Darla Ferrara
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Darla Ferrara worked for years as an EMT and is now a full-time freelance writer who has created byline pieces for USAToday, Jillian Michaels, USARiseUP, New York Times -- About.com, Multibrief, MedCity News, LiveStrong, and AOL . She earned her Cardiac Arrest, Hypothermia, and Resuscitation Science Certification from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, her Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Certification from the University of California, San Francisco, and her certification in Musculoskeletal Case Studies - Anatomy from Harvard Medical School.
Posts By Darla Ferrara
Finasteride Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Finasteride is currently the 86th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States. In 2017 alone, there were over nine million prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug is right…
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Finasteride Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where finasteride use is not recommended or the dosage will have to be adjusted to prevent or reduce the risk of…
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Finasteride – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: finasterideBrands: Proscar, Propecia, Propecia Pro-PakClass: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitorsAvailability: prescription requiredMolecular Formula: C23H36N2O2Substance UNII…
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Anemia
Also called: Low red blood cell countLow hemoglobin The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that anemia is the primary diagnosis for almost 800,000 patients that go to the…
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What are the Causes of Anemia?
Although anemia seems like a disease, it’s really a symptom of something else that is causing a decrease in the number of red blood cells. In other words, anemia is typically a symptom of…
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What are the Signs & Symptoms of Anemia?
Certain kinds of anemia may have no symptoms, while others like sickle cell have obvious ones. Some individuals may feel tired and weak, though, yet not realize they are anemic. Symptoms…
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Anemia Diagnosis
For most patients showing signs of anemia, a healthcare provider will order a complete blood count (CBC). It is a multifaceted test that measures hematocrit (HcT) values (how much red blood…
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Anemia Epidemiology
Anemia affects people of all races, genders, and ages. It is more prevalent in underdeveloped countries where food is scarce, though. Anemia has a higher mortality rate in these areas, as…
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Anemia Prognosis
The prognosis for anemia will depend on the type. Many forms of anemia are, fortunately, treatable. Some are not. Most are manageable; some can be deadly, especially when combined with…
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History of Anemia
Ancient History The history of anemia goes back to ancient times, with 4,000-year-old bone samples from Thailand showing advanced signs of the condition. Writing from Papyrus Ebers and…
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