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Otoacoustic Emission Screens in Neonates Who Had Gentamicin
What gentamicin peak level may place neonates at risk for ototoxicity?
List of Blue Vegetables
Eating blue/purple-colored vegetables has many health benefits, including improvements to your immune system, digestive system as well as boosting your body's ability to absorb calcium and other minerals. Blue vegetables are also credited with decreasing inflammation and helping your body maintain r
Guanfacine Side Effects
Guanfacine, also commonly known as Tenex, is a drug that significantly reduces hypertension. As is the case with prescription drugs, Guanfacine may cause side effects that differ depending on dose size and other variants.
Caffeine Citrate for the Treatment of Apnea of Prematurity
Apnea in preterm infants, defined as cessation of breathing for 20 seconds or longer, is one of the most common respiratory disorders in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Sources of Vitamin D3 in Foods
Trying to incorporate more vitamin D3 through your diet can easily be done. Vitamin D3 is created through exposure of your skin to the sun, but due to many being wary of overexposure to the sunshine, some can have deficiencies. Through 15 to 20 minutes of sun exposure daily, the body creates 10,00
Recommendations for Reducing Medication Errors
Timothy S. Lesar, PharmD, reviews present recommendations to reduce patient risk for adverse events resulting from deficiencies in the medication use process.
How to Soothe Chapped Skin
When your skin begins to look like marble, with cracks and all, it's time to add some needed moisture. Luckily, it isn't all your fault that your skin resembles old leather. Low humidity, drying air conditioners and age all contribute to the dry, chapped skin you now have. Here are some helpful hint
Do Calcium Supplements Increase Cardiovascular Mortality?
Does more research indicate that calcium intake isn't as safe as once thought?
How to Soak in Epson Salts
Epsom salts have amazing, multi-faceted health benefits. Epsom salts are made of magnesium sulfate, a sedative for the nervous system, according to the Epsom Salt Council's website. Considered by some to be a "miracle cure," they help to get rid of splinters and reduce the swelling of sprains or bru
Is Facial Swelling Treated With Steroids?
Facial swelling can start with no warning. A person may seem perfectly healthy and wake up with a swollen face on either one or both sides. The swelling can be both frustrating and cause discomfort. The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology states that there are steroid treatments such as Cort
Entocort Side Effects
Entocort is a corticosteroid and is the generic name for budesonide. Entocort is prescribed to help reduce intestinal inflammation associated with Crohn's disease. As with all prescription medications, side effects may occur while using Entocort.
Fluid Electrolyte Imbalance
Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that are in your blood, urine and other body fluids. Fluid and electrolyte balance is essential to good health. An imbalance can create serious medical problems that may cause permanent damage if left untreated.
Side Effects of Lortabs
Lortab is a prescription pain medication that is comprised of the narcotic pain reliever hydrocodone and the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen. Other versions of hydrocodone and acetaminophen are called Vicodin. Because Lortab is potentially addictive due to its opiate structure, its prescri
Melanoma Review: Background and Treatment
Are you up-to-date on melanoma management and prevention?
Determinants of the Differences in LDL-Cholesterol
Early, aggressive therapy and close monitoring of adherence can ensure the same drug benefits in clinical practice as those achieved in clinical trials.
The Side Effects of Sinecod
The active ingredient in Sinecod is butamirate citrate, which is best known as an effective cough suppressant. Sinecod is most widely available in syrup form. As with any medication, some unwanted side effects may be experienced while taking Sinecod. You should consult a doctor before using this med
Cymbalta Side Effects & Insomnia
Cymbalta is an antidepressant used to treat major clinical depression. It also is used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a nerve disorder which mainly affects feet and hands. Insomnia is a common side effect, and numerous other side effects have been reported as well. In addition, Cymbalta in
Calcium Supplement Facts
Eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is a way to ensure that your body gets enough calcium. For those people who do not get enough calcium in their diets, calcium supplements can help keep them healthy.