Cromolyn sodium is an over-the-counter medication for treating nasal allergies. It comes as a nasal solution and works best when a person uses it before they come into contact with the substance that triggers their allergy. Allergic reactions occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly responds to harmless substances known as allergens. Allergies that affect
Month: August 2019
It may be feasible to treat pancreatic cancer by using one drug to get the cancer cells to depend on a single source of energy, and another drug to take it away from them. Using two types of drugs at once may combat hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer. The approach looks promising after a recent study successfully
After more than three years of planning, preparation and pilot programs, Harvard Medical School is poised to launch a new medical education curriculum with the incoming Class of 2019. Read the full story at http://hms.harvard.edu/news/pathways-future-medicine Like Harvard Medical School on Facebook: https://goo.gl/4dwXyZ Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/GbrmQM Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/s1w4up Follow on LinkedIn: https://goo.gl/04vRgY Website:
Peter Amadio, M.D. of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic, discusses what you can expect in the days and weeks following surgery. He describes what a patient should do after either an endoscopic or open surgery to recover from surgery.
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Many people choose diet soda so that they can enjoy a sweet and bubbly drink without consuming hundreds of calories or getting a hefty dose of sugar. However, numerous studies have found a link between drinking too much diet soda and having serious health conditions, including diabetes, fatty liver, dementia, heart disease, and stroke. In
The discovery that an essential protein plays a protective role during cell division, could open the door to better targeted treatment of fast-growing cancer cells. Polo-like kinase (PLK1) was previously thought to have a major function – helping chromosome alignment during mitosis for cell division. But scientists at the Genome Damage and Stability Centre (GDSC)
The Food and Drugs Administration have approved Strattera and Vyvanse to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults. Strattera (atomoxetine) and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) have different mechanisms of action to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Strattera is a nonstimulant drug while Vyvanse is a stimulant. There are some differences in their side effects,
Binge drinking affects more than one-tenth of older adults in the United States, according to new research. New research finds that a large number of older adults regularly engage in binge drinking. Binge drinking can be harmful for older people because it increases the risk of injuries and falls and the chances of developing chronic
The Royal Free Hospital Healthcare professionals can now detect one of the National Health Service’s (NHS) “biggest killers” in minutes rather than hours due to the use of a new app. The app, which has been developed by Alphabet’s DeepMind Health together with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL), is used to help
A novel palliative care intervention developed at Children’s National Health System for caregivers of children and adolescents with rare diseases has shown preliminary success at helping families talk about potentially challenging medical decisions before a crisis occurs. Our goal was to find out if it the tools we’ve developed are feasible and not too burdensome
Note that some links may require subscriptions. HHS officials outlined two potential pathways to increase U.S. patients’ access to imported drugs. Check back later on MedPage Today for more details. Case counts in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak tied to a downtown Atlanta hotel have ballooned to 11 confirmed and 55 probable, officials said. (CNN) A
If you lie to someone, you may find it more difficult to tell what that other person is thinking or feeling. This is the main takeaway of a new study that examines the ‘unintended consequences of dishonest behavior.’ Even a minor dishonest deed can impair our ability to read others’ emotions, new research finds. Whether
The skin on the back of the neck by the hairline comes into contact with many things that can irritate it, including shampoo, residual detergent on clothing, sweat, and hair care products. This area of skin is also subject to friction from the hair and clothes. As a result, lumps, bumps, and other skin problems
New research may have found the answer to a question that has preoccupied scientists for years: What makes melanoma become ‘aggressive and violent’? The answer brings with it some important therapeutic implications. New research reveals the role of fat cells, shown here, in the progression of melanoma. Despite making up only 1% of all skin
Stress is a common trigger of asthma symptoms. Stress and anxiety can also cause asthma attacks. Asthma is a condition in which the airways become inflamed, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms typically come and go with triggers, such as irritants, humid weather, and exercise. According to Asthma UK, 43% of people with asthma report