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High Blood Pressure Education Month: Targeting Lp(a)

For High Blood Pressure Education Month, we’re highlighting the work of experts focused on raising awareness and improving screening for elevated Lp(a), a factor that can contribute to hypertension. In 2021, t…

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Octreotide (Sandostatin) Uses, Side Effects & Dosage

- What is octreotide injection, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? - What are the side effects of octreotide injection? - What is the dosage for octreotide injection? - Which drugs or supplements inte…

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Acute Pyelonephritis Medication: Sulfonamides, Fluoroquinolones, Cephalosporins, Second Generation, Cephalosporins, Third Generation, Cephalosporins, Fourth Generation, Penicillins, Amino, Penicillins, Extended-Spectrum, Carbapenems, Aminoglycosides, Glycopeptides, Monobactams, Analgesics, Urinary

Chung VY, Tai CK, Fan CW, Tang CN. Severe acute pyelonephritis: a review of clinical outcome and risk factors for mortality. Hong Kong Med J . 2014 Aug. 20 (4):285-9. [QxMD MEDLINE Link] . [Full Text] . Czaja …

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Medication: Antidiabetics, Biguanides, Antidiabetics, Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists, Antidiabetics, SGLT2 Inhibitors, Antidiabetics, Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors, Antidiabetics, Sulfonylureas, Antidiabetics, Meglitinide Derivatives, Antidiabetics, Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors, Antidiabetics, Thiazolidinediones, Aldosterone Antagonists, Selective, Antidiabetics, Amylinomimetics, Bile Acid Sequestrants, Antiparkinson Agents, Dopamine Agonists, Antidiabetics, Rapid-Acting Insulins, Antidiabetics, Short-Acting Insulins, Antidiabetics, Intermediate-Acting Insulins, Antidiabetics, Long-Acting Insulins

Report of the expert committee on the diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care . 2003 Jan. 26 Suppl 1:S5-20. [QxMD MEDLINE Link] . Parker ED, Lin J, Mahoney T, et al. Economic Costs of …

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What Is Taurine? Benefits, Side Effects, and More

Key Takeaways - Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid concentrated in your brain, eyes, heart, and muscles. It supports immune health, nervous system function, and electrolyte balance. - Taurine supp…

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Acne Scars: Treatment, Removal, Best, and More

Key takeaways - Acne scars form when breakouts damage deeper skin tissue, so clear active acne first and see a dermatologist before starting scar treatment. - Over-the-counter options like topical retinoids, a…

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Social Media Sunscreen Recipes Raise Safety Concerns

Homemade, or do-it-yourself (DIY), sunscreen has emerged as a new trend, but how much faith should consumers place in it? During a session on the broader risks associated with cosmetics at the Francophone Cong…

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