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eribulin mesylate (Halaven)

eribulin mesylate (Halaven)

What is Halaven? What is Halaven used for? Eribulin mesylate is a chemotherapeutic medicine approved to treat metastatic breast cancer, an advanced form of breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Microtubules are dynamic intracellular structures that are responsible for various kinds of movements including cell division, organization of intracellular structure, […]

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ciclesonide (Alvesco)

ciclesonide (Alvesco)

What is ciclesonide? What is ciclesonide used for? Ciclesonide (Alvesco) is a man-made steroid for inhalation in the glucocorticoid family. It is related to the naturally-occurring steroid hormone, cortisol or hydrocortisone, produced by the adrenal glands. The body converts ciclesonide to des-ciclesonide, which is the active form of the drug. Glucocorticoid steroids have potent anti-inflammatory […]

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Differences in gut bacteria may predispose to heart attacks

Differences in gut bacteria may predispose to heart attacks

A small study has recently made two breakthrough discoveries. First, that the bacteria present in coronary (heart) plaques are pro-inflammatory, and second, that some people with heart disease harbor different sets of gut bacteria that may contribute to their risk of a heart attack. Some researchers believe that gut bacteria may hold clues about who […]

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What does semen smell like and why?

What does semen smell like and why?

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What hepatitis C genotypes mean for treatment

What hepatitis C genotypes mean for treatment

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What to know about group B strep

What to know about group B strep

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Heart attack risk higher in those who sleep too little or too much

Heart attack risk higher in those who sleep too little or too much

The right amount of sleep is protective of heart health. This was the conclusion of new research that found sleep duration can influence a person’s risk of heart attack, regardless of other heart risk factors, including genetic ones. New research tracks sleep duration and a person’s risk of a heart attack. In a recent Journal […]

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Type 2 diabetes, obesity: Weight loss surgery may lower death risk

Type 2 diabetes, obesity: Weight loss surgery may lower death risk

New research finds significant health benefits associated with weight loss surgery in people with obesity. Weight loss surgery may have a host of beneficial effects in people with obesity. More than 1 in 3 adults in the United States are overweight or have obesity, according to data from 2013–2014. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, […]

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Health Tip: Managing a Poison Ivy Rash

Health Tip: Managing a Poison Ivy Rash

(HealthDay News) — A poison ivy rash is caused by coming in contact with the oil found in the plant. The rash is very itchy and can be accompanied by redness, swelling, hives and crusting skin, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Latest Skin News To manage a poison ivy rash, the academy suggests: Immediately […]