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zaleplon (Sonata)

zaleplon (Sonata)

What is zaleplon, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Zaleplon is a hypnotic (a medication that induces sleep) that is used for treating insomnia. It is chemically unrelated to the benzodiazepine class of medications for sleep, for example, lorazepam (Ativan), oxazepam (Serax), flurazepam (Dalmane), triazolam (Halcion), and temazepam (Restoril), but it has similar […]

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Intertrigo

Intertrigo

Intertrigo Symptom Itching Itch is an irritation in the skin that elicits an urge to scratch. Itches are a problem that everyone experiences, and the symptom can be localized (limited to one area of the body) or generalized (occurring all over the body or in several different areas). Sometimes, depending upon the underlying cause, itching […]

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Health Tip: Fatigue in Older Adults

Health Tip: Fatigue in Older Adults

(HealthDay News) — For older adults, being tired here and there may be common, says the National Institute on Aging. Illness, medication, emotional distress, poor sleep habits, alcohol and junk food are some of the many possible causes of fatigue. Latest Senior Health News To feel less tired, the agency suggests that older adults: Keep […]

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FDA Reports More Seizures Among Vapers

FDA Reports More Seizures Among Vapers

Latest Neurology News THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There have been 118 more reports of e-cigarette users suffering seizures since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration first warned the public about the danger in April. That brings the total number of reported cases to 127 between 2010 and 2019, the agency said Wednesday. […]

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Can Major Surgeries Cause a Long-Term ‘Brain Drain’?

Can Major Surgeries Cause a Long-Term ‘Brain Drain’?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Before any surgery, you typically hear warnings about risks like bleeding and infection, but new research suggests that problems with thinking or memory can often follow a major procedure. The study found that people who had surgery had an increased risk […]

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Pure CBD Won’t Make You Fail a Drug Test, But…

Pure CBD Won’t Make You Fail a Drug Test, But…

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As the CBD craze sweeps the nation, some users may wonder whether the cannabis extract can make them fail a drug test. A preliminary study suggests the answer is “no” — at least if the CBD is pure. Researchers found […]

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gold sodium thiomalate; aurothiomalate, Myochrysine

gold sodium thiomalate; aurothiomalate, Myochrysine

What is aurothiomalate, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Gold sodium thiomalate is a gold-containing chemical (salt) used in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Other gold salts available include injectable aurothioglucose (Solganal) and oral auranofin (Ridaura). It is not well understood exactly how gold salts work. In patients with inflammatory arthritis, such as adult and […]