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carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate)

carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate)

What is carboprost tromethamine? Carboprost (Hemabate) is a man-made oxytocic medication that mimics the action of a naturally occurring chemical called prostaglandin F2 alpha. It treats bleeding in new mothers immediately after delivery. Is carboprost tromethamine available as a generic drug? No What is carboprost tromethamine used for? Carboprost is used to abort pregnancy during […]

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calcitonin (Miacalcin)

calcitonin (Miacalcin)

What is calcitonin? What is calcitonin used for? Miacalcin nasal spray is a calcitonin, indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women greater than 5 years postmenopause when alternative treatments are not suitable. Fracture reduction efficacy has not been demonstrated. Limitations of Use: Due to the possible association between malignancy and calcitonin use, the need […]

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Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If a mother is depressed, her young children might be at risk for hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety, a new study suggests. Interestingly, a father’s depression only affected kids if mom was also depressed, the researchers found. “Depression among parents both during and after pregnancy […]

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Pediatric Group Issues Updated ADHD Guidelines

Pediatric Group Issues Updated ADHD Guidelines

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is in the news a lot, and now newer research has prompted a leading pediatricians’ group to update its guidelines for diagnosing and treating the disorder for the first time since 2011. Dr. Mark Wolraich, lead author […]

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Valtrex (valacyclovir) vs. Abreva (docosanol)

Valtrex (valacyclovir) vs. Abreva (docosanol)

Valtrex (valacyclovir) vs. Abreva (docosanol): What’s the difference? Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Abreva (docosanol) are antiviral drugs used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis). Valtrex is also used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) and genital herpes (herpes simplex genitalis) infections. Abreva is available over-the-counter (OTC) and as a generic. Valtrex is an oral drug and Abreva […]

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Valtrex (valacyclovir) vs. Valcyte (valganciclovir)

Valtrex (valacyclovir) vs. Valcyte (valganciclovir)

Valtrex (valacyclovir) vs. Valcyte (valganciclovir): What’s the difference? Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Valcyte (valganciclovir) are antiviral drugs used to treat different conditions. Valtrex is used to treat infections with shingles (herpes zoster), genital herpes (herpes simplex genitalis), and cold sores (herpes labialis). Valcyte is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in […]

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Deer Can Give You Tuberculosis: CDC

Deer Can Give You Tuberculosis: CDC

MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention people can get a rare type of tuberculosis, called bovine tuberculosis, from deer. Latest Infectious Disease News Such was the case of one 77 year-old Michigan hunter, who most likely got sick by inhaling the germ while removing […]

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Where Tick Bite Cases Are Increasing in 2019

Where Tick Bite Cases Are Increasing in 2019

By Peter Schelden on 09/30/2019 2:54 PM Latest Infectious Disease News Source: MedicineNet Health News Fall is here, but don’t think you can walk through the woods safe from ticks — some species are active all year long. And you have extra reason to watch for ticks in 2019. Tick experts anticipate a rise in […]