Group A streptococcal infections (GAS) facts Figure 1: Photo of Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS). SOURCE: CDC Group A streptococci (GAS) are defined gram-positive spherical-shaped bacteria that produce beta-hemolysis (lysis of red blood cells producing clear or transparent areas in special growth media) and appear usually as a chain of two or more bacteria and have molecules …
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Bone cancers are malignant tumors that arise in the bone due to the abnormal growth of bone cells in the body. Bone cancers are malignant tumors that arise in the bone due to the abnormal growth of bone cells in the body. The most common symptom of bone cancer in the hip is hip pain, which can be severe enough to disrupt …
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Generic drug: midazolam Brand name: Nayzilam What is Nayzilam (midazolam), and how does it work? Nayzilam (midazolam) is a prescription medicine used for the short-term treatment of seizure clusters (also known as “acute repetitive seizures”) in patients 12 years of age and older. Nayzilam is a federal controlled substance (C-IV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep …
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Generic drug: clorazepate dipotassium Brand name: Tranxene What is Tranxene (clorazepate dipotassium), and how does it work? Tranxene is a prescription medicine used: to treat anxiety disorders with other medicines to treat partial seizures to treat the symptoms of sudden alcohol withdrawal It is not known if Tranxene is safe and effective in children less than 9 years of age. …
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Bone cancer is also referred to as the sarcoma of bone. If it is in the leg, it may feel painful in the area where the tumor is located. Bone cancer is also referred to as the sarcoma of bone. If it is in the leg, it may feel painful in the area where the tumor is located. The patient …
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Generic drug: ceftazidime Brand name: Tazicef What is Tazicef (ceftazidime), and how does it work? Tazicef (ceftazidime) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic indicated for the treatment of patients with infections (lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, intra-abdominal infections, and central nervous system infections) caused by susceptible strains of the designated …
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Liver cancer, hepatic cancer or hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is a cancer that begins in the liver. Normal liver cells become abnormal in appearance and behavior and grow out of control. Liver cancer, hepatic cancer or hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is a cancer that begins in the liver. Normal liver cells become abnormal in appearance and behavior and grow out of control. …
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The actual cause of developing cervical cancer is still being researched. However, studies suggest that cervical cancer may be caused by infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). The actual cause of developing cervical cancer is still being researched. However, studies suggest that cervical cancer may be caused by infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually …
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Generic drug: pegfilgrastim-bmez Brand name: Ziextenzo What is Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez), and how does it work? Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez) is a man-made form of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF). G-CSF is a substance produced by the body. It stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection. Do not take Ziextenzo if you have …
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Facts you should know about NDM-1 NDM-1 stands for a gene that produces New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase in certain bacteria that cause infections. This is a substance that destroys the commonest types of antibiotics. Bacteria with the NDM-1 gene are part of a larger group of superbug bacteria that are extremely hard to treat and can spread easily in hospitals. Most …
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