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Want your DNA sequenced? Well now it will only put you back about $48,000, incredibly this is half of what it used to cost you. This service is being offered by a San Diego biotechnology company call Illumina. The whole…
Want your DNA sequenced? Well now it will only put you back about $48,000, incredibly this is half of what it used to cost you. This service is being offered by a San Diego biotechnology company call Illumina. The whole…
Currently in the United States, there are 23.6 million people, consisting of both children and adult’s alike living with a form of diabetes. Diabetes is defined by the American Diabetes Association as, “a disease in which the body does not…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is an antiviral drug which helps treat genital herpes, shingles, and cold sores. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. It reduces the symptoms of these infections…