Roughly 40% of women experience a UTI at some time, and it is the most common infection seen in women. Healthcare costs related to UTIs exceed over $1.6 billion per year.There are different types of UTIs based o
It is thought lung aspiration may occur because these drugs slow down stomach emptying, and even if you fast (avoid eating / drinking) as directed before surgery you may still have food or liquid left in your stomach, which could be inhaled into your lungs while under sedation or general an...
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is another hallucinogenic party drug. Originally developed as an appetite suppressant. MDMA lowers inhibitions and heightens perception. While ecstasy can be sold in liquid form, most teens buy the drug in pill format. The pills are often imprinted with images such a...
Kreutzer, who has researched the drug, says that in its liquid form, GHB is often taken by the capful or capfuls, while one or two teaspoons of the powder form are often taken or slipped into drinks. Also known as “Liquid X” or “Scoop,” the drug can take effect within 15 to 2...
Isopropanol is also known as isopropyl alcohol. It is the simplest secondary alcohol and is one of the isomers of n-propanol. It is a kind of flammable liquid which is colorless with strong smell.
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States and has more adverse effects that most other drugs combined. There are many aspects to consider when thinking about alcohol as a drug. There are many myths surrounding alcohol, including who uses it, what its effects are ...
Pulmonary edema:The buildup of liquid in your lungs. Your lungs may collect more liquid if you already havepneumonia. Hypoxemia: Too little oxygen in your blood. Damage to your lungs can cause this. Medical staff will notice it if your blood oxygen levels start to drop and you are short ...
lifelong benefit. At the same time, if we are going to challenge payors to change behaviors and adapt, we in industry need to make sure that we develop drugs that do not have just an incremental effect but a transformative effect, and are good stewards and partners with regulators and ...
In their basic form, all NAs are generally colourless and odourless, though some agents are reported to have a slightly fruity odour and VX may have a slightly amber coloration.1 At room temperature, all NAs are in liquid form but can be aerosolized, vaporized (explosives), or dispersed by...
Cancers of the organs inside the peritoneal cavity may spread to other nearby organs. In addition, the tumors may be inaccessible forchemotherapydrugs administered to other parts of the body such as through the veins. For these reasons, cancer treatment is the major use of an intraperitoneal inje...