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Pain medications (1 Video, 1 Image)
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Pain medicines are also called analgesics. Every type of pain medicine has benefits and risks. Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009
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Storing medicine safely
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Medicine storageMany people store their medications in the bathroom. But this popular spot is actually one of the worst places to keep medicine. Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 03/14/2009
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Drug allergies (3 Videos, 11 Images)
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Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug(medication).Adverse reactions to drugs are common, and almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction. Reactions range from irritating or mild side effects such as nausea ...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Stuart I. Henochowicz, MD, FACP, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Georgetown University Medical School. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 08/06/2008
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Getting a prescription filled (1 Video, 1 Image)
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Prescriptions- how to fill; Medications- how to get prescription filled; Drugs- how to get prescription filled; Pharmacy- Mail order; Pharmacy- Internet; Types of pharmacies.Once you receive a prescription from your health care provider, you may b...Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 03/14/2009
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Liquid medication administration (2 Videos)
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They are not all the same size. A silverware teaspoon could be as small as a half teaspoon or as large as 2 teaspoons.Measuring spoons used for cooking are accurate, but they spill easily.Oral syringes have some advantages for giving liquid medica...Reviewer: Deirdre O?Reilly, MD, MPH, Neonatologist, Division of Newborn Medicine, Children?s Hospital Boston and Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 10/19/2007
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Drug-induced diarrhea (1 Image)
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Drug-induced diarrhea is loose, watery stools caused by certain medications.Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 03/05/2009
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Drugs that may cause impotence
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Impotence caused by medications; Drug-induced erectile dysfunction.Various medications and recreational drugs can have an affect on sexual arousal and sexual performance. It should be noted that what causes impotence in one man may not affect anot...Reviewer: Justin Harmon, DO, Urologic Surgeon, Private Practice, Urologic Consultants of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 07/22/2008
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Pharmacies Have Trouble With Hispanic Customers
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The Weather Doctor
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A Major Stroke Could Quickly Follow a Minor One
Many people who suffer a major stroke had a minor stroke in the preceeding 24 hours.
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Health Protest
And home health care workers held a big rally in downtown Los Angeles to protest the governor's proposal to eliminate their programs. The governors also pr...
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The FDA May Ban Certain Medicine Due to Side Effects
An FDA panel of experts is expected to vote on whether to strengthen warnings about side effects associated with acetaminophen.
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XTalk Health Care
NBC's Robert Bazell discusses health care reform.
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A New Drug Eases Scorpion Stings
An experimental drug might help ease poisonous scorpion stings in children.
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The High Cost of Health Care
In Florida 72 per cent of the survey respondents reported spending more than 1000 on out of pockets health care costs last year and 40 per cent reported sk...
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AIDS Testing
Spreading information to prevent the spread of infection. Test Miami is aimed at making H-I-V testing standard for everyone. The campaign was unveiled at t...
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Medical Miracle: Surviving Cancer
The message from a cancer-survivor and his doctor to people who are battling cancer right now -- it's not a hopeless situation. Many cancers now are treata...
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The HIV Pandemic Could Be Gone in 50 Years
Experts at the NIH have developed an aggressive plan that they say could end the HIV pandemic within 50 years.
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Cancer Patients Worry About Their Treatment Costs
Roughly 10% of cancer patients worry about paying for their medication, but few talk to their doctors about it.
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Robert Bazell Reports on Obama's Healthcare Plan
One of the biggest flash points in the debate over health care in this country is the idea of a so-called public option, which is a government insurance pr...
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A New Drug Could Dramatically Change Breast Cancer Treatment
Baylor breast cancer specialist Dr. Cynthia Osborne calls her pills one of the biggest cancer treatment breakthroughs of her career.
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Non-Immunized Children Are Still At High Risk
Children whose parents choose not to give them immunization have a greater risk of developing whooping cough.
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Low-Income Cancer Patients are Likely to Skip Some Medications
Women with breast cancer who are also struggling financially are less likely to stick to their treatment plan, often skipping important medications.
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The Clinic
A?The ClinicA? offers comprehensive medical care for people like Susan Johnson of Philadelphia who came to get a complete physical and mammograph. And the ...
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Teens Use ADHD Drugs to Concentrate
Students across the country are looking for pharmaceutical help to get them through the last round of exams.
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