For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Thousands of drug tests are performed every day throughout the United States and the world. In the employment field, drug tests may be given for pre-employment consideration or randomly throughout the time you remain employed with the company.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned fruit and candy-flavored cigarettes under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009, but it did not ban other flavored tobacco products such as flavored smokeless tobacco or flavored cigars such as Black & Mild.
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Hyperkalemia is a condition in which the levels of potassium in the bloodstream are abnormally high. There are many causes for hyperkalemia, mostly related to kidney disease because this organ helps control the levels of potassium in the body, and to hormonal causes.
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A tooth abscess, canker sores, inflammation of the gums and build-up of oral bacteria can cause mouth infections. You can make a number of preparations at home to help prevent mouth infections. Before using herbal preparations, you should consult your doctor.
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The bite-size Snickers bar, also known as Snickers Miniature, is the smallest offering in the Snickers candy bar family. Bite into a bite-size Snickers bar for a tiny treat that packs bite-sized calories.
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Nicotine, a powerfully addictive stimulant, is the primary compound responsible for tobacco's psychoactive effects. According to the National Institutes of Health, symptoms of nicotine withdrawal can be severe; many people are unsuccessful in their first attempts to stop smoking.
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The knee is the largest hinged joint in the body and knee problems are common. A 2006 Center for Disease Control and Prevention survey showed that 30 percent of adults reported pain in the previous 30 days, with 18 percent complaining of knee pain and stiffness.
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A stroke is a debilitating attack that strikes the brain, but can affect the whole body. A stroke can be caused by a clot or a hemorrhage in a blood vessel in the brain, and when blood supply is cut off, serious damage is done to the brain.
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For many people who suffer from mental-health disorders—especially those who experience anxiety—insomnia often goes hand-in-hand with a diagnosis.
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According to University of Alabama Medical School Professor Richard Whitely in the 2008 edition of “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,” chicken pox strikes 90 percent of people before the age of 15.
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Tonsillitis, a common condition often referred to as a sore throat, is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by either a bacterial or viral infection. Treatment depends on the cause and usually is delayed until lab test results are known.
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The definition for impotence varies slightly among professionals, but it is generally considered to be the inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse. A woman or man considering whether her or his boyfriend is impotent may be reluctant to initiate discussion about the issue.
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Levothyroxine is an FDA-approved synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. Although obstetricians try to minimize the number of medications women take during pregnancy, levothyroxine is safe for pregnant women with hypothyroidism. In fact, treating hypothyroidism is essential during pregnancy.
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Azithromycin is a prescription-only antibiotic sold in generic form and under the brand name Zithromax. It is one of the antibiotics used for treating moderate to severe cases of acne, including inflammatory acne.
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While moderate alcohol consumption can have a beneficial effect on your health, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, opting for wine might cause side effects. The sulfites and histamines in wine might cause adverse effects, and they are the chemicals typically responsible for allergic reactions.
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Levothyroxine is the generic name of a drug prescribed in the treatment of hypothyroidism, goiters and thyroid cancer. It is sold under such brand names as Unithroid, Levothroid, Synthroid and Levoxyl.
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The joints in the body are held in place by a covering called the capsule. In some cases, this capsule can become inflamed, leading to capsulitis. When this happens in the foot it can cause severe pain in the foot (also known as metatarsalgia).
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A pain in the buttocks can be more than a pain -- it can be a debilitating symptom that makes walking, sitting or normal exercise difficult. Compression of the sciatic nerve often causes pain that runs through the buttocks and down to the foot.
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In most cases, exercise can help relieve anxiety and panic. However, some people experience exercise-induced anxiety and panic attacks. In panic disorder, your body overreacts and believes there is a danger present when there is not.
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Lung inflammation can lead to a host of medical conditions. Inflammation happens in the small airways, air sacs and capillaries of your lungs. Symptoms first appear as shortness of breath, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, dry cough, trouble breathing and chest discomfort.
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