Serum Sickness
I recently had a severe reaction to amoxicillin. I now have “serum sickness.” What exactly is that?
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Month: August 2013
Statin Labels to Add Possible Side Effects
U.S. labels for statin drugs now will list warnings about two new possible side effects. Some people taking statins have had a temporary loss of short-term memory. Some people have shown a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The new labels will mention these potential risks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the changes February 28. Statins include drugs such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor) and rosuvastatin (Crestor). They are used to lower LDL cholesterol and to help prevent heart attacks. The FDA says the memory problems have not been serious and went away when people stopped taking statins. Recent research has found that the increased risk of diabetes is small but real for people taking higher doses of statins. The new labels also will drop previous advice to have people taking statins get regular blood tests for liver enzymes.
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Sucess rate of Spinal Injections
How successful are spinal injections for nerve pain in the legs caused by spinal stenosis?
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Psychodynamic therapy
What is psychodynamic therapy? What should I expect if I enter this kind of therapy?
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ADHD Trouble Sleeping
My child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and it’s been hard for him to get to sleep. What can we do?
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Sunscreen Labels
I went to buy sunscreen. I spend a lot of time in the pool and wanted to find a sunscreen that is waterproof. But I couldn’t find any. Have the labels changed?
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Checking for Brain Aneurysms
My sister died from a ruptured aneurysm. Am I also at risk?
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Prepatellar Bursitis
What could cause a knee to become filled with fluid over the kneecap? My father noticed that his knee is very “spongy” but he has no pain. He doesn’t remember injuring it in any way either. It has been like this for about a month and only now is it beginning to hurt a little. He’s 65.
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Relationship between carbohydrates and triglycerides
What is the relationship between carbohydrates and triglycerides?
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Repar Skin Damage
What’s my best chance of repairing the sun damage to my skin or at least stopping it from aging any faster?
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