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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsageHow Biologics WorkBefore TakingPrecautions/ContraindicationsDosageSide EffectsWarnings and InteractionsAre Biologics Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Usage How Biologics Work Before Taking Precautions/Contraindications Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Are Biologics Right for You? This article discusses the use of biologic treatments for psoriasis, including how to take them, side effects, interactions, and more. Using Biologics for Psoriasis Biologic medications for psoriasis are categorized into different classes based on whichcytokinesthey target:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEuthymic MoodRecognizing EuthymiaMood ChangesManaging Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Euthymic Mood Recognizing Euthymia Mood Changes Managing Bipolar Disorder Euthymicmood can be defined as a state of well-being and tranquility.It is a term that is generally used when talking aboutbipolar disorder, previously known as manic-depressive illness. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition where people shift between episodes of major depression and mania or hypomania....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBirth Control and Blood SugarPreventing High-Risk PregnancyDiabetes InteractionsThe Right Method for YouFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Birth Control and Blood Sugar Preventing High-Risk Pregnancy Diabetes Interactions The Right Method for You Frequently Asked Questions Effective birth control is an important issue for people with diabetes, as unplannedpregnanciescan result in complications.For people with diabetes, weighing the benefits against the risks is essential in choosing the right birth control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of Black PepperSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageInteractionsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Black Pepper Side Effects Precautions Dosage Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For Black pepper is a common spice used in cooking to enhance flavor. It contains piperine, an alkaloid that functions as an antioxidant. Research has explored the health benefits of combining piperine with a curcumin supplement....

Your body supplies your cells with energy using blood glucose (blood sugar) produced from dietary carbohydrates. Normally, the body regulates blood glucose levels so there’s always enough to fuel cells, but not so much that the bloodstream is overloaded with sugar. Intype 1 diabetes, the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or does not produce insulin at all. Intype 2 diabetes, it produces too little insulin and/or the body isn’t able to use it properly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?How It WorksBenefitsDrawbacksIs It Effective?Other TreatmentsNext in ADHD GuideADHD Fatigue: Understanding the Connection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? How It Works Benefits Drawbacks Is It Effective? Other Treatments Next in ADHD Guide Getting motivated, staying focused, and completing tasks are core challenges for people living withattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Body doubling may help people with ADHD work around these difficulties....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Bone cancers are tumors of abnormal bone and cartilage cells that can spread to other tissues and organs. It can develop from any of the cells in the bone. Many types of bone cancer exist, includingosteosarcoma,Ewing’s sarcoma,chondrosarcoma, andchordoma. These malignant primary bone tumors, or bone cancers, are less common than bone tumors that are benign (nonmalignant, noncancerous)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is It?Causes and TriggersPain MedicationOther Pain TreatmentsComplications and Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is It? Causes and Triggers Pain Medication Other Pain Treatments Complications and Outlook Breakthrough pain is sudden, intense, and short-lasting in people with chronic medical conditions.Chronic conditionslast more than one year and often require long-term medical care—including ongoing pain management with medication.Sometimes, a flare-up occurs, and pain “breaks through” your medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCan Calcified Fibroids Cause Problems?What Causes Calcified Fibroids?Who Is at Risk for Calcified Fibroids?DiagnosisHow Calcified Fibroids Are TreatedPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Can Calcified Fibroids Cause Problems? What Causes Calcified Fibroids? Who Is at Risk for Calcified Fibroids? Diagnosis How Calcified Fibroids Are Treated Prognosis Coping Calcifiedfibroids(also known as calcifiedleiomyomasandmyomas) are non-cancerous tumors in theuterus(womb) that have hardened due to deposits of calcium in the mass of smooth muscles and fibrous connective tissues....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals?ComplicationsJoint DamageRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals? Complications Joint Damage Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals are microscopic, crystal-like formations that can accumulate in certain people’s joints, particularly older individuals. While pyrophosphate is a naturally occurring chemical in the body, when it is coupled with calcium, the resulting crystal formations can collect in your cartilage and lead to a form of arthritis calledcalcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease(CPPD)—also known as pseudogout....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen To Call Your Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When To Call Your Doctor Carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS) is a condition where there is compression of themedian nerve. This nerve is located on the palm side of the hand. CTS can affect one or both of your hands. CTS is common in pregnancy and can occur in 31% to 62% of people who are pregnant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Ceftriaxone is a type ofantibiotic drugused to treatbacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs calledcephalosporin antibiotics. These third-generation cephalosporins are used to treat bacterial strains that are commonly resistant to other types of antibiotics. Cravetiger / Getty Images Every Antibiotics Question You Have, Answered...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSkin Conditions and CeliacWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Skin Conditions and Celiac When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Summary Celiac diseaseand gluten intolerance (or non-celiacgluten sensitivity) not only affect your digestive system but also your skin—which can lead to bumps, rashes, or patches. This article discusses skin conditions potentially linked to celiac disease and gluten intolerance, how they’re diagnosed, and treatment that can help you manage skin symptoms....