Self-injury and cutting are deliberate acts of harming the body due to various reasons. Disclaimer: We strongly forbid the patients from engaging in self-injury or cutting for any reason. This practice is neither safe nor effective to manage any mental health issue. Reach out to your doctor, friends or relatives if you are in any …
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Facts you should know about healthy parenting Share Your Story Learn the basic principles of healthy parenting, avoid mealtime battles, and encourage physical fitness. Raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a parent can have — and also one of the most rewarding. Yet many of us don't approach parenting with the same focus we …
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Interstitial means “at intervals” in Latin. Interstitial means “at intervals” in Latin. In medical terms, this word is usually used to denote interstitial lung disease. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) describes a large group of conditions that cause swelling and scarring of lung tissues. The scarring leads to stiffness in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. ILD can affect other …
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A very fit person who exercises regularly will have a lower resting blood pressure (usually below 120/80 mm Hg) Blood pressure numbers that are at or below 120/80 mm Hg are considered normal. During exercise, your systolic blood pressure may be temporarily elevated by 20 to 30 mm Hg but then come down within a few minutes after your workout …
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Homocysteine, folic acid, and B vitamins Share Your Story Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a role in coronary artery disease. It is metabolized (chemically transformed) into methionine and cysteine with the help of the B vitamins; folic acid (B9), B12, and B6 (pyridoxine). Therefore, insufficient amounts of these B vitamins in the body can theoretically hamper the metabolic …
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Generic drug: diclofenac sodium Brand name: Pennsaid What is Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium), and how does it work? Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium) is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat the symptoms of Acute Pain, Arthritis Pain, Actinic Keratosis, and Osteoarthritis. Pennsaid may be used alone or with other medications. Pennsaid belongs to a class of drugs called Topical Skin …
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Generic drug: pegcetacoplan Brand name: Empaveli What is Empaveli (pegcetacoplan), and how does it work? Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is indicated for the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disease. What are the side effects of Empaveli? WARNING SERIOUS INFECTIONS CAUSED BY ENCAPSULATED BACTERIA Meningococcal infections may occur in patients treated with Empaveli and may become rapidly …
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Generic drug: diclofenac epolamine Brand name: Licart What is Licart (diclofenac epolamine), and how does it work? Licart (diclofenac epolamine) is a topical NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used on the skin to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as different types of arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other types of short-term pain. What are the …
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Mature teratomas vary greatly in appearance and may be further classified as follows as cystic, solid, and mixed. Ovarian teratomas are a rare type of tumor in the ovaries that are made up of developed tissues and organs such as the hair, teeth, muscle, and bone. When viewed under a microscope, ovarian teratomas look like three layers of a developing …
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An ulcerative colitis flare-up can last a few days or a few weeks Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum. If you have UC, you may experience repeated cycles of flare-ups (symptomatic periods) and remissions (asymptomatic periods). A flare-up can last a few days or …
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