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Key TakeawaysThe White House announced it will ramp up efforts to address the rise of overdoses from fentanyl mixed with xylazine.Xylazine, sometimes called tranq, is an animal tranquilizer that can cause long-term bodily damage in humans.Harm reduction experts are calling for improved testing to inform treatment and care options. Key Takeaways The White House announced it will ramp up efforts to address the rise of overdoses from fentanyl mixed with xylazine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping XYY syndrome (Jacobs syndrome or 47,XYY) is agenetic conditionthat occurs when a person assigned male at birth is born with an extra copy of the Y chromosome in some or all of their cells.Males are usually born with one X and one Y chromosome. About 1 in 1,000 males are born with XYY syndrome and may have physical characteristics such as increased height, larger heads, and low muscle tone, though some have no noticeable signs or symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of the Z-Track MethodRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the InjectionHow To Give a Z-Track InjectionAfter the Injection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of the Z-Track Method Risks and Contraindications Before the Injection How To Give a Z-Track Injection After the Injection The Z-track method is an intramuscular injection (IM) technique used to ensure the medication stays in the muscle instead of leaking into the surrounding tissue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisks in PregnancyTransmissionSymptomsRegions With OutbreaksPreventionProtectionDiagnosisTreatmentOutlookNext in Zika GuideZika Rash: Everything You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risks in Pregnancy Transmission Symptoms Regions With Outbreaks Prevention Protection Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Next in Zika Guide Most people who become infected with Zika don’t develop symptoms; if they do, symptoms are usually mild. Zika infections are the riskiest for pregnant people and their fetuses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For The mineral zinc is integral in DNA creation, immune support, cell growth, tissue healing, and protein building. It’s also necessary for healthy growth during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder in which tumors, called gastrinomas, develop in the small intestine (duodenum) or the pancreas. These tumors secrete a hormone called gastrin, which then causes excess amounts of stomach acid to be produced. This article will review the symptoms found with ZES, as well as why it happens and how it is diagnosed and treated....

What Is Zzoma Positional Therapy? The device is meant to be fitted as high over your chest as possible, with the strap sitting right under your arms. It is not intended to be worn at the waist. It will stay in place best if you wear a more tightly fitted cotton shirt underneath it to sleep. The outer fabric can be removed to be cleaned. It should be hand washed with cold water and mild detergent and be allowed to air dry....

Sometimes having asexually transmitted infection (STI) doesn’t feel like anything. Other times you’ll have uncomfortable symptoms or visible sores. The truth is that sexually transmitted infections are stealthy. Far too often, people have no idea that they have one. But STIs can cause serious problems, like infertility and cancer. JGI/Tom Grill/Blend Images/Getty Images There is a good reason why so many people want to know what it feels like to have an STI....

When bowel sounds are absent, it can be a sign of a problem.Bowel sounds are the noises made when food, fluid, and gases move around in the intestines.Whether they are quiet enough to be heard only with a stethoscope or loud enough that people notice, these noises are an important sign of healthy intestines. This article will explain why bowel sounds are important and what may cause them to be absent....

A silent stroke, also known as anasymptomatic cerebrovascular infarction, is a type ofstrokewhere you don’t have recognizable symptoms like facial drooping, arm weakness, or slurring. It can happen while you are awake or sleeping and cause damage to the brain that can permanently affect your thinking, speech, movement, or memory. Silent strokes may be identified weeks, months, or years later when a person undergoes abrain scanfor an unrelated problem.Once diagnosed, a silent stroke should be treated to prevent it from turning into a full-blown stroke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeaning of AsymptomaticCircumstancesAsymptomatic DiseasesConcernsHow to TellWhat to Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning of Asymptomatic Circumstances Asymptomatic Diseases Concerns How to Tell What to Do The term “asymptomatic” means the absence of symptoms. If your provider tells you that you have a disease or condition but are asymptomatic, it means your medical condition is not producing any noticeable symptoms indicating that you are sick....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDeclaring a Person Brain DeadSignsTestingOrgan Donation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Declaring a Person Brain Dead Signs Testing Organ Donation Brain death is a clinical and legal definition of death.A person who is brain dead may still show signs of life such as warm skin, a heartbeat, and a chest that rises and falls with ventilation. Even though a brain-dead person may appear to be alive, the brain is significantly damaged and recovery is impossible....

One of the complications of treatment with biologic medications is the formation of anti-drug antibodies. These antibodies can affect how well the drug works to treat disease, and can even render the drug no longer useful. Biologics may be prescribed for the treatment of many different diseases and conditions, especially inflammatory diseases. If you are a candidate for treatment with a biologic medication, it is useful to know how anti-drug antibodies are monitored and prevented, as well as the effects they may have on your treatment....