Why Patients Disregard Prescriptions
Half of patients do not comply with prescription label directions. Here are reasons why with suggestions for improving medication adherence.
Add Prescriptions to Dementia Causes
Increase in dementia cases may be linked to common prescription medications. Fortunately, one of the most common is excluded.
Many fish oil products are rancid before consumers get them home. Weigh risks and benefits of fish oil supplements.
Agonizing Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Given its length, diameter and proximity, a ruptured aortic aneurysm is catastrophic, having a mortality rate of 90 percent.
Can You Get Rid of Eyebrow Bugs?
If your face has unwanted parasites, they may be temporarily eradicated with these solutions.
How PAD is Confused With Diabetes
Peripheral artery disease falls under the cardiology specialty. Diabetes is treated by endocrinologists and nephrologists. How can diabetes be confused with PAD?
Despite disposal of needles and diligent sanitation of most hospital surfaces, many patients develop secondary infections and medical complications.
Are Antibiotics Making You Sick?
What are reasons why taking an antibiotic might actually make us feel worse? Patients may experience fatigue and other adverse reactions from nutrient depletion.
Too much heat, either too quickly or over an extended period of time, may prevent our bodies from efficiently cooling through perspiration.
Should Pain Remedies Mimic Opioids?
Opioids quickly address both emotional and physical response to pain. Whatever alternative treatment is offered should do the same.
Vitamin Deficiencies Affect Your Mood
Abnormal stress, masking a personal tragedy, or skipping required nutrition can overshadow an ordinarily pleasant personality, causing social conflicts.
This autoimmune system disorder may go undetected for months or years with symptoms ranging from mild to aggressive attacks on skin and internal organs.
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