Articles related to "Drug Reactions"

Studies indicate that an alarming number of children are affected by bad drug reactions. What can parents do to protect their children?

The number of adverse drug reactions reported to the Food and Drug Administration tripled between 1998 and 2005. When should you report medication side-effects and how?

Although the elderly in our society are healthier than ever before, illness and its treatment in senior citizens requires special consideration.

Koebner phenomenon in psoriasis, also known as isomorphic response, refers to the induction of new psoriasis skin lesions following local trauma or injury to the skin.

When taking prescription or over-the-counter medication, it is essential to be aware of the possibility of an allergic reaction, and what may be involved.

COX-2 inhibitors were miracle arthritis drugs, until they were withdrawn for cardiac side effects. FDA fast-track approved them, killing and harming many who used them.

Epidurals can provide relief during labor. The use of this technique can also have potentially serious side effects. Determine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Blood testing is now very common and with good reason. Examination of blood cells can give vital clues to illnesses or even provide a diagnosis.

Many people have heard of hearing loss, but what if you have the opposite? What if you suddenly hear everything too loudly? This is what happens with hyperacusis.

Fever in the dog or cat can be caused by many different disease processes. Successful treatment depends on finding the cause. Antibiotics may or may not be indicated.

Erythrodermic psoriasis is one of the dreaded complications of psoriasis. It can cause serious metabolic disturbances in the body and is a medical emergency.

According to medical experts, marks, ridges, odd colors, spots, or nails changing shape can indicate anything from a previous fever to kidney problems to lung cancer.

Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.

Various protein antigenic molecules found on white blood cells determine what substances our immune system cells will react with and to what degree.

Each and every psoriasis patient should be aware of the medications to be avoided in psoriasis.

Pityriasis rosea is a self limiting skin disease of suspected viral origin presenting with a generalized scaly and itchy skin rash.

Among the many triggers of psoriasis, stress, local skin injury and systemic infections play important roles in the pathogenesis of the disease.

Knowing potential negative effects of anti-inflammatory medication and monitoring overall health ensures that the arthritic dog is kept comfortable when on NSAID therapy.

The cause of this progressive condition is unknown and there is no cure. However several methods, such as vestibular rehabilitation, can help manage the symptoms.

Izzie Stevens is MIA from Seattle Grace Hospital after being fired. When will she return and what impact will it have on the show? And did the chief make the right call?

Why is yawning contagious? What function do yawns serve? While science doesn't have a definite answer, both energy healers and brain experts have theories.

The pain of a dog bite is extended for a month if rabies vaccinations are required. After a bite, seek medial attention to determine the necessity of rabies shots.

Besides the typical symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, patients with Graves' disease are also at risk for a number of different atypical symptoms.

Bush snubs money for children's healthcare while asking for increases to military budget.

If elderly people can remain physically active, stay well nourished, take care of foot problems and manage their medication, it can help prevent them having falls.

It would be interesting to learn how itching occurs in skin and systemic diseases and how the act of scratching relieves the itch.

Depression is a very real medical condition. It should not be ignored. Depression can be controlled with treatment and without medication may lead to suicide.

Generic drugs save money, but at what cost to overall health? Are they effective? Yes. Are they identical to brand name drugs? No.

Over 50% of patients attending a dermatology clinic present with itchy skin diseases. Dermatoses associated with itching can appear with or without skin rashes.