Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When ...
May 1, 2023
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As the movement toward "deprescribing" medications among older adults grows, a new poll shows strong interest in this idea.
Apr 24, 2023
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During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues.
Mar 20, 2023
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The reclassification of two prescription drugs as class C controlled substances, following concerns about people misusing and becoming addicted to them, had a "limited" immediate impact according to a new study.
Mar 14, 2023
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High drug prices are not justified by industry's spending on research and development (R&D), argue experts in The BMJ today.
Feb 15, 2023
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There are some benefits and potentially serious risks when people with heart failure use complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), to manage symptoms, so involving the health care team is important for safety, according ...
Dec 8, 2022
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend recently went through a bout of shingles. I really don't know much about this condition, but I know it was painful. How do you get it? Is there a treatment or vaccine for it?
Nov 29, 2022
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In human medicine, antibiotics are most commonly used in primary care, particularly for respiratory and urinary tract infections. But it is precisely for these illnesses that patients are often prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily. ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Misusing over-the-counter medications can have dangerous consequences, but recent social media trends encouraging this could be downright deadly for gullible teens, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday.
Sep 19, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Adelaide have found that a popular soup, bak kut teh, has the potential to cause liver failure by clashing with prescription medication.
Jul 12, 2022
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