A primary care physician is a medical practitioner who practices general medicine. They are trained to provide definitive care to undifferentiated or uncategorized patients at the point of the first contact. A primary care physician is a medical practitioner who practices general medicine. They are trained to provide definitive care to undifferentiated or uncategorized patients …
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Sauna is a small room used for a hot air or steam bath. In a traditional sauna, moist heat is used to warm the room air that in turn warms your body. This heat is said to be beneficial to the body. Sauna is a small room used for a hot air or steam bath. In a traditional sauna, moist …
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The American College of Sports Medicine recommends stretching each major muscle group at least twice a week for 60 seconds after every exercise session. Here are the five stretches that you must perform for better results: 1. Hamstring stretch: Hamstring is a muscle at the back of your thigh. You should feel this stretch at the back of your thigh …
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Seizures are a medical emergency. Whether the seizure is a first-time onset or a recurring episode, it is advisable to dial 911 and call for help. A group of drugs called benzodiazepines is usually administered to stop multiple seizures. Seizures are a medical emergency. Whether the seizure is a first-time onset or a recurring episode, it is advisable to dial …
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that results in weakness and wasting of muscles in infants. For diagnosing spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), certain tests are carried out to check if your child has this condition. For diagnosing spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), certain tests are carried out to check if your child has this condition. Also, a few tests …
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Generic drug: temozolomide Brand name: Temodar What is Temodar, and how does it work? Temodar (temozolomide) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with certain brain cancer tumors. Temodar blocks cell growth, especially cells that grow fast, such as cancer cells. Temodar may decrease the size of certain brain tumors in some patients. It is not known if Temodar …
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Generic drug: bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride Brand name: Pylera What is Pylera, and how does it work? Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride) is a combination of a mineral and two antibiotics used to treat stomach ulcers associated with H pylori infection. Pylera is usually used together with omeprazole (Prilosec). What are the side effects …
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Generic drug: botulinum toxin Brand name: Myobloc What is Myobloc (botulinum toxin), and how does it work? Myobloc (botulinum toxin) is a prescription medicine used in adults that is injected into: muscles and used to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD). glands that make saliva and is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) …
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Generic drug: sebelipase alfa Brand name: Kanuma What is Kanuma (sebelipase alfa), and how does it work? Kanuma (sebelipase alfa) injection is a hydrolytic lysosomal cholesteryl ester and triacylglycerol-specific enzyme indicated for the treatment of patients with a diagnosis of Lysosomal Acid Lipase (LAL) deficiency. What are the side effects of Kanuma? Common side effects of Kanuma include: diarrhea, vomiting, …
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Generic drug: buprenorphine Brand name: Butrans What is Butrans (buprenorphine), and how does it work? Butrans (buprenorphine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Chronic Severe Pain. Butrans may be used alone or with other medications. Butrans belongs to a class of drugs called Opioid Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid Partial Agonist. It is not known if Butrans is …
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