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Key TakeawaysPharmaceutical company Novavax just completed its Phase 3 clinical trial in the U.K.The company says its vaccine is nearly 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.The vaccine was much less effective against the South African strain of the virus. Key Takeaways Pharmaceutical company Novavax just completed its Phase 3 clinical trial in the U.K.The company says its vaccine is nearly 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.The vaccine was much less effective against the South African strain of the virus....

Key TakeawaysIn a phase 1 trial, Novo Nordisk’s experimental obesity drug amycretin led to up to 13% weight loss in just three months.Amycretin targets GLP-1 receptors and a second hormone called amylin.Amylin appears to act in the brain, rather than in the gut. It’s possible that amylin can control appetite with fewer gastrointestinal side effects. Key Takeaways In a phase 1 trial, Novo Nordisk’s experimental obesity drug amycretin led to up to 13% weight loss in just three months....

If you are planning to have oral surgery or another surgery requiring a local anesthetic, you might be concerned about the possibility of a novocaine allergy. The good news is that severe reactions tonovocaineand other local anesthetics (including the more commonly used lidocaine) are uncommon. When symptoms do occur, they can range from minor swelling to a life-threatening, whole-body reaction.Hero Images / Getty ImagesSymptomsMany symptoms and side effects, due to allergic and non-allergic causes, can occur as a result of local anesthetic use....

Key TakeawaysThe purpose of vaccinations is to prepare your immune system to protect you against a virus.Symptoms such as pain or fever are indicators that your immune system is doing its job.Using over-the-counter medications to reduce the discomfort of a vaccination may dampen your immune system’s reaction. Key Takeaways The purpose of vaccinations is to prepare your immune system to protect you against a virus.Symptoms such as pain or fever are indicators that your immune system is doing its job....

Apeptic ulceris the term used for a sore that occurs in the mucosal lining of the stomach,small intestine, oresophagus. When the ulcer is in the stomach it might also be called a gastric ulcer. Ulcers in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) may be called a duodenal ulcer. The most common cause of a peptic ulcer is a type of bacteria calledHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori).A second, less common cause of peptic ulcers that’s steadily increasing in importance is the use ofnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)such asaspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are NSAIDs?How NSAIDs Relieve PainTypes of NSAIDsIs Long-Term Use Safe?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are NSAIDs? How NSAIDs Relieve Pain Types of NSAIDs Is Long-Term Use Safe? Frequently Asked Questions If you havechronic pain, chances are you’ve turned to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief on more than one occasion. However, chronic or long-term use of NSAIDs—defined as more than three times a week for more than three months—can have negative health effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisks/ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks/Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Results A nuclear stress test is an imaging test that requires you to be injected with a small radioactive tracer that helps doctors determine how well yourheartis functioning. The tracer will lose its radioactivity through natural decay in about a day or two....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow NAATs WorkNAATs in STI TestingNAATs in Action Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How NAATs Work NAATs in STI Testing NAATs in Action Nucleic-acid amplification tests, also known as NAATs, can detect a variety of different sexually transmitted infections (STIs, formerly called sexually transmitted diseases, STDs). Manyurine testsfor STIs are performed using NAATs.NAAT tests work because they identify small amounts of DNA or RNA in test samples....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy NumbnessWhat Body Parts May Feel Numb After Surgery?ImprovementWhen Numbness After Surgery Is an Emergency Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Numbness What Body Parts May Feel Numb After Surgery? Improvement When Numbness After Surgery Is an Emergency Numbness after surgery does happen sometimes. Usually, before surgery, the surgeon or a healthcare provider will explain that you may experience this sensation; they should provide details about how long it will last and what you can do to manage it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They Feel LikeLocation and EffectsCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Feel Like Location and Effects Causes Treatment Coping Numbnessand tingling withmultiple sclerosis(MS) can happen anywhere in your body and are two of the most common symptoms of the disease.Some describe the abnormal sensations as a pins-and-needles or itching feeling, or note that they interfere with use of the affected area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to Seek Care Seek Emergency CareSudden numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg is awarning sign of a stroke. Call 911 if you note this in yourself or another person. Other signs include vision problems, dizziness, confusion, slurred speech, and a sudden, severe headache. Seek Emergency Care Sudden numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg is awarning sign of a stroke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComparing SymptomsRare SymptomsDiagnosisNummular Eczema TreatmentRingworm Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Comparing Symptoms Rare Symptoms Diagnosis Nummular Eczema Treatment Ringworm Treatment Nummular eczemais often confused with ringworm because both conditions cause a circular rash.However, they are very different conditions. Your healthcare provider can help diagnose nummular eczema vs. ringworm based on your symptoms. Treatment for nummular eczema usually involves moisturizers or topical corticosteroids while ringworm requires antifungal medication....

Key TakeawaysThe CDC shortened its isolation guidance for people with COVID-19 to five days without requiring an additional test.Healthcare workers criticized the agency’s decision, saying that it jeopardizes the safety of both the workers and patients.Experts say that Omicron appears to be contagious for a shorter amount of time than previous variants, which could be reason for the agency’s change. Key Takeaways The CDC shortened its isolation guidance for people with COVID-19 to five days without requiring an additional test....