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Corticosteroids are a group of drugs which can be naturally or synthetically produced. Naturally occurring substances are produced in the adrenal gland, and are protein-bound (primarily corticosteroid-binding globulin and albumin). In the target tissues, they may need to be converted to an active substance. They are then reduced, oxidized, hydroxylated or conjugated as measures to inactivate them. Synthetic steroids have less protein binding and depending on their structure are more or less resistant to inactivation. Prednisone is the glucocorticoid most often used for treatment, especially as it has a short hal...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 7, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
DR ELLIE CANNON: I feel sick when I eat anything sweet... so could it be diabetes?
DR ELLIE CANNON: Diabetes does not usually cause symptoms of nausea in reaction to sugar, but regular nausea or indigestion are definitely symptoms to talk to a doctor about. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Don't be fooled: Covid won't be cured by a panacea | Philip Ball
‘Cure-alls’ such as vitamin D and ivermectin seem appealing. But the truth is, specific diseases demand specific medicinesIf the coronavirus had struck in the middle ages, there would have been a cure. You could have got it at all good apothecaries, though not cheaply. It was calledtheriac, and it also cured epilepsy, indigestion, heart trouble and swellings and fevers of all kinds. The recipes were often secret but were said to include the roasted flesh of vipers – it was the original snake-oil remedy. Sugar may have been a common ingredient, too, as the name is the root of the English “treacle”.Theriac dates ba...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 26, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Philip Ball Tags: Coronavirus Science Infectious diseases Medical research Microbiology UK news Source Type: news
Pancreatic cancer symptoms: Indigestion may warn of the deadly disease
PANCREATIC cancer cases have risen six-fold since the 1990s, with the disease mainly diagnosed in the very late stages. Be aware of the warning signs so that any treatment can begin sooner. What are the symptoms? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA warns about serious bleeding risk with over-the-counter antacid products containing aspirin
[06-06-2016] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the risk of serious bleeding when using nonprescription, also known as over-the-counter or OTC, aspirin-containing antacid products to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, or upset stomach. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - January 7, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Stomach cancer: Indigestion and acid reflux symptoms could be warning signs
STOMACH cancer: With the Christmas season upon us, so is the start of overindulgence. It's normal for a person to feel slight discomfort after a particular meal or drink, however large levels of discomfort which persists and causes acid reflux could spell something far more dangerous. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Oesophageal cancer symptoms: Prolonged indigestion could be a sign of the deadly disease
OESOPHAGEAL cancer occurs when abnormal cells multiply uncontrollably in the food pipe . This is the passageway between the mouth to the stomach. Prolonged indigestion could be a sign of the deadly disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is this hi-tech ear bud the answer to heartburn?
An ear bud that helps the stomach empty faster can reduce indigestion, according to a study by Harvard Medical School. The treatment targets a branch of the nerve that is easy to reach via the ear. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Coronavirus: Heartburn and indigestion drugs may increase risk
A new study found from Cedar-Sinai in Los Angeles found those who took PPIs once daily had a 2.15 times greater risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to those not taking the medication. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bowel cancer warning - why your heartburn could be caused by something serious
BOWEL cancer symptoms include weight loss, stomach pain, and feeling very tired for no obvious reason. But you could also be at risk of the disease if you develop persistent heartburn or indigestion. How often is it normal to feel stomach pain, and should you speak to a doctor? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Acupuncture May Ease Indigestion
Feelings of bloating and fullness were relieved by use of acupuncture needles. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 11, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Acupuncture Digestive Tract Medicine and Health Source Type: news
How to live longer: Those who travel this way to work live longer says latest study
HOW TO live longer: If a person's health fails, it can overshadow everything else that's going on in their life. From relatively minor health issues such as aches and pains, lethargy, and indigestion to major health problems that can threaten a person's existence, health can really affect happiness, stress levels and even life longevity. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Drug To Treat Peanut Allergies In Children
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug to treat peanut allergies in children on Friday, following an advisory committee vote of approval in September.
The drug, Palforzia, can be used for children between 4 and 17 years old. It’s designed to minimize the incidence and severity of a child’s allergic reaction to peanuts, as even a small amount of exposure can be harmful to children with the allergy.
Children are left attempting to avoid exposure to peanuts to avoid reactions. Though that will continue to be necessary with Palforzia, the risk of a reaction will be lessened, says ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Syndicated CBSN Boston CNN Peanut Allergy Source Type: news
Could Your Indigestion Be GERD?
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 -- Heartburn. Millions of people suffer from it. But what exactly is it and, most important, could it actually be something serious?
Heartburn got its name from the burning sensation you get when acid that rises up from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 24, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Could Your Indigestion Be GERD?
Title: Could Your Indigestion Be GERD?Category: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/24/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - December 24, 2019 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
