Latest Stories
Sildenafil Side Effects
The following serious adverse reactions of sildenafil are discussed in greater detail in other sections:Mortality with pediatric useHypotensionVision lossHearing lossPriapismVaso-occlusive…
Sildenafil Dosage – How Much Sildenafil Is Too Much?
Below are the general guidelines for dosing sildenafil. Note that these dosages may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis for individual patients by a provider. Always follow your prescribing…
PRA Enhances COVID-19 Monitoring Program with Integration of Microsoft Healthcare Bot Service
RALEIGH, N.C., June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAH) announced today the enhancement of its commercial Health Harmony COVID-19 Monitoring Program with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Can You Prevent Anemia?
For some people, there is no way to prevent anemia; it is an inherited trait, like sickle cell disease. They can manage it, at best. For most, though, it is possible to avoid anemia by…
Anemia Treatment Options
Treatment options will focus on the type of anemia plus the lifestyle, overall health, and symptoms of the patient. In other words, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. There are many…
What are the Causes of Bronchitis?
Bronchitis may develop as the result of irritation from a viral or bacterial infection of the lungs or after long-term exposure to substances that irritate the respiratory tract.Acute…
What are the Signs & Symptoms of Bronchitis?
Bronchitis affects the bronchial tubes that connect the nose and mouth with the lungs, so the respiratory condition causes symptoms that affect breathing.Chronic cases typically cause no…
Bronchitis Diagnosis
Healthcare professionals diagnose bronchitis based on patients’ medical history and on the results of physical exams and diagnostic tests. Clinicians will ask about their history of…
Bronchitis
Also called:Acute bronchitisChest coldCommon coldChronic bronchitis/COPD (chronic bronchitis is a form of COPD)Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the tubes that carry air…
How Can You Prevent Bronchitis?
Good handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent acute bronchitis and other infectious diseases. The CDC says that “regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid…
Bronchitis Treatment Options
Treatment options depend largely on the type of bronchitis, the severity of symptoms, and other factors. The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and improve lung function.Treatment…
Bronchitis Prognosis
Prognosis for Acute CasesPatients with acute bronchitis have a good prognosis; it is rarely fatal and usually clears up in less than 3 weeks on its own, without treatment.Prognosis for…
Bronchitis Epidemiology
Chronic Bronchitis EpidemiologyHealthcare providers have diagnosed approximately 9.5 million people in the United States, or 4 percent of the population, with chronic bronchitis. The actual…