...Stressful life events, such as death, divorce, medical condition, or financial problem Traumatic experiences Trauma or injury to the head causing brain damage Use of recreational drugs Frequent alcohol consumption...
...a bleeding disorder or are currently taking any medication. The doctor will need to know the patient’s medical history, including any allergies to food and drugs. If the patient is...
...support for patients who are unable to breathe on their own. The tube can also be used to protect the lungs from aspiration and as a conduit by which drugs...
...These include: * The development of new drugs that target the underlying genetic cause of CF * Gene therapy to replace the mutated CFTR gene * Organ transplantation for end-stage...
...to stop taking the said drugs. The procedure can be performed with or without sedatives, depending on the patient’s pain tolerance level and the doctor’s recommendations. If sedatives are used,...
...prevent long-term complications. With treatment, many people never reach the chronic stage. Potential treatments include: taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications for flare-ups making dietary changes to lower purine intake changing...
...shared with the doctor. If a patient is taking certain drugs, he or she may be asked to stop the intake a couple of days before the biopsy. Possible Risks...
...substances should be avoided during treatment, including:[3] Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), e.g., ibuprofen or naprosyn, as they can interact with methotrexate and reduce its effectiveness Alcoholic beverages, as the liver...
...of the oral contraceptive pill (the pill) may help to prevent some cases of endometrial cancer. Giving up smoking and reducing alcohol intake may also be helpful. Other names for...
...stroke management focuses on: Loosening up the blood clot using anti-platelet drugs Counteracting blood-thinning effects Administering medications to lower blood or intracranial pressure Administering medications to prevent seizures and vasospasm...