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Scientists ID Clue in Effort to Contain Herpes Virus

Scientists ID Clue in Effort to Contain Herpes Virus

Latest Sexual Health News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An inflammatory protein may play a part against the spread of sexually transmitted genital herpes virus in the nervous system, a new study says. The findings could help lead to improved treatment of herpes, according to the researchers at the University of Arizona College […]

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When Music Takes a Surprise Turn, Listening Pleasure Follows

When Music Takes a Surprise Turn, Listening Pleasure Follows

Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A combination of uncertainty and surprise in chord progression gives you pleasure when you listen to music, a new study shows. Researchers used a machine learning model to mathematically analyze 80,000 chords in 745 classic U.S. Billboard pop songs. Other elements such as lyrics […]

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Tramadol vs. Vicodin

Tramadol vs. Vicodin

What are tramadol and Vicodin? Tramadol and Vicodin are both opiates, and Vicodin includes the pain reliever and fever reducer acetaminophen. The hydrocodone in Vicodin is made from the poppy plant, just like morphine, heroin, and opium. Tramadol is chemically similar to Vicodin, but it’s synthesized from precursor molecules in a lab. Many doctors like […]

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Starlix (nateglinide)

Starlix (nateglinide)

What is nateglinide, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Nateglinide is an oral drug used to lower blood sugar (glucose) levels in type 2 diabetes. It is in a class of drugs called meglitinides which also includes repaglinide (Prandin). Approximately 90% of patients with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes usually […]

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Give Newborn to Mom Right Away — After Moving the Electrodes

Give Newborn to Mom Right Away — After Moving the Electrodes

Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers is encouraged, but poses some potential risks in cases of cesarean birth, researchers say. In a new report, the researchers described two cases where newly delivered babies came into contact with electrodes on the mothers’ skin […]

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Two Million Pounds of Chicken Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Two Million Pounds of Chicken Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than 2 million pounds of chicken products have been recalled by Simmons Prepared Foods because of possible contamination with metal. Latest Infectious Disease News In the recall, announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), health officials warned that there is […]

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hydralazine (Apresoline) vs. hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

hydralazine (Apresoline) vs. hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

Hydralazine vs. hydrochlorothiazide: What’s the difference? Hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide are used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Hydralazine is also used to treat hypertensive crisis. Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat excessive fluid accumulation and swelling (edema) of the body caused by cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, corticosteroid medications, and nephrotic syndrome. […]

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hydralazine (Apresoline) vs. clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay)

hydralazine (Apresoline) vs. clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay)

Hydralazine vs. clonidine: What’s the difference? Hydralazine and clonidine are used to treat high blood pressure. Hydralazine is also used to treat hypertensive crisis and congestive heart failure (CHF). Clonidine is also used off-label to treat alcohol withdrawal, smoking cessation, restless leg syndrome, Tourette’s syndrome, and opioid withdrawal. Hydralazine and clonidine belong to different drug […]