Hearing Loss Greater in Kids With HIV

Children born to mothers with HIV can live fulfilling lives even if they become infected with HIV. But it's important to know what conditions the children are at a greater risk of developing.

Not Accepting the First Cancer Diagnosis

Hearing that you have cancer ranks right up there with the scariest news you'll ever get.

Yaneisha Lozano M.S., LMHC, LCPC, CCMHC, LPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Yaneisha Graham Lozano is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois, and a licensed mental health counselor in the...

Amanda Pasciucco, M.A

Marriage and Family Therapist

Amanda is a marriage and family therapist located in Wilton, CT. She has her Master's Degree and is currently pursuing an additional certification in Sex Therapy.

She...

Allison Cohen M.A., MFT

Psychotherapist

Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT is a licensed psychotherapist, with 10 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families....

C. Bradley Hare, M.D.

C. Bradley Hare, MD, is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at UCSF and medical director of the UCSF Positive Health Program at San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Hare earned...

Zanamivir

Zanamivir is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent influenza ("flu") in adults and children. Zanamivir belongs to a group of drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors, which stop the growth and spread of the flu virus in the body.

This medication comes in powder form to be inhaled by mouth. In people with the flu, zanamivir is inhaled twice daily for 5 days. For prevention of the flu, it is inhaled once daily for 10 to 28 days.

Some of the common side effects of zanamivir include headache, diarrhea, and nausea. 

Question: Can I stop taking my antibiotic early

Answer: You should continue to take the full course of antibiotic therapy prescribed by your doctor, even if you are feeling better.  Antibiotics are medications used to...

Guns are Risky Around Kids

Talking to parents about their children's risk of suicide can be as difficult as identifying a suicidal teen. A culture of familiarity with guns can complicate the discussion.

Emotional Crosstraining for Happiness

Volumes have been written on the topic of happiness, and for good reason. Everyone wants to be satisfied with their life. While there is no magical pill to increase life satisfaction, specialized training may help.

Pages

Subscribe to rxwiki.com RSS