Taking aspirin with anothernonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID) can raise your risk of side effects and drug interactions. If you take a low-dose of aspirin (typically 75 to 100 milligrams) to help prevent aheart attackor blood clot, you may wonder if you can also treat pain with another over-the-counter NSAID like Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen). However, you should not take both at the same time unless your provider tells you to....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksDosageEarly Pregnancy LossGestational DiabetesSafety in Early Pregnancy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Dosage Early Pregnancy Loss Gestational Diabetes Safety in Early Pregnancy Metformin is often prescribed off-label for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and for regulating ovulation. It belongs to aclass of drugsthat improves the body’s response to insulin and regulates blood sugar.An off-label prescription means that the U....
Key TakeawaysA new study found that NSAIDs do not worsen COVID-19 outcomes for people who take them.Taking this medication may also help COVID long-haulers manage symptoms.NSAIDs and steroids are both types of medications that can be used for managing inflammation, though they each have pros and cons.Early on in the pandemic, experts debated whether taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) potentially worsened COVID-19 symptoms. But recent guidance and a new study suggest that taking medication like ibuprofen will not make an infection more severe....
When you havefibromyalgia (FMS)andchronic fatigue syndrome(also known asmyalgic encephalomyelitis, orME/CFS), you can end up taking a lot of different medications, including common medications for pain. While that may help you feel and function better, it can also be dangerous. It pays to really understand the drugs that are available to you. Several types of painkillers are available over-the-counter (OTC), and a large percentage of us are given prescription painkillers at some point in our illness....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Do Probiotics Do For Diverticulitis?TypesWhere to Find Quality ProbioticsWhen Not to Use Probiotics Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Do Probiotics Do For Diverticulitis? Types Where to Find Quality Probiotics When Not to Use Probiotics Probiotics, such asLactobacillus acidophilus(L. acidophilus), can help the gut absorb nutrients, break down food, and defend the body against disease-causing organisms.Considered “good bacteria,” probiotics reside in the human gut, mouth, and vagina, as well as certain supplements and foods....
patrickheagney / Getty Images How Proton Pumps Work The proton pump is a molecule found in some cells of the stomach (parietal cells). Acting as a molecular machine, the proton pump takes a non-acidic potassium ion out of the stomach and replaces it with an acidic hydrogen ion. By putting hydrogen ions into your stomach, the proton pump increases the acidity of your stomach contents. Stomach acid is necessary to help break down food and aid digestion....
Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) is a prescription, oral, anti-inflammatory medication used to treat inflammatory conditions likerheumatoid arthritis (RA)and ulcerative colitis.Tetra Images / Getty ImagesDrug ClassSulfasalazine belongs to a class of drugs referred to as sulfa drugs. It containssalicylateand the sulfa antibiotic.Sulfasalazine treats the disease process, not just the symptoms of RA, and thus it is classified as adisease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD).Indications for Use of SulfasalazineSulfasalazine is prescribed for treating RA, juvenile arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons to Take VitaminsVitamin D and CancerReasons Not to Take VitaminsConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons to Take Vitamins Vitamin D and Cancer Reasons Not to Take Vitamins Considerations Taking vitamins or other supplements duringcancertreatment may have benefits, but there can also be risks. Cancer fatigue may be one reason people turn to vitamins and other supplements or because they believe they have anti-cancer and anti-toxicity properties....
Communicating with someone who is living withAlzheimer’s diseaseor another dementia can sometimes be a challenge. That’s because one of the hallmarksymptoms of dementia, along withmemory loss, is difficulty expressing ideas (such as inword-finding problems) or in understanding them (often called receptive communication). Here are a few tips for success when talking with someone who is living with dementia. Hero Images DigitalVision / Getty Images Don’t Infantilize the Person Don’t talk down to the person or treat them like an infant....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionFractureVertical TalusTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Fracture Vertical Talus Treatment The talus bone is a bone in your ankle located towards the top part of the back of your foot. It serves as a perch for the tibia and holds the weight of your entire body. The talus is considered a short bone and is one of the main bones of the ankle....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTaste and Texture of TamarindBenefits of Eating TamarindNutrition FactsIndustrial Uses of TamarindHow to Eat TamarindWhere Can You Find Quality Tamarind? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Taste and Texture of Tamarind Benefits of Eating Tamarind Nutrition Facts Industrial Uses of Tamarind How to Eat Tamarind Where Can You Find Quality Tamarind? Tamarind is an evergreen tree that grows primarily in Asia, Africa, and South America....
Key TakeawaysCases of respiratory viral infections are soaring, straining pediatric hospitals nationwide.Due to surging demand, key medications such as Tamiflu and amoxicillin are in active shortage.Patients who cannot find certain medications can speak with a pharmacist or health provider to adjust the dosage of an available form of the drug or to find a suitable alternative. Key Takeaways Cases of respiratory viral infections are soaring, straining pediatric hospitals nationwide.Due to surging demand, key medications such as Tamiflu and amoxicillin are in active shortage....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicationsBenefitsHow It WorksTamoxifen vs. AIsSide EffectsInteractions/ContraindicationsTreatment Duration Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indications Benefits How It Works Tamoxifen vs. AIs Side Effects Interactions/Contraindications Treatment Duration Tamoxifen is a medication with both anti-estrogen andestrogen-like effects, depending on the particular type of tissue it affects. It is classified as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), along with the medication Evista (raloxifene). This article will review the indications for tamoxifen, how it reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence, what side effects can happen with the medication, and how it compares to aromatase inhibitors....
