Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks
The body needs cholesterol. But having too much cholesterol in the blood raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. This
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Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Do some adults need HGH treatment? In some adults, the pituitary gland doesn''t make enough growth hormone. This is called growth hormone deficiency. It''s different from the expected
Hydronephrosis
Diagnosis Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if hydronephrosis is the cause of your symptoms. Your healthcare professional starts by asking you
Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that can be used to treat a person whose heart has suddenly stopped working. This condition is called sudden cardiac arrest.
Ezetimibe (oral route)
Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. This medicine comes with a patient information insert.
Going Solar
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Gabapentin (oral route)
Do not stop using gabapentin without checking with your doctor. Stopping the medicine suddenly may increase the risk for seizures. Your doctor may want you or your child to gradually
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
Fatty liver disease (MASLD)
Compared with a healthy liver (top), a fatty liver (bottom) appears bigger and discolored. Tissue samples show extra fat in fatty liver disease, while inflammation and advanced scarring are seen in metabolic
Ileostomy
Can I swim? How do I shower? Do I need to buy different clothes? How will it affect my intimate life? Once you adjust, you''ll likely find that it''s possible to do many of the same activities you
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What''s different and what''s alike between these two kinds of health care providers?