A woman rubs her sore neck due to a pinched nerve.Source: Getty Images What is a pinched nerve? A "pinched nerve" is the name given to the uncomfortable sensation, pain, or numbness caused when increased pressure leads to irritation or damage to a peripheral nerve. (A peripheral nerve is one that is outside the brain …
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An illustration shows two types of styes.Source: MedicineNet Facts you should know about a sty (stye) There are two distinct types of styes: hordeolum and chalazion. Each has different causes and treatments. A hordeolum is a blockage of one of the sweat glands found in the skin of the lid and base of the eyelashes, or one of the small …
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What is Gonal-F (follitropin alfa) Injection, and how does it work? Generic drug: follitropin alfa Brand name: Gonal-F Gonal-F (follitropin alfa) Injection is a prescription medicine containing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Gonal-F is used in: infertile women to: help healthy ovaries develop (mature) and release an egg to help you get pregnant cause your ovaries to make multiple (more than 1) eggs …
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What are preeclampsia and eclampsia? Preeclampsia can turn into eclampsia without proper monitoring and treatment. Preeclampsia and eclampsia are pregnancy-related, high blood pressure disorders. Preeclampsia is a sudden spike in blood pressure, whereas eclampsia is a more severe case that can include seizures or coma. Preeclampsia can progress into eclampsia without proper monitoring and treatment. Both of these conditions lie …
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What is glycolic acid? Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid used for skin care. Glycolic acid is a water-soluble natural acid derived from sugar cane. Glycolic acid belongs to the family of organic acids known as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Glycolic acid is used as an ingredient in cosmetic skin care products and for dermatological treatments. Alpha hydroxy acids …
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A tumor requires a continuous blood supply to grow and survive. A tumor requires a continuous blood supply to grow and survive. Embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that aims to block the blood supply to a tumor to reduce its size or cause complete cell death. This technique utilizes liquid, particles, or microspheres to obstruct blood vessels. Embolization is …
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What is Sesquient, and how does it work? Generic drug: fosphenytoin sodium Brand name: Sesquient Sesquient (fosphenytoin sodium) is an anticonvulsant used to treat generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus in adult patients and to prevent and treat seizures occurring during neurosurgery in adult patients and for short-term substitution for oral phenytoin in patients 2 years of age and older. What are …
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What is bursitis? The best way to treat bursitis is to let the inflamed joint or limb rest, or you could prevent it from healing. Rest your body and avoid heavy activity, apply ice, alternate with a heating pad or warm compress, take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, avoid tobacco smoke as it delays tissue and wound healing. Your body is …
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What Is whooping cough? Whooping cough also known as pertussis is a highly contagious cough condition caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. While it is usually not a major concern for adults, it can be fatal to infants and children who haven’t yet received their pertussis vaccine. Whooping cough is also called pertussis. It is a highly contagious cough condition …
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What is Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa), and how does it work? Generic drug: taliglucerase alfa Brand name: Elelyso Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for injection is a hydrolytic lysosomal glucocerebroside-specific enzyme indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for adults with a confirmed diagnosis of type 1 Gaucher disease. What are the side effects of Elelyso? Common side effects of Elelyso include: infusion reactions, cold …
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