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Guillain-Barre Syndrome
What common events precede development of Guillan-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder?
Campral Side Effects
Campral is used to treat alcohol dependence. The drug restores brain chemicals after a person has stopped drinking and reduces mental distress associated with quitting drinking. However, the drug does not help with relieving all withdrawal symptoms. Learn more about Campral's side effects.
Trends in Prescription Drug Abuse: 'Bridging Medications'
Do you know how to identify this new trend of prescription drug abuse in opioid or benzodiazepine addicts?
Definition of Fat Soluble Vitamins
There are two major categories of vitamins: fat soluble and water soluble. Fat soluble vitamins require fat to be present in order to be properly absorbed and utilized by the human body. Water soluble vitamins break down in water.
Heart Disease in Women: Different Than in Men?
Is it chest pain or GI discomfort? Review symptoms of MI in women.
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women
Should aspirin be given to women less than 65 years of age for MI prevention?
What Is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is a compound produced naturally by the body. As a key element of the formation of cartilage, glucosamine is crucial to the development and maintenance of the body's joints. Glucosamine is also a widely used dietary supplement, with a variety of health benefits ascribed to it, some with
What Is Goldenseal Root Used For?
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a plant, native to North America, which has been used medicinally for many years. A staple in early Native American medicine, goldenseal is also known by other names, such as eye root, Indian dye, ground raspberry, orange root, yellow root, wild curcuma and eye b
Rabbit Syndrome Secondary to Risperidone
Changing treatment to another atypical antipsychotic should be a first-line management consideration.
Is Tremor a Side Effect of Neurontin?
Neurontin, or Gabapentin, is prescribed as an adjunct drug used in combination with other medications to stop seizures, partial seizures, and nerve pain. Neurontin has many off-label uses in psychiatric care such as as a mood stabilizer and an anti-anxiety drug. Neurontin can cause tremors, conditio
Current Recommendations for Secondary Stroke Prevention
Read about current and future agents for prevention of stroke recurrence.
Misoprostol Side Effects
This medication is used for the prevention of stomach ulcers occurring due to taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen. The medicine assists in lessening the chances of severe complications of ulcers from happening, such as bleeding. Taking Misopr
Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
What is the safety and efficacy of combination pharmacotherapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Muscle Building Supplements Causing Positive Drug Screens
Some muscle building supplements can cause positive drug screens. It is important to know what supplements are banned so you will be able to pass your drug test.
How to Soak a Swollen Ankle in Epsom Salt
Excess fluid in the tissues of the body causes swelling. Ankle injury results in swelling, and reducing the swelling of the ankle will reduce the pain.Epsom salt baths help reduce the swelling because the concentration of salt in the water is higher than that inside the body. Osmosis cau
Influenza: Optimizing Prevention and Treatment Strategies
Are the common influenza strains resistant to antivirals? Is antiviral prophylaxis helpful?
Management Options for Infectious Mononucleosis
Are antiviral agents effective for treating mono?
The Effect of Coffee on the Prostate Gland
The general consensus used to be that men should avoid coffee for the caffeine, an ingredient believed to be an irritant to the prostate gland. That recommendation may be changing in light of a a December 2009 report suggesting coffee's potential benefit for battling and preventing prostate cancer.
Burden of Hypoglycemia in Insulin-Treated Patients With DM
What are the 'hidden' costs of hypoglycemia?