by Elsevier Approximately one-third of young adults in Victoria, Australia, who experienced sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) outside of a hospital setting from April 2019 to April 2021 used illegal drugs prior to their fatal events. Credit: Heart Rhythm Approximately one-third of young adults in Victoria, Australia, who experienced sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) outside of a hospital setting...
by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi B. Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense,...
Published: July 26, 2023 4.06pm EDT Authors Nial WheateAssociate Professor of the Sydney Pharmacy School, University of Sydney Tina HintonAssociate Professor of Pharmacology, University of Sydney Disclosure statement Associate Professor Nial Wheate in the past has received funding from the ACT Cancer Council, Tenovus Scotland, Medical Research Scotland, Scottish Crucible, and the Scottish Universities Life...
Written by Connie Zheng, PharmD | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD Published on October 13, 2022 Key takeaways: Dietary supplements include products like vitamins, herbal supplements, and botanicals. While evidence is limited, some studies suggest they can interact with diabetes medications. Check with your healthcare provider before you start taking a dietary supplement like niacin,...
Written by Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Published on June 1, 2023 Key takeaways: Sudden confusion in older adults is most often due to a condition called delirium. It occurs when there is another underlying medical problem. Delirium can be caused by many different conditions, from infection to certain...
by Justin Jackson, Medical Xpress Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain What is actually in a sports supplement? It might be assumed that whatever is on the label reflects what people swallow. Supplement manufacturing is not monitored, and according to a recent study, the reality can be quite different. Scientists at Cambridge Health Alliance, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical...
Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH July 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EDT (Chelsea Conrad/The Washington Post; iStock) Q: I’ve tried a lot of medicines for my chronic pain and nothing works. Should I try acupuncture? A: Critics once dismissed the benefits of acupuncture as purely a placebo effect, a notion that still lingers among a portion...
Diabetic neuropathy describes a type of nerve damage in people with diabetes that affects various nerves in the body. Diabetic neuropathy usually develops slowly over time and can cause symptoms, such as pain, numbness, and tingling. High glucose levels in the bloodstream can cause damage to the nerves and affect any part of the body....
Written by Sonia Amin Thomas, PharmD, BCOP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Published on May 6, 2022 Key takeaways: Metamucil (psyllium husk) is an over-the-counter supplement used most commonly for constipation. But it has other benefits and is a good source of fiber. Common Metamucil side effects include gas, bloating, and nausea. It’s...
Written by Kevin Hwang, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on April 6, 2023 Key takeaways: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) affects the body in a few ways. So it actually belongs to two classes of medications: antihistamines and anticholinergics. Some research studies suggest that frequent use of anticholinergic medications may increase the chances...
