Deafness is profound hearing loss, wherein people may only be able to hear very little or nothing at all. Deafness is profound hearing loss, wherein people may only be able to hear very little or nothing at all. Some people may be born deaf (congenital deafness). In some, it may occur during early childhood due to …
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Generic drug: triamcinolone acetonide Brand name: Trianex What is Trianex (triamcinolone acetonide), and how does it work? Trianex 0.05% (triamcinolone acetonide) Ointment, USP is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. What are the side effects of Trianex? The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more …
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Poland syndrome facts Poland syndrome is noted for the underdevelopment or absence of the chest (pectoralis) muscles on one side of the body as well as webbing of the fingers (cutaneous syndactyly) on the hand of the same side (ipsilateral side) of the body. Poland syndrome is a congenital malformation affecting the chest muscle and hand on one side of …
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Facts you should know about Powassan virus (POW virus) Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Picture of a map of Powassan virus infections reported by states, 2006-2015; SOURCE: CDC Powassan viruses are members of the genus Flavivirus; there are two types, termed lineage 1 and lineage 2. Powassan virus disease is an infection caused by these viruses that may result …
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that involves the inner lining of the large bowel. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that involves the inner lining of the large bowel. It causes abdominal pain and bleeds due to erosions and ulcers all over the large intestine and rectum. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a lifelong illness with no specific cause …
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Many pregnant women like taking hot baths in a bathtub to relieve stress and pain. Many pregnant women like taking hot baths in a bathtub to relieve stress and pain. A hot bath with soothing Epsom salts can reduce lower back pain, stress and help relax the muscles and nerves. However, prolonged hot baths may not be a good idea, …
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Generic drug: omacetaxine mepesuccinate Brand name: Synribo What is Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate), and how does it work? Synribo is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a type of blood cancer called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML): that is in the chronic phase or accelerated phase, and who have not responded to (resistant) or cannot tolerate 2 or more medicines …
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Generic drug: oxymetazoline hydrochloride Brand name: Upneeq What is Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride), and how does it work? Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution is an alpha-adrenergic agonist used to treat acquired drooping upper eyelid (blepharoptosis) in adults. What are the side effects of Upneeq? Side effects of Upneeq include: punctate keratitis, eye redness, dry eye, blurred vision, instillation site pain, eye …
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Generic drug: dexamethasone Brand name: Maxidex What is Maxidex (dexamethasone), and how does it work? Maxidex (dexamethasone) ophthalmic suspension 0.1% is an adrenocortical steroid used for: steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides …
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Generic drug: neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone Brand name: Maxitrol What is Maxitrol (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone), and how does it work? Maxitrol (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of inflammatory ocular conditions/infections. Maxitrol may be used alone or with other medications. Maxitrol belongs to …
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