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Share on Pinterest A new study of participants aged 71.9 years, on average, found a link between the use of anti-nausea medication and increased stroke risk. Gary John Norman/Getty Images A recent study found that certain anti-nausea and vomiting medications tripled the risk for ischemic stroke. The risk was highest for metopimazine, followed by metoclopramide, and then domperidone. More studies are needed to confirm the findings. Providers may use antipsychotic medications to treat conditions such as schizophrenia , psychotic depression , bipolar disorder , and dementia, which cause symptoms of psychosis or losing touch with reality. Excess dopamine may play a role in psychosis. Dopamine is a chemical messenger or neurotransmitter that influences mood, feelings of reward, and movement. Antipsychotics work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which causes a decrease in dopamine levels. There is an association between antipsychotic use and dementia in older adults and an incr...

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If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), it's common for it to cause issues with movement and coordination such as loss of balance, difficulty walking, clumsiness, or muscle weakness. Besides physical therapy and walking aids, such as canes and wheelchairs, your doctor may suggest taking a certain potassium channel blocker medication as part of your treatment plan to improve your ability to walk. How Do Potassium Channel Blockers Work? The myelin sheath is a protective covering over nerves. When you have MS, your immune system attacks your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and destroys the myelin sheath in many areas. This is called demyelination. When this happens, your nerves aren't able to send and receive messages from the brain as they should. This may cause your muscles to not work right and lead to coordination issues. Experts believe tiny pores on the surface of nerves called potassium channels play a part in the breakdown of electric signals. While there's...

Some studies suggest that certain probiotics may help treat stomach viruses. However, the results of these studies are inconsistent. There is still much that experts do not know about how probiotics work. Probiotics are live microbes that are beneficial to human health. They are present in certain foods, such as kefir and live yogurt, and probiotic supplements. There are also a large number of microbes that live in the digestive tract. Some are beneficial, while others are not. Collectively, these organisms are known as the microbiome. The human microbiome is very complex and unique to each individual. That is why people can have different responses to different strains of probiotic, if they have any response at all. In this article, we discuss the use of probiotics for a stomach virus, including whether they can help treat viruses, protect the microbiome, or prevent future viruses from causing infection. We also examine the possible side effects of probiotics and when to consult a doc...

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moist environments and reproduces by producing spores. The term mold is sometimes used to refer to all fungus, but this is incorrect. There's no scientific evidence that mold grows on human hair. But another type of fungus called yeast commonly grows on the scalp and can lead to hair loss or dandruff. Some fungi can grow directly on your hair. An online search of "moldy hair" returns many results about how to get rid of mold in your hair. However, many of these results are from websites selling hair products marketed toward targeting hair mold, which is not a problem you need to worry about. There's no evidence that mold can grow on human hair. And despite the claims of some websites, your hair doesn't smell when wet because of mold. But some other fungal infections of the scalp like seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to an odor. A number of yeast infections can potentially grow on your scalp or hair, such as: Tinea capitis...

Fungal acne, or pityrosporum folliculitis, is a fungal skin infection that typically, but not exclusively, affects young adults. There are many brands offering products suitable for those with this infection. These products have various formulations suitable for different skin types. Quick links This article looks at fungal acne in more detail and explores some of the treatment options available online. Fungal acne is an acne-like skin condition that can lead to small pimple breakouts on the forehead, cheeks, upper back, or upper chest. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), it is more common in hot temperatures or when a person wears tight clothing that rubs against their skin. Officially known as pityrosporum folliculitis, fungal acne develops when there is an overgrowth of the fungi Malassezia furfur in the hair follicles. It can sometimes persist due to misdiagnosis, as it is often mistaken for acne vulgaris. The AAD explains that fungal acne will usu...

Allergic conjunctivitis happens in both eyes, causing itching and sneezing Conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," is caused due to an inflammation of the blood vessels or swelling in the conjunctiva. It's an eye infection that affects the thin layer over the surface of the eyelid which covers the white part of the eye. The infection can be caused by a virus or certain bacteria or an allergic reaction. Sometimes exposure to pollen, dust mites, molds, pet dander, or cosmetics can also cause conjunctivitis. Less common causes might be from contact lenses and smoking. Anyone can get conjunctivitis and it can affect one or both eyes. If the cause of the infection is bacterial or viral, then it is very contagious. However, allergic conjunctivitis is non-contagious and is most often seen in people suffering from other allergic conditions, such as hay fever, asthma, and eczema. There are some common symptoms to diagnose the pink eyes; for instance, redness in the eye, itch...

