High blood pressure (BP) is dangerous. High blood pressure (BP) is dangerous. It can lead to many health problems, including heart disease, brain stroke, kidney disease, vision loss, sexual dysfunction, and more. Below are a few common ways to reduce BP immediately: Staying calm: Too much stress or worries may shoot BP. Being calm can …

Tumor suppressor genes encode proteins to modulate the process of cell growth and replication. Mutations which inactivate the tumor suppressor genes enable cancer cells to grow, unrestrained. Some targeted therapies aim to reactivate these genes, thus suppressing the tumor.  What is targeted therapy for cancer? Targeted cancer therapy is a treatment with medications that target specific cell processes that cause …

What is Pegasys, and how does it work? Pegasys is a prescription medicine that is: used with other hepatitis C virus (HCV) antiviral medicines to treat adults who have chronic (lasting a long time) hepatitis C infection and compensated liver disease. used alone to treat adults with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and compensated liver disease, and who are not able …

What is Eraxis, and how does it work? Eraxis (anidulafungin) is an antifungal antibiotic that treats candida (yeast) infections in the blood, or in the stomach or esophagus. What are the side effects of Eraxis? Common side effects of Eraxis include: flushing or hot flashes, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, headache, nausea, vomiting, or injection site reactions (pain, swelling, or irritation). Tell …

What is Endari, and how does it work? Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) is used to reduce acute complications of sickle cell disease. What is the dosage for Endari? Administer Endari orally, twice per day at the dose based on body weight according to Table 1. Table 1. Recommended Dosing Weight in kilogramsWeight in poundsPer dose in gramsPer day in gramsPackets …

What is Ellzia Pak, and how does it work? Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. What are the side effects of Ellzia Pak? The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings (reactions are listed …

Wounds should not be closed in the following conditions Wounds with high chances of infection should be kept open for greater than 24 hours or should not be stitched for adequate cleaning and antibiotic treatment to prevent the risk of infection. Contaminated and infected wounds should be kept open to heal by secondary intention Clean wounds, contaminated wounds, or clean …

When G6PD is deficient, red blood cells break down prematurely; this process is called hemolysis. G6PD deficiency is a genetic disorder that results in an inadequate amount of a very important enzyme (protein) called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the blood. The enzyme is required for the protection of the red blood cells and the regulation of various biochemical reactions in …

Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye that begins in the retina. Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye that begins in the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive lining on the inside of the eye that communicates with the brain via the optic nerve. Retinoblastoma most commonly affects young children and rarely occurs in adults. The survival rate of …

Presbyopia is caused by changes in the lens inside the eye. Presbyopia is caused by changes in the lens inside the eye. As people age, the lens becomes harder and less elastic, making it more difficult for the eye to focus on close objects. Presbyopia is a vision defect that happens due to the weakening of the ciliary muscles of the …