Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan Amoxicillin Cause a Rash?What Does the Rash Look Like?How Long Does the Rash Last?How To Treat the RashSigns of a True Allergic ReactionWhen To Stop Taking ItFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can Amoxicillin Cause a Rash? What Does the Rash Look Like? How Long Does the Rash Last? How To Treat the Rash Signs of a True Allergic Reaction...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrimary DifferencesEfficacyDosing GuidelinesStorage RequirementsSide EffectsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Primary Differences Efficacy Dosing Guidelines Storage Requirements Side Effects Interactions Amoxicillinandpenicillin(also known as penicillin V potassium or penicillin G) are two of the most widely-prescribedantibioticsacross the globe. And from their inception, it’s estimated that millions of lives have been saved due to their effective treatment of bacterial infections, includingrespiratory tract infectionslikepneumoniaorbronchitis....

Key TakeawaysAmy Schumer was diagnosed with a rare condition called Cushing’s syndrome.Cushing’s syndrome occurs when the body produces too much cortisol due to steroid medications or tumors on the pituitary gland.Some of the symptoms include weight gain, redness in the face, irregular periods, depression, high blood pressure, and decreased sex drive. Key Takeaways Amy Schumer was diagnosed with a rare condition called Cushing’s syndrome.Cushing’s syndrome occurs when the body produces too much cortisol due to steroid medications or tumors on the pituitary gland....

Key TakeawaysLevels of Lac-Phe, an anti-hunger molecule, increase after taking the diabetes drug metformin.The same molecule increases after intense exercise and helps regulate weight loss.More research on Lac-Phe could lead to the development of new weight loss drugs. Key Takeaways Levels of Lac-Phe, an anti-hunger molecule, increase after taking the diabetes drug metformin.The same molecule increases after intense exercise and helps regulate weight loss.More research on Lac-Phe could lead to the development of new weight loss drugs....

Key TakeawaysAn algorithm that uses a brain scan and a patient’s age may be able to determine when someone with amyloid plaques will start to show serious signs of Alzheimer’s.Such a test could supply valuable information about an individual case that could allow patients and their families to make plans.The test involves a PET scan, which is expensive, and which insurance may not cover, so research is still underway to create other tests to detect or predict Alzheimer’s....

Key Takeaways The device, referred to as neffy, is a nasal spray that delivers a dose of epinephrine through the nasal cavity instead of an intramuscular injection. This administration route makes giving the medication easier for parents, healthcare professionals, or anyone responding to an anaphylaxis emergency. FDA approval of neffy has been delayed and iscurrently pending one more studyon its efficacy of repeat doses compared to repeat doses of other epinephrine products....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSafety and RegulationAcceptable Daily Intake Levels of AspartameWhat Products Use AspartameCommon ConcernsSpecial PrecautionsPotential Side EffectsAlternative Sweeteners Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Safety and Regulation Acceptable Daily Intake Levels of Aspartame What Products Use Aspartame Common Concerns Special Precautions Potential Side Effects Alternative Sweeteners Artificial sweeteners are chemically synthesized sugar substitutes that serve as an alternative to sucrose (table sugar). Aspartame, also known as NutraSweet or Equal, is composed of two amino acids (building blocks of protein): phenylalanine and aspartic acid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesAttraction in PansexualityAttraction in OmnisexualityCan You Be Both?Coming to Terms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Attraction in Pansexuality Attraction in Omnisexuality Can You Be Both? Coming to Terms Pansexual people are physically, emotionally, and romantically attracted to people of all genders. Some pansexual see their attraction as existing regardless of a person’s gender identity.Omnisexualpeople are also attracted to people of all genders....

The termdeaf cultureis commonly used in the deaf community. Deaf culture is used to describe unique characteristics found among the population of deaf and hard of hearing people. It’s reflected in art, literature, social environments, and much more. AndreyPopov / Getty Images What Is Deaf Culture? Cultural Arts Cinema Theatre Art Books Poetry Music Deaf Artists American Sign Language (ASL) In order to define deaf culture, we must first understand the definition of culture in general....

When Kyle Planck first came down with a fever and flu-like symptoms after celebrating Pride in late June, he suspected COVID-19. Three negative rapid tests later, he began to fear that mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) was the true culprit. Several days later, small red splotches popped up on his fingers and arms, confirming his hunch. As a gay man and sixth-year pharmacology PhD candidate at the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences in New York City, Planck had been paying attention to mpox since the beginning of the current outbreak....

Key TakeawaysA daily oral version of the blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide appears to be as effective as the weekly injectable sold as Wegovy.Drug maker Novo Nordisk shared the data via press release last week.Oral semaglutide is already available for diabetes treatment under the brand name Rybelsus. The company is seeking a weight loss indication for a higher-dose version of the same drug. Key Takeaways A daily oral version of the blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide appears to be as effective as the weekly injectable sold as Wegovy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTransmissionDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionOutbreaks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Transmission Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outbreaks A virus or bacteria that is airborne tends to spread easily and may be harder to control than pathogens—microscopic causes of disease—that are spread in other ways. This article looks at some of the airborne viruses and bacteria that cause disease in humans. It also discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these illnesses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTypesTreatmentGenetic Counseling Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Types Treatment Genetic Counseling Amelogenesis imperfectais an inherited dental disease that affects one in 14,000 to 16,000 children in the U.S.Those born with amelogenesis imperfecta do not produce functional proteins that are required to create and lay down effectiveenamel. As a result, their teeth can be discolored, misshapen, or fragile, and most cases require dental work to preserve or replace teeth....