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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a complex disorder of the lower intestinal tract. It is mainly characterized by a pattern of symptoms that is often worsened by emotional stress. It is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease...
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Insect Repellents: Safe and Effective Use
The search for an insect repellent can be confusing. To DEET or not to DEET? Should I be concerned about Lyme Disease or West Nile Virus? Can I safely use an insect repellent on my children? What are the...
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Imprint Codes for Oral Medications
What are Imprint Codes?
All approved prescription and over-the-counter solid, oral dosage form medications in the U.S. are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to have a unique imprint. This also applies to biological drug products and homeopathic...
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Antibiotics and Birth Control Pill Interactions: Fact or Fallacy?
Are you concerned when you receive an antibiotic prescription but you also take oral contraceptives? For many years, women were counseled that their birth control pill might become less effective if they also took a course of antibiotic. The...
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Anabolic Steroids – Abuse, Side Effects and Safety
What are Anabolic Steroids?Androgens and anabolic steroids include the endogenous male sex hormone testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, and other agents that behave like these sex hormones. Androgens stimulate the development of male sexual characteristics (such as deepening of the voice...
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10 ways to improve your symptoms if you’re an adult with ADHD
1. What works for one person may not work for all
Medicines used to treat ADHD are usually described as stimulants (ie, Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, Vyvanse) or non-stimulants (ie, Strattera). Not every drug works for all people. It can...
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Acute Bronchitis in Adults
What Is Acute Bronchitis?
You know that nagging cough - the one that seems to linger for days or even weeks? It may be acute bronchitis, a respiratory tract infection that is usually a result of the common cold or...
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