What is tardive dyskinesia? Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder caused by certain kinds of medication, including some antipsychotics and antidepressants. Tardive dyskinesia is brain damage in the sense that it’s likely caused by permanent alterations to your brain's biochemistry. Researchers don’t know the exact biological changes that lead to tardive dyskinesia (TD), but it …
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Generic Name: brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/pseudoephedrine Brand Names: Bromfed DM, Bromaline DM, Bromdex D Drug Class: Cough/Cold, Non-narcotic Combos, Antihistamine/Antitussive/Decongestant Combos What is brompheniramine/ dextromethorphan/ pseudoephedrine, and what is it used for? Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/pseudoephedrine is a combination medication used to control cough and relieve symptoms of common cold, hay fever, and respiratory allergies. The combo medication temporarily relieves symptoms such as runny nose, nasal …
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Hair dye does not prevent or slow down hair development, but it can induce hair loss by harming color-treated hair. Hair coloring may be an exciting change. It gives you a whole new appearance. Hair coloring, however, has its own set of side effects including hair damage. Regardless of how natural hair color firms say their products are, they include …
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Stigma toward embarrassing diseases can decrease the quality of life. First, no illness is embarrassing. Scientifically, every illness results from disturbances in the body's physiology and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Embarrassment due to symptoms or illness will only make your suffering worse and symptoms deadlier and may even cause further spread of the disease. There is a vast list …
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How common is male newborn circumcision? Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis, called the foreskin. Circumcision is an option for most healthy, stable newborn boys, but there are medical reasons some newborns cannot be circumcised. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis, called the foreskin. …
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Opioids are generally safe when taken as prescribed, but misuse or long-term use can lead to dependence, addiction, or overdose Although all medications should be taken with caution, extra caution should be used when taking opiates and opioids. Opioids are generally safe when taken as prescribed for a short period of time. However, misuse or long-term use can lead to …
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Natural vision correction methods claim to improve refractive errors of the eyes, but they may not work Natural vision correction may be tempting to try if you hate wearing glasses and don’t want to wear contact lenses. However, there are no clinical studies that support the claim that natural vision correction works. What is natural vision correction? Natural vision correction …
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Generic Name: ivermectin Brand Name: Stromectol Drug Class: Anthelmintics What is ivermectin, and what is it used for? Ivermectin is an antiworm (anthelmintic) medication used to treat intestinal strongyloidiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis), types of diseases caused by parasitic roundworm (nematode) infestations. Ivermectin belongs to the drug class avermectins, a group of broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents, and is used off-label in …
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Most patients after CABG surgery get improvement or total remission of their symptoms and stay symptom-free for many years. Every year, more than 300,000 people worldwide have bypass surgery. Above 70 percent of patients undergoing bypass surgery are older than 70 years. When advising a bypass surgery, surgeons consider age, general health, and any underlying diseases of the patient. People …
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Filial responsibility laws were enacted to guarantee that the elderly are cared for after they are unable to care for themselves. Everyone is obligated to take care of their elderly parents. Yes, you can refuse to care for elderly parents. However, filial responsibility laws obligate children to provide their parents with clothing, food, housing, and medical attention. In the United …
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