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Generalized osteoarthritis is a subset ofosteoarthritisin which three or more joints or groups of joints are affected. It is often referred to as GOA and may be referred to as polyarticular osteoarthritis and multi-joint osteoarthritis. Your condition may be categorized as generalized osteoarthritis if it appears in multiple areas, almost always including the hand. If you have generalized osteoarthritis, you are more likely to face challenges with function, disability, and quality of life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewWhat Is H3N2?H3N2 EpidemicsSymptomsDiagnosis and TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview What Is H3N2? H3N2 Epidemics Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment Prevention You may have heard the term H3N2 in the news or read about it online. But chances are you don’t know much about what it is and how it’s different from other types of flu. Adults who were around in 2009 are probably familiar withH1N1—the strain of flu that caused a pandemic and sickened millions around the world....

A ketogenic (or “keto”) diet is an eating plan that’s designed to seriously minimize carbohydrates, your body’s favorite fuel source, and dramatically increase fats. The idea is that as carbohydrate levels drop, the body becomes forced to burn stored fat as its primary source of fuel, which can result in often dramatic weight loss. The diet represents a total turnaround from how most people eat: while the suggested American diet is about 50 percent carbohydrate, 15 percent protein, and 35 percent fat,the breakdown on most typical keto diets is 5 to 10 percent carbs, 70 to 75 percent fat, and the rest from protein....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisAlternatives to Latex CondomsOther Related AllergiesWhen to Seek Medical CareTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Alternatives to Latex Condoms Other Related Allergies When to Seek Medical Care Treatment Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses a latex condom allergy, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and alternatives to latex condoms. Image Source / Getty Images Latex Condom Allergy Symptoms Topical symptoms of latex condom allergies include itching, swelling, and redness around the skin and genitals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedications ListHow to Choose the Right OneMedication AlternativesIntegrative Approach Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medications List How to Choose the Right One Medication Alternatives Integrative Approach There are many medication options to treatosteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them brittle and prone to breaking. Bisphosphonates are the most common medications used for osteoporosis. However, other types of medications are available, too....

Eerik / E+ / Getty Images Low levels of vitamin B12 can cause serious and sometimes permanent neurological damage, as well as bone marrow production issues with subsequent anemia. This is why levels of this nutrient must be monitored in anyone taking metformin. This drug is available as a generic product as well as under the brand names Glumetza and Fortamet. If you’re on this drug, and particularly if you’ve been taking it for a while, it’s important to be aware of the association between long-term use of metformin and vitamin B12 deficiency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSevere Drug InteractionsModerate Drug InteractionsMinor Drug InteractionsAlcohol Interaction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Severe Drug Interactions Moderate Drug Interactions Minor Drug Interactions Alcohol Interaction If you live with chronic arthritis—osteoarthritisorrheumatoid arthritis—your healthcare provider may prescribe nabumetone to relieve the pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness that can accompany those conditions. Some medical professionals may also prescribe nabumetone off-label to treat ankylosing spondylitis....

A prolapse is a medical condition where an organ or tissue falls out of place, or “slips down.” There are many types of prolapse, where a body part moves out of its proper place in the body. These prolapses may not cause any notable symptoms and may be found during an examination for another issue. In other cases, a prolapse can cause significant discomfort and decrease the ability of the body to function well....

UPDATEOn June 24, the Supreme Court struck downRoe v. Wade. Without federal protection for abortion, it is now up to individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. UPDATE On June 24, the Supreme Court struck downRoe v. Wade. Without federal protection for abortion, it is now up to individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. Key TakeawaysThe Supreme Court is poised to end the federal protection of abortion rights, according to a leaked opinion draft....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSugar Alcohol vs. SugarHow Its MadePros and ConsPopular TypesHow to Identify Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sugar Alcohol vs. Sugar How Its Made Pros and Cons Popular Types How to Identify Sugar alcohols are naturally found sweeteners derived from plants like fruits and vegetables. This sugar substitute contains fewer calories than traditional sugar and is less likely to cause your blood glucose levels to spike....

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a non-narcotic, over-the-counter medication for the relief of minor to moderate pain, aches, headache, and fever. It can be used for pain related to injuries, is commonly used after surgery, and is effective for reducing the temperature in adults andchildren.It is also found in many over the counter combination medications, such as Tylenol PM, which combines Tylenol withBenadryl (diphenhydramine)in order to improve sleep along with reduced pain.Tylenol is also commonly found in prescription pain medications such as Percocet....

Key TakeawaysNotable changes to the 2024 adult immunization schedule include updated recommendations for the RSV, mpox, meningococcal, and COVID-19 vaccines. Key Takeaways Notable changes to the 2024 adult immunization schedule include updated recommendations for the RSV, mpox, meningococcal, and COVID-19 vaccines. The 2024 adult immunization schedule includes a few updated recommendations for therespiratory syncytial virus (RSV),mpox, COVID-19, andmeningitis, among others. “This is really the best and most up-to-date evidence-based information for vaccinations and public health and disease prevention, so I do follow it,”Shengyi Mao, MD, a clinical associate professor of internal medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, told Verywell....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewThe Tricuspid Valve and Tricuspid RegurgitationRiskCausesSymptomsDiagnosisManagementTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview The Tricuspid Valve and Tricuspid Regurgitation Risk Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Management Treatment It quite common for a person having anechocardiogram(a very common heart test often performed in people who are basically healthy), to be told they have tricuspid regurgitation—a “leaky” tricuspid heart valve. myboxpra / Getty Images Many people with tricuspid regurgitation are very surprised to learn that they have a heart valve issue because they feel fine....