Estrogen derivatives work by reducing elevated levels of reproductive hormones inpostmenopausalwomen, which include gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from thehypothalamus, and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), andluteinizing hormone(LH) from thepituitary gland. Estrogen derivatives may be combined with...
Second generation antipsychotics (SGAs), also known asatypicalantipsychotics, are a newer class ofantipsychoticmedications used to treatschizophrenia,bipolar disorderand related psychiatric conditions. Second generation antipsychotics were developed to improve upon the efficacy and safety of first generation anti...
"John had his injections every three months and it kept things under control," said Mary, 75. "We didn't even tell people he was ill as we didn't think we needed to. "Then after about six years a bone scan revealed his spine was affected by the cancer. He became very tired an...
“It’s important to note that severe hepatitis in children remains rare. However, we encourage parents and caregivers to be aware of the symptoms of hepatitis – particularly jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin or eyes – and to contact their child’s healthcare provider with any con...
Estrogen stimulates the growth of the endometrium, the inner lining of theuterus, while progesterone prepares it for implantation and pregnancy. Progesterone also stimulates the growth of breast tissue, readying it for lactation. In the absence ofconception, the hormone levels fall, leading to menstru...
Phenothiazine antipsychotics inhibit the activity ofdopamine, a chemical (neurotransmitter) released in the brain by nerve cells (neurons) to transmit signals. Known as the “happy hormone,” dopamine regulates the brain’s reward system and is responsible for manyessentialfunctions including movement, ...