Tavalisse can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Tavalisse. These lists do not include all possible side effects. For more information about the possible side effects of Tavalisse, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on managing any side effects that may concern or bother you. Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tracks side effects of drugs it has approved. If you would like to notify the FDA about a side effect you've had with Tavalisse, you can do so through MedWatch. Mild side effects Mild side effects* of Tavalisse can include: Most of these side effects may go away within a few days to a couple of weeks. If they become more severe or don't go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. * This is a partial list of mild side effects from Tavalisse. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or see the Tavalisse prescribing ...

United States: New York Employers Must Provide Notice Before Monitoring Email Or Internet Use 22 April 2022 Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Beginning May 7, 2022, employers in New York who monitor or otherwise intercept telephone conversations or transmissions, elec...

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You may wonder how Benadryl compares to other medications that are prescribed for similar uses. Below are comparisons between Benadryl and several medications. Benadryl vs. Claritin Benadryl is a first-generation antihistamine. Claritin (loratadine) is a newer, second-generation antihistamine. The second-generation antihistamines are often called nonsedating antihistamines because they're less likely to cause sleepiness compared to first-generation antihistamines. Both Benadryl and Claritin are over-the-counter medications. Uses Oral Benadryl products are approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and symptoms of the common cold such as sneezing and runny nose. Benadryl products that are topical (applied to the skin) are approved for decreasing pain and itchy skin caused by things such as hives and insect bites. Claritin is approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies. Drug forms Benadryl comes in many different f...

Antibiotic-resistant hospital pathogens are not to be underestimated as a health risk. A research team has now introduced a new approach for treating multiple-drug resistant Staphylococcus in the journal Angewandte Chemie . It is based on a synthetic peptide that reduces the virulence of the bacteria by blocking their communication by "quorum sensing". Controlled release of the drug from degradable microparticles very strongly inhibited skin wound infections in an animal model. The hospital is a place where we are supposed to get healthy, not be made sicker by a dreaded hospital infection. Pathogens that are often harmless to healthy people can become very dangerous when they enter the bodies of weakened patients, for example through surgical wounds or internal examinations. Alarm bells really start to ring in cases of multidrug resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), for which almost no antibiotic is effective. In the USA, about 10...

Prednisolone eye drops are a corticosteroid drug suspension applied to the eyes. Steroids can reduce some types of irritation, swelling, and redness by decreasing inflammation that's mediated by your immune system. It is used when the eyes have been irritated by allergies, irritation, or infection.  Common brand names of prednisolone include AK-Pred, Econopred, Omnipred, Pred Mild, Inflamase Forte, and Pred Forte. Prednisolone is also used in combination with other ocular medications such as sulfacetamide or neomycin. Indeed/Getty Images Uses  Prednisolone is approved to treat mild to moderate non-infectious causes of eye irritation, including redness, swelling, and burning caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, allergies, or objects in the eye. Eye irritation due to severe acne and shingles may also warrant the use of prednisolone eye drops. After surgery, such as a corneal graft transplant surgery, prednisolone is often u...

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If you're looking at treatment options for certain bacterial infections, you may want to learn more about azithromycin (Zithromax). Azithromycin is a generic prescription drug that's used to treat certain bacterial infections in adults and some children. Azithromycin comes in several forms: tablet or capsule that you take by mouth suspension (a type of liquid mixture) that you take by mouth liquid solution that's given as an injection into a vein of your arm For a general overview of azithromycin, including a full list of conditions it's used to treat, see this in-depth article. Azithromycin belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. It works to treat the bacterial infection. Azithromycin is available as the brand-name drug Zithromax. Keep reading for details on azithromycin and cost, and how to save money on prescriptions. The price you pay for azithromycin can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy y...