolam and other benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA […]

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Medical Marijuana (Medical Cannabis)

Medical Marijuana (Medical Cannabis)

What is medical marijuana or medical cannabis? Medical marijuana is the medical use of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant to relieve symptoms of, or treat diseases and conditions. The Cannabis plant was used medically for centuries around the world until the early 1900s. Medical marijuana facts can be difficult to find because strong […]

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sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex, SP)

sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex, SP)

What is sodium polystyrene sulfonate-powder? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a cation-exchange resin taken orally that is used to reduce high levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Sodium polystyrene sulfonate removes potassium by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestine. The majority of this cation exchange […]

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Climate Change Will Hurt Kids Most, Report Warns

Climate Change Will Hurt Kids Most, Report Warns

Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children will face more food shortages and infections if climate change continues unchecked, researchers from the World Health Organization and 34 other institutions warn. Climate change is already harming children’s health. And they’re at risk for lifelong health threats unless the world meets Paris […]

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Baby Study Could Pinpoint Why People Hiccup

Baby Study Could Pinpoint Why People Hiccup

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hiccups appear to help babies regulate their breathing, researchers say. Latest Healthy Kids News Their study of 13 newborns found that hiccupping triggered brain activity that might help infants “learn how to monitor the breathing muscles,” eventually resulting in the ability to control breathing voluntarily, study senior author […]

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MRSA

MRSA

Is MRSA Contagious? MRSA is very contagious under certain circumstances (when skin alterations or damage are present); spread occurs through person-to-person contact with a skin infection or even indirect contact, such as contact with a MRSA-infected person’s clothing or towels or even from benches in gyms. All MRSA needs to establish itself is a small […]

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First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission

First Ebola Vaccine Approved by European Commission

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The world’s first Ebola vaccine has been approved by the European Commission, and it was quickly pre-qualified by the World Health Organization. Latest Infectious Disease News The Ervebo vaccine is made by Merck and is being used in a “compassionate use” capacity in the eastern Democratic Republic of […]

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Some Headway Made Against ‘Superbugs,’ but Threat Remains: CDC

Some Headway Made Against ‘Superbugs,’ but Threat Remains: CDC

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. response to the threat of antibiotic-resistant germs has shown some progress, but these potentially deadly bugs still show no signs of stopping, a new government report warns. Prevention efforts have reduced deaths from antibiotic-resistant bugs by 18% overall […]