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Ketorolac vs. ibuprofen (Advil)

Ketorolac vs. ibuprofen (Advil)

What are the side effects of ketorolac and ibuprofen? Ketorolac Common side effects from ketorolac include: Rare side effects of ketorolac include: Serious side effects of ketorolac include: Stomach ulcers Intestinal bleeding Reduced kidney function Liver failure Other serious adverse events include: NSAIDs reduce the ability of blood to clot and, therefore, increase bleeding after […]

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Digestive enzymes vs. omeprazole (Prilosec)

Digestive enzymes vs. omeprazole (Prilosec)

Digestive enzymes vs. omeprazole (Prilosec): What’s the difference? Pancreatic enzyme products (PEPs) and omeprazole (Prilosec) are used to treat different types of gastrointestinal problems. Pancreatic enzyme products are used when the pancreas is unable to produce enough digestive enzymes to treat people with pancreatic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer […]

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Valium (diazepam) vs. midazolam

Valium (diazepam) vs. midazolam

Valium (diazepam) vs. midazolam: What’s the difference Diazepam (Valium) and midazolam are benzodiazepines used for sedation during surgery and to treat seizures. Diazepam is also used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and for relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases. Brand names for diazepam include Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat, and Diazepam Intensol. Side […]

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Obesity Rates Fall for U.S. Preschoolers

Obesity Rates Fall for U.S. Preschoolers

WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The obesity rate among American preschoolers on government food aid fell from 16% in 2010 to 14% in 2016, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study says. Latest Healthy Kids News It looked at children ages 2 through 4 who receive food vouchers and other services in […]

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Health Tip: Safe Sleep For Babies

Health Tip: Safe Sleep For Babies

(HealthDay News) — Putting baby in unsafe sleep conditions can be deadly, but is done all too often, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Latest Healthy Kids News In fact, there are more than 3,500 sleep-related deaths among infants in the United States each year. To keep your baby safer while sleeping, the […]

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U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High

U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, June 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Suicide rates among teens and young adults have reached their highest point in nearly two decades, a new study reports. Suicides among teens have especially spiked, with an annual percentage change of 10% between 2014 and 2017 for 15- to […]

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WinCo Foods Recalls Frozen Raspberries for Norovirus Threat

WinCo Foods Recalls Frozen Raspberries for Norovirus Threat

TUESDAY, June 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — WinCo Foods has recalled frozen raspberries due to potential norovirus contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Latest Infectious Disease News The recall is for 12-ounce bags of WinCo frozen red raspberries, UPC 0 70552 30501 4, Best By Code Feb/13/2021, and lot number 4045902. The product […]