Archive for the ‘prescription drugs’ Category

One-Two Punch for MS

A one-two punch of powerful drugs may benefit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who continue to suffer disease flare-ups on one-drug treatment. MS causes the immune system to attack the body’s own nerve cells as “foreign,” producing vision changes and muscle weakness.

High-Tech Implants Speed Bone Healing

Promising experiments in dogs may lead to new ways to heal hip fractures, a team of Michigan researchers report. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor implanted genes that stimulate bone growth in sponge-like devices, which were then inserted into fractured bones in dogs to help speed the healing process, according [...]

Who Should Perform Colonoscopy

Q.Do you think my colonoscopies should be performed by internal medicine doctors or gastroenterologists? I have a history of Crohn’s colitis.

Black Cohosh. Phytoestrogen or Not

The herb  has been approved by Germany’s Commission E for use in treating menopause. According to the results of some studies, black cohosh can improve such symptoms as hot flashes, sweating, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, and depression.

Fioricet as a Treatment for Recurring Migraines

You have probably heard someone say something about Fioricet. Usually used to reduce tension headaches, it is a combination drug which physicians also like to recommend as a treatment for recurring migraines.

Cheap Drugs that do not require a prescription. Advises

There are many products at a drugstore that do not require a prescription. Whether you are coughing, congested, or have digestive issues, most products promise to treat your symptoms quickly and safely. While over-the-counter drugs can be helpful in dealing with some symptoms, availability without a prescription does not mean that there are no risks [...]