What is Lantus? Lantus is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to improve blood sugar levels in: Lantus contains the drug insulin glargine, which is a long-acting insulin. Lantus is given as an injection just under your skin (subcutaneous injection). The drug comes in the form of a solution (liquid mixture). The solution is in
Experts are warning that eyelash treatments are causing a surge in emergency eyelid procedures and serious infections. One of the most commonly reported problems is a condition known as blepharitis; a chronic inflammatory disorder of the eyelids that arises due to bacterial overgrowth on the eyelashes, explains Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon Elizabeth Hawkes in
What is Suboxone? Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is a brand-name prescription drug. It’s used to treat dependence on opioid drugs. Suboxone comes as an oral film that’s placed under your tongue (sublingual) or between your gums and cheek (buccal). The film dissolves in your mouth. Suboxone contains two drugs in each film: buprenorphine and naloxone. It’s available
verbaska_studio | Getty Images The first generation of wearable devices, like smartwatches and activity trackers, were aimed at helping generally healthy people track their physical activity. Now, the medical industry is looking for ways to use smart gadgets to monitor patients with chronic illnesses. Keeping track of patients after they go home is increasingly important
Paracetamol is one of the most common painkillers and antipyretics used in Australia. However, a new study hopes for the restriction in the access to the drug, due to a serious spike in paracetamol poisonings. Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a drug used to reduce fever and relieve pain. It is given to babies,
Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered an “elegant synchronization” between the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes. Assistant professor of genetics Stirling Churchman and postdoctoral researcher Mary Couvillion describe their discovery, which was published online May 11 in the journal Nature. Read the full story at https://hms.harvard.edu/news/power-couple
In this video, Robert J. Wiechmann, M.D., chair of cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wis., reviews different treatment options utilizing minimally invasive heart surgery. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/ or call 715-838-6320. Learn More: ► http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/minimally-invasive-heart-surgery/basics/definition/prc-20013701 Join our interactive SOCIAL MEDIA community: ► YouTube: http://YouTube.com/MayoClinic
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Moles are common, usually harmless, skin growths that develop due to an overgrowth of melanocytes, or pigment-producing cells. Moles, or nevi, typically form during childhood and adolescence, but new moles can appear in adulthood. Although most moles are noncancerous, or benign, the development of a new mole or sudden changes to existing moles in an
What is Jardiance? Jardiance is a brand-name prescription medication that’s prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes. It’s used to: improve blood sugar levels, in combination with improved diet and exercise reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in people with heart disease in addition to type 2 diabetes Jardiance contains the drug empagliflozin. It belongs
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular disease, especially in high and very high risk patients. That’s one of the main messages of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Guidelines on dyslipidaemias published online today in European Heart Journal, and on the
What is Toujeo? Toujeo is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Toujeo contains a form of insulin called insulin glargine, which is classified as a long-acting insulin. Clinical studies tested Toujeo in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The studies showed that after 26 weeks
Fish oil is available as a supplement that manufacturers produce from fish. However, the benefits of fish oil are not always clear, and it may have unexpected side effects. Certain fish and the oil from them contain healthful fats that health experts recommend people regularly consume in their diets. The omega-3 fatty acids from fatty
The runup to the 2020 Democratic primaries is in full swing as the candidates argue over the best way to approach policy. One of the biggest policy divides: the role of private health insurance. Many countries provide government funded universal health care while offering secondary private insurance. One country that’s frequently overlooked: Australia. Watch the
Critics of the fluoride-IQ study published this month in JAMA Pediatrics claimed it needed replication. However, the Canadian study by Green (2019) was already a replication of another U.S. government-funded study published in 2017 by Bashash which found similar effects, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Both were Mother-Offspring studies that used urinary fluoride levels
Galit Lahav, associate professor of systems biology at Harvard Medical School, enjoys the moment when she understands something in a new way, bringing fresh insight to a scientific problem. She uses live-cell imaging to follow the behavior of individual cancer cells. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the importance of
Imagine you’re at the mall and a man or woman collapses. Fortunately, you can increase or even triple that person’s chance of survival if you start CPR. Mayo Clinic doctors say that a modified form of CPR will save more lives. It’s easier to learn, easier to do and you don’t have to blow in
Medical school is about to start! If you’re about to begin the journey of becoming a doctor by matriculating to med school, here are 4 things you need to know before the first day! See additional blog posts and learn more about Med School Insiders: https://medschoolinsiders.com Post on med student depression: https://medschoolinsiders.com/medical-student/my-experience-medical-student-depression/ 1. Study Habits
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FDA warnings This drug has boxed warnings. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Sedation. Spravato can cause sedation (sleepiness, trouble thinking clearly, inability to drive or operate heavy machinery). This can make certain activities
FDA warning: Risk of suicidal thoughts in children This medication has a boxed warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is the strongest warning that the FDA requires. A boxed warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Trintellix can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in
Millions of people around the world experience symptoms of anxiety in social situations. In this Spotlight feature, we offer some tips and tricks on how to cope with social anxiety to make your life easier and more fulfilling. In this Spotlight feature, we offer some top tips on how to beat social anxiety. The Anxiety
Glycosuria is a condition in which a person’s urine contains more sugar, or glucose, than it should. It typically occurs due to high blood sugar levels or kidney damage. Glycosuria is a common symptom of both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Renal glycosuria occurs when a person’s kidneys are damaged. It is a
Constipation is a relatively common complaint among people living with diabetes. Diabetes can cause constipation either directly or indirectly. Diabetes can lead to persistently high blood sugar levels, which may cause nerve damage that can result in constipation. In some cases, a person’s diet or medication may also cause constipation. The symptoms of constipation can
Gluten is not necessarily harmful to people with diabetes, and most people will not need to follow a gluten free diet. However, a gluten free diet may provide benefits for some people with diabetes. While gluten is not harmful, many foods that contain gluten can raise a person’s blood sugar levels. In addition, there are
A Florida State University researcher is examining how the polyphenol compounds found in blackberries could be used to help fight the buildup of artery plaque. Gloria Salazar, associate professor of nutrition, has received $805,409 from the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program at the Florida Department of Health to look at the protective effects
The sun is one of the best sources of vitamin D for the human body. Several factors affect how much vitamin D a person’s body can make from exposure to the sun, such as time of day, geographical location, skin color, and wearing sunscreen. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for the body. The body
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