Among primary care patients with uncontrolled hypertension, medication nonadherence was more than twice as common in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (68%) as compared to patients without PTSD (26%), according to a study reported online in JAMA Internal ...
Genital warts can be treated with locally applied medications that destroy the tissue, freezing (cryotherapy), or surgical removal. Cancers may not be caught until screening.See Also: HPV Support Group2. ChlamydiaChlamydia is the most common “reportable” STI in the U.S. In 2023, a total ...
As our understanding of medicine has evolved, we’ve been able to develop drugs to aid with some of the most common medical conditions—from pain and blood pressure drugs to asthma medication, thyroid treatments, and antidepressants. This graphic usesprescribed medicines datafrom the U.S. Agency...
NSAIDs includeibuprofen (in Advil)naproxen (in Aleve)and are also found in many cold medications. Too much of them, says Dr. Katz, can harm your kidneys and your gastrointestinal tract — and if you don't speak up, your doctor could be in the dark as to what's going on. Taking a...
Home/ Health Tips LONGEVITY MEDICINE: AN UPDATE I’ve been getting more and more inquiries about prescription medications, supplements, and infusions all being promoted for their ‘anti-aging’ and ‘longevity’ benefits. Patients want to know, quite reasonably, what’s real? What’s not? What...
Astudyclaimed that Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is common in many communities, is associated with structural factors, eating habits, and the use of certain medications. The use of such medications (whether over the count or prescribed) can lead to the emergence of GERD and can...
In our research, all disease severity levels and the majority of utilized medications have been included. Articles that only had information about incomplete disease resolution or reported recurrence of a treatment method that was not relevant to at least one of our therapeutic options (systemic ...
(HealthDay)—Most primary care physicians and pulmonologists recommend use of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved smoking cessation medications before use of electronic cigarettes, according to a letter to the editor published online March 2 in theAnnals of the American Thoracic Society. ...
of prescription drugs will be used during acute episodes of mania or depression. Always consult with a healthcare provider prior to starting or stopping any medication. A medical or mental health professional can discuss the side effects, benefits, and treatment duration of different medications. ...