Facts you should know about teething Teething can cause significant pain in babies. Teething is the process by which a baby's teeth erupt, or break through, the gums. Teething generally occurs between 6 to 24 months of age. Symptoms of teething include irritability, tender and swollen gums, and the infant wanting to place objects or …
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What is EGD? Pictured is a lighted camera called an endoscope used for the EGD (upper endoscopy) diagnostic procedure. EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure for examining the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A flexible tube with a lighted camera (endoscope) is introduced through the mouth or nose passing through the esophagus and stomach up to the top part of the small …
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What is cardiac tamponade? Cardiac tamponade is a condition in which the pressurized protective sack around the heart (pericardium) fills with blood and compromised heart function. Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition caused by excessive fluid accumulation in the protective sac (pericardium) around the heart. The fluid exerts pressure on the heart and impairs its ability to pump blood. Cardiac …
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Chloroquine (Aralen) vs. hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil): What’s the difference? Chloroquine (Aralen) and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) are anti-malarial drugs used to treat several forms of malaria. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are under investigation for treatment of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. Study results on their effectiveness have been mixed. Chloroquine is also used to treat amebiasis that has spread outside of the intestines. Hydroxychloroquine is …
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What is hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), and what is it used for? Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) and its sister drug chloroquine (Aralen) are under investigation for treatment of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease Korean doctors used these anti-malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 with some success, according to a paper filed with Elsevier in March 2020, but effectiveness is unproven. Hydroxychloroquine is classified as an anti-malarial …
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What is Aralen (chloroquine), and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Chloroquine (Aralen) and its sister drug hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) are under investigation for treatment of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease Korean doctors used these anti-malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 with some success, according to a paper filed with Elsevier in March 2020. A tiny French study also suggested the drugs …
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What is paracentesis? Paracentesis is a procedure for removing fluid from a body cavity or a cyst with a hollow needle or catheter. Paracentesis commonly refers to peritoneocentesis, which is removal of fluid from the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. Paracentesis of the chest cavity is known as thoracentesis.Paracentesis is the process of draining fluid from an bone or other organ through …
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What is Verzenio (abemaciclib), and what is it used for? Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a drug in oral tablet form that attacks tumor cells in patients with HR+/HER2- breast cancer. Specialists prescribe it as part of a combination of drugs that also includes an aromatase inhibitor. Verzenio is a CDK4 and 6 inhibitor. CDK4 and 6 are proteins that govern how …
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What is Veltassa (patiromer), and what is it used for? Veltassa is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia, or high levels of potassium. High levels of potassium usually are caused by kidney or adrenal gland malfunctions and may cause Nausea Fatigue Weakness Slow heartbeat Veltassa works in the colon by binding with potassium from your food and preventing your body …
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What is a lumbar discectomy? In a discectomy, surgeons remove part or all of a damaged disc or discs in the spinal column. A spinal disc is a sponge-like cushion located between the bones of the spine. Discs act as shock absorbers and allow the spine to flex. When a disc ruptures (herniates) it prolapses and presses on the nearby …
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