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Did You Know? Proton pump inhibitors are estimated to cost Americans 11 billion dollars each year. Proton–pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of drugs that are used to treat gastric issues. However, long-term usage of PPIs can lead to various side-effects. So it’s really important to take PPIs as recommended by your health care provider.…

Fasting is a real challenge for everyone, but it’s specifically difficult for diabetic patients. Fasting increases the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. They need to eat something at regular intervals to manage their blood sugar levels. It’s crucial for diabetic patients to know the importance of managing their sugar levels during fast.…

Venous Thromboembolism is a condition in which a blood clot develops in deep veins, most commonly in the lower extremities. A part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, resulting in a life threatening health issue called pulmonary embolism (PE). People who travel for longer period of times have high risk…

Did You Know? Cigarette smoking causes 87% of lung cancer deaths. Smoking is bad for your health. It harms nearly every human organ and leads to various health issues such as lung disease, stroke and cataracts, heart and blood vessel disease. It can worsen asthma or can cause ear infection in teenagers. Once you quit…

Did you know? Many common over-the-counter drugs taken for pain can push your high blood pressure even higher. Many people take OTC painkillers to treat their aches and pains. They assume that over the counter medications are safe. However, OTC painkillers can increase blood pressure which can detrimental to those with high blood pressure. Many…

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is necessary  for the human body for various critical functions, such as DNA synthesis, blood cell production, and neurologic function. Vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal products and fortified foods like cereals. Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in elders and can lead to health issues including megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia, Crohn’s disease,…

There is no permanent cure for cluster headaches, but it can be treated with some medications. The goal of treatment is to reduce the severity of pain, shorten the headache period and to prevent the attacks. The cluster headache pain occurs suddenly and may lessen with some time. It can difficult to analyze and treat…

Did you know? A cluster headache is a rare type of headache that affects about 1 to 2 people in every 1,000. It’s a type of severe headache in which the pain is usually limited to one side of the head, tending to recur over a period of several weeks. It is the most painful…

Dental providers will recommend that certain patients take antibiotics before a dental procedure. This is known as antibiotic prophylaxis. Why Do Healthcare Providers Recommend Antibiotics? Doctors’ recommend antibiotics to prevent infection. We all have bacteria in our mouth. Sometimes bacteria can enter our bloodstream, due to dental procedures. This can result in the bacteria traveling…

Aspirin is a salicylate, used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation. Aspirin is mainly used for reducing the morbidity and mortality in secondary prophylaxis, or in patients who have suffered from heart attack or stroke. Common Facts About Aspirin Here are some key points about aspirin: It was the first NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory…