Comunicado de la FDA sobre la seguridad de los medicamentos: La FDA aconseja restringir el uso de antibi óticos a base de fluoroquinolonas para ciertas infecciones sin complicaciones; advierte sobre efectos secundarios discapacitantes que pueden presentarse juntos
[05/12/2016] La Administraci ón de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) advierte que los efectos secundarios graves relacionados con los medicamentos antibacterianos a base de fluoroquinolonas por lo general superan los beneficios para los pacientes con sinusitis, bronquitis e infecciones del tracto urinar io sin complicaciones para los que existen otras opciones de tratamiento. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 8, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Health Tip: Common Signs of Sinusitis
-- Sinusitis occurs when the lining of the hollow passages in your cheeks, forehead or below your eyes become inflamed.
When swelling persists for more than two weeks, it may signal a sinus infection.
The American Rhinologic Association mentions... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 6, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health Tip: Common Signs of Sinusitis
Title: Health Tip: Common Signs of SinusitisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/6/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/6/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - February 6, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
6,000-year-old track record for healing leaky gut
When I was traveling in India, I had the privilege of studying Ayurvedic medicine with traditional Master Healers.
Surrounded by lakes, oceans and mountains, Kerala, India, is the birthplace of Ayurveda medicine.
My plane landed in Mumbai. From there, I made the 800-mile trip to Kerala down on the southwestern-most tip of the Indian peninsula.
With origins dating back 6,000 years, Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurvedic medicine.
I spent a lot of time at the AyurMana or “ancient healing house.” This is the oldest existing school of Ayurvedic medicine in the world.
It was there that I observed how quickly Ayurv...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - January 17, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Cathy Card Tags: Health Natural Cures anxiety arthritis Cancer celiac disease chronic fatigue depression diabetes digestive issues fibromyalgia leaky gut multiple sclerosis schizophrenia Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about chronic sinusitis
A look at chronic sinusitis, long-term inflammation in the sinuses. Included is detail on home remedies and possible complications of the condition. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Cold and Flu: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatments
In much of the Northern Hemisphere, December through February is prime time for colds, influenza (flu), and other respiratory illnesses. Don’t let a cold or the flu ruin your holidays! Learn how to protect yourself and your family with these tips from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA):
Get vaccinated against flu
Wash your hands often
Limit exposure to infected people
Keep stress in check
Eat a balanced diet
Get enough sleep
Exercise
Symptoms
Most viral respiratory infections, like a cold, come and go within a few days, with no lasting effects. But some cause serious health problems. In addition, people who u...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - December 11, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Health Professionals K-12 Public Health Source Type: news
NICE Bites: Sinusitis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
This publication aims to provide healthcare professionals with a summary of key prescribing points taken from the NICE guidance, NG79. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - November 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kaiser Permanente researchers reduce antibiotic prescriptions through physician education
(Kaiser Permanente) Physicians at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California reduced the odds of prescribing an antibiotic for sinusitis by 22 percent using computer alerts to inform doctors when antibiotics may not be the best course of treatment. The research was published today in the American Journal of Managed Care. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 21, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Editha Dadores' face ravaged by tumour
Doctors believed Editha Dadores, 71, from the Philippines, had common condition sinusitis. But the growth ballooned and caused her skull to break. Facial reconstruction would be risky. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
PHE warns to not prescribe antibiotics for sinusitis
Nice has announced new guidance that stresses most sinus infections will resolve without need for antibiotics, which are becoming ineffective. Public Health England were also on board. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
GPs should not prescribe antibiotics for sinusitis, NICE says
Antibiotics should not be used to treat the majority of sinus infections, NICE has said. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - October 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
Intersect ENT touts results from pivotal study of steroid-releasing sinus implant
Intersect ENT (NSDQ:XENT) touted data this week from the pivotal Resolve II trial of its investigational steroid-releasing sinus implant, Sinuva.
The Phase III trial evaluated Sinuva in 300 adult chronic sinusitis patients, who were all indicated for revision sinus surgery at study entry due to recurrent, medically refractory symptoms and bilateral nasal polyposis.
Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
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Source: Mass Device - October 10, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Clinical Trials Drug-Device Combinations Implants Otolaryngology Ear, Nose & Throat Pharmaceuticals Wall Street Beat intersectent Source Type: news
How Common Is Hereditary Angioedema?
Discussion
Angioedema is edema that is non-pitting, self-limited occurring in non-dependent areas usually in an asymmetric distribution usually on the lips, face, hands, feet, genitals and also in the bowel. It usually develops over minutes to hours (often 1-2 hours) with resolution usually within 24-48 hours. Angioedema often occurs with urticaria but 20% of patients may have isolated angioedema. Acute allergic angioedema is often caused by drugs (including antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), foods, infections, insects, various organic substances (i.e. latex, preservatives, formaldehyde, etc.), and oth...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 9, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Childhood Sinusitis
--Your child ' s sinuses are not fully developed until late in the teen years, but the child can still develop a sinus infection.
Although small, the maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth.
Childhood... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 6, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Childhood Sinusitis
Title: Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Childhood SinusitisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/6/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/6/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - October 6, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
