What's involved with teen disease prevention? Share Your Story Picture of Female Teenagers with Makeup The teen years are a time of growth that involves experimentation and risk taking. For some teens, the social pressures of trying to fit in can be too much. These years can be even more troubling for teens when confronted...
What brand names are available for guaifenesin? Diabetic Tussin, Geri-Tussin, Robitussin, Fenesin IR, Mucinex, Mucosa, Mucus Relief, Mucus ER Is guaifenesin available as a generic drug? GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes Do I need a prescription for guaifenesin? No What are the uses for guaifenesin? Guaifenesin is used for the treatment of cough associated with colds and...
Rickets facts Skeletal deformities, including an abnormally shaped skull, can be a sign of rickets. Rickets is a bone disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. There are several different types of rickets. There are different bony abnormalities associated with rickets, but all are due to poor mineralization with calcium and...
What is malathion, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Malathion is a pesticide used for killing head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis). It kills head lice and lice eggs by blocking the activity of enzymes (cholinesterase) that breaks-down and inactivates acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter) in head lice. This causes high levels of acetylcholine which leads...
Pfeiffer syndrome facts Share Your Story Pfeiffer syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in abnormalities of the skull and facial bones as well as changes in the fingers and toes. Pfeiffer syndrome is subdivided into three types. People with Type I Pfeiffer syndrome usually have a normal lifespan and typical intelligence. Those with Types...
What is the Apgar score? Most term infants make a successful and uneventful transition from living within the womb to the outside world. Some will need some medical intervention, and very few will require extensive resuscitation. A reproducible and rapidly determined rating system is necessary for evaluation of the condition of the newborn infant. The...
Why do we need vaccines? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story None of us wants to see our children get sick. If we could, we would protect them from any illness, no matter how small, even the sniffles. Now suppose you could make your child safe from some of the most deadly diseases in history....
What is clonidine (Kapvay extended-release), and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Kapvay is an oral medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. This drug has been used to reduce blood pressure in adults for many years but has been approved for another indication by the FDA. Kapvay...
What is methylphenidate hydrochloride, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Methylphenidate is a medication used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It stimulates the central nervous system (CNS or brain) in a manner that is similar to amphetamines; however, its actions are milder than amphetamines. Amphetamines stimulate the brain by increasing the...
Treacher Collins syndrome definition and facts* Share Your Story *Treacher Collins syndrome facts medically edited by: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a condition (genetic disease) that alters the development of bones and other tissues in the face. Signs and symptoms vary from almost unnoticeable face changes to severe facial and...