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Can Adults Get RSV? Symptoms, Diagnosis, Vaccines

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flu treatment drugs :: Article Creator The FDA Isn't Afraid To Yank A Disappointing Drug Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning, everyone. Damian here with a look at some renewed interest in a yesteryear biotech craze, news of an FDA flex, and a dive into the science of vaccinology. The need-to-know this morning Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma said their experimental drug for obesity also succeeded in a mid-stage study involving participants with the fatty liver disease called MASH. Celldex Therapeutics and Sanofi presented new data from mid-stage studies of their respective treatments for chronic hives. Xolair, an asthma and allergy medicine marketed by the Genentech unit of Roche, reduced allergic reactions in children with food allergies, including peanuts. The MASH goldrush is back on For years, the prevalent fatty liver dise...

What to Do If You Start to Feel COVID-19 Symptoms

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the allergy clinic :: Article Creator Local Doctor Shares Advice As Allergy Season Ramps Up In Oklahoma Dr. Humble said people are experiencing allergy symptoms because maple, alder, and birch trees are blooming. He said tree pollen is generally the first seasonal allergen of the year that can trigger symptoms. Thursday, February 22nd 2024, 5:41 am By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - Allergy season has started across Green Country and people are starting to feel the effects. Dr. Brandon Humble with the Allergy Clinic of Tulsa said the sneezing, itchy eyes, and coughing is only going to get worse. Dr. Humble said people are experiencing allergy symptoms because maple, alder, and birch trees are blooming. He said tree pollen is generally the first seasonal allergen of the year that can trigger symptoms. An FDA report questioned whether phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many popular over-the-counter cold and allergy medications, is effe...

Medication and Dry Eyes

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my nose keeps running and i keep sneezing :: Article Creator When A Runny Nose Is Brain Fluid Leaking: Here Is What To Do Most cases of runny noses are not from central spinal fluid (CSF) leaks. (Photo: Getty Images) Getty It's not snot. It's leaking brain fluid. That's what Greg Phillpotts learned after suffering from a runny nose for 5 years, as described by Josh Chapin for ABC 11 Eyewitness News. Here's a Tweet from Chapin: It turned out that Phillpotts was not experiencing constant allergies as he had been told previously. Instead, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) was leaking out into his nose. CSF is a fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord, cushioning, protecting, and supporting those parts of the body. CSF is one of the reason your brain doesn't land with a thud every time you do a jumping jack or listen to Metallica. Normally, the membranes keep the CSF contained, a bit like a big water balloon ar...

Repatha side effects: What they are and how to manage them

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common cold syndrome :: Article Creator Facts About Common Cold And Flu Avian influenza has lately received all the attention across the globe. It is thought that the virus strain H5N1 is mainly spread through migratory birds. But the present scenario deals with the possible pandemic outbreak and how it can be dealt. World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show that about 169 human cases with 91 deaths have been reported. Human cases of avian influenza are distributed in seven countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Iraq, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. Flu is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. There are three types of influenza virus: A, B, and C. Types A and B cause severe disease. An example of a type A strain is the emerging avian influenza virus or bird flu. The viruses change constantly and therefore the body's natural defence system cannot keep up with these changes. Hence a vaccine cannot be formul...

What Medications Should You Take For COVID?

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plavix side effects :: Article Creator Plavix Side Effects: What You Should Know Plavix (clopidogrel) is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in certain people. As with other drugs, Plavix can cause side effects, such as bleeding, which can be mild or serious. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Plavix to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with: * For this use, Plavix is given in combination with aspirin. Plavix can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects last longer than that, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist. These are just a few of the more common side effects reported by people who took Plavix in clinical trials: bleedin...