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Hemolytic anemia occurs when the bone marrow is unable to increase production to make up for the premature destruction of red blood cells. If the bone marrow is able to keep up with the early destruction, anemia does not occur(sometimes called com...
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Disorders that affect the red blood cell membrane include hereditary spherocytosis, in which the normally disk-shaped red cells become spherical, and hereditary elliptocytosis, in which the cells are oval, rather than disk-shaped. Other hereditary...
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These include:.metals(chromium, platinum salts, nickel, lead, copper).intravenous(IV) water(an IV that is not normal or half-normal saline).snake bites(if the venom contains hemolytic toxins).These are all factors external to the red blood cell an...
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Hemolysis is the breakdown of red blood cells. See also: Hemolytic anemiaRed blood cells normally live for 110 - 120 days.
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Pepto-Bismol contains aspirin-like salicylates, so talk with your doctor before using it in children.Avoid combination cough and cold preparations in children under age 6 because they have sometimes caused over-sedation and death. Above all, be su...
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If you have more than two medications to manage, consider getting a pill organizer -- a special container marked with the days of the week. Besides housing multiple medications, a compartmentalized organizer can be useful for keeping track of the medications you've taken.
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Every year, more than 400 million prescriptions are filled with generic medications in the United States.
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What makes some people sticklers for following through with their medications, and others haphazard at best?
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The average American older than 65 takes two to seven prescription drugs daily; managing these medications properly is essential for good health.
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Prescription medications have joined the ranks of new cars and breakfast cereals. Many of them are being marketed directly to the public through ads on television and in magazines. Some medications get so much free publicity they don't need to be advertised.
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Just because a drug is available without a prescription doesn't mean it's safe to take. Aspirin, for example, can cause problems with asthma.
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Stocking your medicine cabinet isn't difficult and doesn't take much time. You'll first want the essentials for first aid and symptom relief, rounded out with a few items that meet the special needs of you and your family.
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Are you taking a chance by combining too many prescription drugs, OTC medicines and supplements?
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Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine are some of the so-called club drugs used by teens and young adults at nightclubs and raves -- all-night dances.
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One way to cut the exploding cost of prescription drugs is to switch to generic drugs. Generic drugs cost less and work the same way as the brand names.
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Though medications serve a useful, often life-saving purpose, they must be taken correctly to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
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Take the time to learn about your medicine. For instance, why are you taking it? What does it do? Work with your doctor or other health care providers to get the answers you need.
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Getting the right medication is only half the battle. Why and how to fulfill the requirements of a prescription.
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A study found that many adolescents who are prescribed medication give or sell the drugs to other teens. Some of this diversion is recreational, but some may be for therapeutic purposes or performance enhancement.
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Drug addicts have a higher death rate than the general population, but not necessarily due to their substance abuse. A study suggests addicts have more serious psychiatric problems that lead to increased mortality.
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Grapefruit juice can boost or reduce the effect of dozens of drugs and should be ingested with caution by those on medication. A guide to the most important drug interactions.
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A Harvard Medical School doctor answers your questions about whether x-ray machines can harm medications.
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This compilation of 2004's important health stories, as covered by Harvard Health Publications editors, offers perspective on recent advances in medicine and insight about what you can do to extend life and improve those added years.
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Is there a specific age at which you consider a child an adult for the purposes of giving a medication? My daughter is a normal 14-year-old and weighs 114 pounds. Would she be considered an adult when the doctor decides what dose to give her?
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I have just been prescribed Enbrel 50mg twice a week for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but I have conflicting information on how far apart the two doses should be administered. My doctor said to put four days between doses but I also was told the half-life of Enbrel is only about four days. On which day would you recommend I take it?
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A study suggested that taking powdered cinnamon could lower blood sugar in diabetics, but two subsequent studies showed little improvement.
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A study indicates that taking a combination of medications can be more effective in preventing heart disease than single medications alone.
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The safest ways to dispose of leftover medicine.Few programs exist for environmentally safe drug disposal. Flushing them is a no-no.
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The following drug has been approved since the year 2000 for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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The following drug has been approved since the year 2000 for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Whatever medications you take, it's important to know why you're taking them, what they're designed to do, and how to take them properly.
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Prices can vary widely for similar or identical treatments — and there may be a lot you can do to limit what you pay out of pocket.
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Medicines can be an important part of treatment for serious infections. They can help relieve pain and lift depression.
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Are there any over-the-counter medications for coughs and colds that are safe for babies?
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Medication can alleviate pain, slow the progression of disease and save lives. But to do so, it must be taken and administered correctly.
