Is a Staph (Staphylococcus) Infection Contagious? Treatment, Symptoms, Pictures
What is antibiotic-resistant S. aureus? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, known as MRSA, is a type of Staphylococcus aureus that is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin and other drugs in the same class, including penicillin, amoxicillin, and oxacillin. MRSA is one example of a so-called “superbug,” an informal term used to describe a strain of bacteria that […]
Humans aren’t the only species whose metabolisms tend to slow down with age
If you feel like your metabolism just isn’t what it used to be, no matter how many hours you spend in the gym, dolphins can relate. A Duke University-led study finds that bottlenose dolphins burn calories at a lower rate as they get older, just like we do. It’s the first time scientists have measured […]
What Are Functional Waters, And Do They Really Work?
What Are Functional Waters, And Do They Really Work? | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Wellness. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. By Roshini Rajapaksa, MD Functional waters are any brand of H2O “enhanced” with special ingredients, like herbs or antioxidants, that supposedly bring health benefits. Some […]
Abilify (aripiprazole): Bipolar Disorder Drug Side Effects & Dosage
What is Abilify (aripiprazole), and what is it used for? Abilify is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder (manic depression), major depressive disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder, and Tourette’s disorder. Abilify may be used alone or with other medications. Abilify is an antipsychotic, antimanic agent. It is not […]
This touchy-feely glove senses and maps tactile stimuli: The design could help restore motor function after stroke, enhance virtual gaming experiences.
When you pick up a balloon, the pressure to keep hold of it is different from what you would exert to grasp a jar. And now engineers at MIT and elsewhere have a way to precisely measure and map such subtleties of tactile dexterity. The team has designed a new touch-sensing glove that can “feel” […]
Is Shingles Contagious? How Long Do Shingles Last?
What is shingles? Pictures of shingles Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (also known as VZV, herpes zoster). Shingles usually causes a single strip or patch of painful blisters that wrap around either the left or right side of the patient’s torso or extremities, although it may occur on the face. […]
Monkeypox Treatment, Outbreak History, Symptoms, Vaccine & Pictures
What is the history of monkeypox? Monkeypox has a relatively recent history. People first discovered it in monkeys in 1958, although a “vesicular disease in monkeys” was described in the 1860s. The disease, and eventually the causative virus, was named monkeypox because the lesions (pox) seen in monkeys developed like other known pox-forming diseases (pustules […]
Sepsis (Septicemia) Definition, Treatment, Causes, Stages & Diagnosis
What are sepsis (blood poisoning) symptoms? What are the signs of sepsis? The adult patient should have a proven or suspected source of an infection (usually bacterial) and have at least two of the following problems to be diagnosed as having sepsis: Altered mental status (for example, altered consciousness, mental confusion or delirium) Fast respiratory […]
Methylphenidate Chewables for ADHD: Side Effects & Warnings
What is Methylin (methylphenidate HCI), and what is it used for? Generic drug: methylphenidate HCI Brand name: Methylin Methylin Chewable Tablets (methylphenidate HCI) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Narcolepsy. Methylin Chewable Tablets may be used alone or with other medications. Methylin Chewable Tablets belongs […]
Concerta (methylphenidate) for ADHD: Side Effects & Warnings
What are the side effects of Concerta? WARNING DRUG DEPENDENCE Concerta should be given cautiously to patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism. Chronic abusive use can lead to marked tolerance and psychological dependence with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur, especially with parenteral abuse. Careful supervision is required […]