Patients' Perceptions and Beliefs Regarding Herbal Therapies

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We evaluated the demographics and beliefs regarding safety and efficacy of herbal therapy among individuals in Iowa and assessed the willingness to discuss the use of these products with health care providers.

Gadolinium Side Effects

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Gadolinium is used medically during imaging to track how the body systems are functioning. According to 24-7 Press Release (See Resources Below), it has become widely known that Gadolinium used in imaging can cause potentially dangerous side effects and has now been recalled. Here are the major side

Lecithin's Effect on Cholesterol

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Lecithin is a naturally occurring substance found in the cells of all living things. It has fat-like properties, and manufacturers extract it from egg yolks and soybeans to use as a stabilizing agent in processed foods. It is also used as a nutritional supplement.

Storing Fresh Ginger Root

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Liquid Calming-Herbs for Children

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A child's nervous systems is immature, and therefore extrasensitive to stressors and stimulation in everyday life. There are herbal remedies that can soothe hyper children and improve their behavior.

Side Effects of Antipsychotics

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Antipsychotic medications are primarily used to treat schizophrenia, although they may also be used for manic phases of bipolar disorder. They include typical antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol and atypical types such as aripiprazole and clozapine.

Kratom: Therapy or Threat?

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What is kratom, and is it a helpful remedy or a harmful drug?

Side Effects of Retinol

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Retinol, also called retinyl acetate or retinyl alcohol, is a form of vitamin A used as a diet supplement and included in skin-care products such as moisturizers. Fortunately, side effects are rare and minor, unless people consume excessive amounts. It usually does not cause the skin irritation tha

2012's Top 5 for Pharmacists: Ask the Expert Pharmacist

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Don't miss this review of the 'best of the best' Medscape Pharmacists Ask the Experts columns, as determined by Medscape readers.

Side Effects of L-DOPA

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Some 1.5 million Americans suffer from Parkinson's Disease, a condition believed to be caused by a shortage of a special chemical messenger in the body called dopamine. Although there is no cure for Parkinson's, there are medications available that mimic the actions of dopamine and alleviate some sy

Viral Meningitis: An Overview

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What distinguishes viral meningitis from bacterial meningitis?

Tick Killers for the Lawn

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Ticks are tiny insects that infest household lawns and wooded areas. They often carry disease and can feed off the blood of wild animals and domesticated pets, such as cats or dogs. The most common ticks found in the U.S. include dog ticks and lone star ticks. Lawn ticks can be eradicated with a ran

Factors Reducing Calcium Absorption

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Dairy products such as cheese are rich in calcium.camembert image by Claudio Calcagno from Fotolia.comCalcium is one of the most important and most abundant minerals in the human body. This essential mineral is responsible for bone growth but also plays a part in blood vessel contraction...

The Cost of Drug-Related Problems Revisited

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A recent paper by Frank R. Ernst, PharmD, RPh, and Amy J. Grizzle, PharmD has updated a previously published study.

Does Suboxone Affect You After a Period of Time?

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Suboxone is the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be prescribed by a doctor in a clinical setting. Suboxone is used exclusively for opiate addicts. It reduces cravings for opiates and also has an agonist effect that serves to block the effect of any opiate use.

Phenytek Side Effects

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Phenytek is an anti-epileptic drug used to control seizures in those individuals that are prone to them. The medication works by slowing down various impulses in the brain that cause seizures. As with most other medications that are used to treat seizures, there are a number of side effects that are

Passiflora Incarnata Homeopathy

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German physician Samuel Christian Hahnemann developed homeopathy as a holistic approach to wellness. His complex system utilizes diluted animal, mineral and vegetable extracts to address emotional, physical and mental afflictions. Though Western medicine does not readily support homeopathy's purport

Canesten Solution Side Effects

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Canesten solution contains clotrimazole, a medication used to eliminate fungal and yeast infections. Clotrimazole works by interfering with the cell membranes of fungi and yeasts. Side effects are few and uncommon.

Pomalidomide, Dabrafenib, and Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide

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Learn about new targeted agents for multiple myeloma and melanoma.

Bursitis of the Elbow Cured With Vitamin B

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The bursa is a small sac filled with fluid that operates as a gliding surface in order to reduce friction between bodily tissues. Bursitis is a condition that happens as a result of irritation or stress of the bursa. Sometimes an infection or condition like arthritis can cause bursitis. The symptoms