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Generic Name: testosterone Brand Names: Aveed, Depo-Testosterone, Testopel, Xyosted, Jatenzo, Tlando Drug Class: Androgens What is testosterone, and what is it used for? Testosterone is the natural male steroid hormone (androgen) responsible for the development of male reproductive organs, their normal functioning, and male secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle mass, bone mass and strength, …

Generic Name: lactulose Brand Names: Enulose, Kristalose, Constulose, Generlac Drug Class:  Laxatives, Osmotic; Ammonium Detoxicants What is lactulose, and what is it used for? Lactulose is a synthetic sugar derived from lactose, the sugar found in dairy products. Lactulose is used to relieve constipation and to prevent and treat portal systemic encephalopathy (PSE), a condition in which neurotoxins in the blood accumulate …

Generic Name: castor oil Brand Names: Fleet Castor Oil, Emulsoil Drug Class: Laxatives, Other What is castor oil, and what is it used for? Castor oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Castor oil is an irritant/stimulant laxative available over-the-counter, taken orally for temporary relief of constipation and to clear the colon …

Ear endoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a light is inserted into the ear canal in order to access the middle ear to diagnose and treat certain conditions Ear endoscopy is a procedure in which an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a light, is inserted into the ear canal in order to access the …

Cavities will not go away on their own. Treatment is necessary to repair the damage and prevent the cavity from expanding and leading to more decay Cavities will not go away on their own. Treatment is necessary to repair the damage and prevent the cavity from expanding and leading to more decay. How are cavities treated? Damage to the enamel (superficial …

Smoking has adverse effects on female reproductive health, fertility, fetal development, and puts women at a higher risk of certain cancers Smoking is bad for everyone, but some of the health risks affect females only. Smoking has adverse effects on female reproductive health, fertility, fetal development, and puts women at a higher risk of certain cancers. 5 health risks of smoking …

FDA-approved medications that may boost a woman’s libido (sex drive) include Addyi (flibanserin) and Vylessi (bremelanotide). Depending on the cause, low sex drive can be managed by, lifestyle changes, communicating with the partner, mood-enhancing sexual techniques, hormonal therapy, counseling, and some promising medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications that may be used to boost libido in premenopausal …

The foreskin has several roles in penis health: protects the penis head, maintains sensation, reduces friction, and contributes to immune system function The foreskin has several roles in penis health: Protects the head of the penis Maintains sensation and response to stimulation Reduces friction with sexual penetration Contributes to immune system function due to the presence of immune cells What …

A mental status examination is an assessment of the patient's behavioral and cognitive functioning, which may include the following elements. A mental status examination includes: General observations made during the clinical encounter: Appearance: Body habitus Dressing/grooming Hygiene Grooming Posture General behavior: Eye contact Cooperativeness  Defensiveness Irritability Shyness Relaxed Resistant  Withdrawn Level of consciousness (state of wakefulness): Checks for the ability …

Donor hepatectomy is a surgical procedure in which part of the liver is removed from a living donor and transplanted to a patient with end-stage liver disease. Donor hepatectomy is a surgical procedure in which some part of the liver is removed from a living donor and transplanted to a patient with end-stage liver disease. The liver is the largest …