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Is flu shot bad for you?Influenza infection (caused by influenza types A and B) is one of the most serious airway infections.The seasonal flu shot protects against three to four common …
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Photo: ElsaVascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a prescription medicine for treatment of very high blood triglyceride (type of fat in the blood).1) PronunciationI found the correct pronunciation …
How to lower blood triglycerides quickly? I love these kinds of questions for two reasons:1) Indeed the prevention of a disease is more important than managing it after it has already happened. 2) I …
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Updated on 8/19/2019 :I see many patients who have suffered from long- term and a persistent dry cough despite extensive workups.Medications that cause a persistent dry coughOne of the …
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Three weeks ago, a patient told me that she had experienced an annoying cough, after a few days of cold symptoms. To help her cough, she consumed 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey every day. This treatment …
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List of metformin side effectsMetformin, next to sulfonylureas (e.g. glipizide), is the primary treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes.Additionally, this medication has several adverse …
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