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Nitric Oxide Gas (Inomax)

Nitric Oxide Gas (Inomax)

What is nitric oxide gas and how is it used? Inomax is a vasodilator indicated to improve oxygenation and reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in term and near-term (>34 weeks gestation) neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with clinical or echocardiographic evidence of pulmonary hypertension in conjunction with ventilatory support and other appropriate […]

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Causes of lower back pain when standing or walking

Causes of lower back pain when standing or walking

Lower back pain is very common, so determining an underlying cause may often come down to looking at other symptoms and details. If lower back pain occurs when standing or walking, the pain may be due to muscle fatigue. Alternatively, it may be from a medical condition, such as one of the following: spinal stenosis […]

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Normal time between poops

Normal time between poops

Pooping regularly is a sign of a healthy digestive tract. Everyone’s bowel habits are slightly different, but going too long without pooping can be a sign of an underlying health condition that may require medical attention. There is no specific number of times a person should poop per day, since everyone’s bowel habits are different. […]

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What causes lower back and hip pain?

What causes lower back and hip pain?

When pain in the lower back occurs alongside hip pain, there may be a common cause. Certain health conditions or injuries can affect the nerves in both of these areas. These pains usually occur as a result of overuse or injury, but they can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. People may […]

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What can cause lower back and leg pain?

What can cause lower back and leg pain?

Lower back and leg pain are common symptoms that often result from sprains and strains or poor posture. However, severe or recurring pain may indicate an underlying medical condition, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia. In this article, we discuss some of the potential causes of lower back and leg pain. We also cover when to […]

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Type 1 diabetes: Drug delays onset by 2 years

Type 1 diabetes: Drug delays onset by 2 years

New research finds that the immunotherapy drug teplizumab delays the onset of type 1 diabetes by 2 years, on average, in high-risk individuals. New research has significant clinical implications, particularly for young people with a high risk of type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease affecting about 1.25 million children and adults […]