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Reported Deaths Cause Parents to Rethink Safety of Gardasil

Reported Deaths Cause Parents to Rethink Safety of Gardasil

About 20 million people in the United States are currently infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV. Combined with the fact that kids these days are having sex at alarmingly early ages, many children are putting themselves more at risk to contracting…

Phase 1 Human Trials of Malaria Vaccine to Begin

Phase 1 Human Trials of Malaria Vaccine to Begin

Maryland-based company, Sanaria, winner of the Vaccine Industry Excellence Award for Best Early-Stage Vaccine Biotech, has recently been granted permission from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin trial test on Human adult volunteers. Malaria is caused by a parasite…

Swine Flu has it’s Biggest Stake in Young Adults

Swine Flu has it’s Biggest Stake in Young Adults

Swine flu is the virus that has everyone taking extra precautions. Whether it’s lining up at walk-in clinics for a dose of Tamiflu (an anti-viral drug), or wearing mouth masks to reduce the risk of becoming infected, this quick-spreading influenza has confirmed 109 infections…

Can My Social Anxiety Disorder Be Treated With Luvox?

Can My Social Anxiety Disorder Be Treated With Luvox?

Luvox is an antidepressant that is used to treat social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Luvox can also be used for treating people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorders which involve recurring thoughts or actions. Luvox works by acting as a selective serotonin…

How will Enablex help my over active bladder?

How will Enablex help my over active bladder?

Enablex is used to treat symptoms of over active bladder (OAB), such as frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence (urine leakage). It works by decreasing muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract. Important Information about Enablex How to take Enablex Follow the instruction…

Can Proscar Treat My Enlarged Prostate?

Can Proscar Treat My Enlarged Prostate?

Proscar is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. It prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Proscar works by blocking the action of the…

Will Elavil help treat depression?

Will Elavil help treat depression?

Elavil is a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants, used to treat depression. It affects the chemicals in the brain that may have become unbalanced. Elavil is also used to treat symptoms of depression. Before using Elavil, tell your doctor if you…

Can Zofran Be Used to Help My Nausea and Vomiting?

Can Zofran Be Used to Help My Nausea and Vomiting?

Zofran is an 5-HT3 receptor antagonist that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that can be caused by surgery or cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Zofran works by inhibiting serotonin which is responsible for a multitude of…

Can Lozide Help Treat My High Blood Pressure or Swelling?

Can Lozide Help Treat My High Blood Pressure or Swelling?

Lozide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used for the treatment of swelling associated with heart failure. It should not be used for any swelling related to pregnancy. Lozide can also be used to reduce the amount…

Can Arava Treat My Rheumatid Arthritis?

Can Arava Treat My Rheumatid Arthritis?

Arava is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor that is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces the pain, stiffness, inflammation, and swelling associated with this disease, improves physical function, and staves off the joint damage that ultimately results While Arava…