Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems may occur in people with asthma who are treated with drugs such as salmeterol (long-acting beta agonists). In people with asthma, this product should only be used when one long-term medication (such as inhaled corticosteroids) does not control breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to...
Read moreA recent study may provide hope that scientists will one day be able to develop COX-2 inhibitor drugs, such as Celebrex and Vioxx, that do... Read more »
People with anxiety disorders have a higher risk of developing and dying of heart disease. Scientists at the Clinic and Policlinic for... Read more »
The daily routine of putting two injections in my stomach is really getting old. Some days it goes very smoothly, but some days I psych... Read more »
Varicose veins are large, often winding dilated veins that often stick out from under the skin and occur mostly in the legs. They occur... Read more »
The fact I survived my massive stroke in 2001 is remarkable to me. In fact, until recently I never talked about the specifics about it... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug meant to inhibit tumor growth may have a dangerous side effect. Bevacizumab (Avastin) is prescribed to patients with... Read more »
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Blood clots can be a major problem after a total knee joint replacement (TKR). Without prevention, up to 84 percent of all patients develop blood... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new solution to blood clotting problems may be around the corner. Human blood depends on cells called platelets to... Read more »
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Having a total knee replacement? Expect to be given an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots. Most doctors start patients on warfarin (a drug that... Read more »
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Any one who has had a total hip or total knee replacement knows that a major concern after surgery is the formation of blood clots. Blood clots can... Read more »