This travel season, know your risks for yellow fever
If tropical lands like South America or Africa are your travel destinations, getting yourself protected against yellow fever before you go is imperative, an expert says.
Jun 10, 2024
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Acetaminophen
MeSH tree: D02.092.146.113.092.040
Societal and biological factors both contribute to mental health issues in the wake of COVID-19
Even as classrooms, offices, concerts and weddings have begun to look more like their pre-2020 counterparts, marks of the global pandemic remain visible in new norms and long-term issues.
Jun 3, 2024
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Acetaminophen shows promise in warding off acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in patients with sepsis
A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients' risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a serious condition ...
May 19, 2024
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Switch to acetaminophen leads to fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality in the NICU
A quality improvement (QI) initiative to standardize care for babies in the NICU following surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) correlated with fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality rates.
Apr 25, 2024
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Your child has been prescribed opioids: 7 ways to use them more safely
Imagine your teen has just had surgery. After a few days in hospital, it is time to go home, but their pain is still quite significant. The medical team suggests using acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) first, ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Acetaminophen may be less heart-safe than previously thought
The common painkiller acetaminophen was found to alter proteins in the heart tissue when used regularly at moderate doses, according to a new study conducted in mice. Researchers presented their work at the American Physiology ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated
COVID-19 illness may include symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, cough, and fatigue. In January, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its most recent guidelines for the use of over-the-counter ...
Mar 19, 2024
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New guideline details acute pain management strategies for adolescent, adult dental patients
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 or older, according to a ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Higher acetaminophen intake in pregnancy linked to attention deficits in young children
A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy—particularly in the second trimester—to modest but noticeable increases in problems with attention and behavior in 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. The study adds to ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Nasal spray a better alternative to injections for many children
You have probably been there yourself.
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