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Mumps Causes Quarantine of More Than 2,200 Immigrant Detainees

Mumps Causes Quarantine of More Than 2,200 Immigrant Detainees

More than 2,200 people exposed to a mumps outbreak in two U.S. immigrant detention facilities have been quarantined, federal officials say. Latest Infectious Disease News The 25-day quarantine began March 7 at facilities in Pine Prairie, La., and Aurora, Col., Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. In the past year, […]

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228 Measles Cases Already in 2019: CDC

228 Measles Cases Already in 2019: CDC

The number of measles cases in the United States increased by 22 since last week and now stands at 228, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in an update. Latest Infectious Disease News Measles was once nearly eradicated in the United States, but the emergence of the “anti-vaxxer” movement may be allowing the […]

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Lotrel (amlodipine and benazepril)

Lotrel (amlodipine and benazepril)

What are the uses for amlodipine and benazepril? Lotrel is used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) when blood pressure is not adequately controlled with either of its constituent drugs alone. What brand names are available for amlodipine and benazepril? Lotrel Is amlodipine and benazepril available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a […]

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dalteparin injection (Fragmin)

dalteparin injection (Fragmin)

What is dalteparin injection, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Dalteparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) similar to enoxaparin (Lovenox) and tinzaparin. Dalteparin is used to treat or prevent blood clots and their complications (deep vein thrombosis or DVT and pulmonary embolism or PE). Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of […]

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The Saturated Fat Debate Rages On

The Saturated Fat Debate Rages On

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s hard to keep up with the findings from studies on the health effects of saturated fat — you know, the fat typically found in animal foods, from red meat to whole milk. But one thing’s certain. For every study that […]

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exenatide (Byetta)

exenatide (Byetta)

What is exenatide, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Exenatide is an injectable drug that reduces the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is used for treating type 2 diabetes. Exenatide belongs in a class of drugs called incretin mimetics because these drugs mimic the effects of incretins. Incretins, such as […]

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bupropion extended release (Forfivo XL)

bupropion extended release (Forfivo XL)

What is bupropion extended release, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Bupropion hydrochloride is an antidepressant medication that affects chemicals within the brain that nerves use to send messages to each other. (Forfivo XL is an extended release form of bupropion hydrochloride.) Chemical messengers are called neurotransmitters. Many experts believe that depression is […]

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oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

What is oseltamivir, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Oseltamivir is an oral medication used for treating and preventing the “flu.” It is similar to zanamivir (Relenza). Oseltamivir suppresses and decreases the spread of influenza A and B viruses, the viruses responsible for the flu. It does this by blocking the action of […]

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AI Takes Aim at Lung Cancer Screening

AI Takes Aim at Lung Cancer Screening

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The term artificial intelligence (AI) might bring to mind robots or self-driving cars. But one group of researchers is using a type of AI to improve lung cancer screening. Screening is important for early diagnosis and improved survival odds, but the current lung cancer screening […]