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• methimazole Index
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Medical Author: Omudhome Ogbru, Pharm.D.
Medical Editor: Jay Marks, M.D.

GENERIC NAME: methimazole

BRAND NAME: Tapazole, Northyx

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Methimazole is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Grave’s disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.

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• granisetron transdermal system (patch) Index
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Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Medical and Pharmacy Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD

GENERIC NAME: granisetron transdermal system (patch)

BRAND NAME: Sancuso

remedy CLASS AND MECHANISM: Sancuso is granisetron delivered via a transdermal patch system for the prevention of nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy for cancer.

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• Obesity (Weight Loss) Index
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Obesity

Fattening Foods of Summer Slideshow Medical Authors: Jerry R. Balentine, DO. (Read the full post about ‘Obesity’…)

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• paroxetine Index
• Glossary

Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Medical and Pharmacy Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD

GENERIC NAME: paroxetine

BRAND NAME: Paxil, paxil CR, Paxeva

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Paroxetine is an spoken drug that is used for treating depression.

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Severe Self-Injury a Threat to Teens

Researchers Identify Self-Embedding Disorder Among Teenagers

By Charlene Laino
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Latest healthy Kids News

• Childhood Constipation Carries a Big Price Tag
• Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found
• Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids
• School-Based Program Can Change Kids’ Lives
• TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report
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‘Cognitive Reserve’ May Help Fight Alzheimer’s

By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) — A study using an advanced brain scanning technology supports the expanding carcass of evidence that instruction levels and some form of intellectual activity diminish the impact of Alzheimer’s disease.

Latest Alzheimers news

• Study Recruiting From Alzheimer’s-Prone Families
• Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer’s
• Ginkgo Biloba Doesn’t Prevent Dementia
• ‘Cognitive Reserve’ May Help Fight Alzheimer’s
• Form of vitamin ( buy vitamin a & d) B3 May Help Alzheimer’s
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When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient

THURSDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) — The stress of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s results in 25% of family caregivers having at least one emergency room or hospital visit every six months, says an Indiana University study.

Latest MedicineNet News

• Many Medicare Clients Unfamiliar With Benefits
• New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers
• Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke
• Ultrasound Can Help Break Up DVTs
• Daschle Is Obama’s Pick to Lead HHS
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Uncertainty Is Powerful Stress Producer

Neurotic People Are More Stressed From Facing Uncertainty Than Facing Negative Feedback

By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Latest Mental Health news

• Attend Religious Services, Live Longer
• Millions Use Self-Help Addiction Programs Annually
• Getting Tough on Bullying
• Happy People Get the Big Picture
• Uncertainty Is Powerful stress (relief) Producer
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