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Although most medications are safe when you take them the right way, some drugs can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.
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You may need a series of pre-travel vaccinations. Some vaccines need time to become effective.Depending on the destination, updating or"boosting" routine vaccinations is sometimes recommended.
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An infection is a condition in which viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites enter the body and cause a state of disease. Such invaders are called pathogens.
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Although the word meningitis suggests an inflammation of the meninges only, there is always some involvement of the most superficial parts of the brain that are contiguous to the meninges. Often there are also alterations in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Infectious diseases have always caused illness and death, but in the last decade, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has noticed a disturbing trend: The number of new infectious agents has been on the rise. These include the West Nile virus, monkey pox and hantavirus.
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Detailed information on the most common inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Detailed information on the most common types of inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children There are many different infectious diseases that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on digestive inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
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Infection is the invasion and replication of microorganisms— viruses, bacteria, protozoa, or fungi—in body tissues.There are thousands of infectious agents that can cause human disease. Although the body is extraordinarily adaptive in ...
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children Topic Index All About the Immune System
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Detailed information on infections in children Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition to numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than ever to avoid getting sick.
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Glossary of terms relating to infectious diseases [back to top] acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - a disease, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread in teens and adults by sexual contact with an infected partner. HIV is most commonly spread in infants and children by vertical transmission from an infected mother while in the womb or during delivery.
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Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases and sometimes can make the difference between life and death. Handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. Unfortunately, improper or infrequent handwashing continues to be a major factor in the spread of disease. Other important ways to prevent infection include following the appropriate immunization schedule, and using precautions with pets and on the job.
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Detailed information on pets and infectious diseases Proper care of your pet may prevent him/her from becoming ill and infecting the household. Further, to prevent the spread of disease from your pet, take the following precautions:
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Detailed information on pets and infectious diseases Proper care of your pet may prevent him/her from becoming ill and infecting the household. Further, to prevent the spread of disease from your pet, take the following precautions:
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Detailed information on infectious diseases on the job The healthcare professionals that take care of you are exposed to many different illnesses and diseases. By taking proper precautions, these healthcare professionals protect both themselves as well as their patients. The following are some of the basic precautions that can decrease the risk of infectious disease exposure in a healthcare setting:
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Detailed information on the most common infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, chickenpox, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, diphtheria, E. coli, giardiasis, infectious mononucleosis, influenza (flu), lyme disease, malaria, measles, meningitis, mum
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Detailed information on infectious diseases in children Infectious Diseases Home
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List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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List of online resources to find additional information on infectious diseases This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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The phrase"filth diseases" was coined in 1858 by British physician Charles Murchison to describe a class of conditions, mostly caused by infectious pathogens, that were associated with squalid living conditions—the overcrowded, unsanitary, a...
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Defining a tropical infectious disease is not as straightforward. Almost all infectious diseases can be found in the tropics; there are a great number that occur predominantly in the tropics; and there are a few, such as sleeping sickness, that ar...
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EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES The term "emerging infection," first widely used in the early 1990s, refers to newly identified and previously unknown infectious agents that cause public health problems either locally or internationally. Their impac...
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Control of disease is the reduction of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, or mortality to a locally acceptable level as a result of deliberate efforts; continued intervention measures are required to maintain the reduction. Control is to be...
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Statistics relating to infectious disease The following statistics are the latest available from the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC) and the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases:
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Detailed information on emerging infectious diseases and how travelers can minimize their risk of infectious diseases
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An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders.Normally the immune system''s army of white blood cells hel...
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person''s immune system attacks the body''s own cells, causing tissue destruction.Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders, and it is suspected to be responsible for many more....
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Detailed information on autoimmune diseases and pregnancy Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the body makes antibodies against one's own normal body chemicals. In these diseases, antibodies cannot tell antigens in the inside of the cell from antigens outside of the cell. When the antibodies attack the internal cells, the reactions can be local - in just a small area, or systemic - throughout the whole body. The skin and connective tissues (cartilage, bone, tendons) are most affected but other tissues can be affected, as well, including nerve and muscle.
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person''s immune system attacks the body''s own cells, causing tissue destruction.Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders and suspected to be responsible for many more. Autoim...
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Doctors divide autoimmune diseases in two categories: Those that attack a specific organ and those that target many organs.
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Diseases in which the immune system attacks the body''s own healthy tissues, forming antibodies in an assault on mistakenly identified"foreign invaders.".Autoimmune disorders occur when the body''s immune system loses its ability to recognize the di...
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