NCAA Athletes & Concussions

Concussion rates for NCAA athletes may look like they’ve skyrocketed recently. But a new NCAA regulation could explain the bump in numbers.

Schizophrenia & Substance Abuse

Marijuana, cocaine and alcohol are the most commonly abused substances by schizophrenics. Data on this substance abuse varies widely, muddling the picture.

New HIV Advice: Start Treatment Sooner

If you've just been diagnosed with HIV, would you want to wait to start treatment until the virus begins to affect your body? That's been the standard procedure for years.

Mirabegron

Mirabegron is a prescription medication used alone or in combination with solifenacin to treat overactive bladder.

Mirabegron belongs to a group of drugs called beta-3 adrenergic agonists, which help the bladder muscles to relax.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once a day, with water. Mirabegron can be taken with or without food.

Common side effects include increased blood pressure, cold symptoms, and headache.

Indoor Tanning: Cancerous and Deadly

Want to know what you can do to avoid cancer? Here's an easy one. Don't use tanning beds and don't allow your children to either. Ever. Spread the word.

Depression and Substance Abuse

Depression in patients with access to an opioid prescription can lead to misuse through self-medication. Doctors should screen chronic opioid therapy patients for depression.

Merck HIV Drug Demonstrates Efficacy

Merck announced final results from the STARTMRK study – the longest double-blind Phase III non-inferiority study evaluating an integrase inhibitor in treatment-naïve adults with HIV-1.

How do Babies Breathe While Co-Sleeping

Among the great debates in parenting is the decision of where babies will sleep: In the parents' bed? In a crib next to the parents' bed? In another room?

Too Many Carbs Bad for the Brain

A balanced diet has many benefits, but replacing fats with carbs may increase risk of dementia.

Levothyroxine

Levothyroxine is a prescription medication used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and other thyroid problems. Levothroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone, which replaces the body's reduced levels of natural thyroid hormone.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once in the morning on an empty stomach, with a glass of water.

Common side effects of levothyroxine include tremors, change in appetite, and irregular heartbeats.

 

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