Coly-Mycin S Otic (Colistin Sulfate with Neomycin and Hydrocortisone ) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 16, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Analpram HC (Hydrocortisone Acetate 2.5% Pramoxine HCl 1%) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 5, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Is It A Poison Ivy Rash? How To Tell — And How To Treat It
By Jessica Migala
You’ve probably feared a run-in with poison ivy since you were a kid. Even brushing up against the pointy leaves is risky, says Temitayo A. Ogunleye, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The climbing plant contains an irritating resin, called urushiol, that can transfer to your skin via touch, she explains.
You might also be exposed to the oily liquid by a pet who picks up the resin on his fur and then passes it along to you. You can even inhale urushiol if, say, you mow over a large patch of poison ivy in your yard,&n...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Much Peanut Butter Should He Take?
Discussion
Peanut allergy is an increasing problem with ~2% prevalence in the United States. It is also the leading cause of food-related death. The LEAP trial (Learning Early about Peanut Allergy trial) was a randomized trial of early introduction of peanut foods to try to prevent peanut allergy. It found a significant decrease in peanut allergy at 60 months of age with early introduction of peanut foods to infants. This finding occurred in participants with baseline negative skin testing (13.7% in peanut avoidance group versus 1.9% in peanut consumption group) or those with measureable peanut skin testing at study entry ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 22, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Hope for plant-based contraceptive, study claims
Conclusion
This laboratory study aimed to investigate a variety of steroid hormones and plant compounds to look at their effect on sperm activation and ability to fertilise an egg.
The researchers confirmed that the hormone progesterone present in the female reproductive tract seems to be needed to activate sperm and make them able to fertilise an egg.
The also found that two plant compounds, pristimerin and lupeol, were able to block the sites on the sperm that are activated by progesterone. This means these two compounds could have a potential contraceptive action.
But it's far too early to say whether new contraceptiv...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Cortenema (Hydrocortisone) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - May 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Vytone (Hydrocortisone Acetate, USP 1.9%, Iodoquinol, USP 1%) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - April 26, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Spring health cheat sheet
As the spring weather approaches, many common winter infections recede. However, warmer temperatures can introduce a new set of health challenges.
As trees and flowers bloom and grass grows, susceptible children will start to display symptoms of seasonal allergies, triggering flares of asthma and eczema. And, As children spend more time outdoors, parents also need to watch for exposure to ticks, poison ivy and excess sun.
Here are a few tips to keeping your child healthy this spring.
Seasonal allergies: What can you do?
During allergy season:
have your child bathe after spending time outdoors to remove allergens fro...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - April 7, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Carolyn Sax Tags: Health & Wellness Parenting allergies asthma Carolyn Sax conjunctivitis lyme disease sunburn Source Type: news
Early Hydrocortisone for Preemies Does Not Adversely Affect Neurodevelopment (FREE)
By the Editors
Early hydrocortisone treatment in extremely preterm infants is not associated with neurodevelopmental impairment at age 2 years, according to a secondary analysis from … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - April 5, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Administration of steroid to extremely preterm infants not associated with adverse effects on neurodevelopment
The administration of low-dose hydrocortisone to extremely preterm infants was not associated with any adverse effects on neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years of age, according to a study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 4, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Prednisolone May Raise Cholesterol in Adrenal Insufficiency Prednisolone May Raise Cholesterol in Adrenal Insufficiency
The findings point to hydrocortisone as first-line treatment, but it is exceptionally expensive compared with prednisolone, at least in some countries, so studying lower doses of prednisolone may be worthwhile.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - April 3, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
The 7 Most Common Causes Of Itchy Red Bumps
For SELF, by Amy Marturana.
Regardless of your skin type, chances are you’ve had an itchy, red, bumpy rash at one time or another. It’s like the international sign of skin irritation.
If it’s not affecting your daily life or covering whole body, and you’re not feeling sick otherwise, chances are it’s nothing to worry about and will clear up on its own, Rebecca Kazin, M.D., dermatologist and associate director at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, tells SELF. Treating it with over-the-counter hydrocortisone itch relief cream until it goes away may be sufficient. “But...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drug giants' 'illegal deal to double price of pills'
The competition watchdog said that Actavis and Concordia had agreed to fix a price for hydrocortisone tablets, used to treat hormone deficiencies. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hydrocortisone in Managing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Hydrocortisone in Managing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Is hydrocortisone a safe and effective treatment option for the prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia?Pediatric Pharmacotherapy (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Journal Article Source Type: news
Westcort Ointment (Hydrocortisone Valerate Ointment) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 23, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
