Nateglinide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with nateglinide if needed. Nateglinide may also be used for purposes not listed in...
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Starlix. Generic Name: Nateglinide.
Positive consequences reinforce and strengthen a behavior, while negative consequences help reduce or eliminate a behavior. Learning through experiencing consequences is much more powerful than through a lecture or punishment. Using consequences for misbehavior is an effective teaching method for dealing with behavior...
Naturopathic doctors often combine different therapies—such as massage, herbal medicine, or diet—to help the body heal itself and stay well. They may refer people to a medical doctor or specialist when needed. In some states, naturopathic doctors have the ability to prescribe medicines. A licensed naturopathic doctor...
Naturopathic medicine (or naturopathy) is an alternative medical practice based on the belief that the body can heal itself. It aims to improve health and prevent disease and illness through the use of organic foods and exercise; a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and the use of Ayurvedic, homeopathic, and herbal therapies...
Prevention and control of nausea and vomiting (N&V) are paramount in the treatment of patients with cancer. Chemotherapy-induced N&V is one of the most common and distressing acute side effects of cancer treatment. It occurs in up to 80% of patients and can have a significant impact on a patient's quality...
Nausea and vomiting are serious side effects of cancer therapy. Nausea and vomiting are side effects of cancer therapy and affect most patients who have chemotherapy. Radiation therapy to the brain, gastrointestinal tract, or liver also cause nausea and vomiting. Nausea is an unpleasant feeling in the back of the throat...
Briefly discusses the common causes of nausea and vomiting in children, including stomach illnesses and infections. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses the common causes of nausea and vomiting, including stomach illnesses, infections, health conditions, and medicines. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Many women have problems with nausea and sometimes vomiting ( morning sickness) during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. For some women, morning sickness may be one of the first signs of pregnancy. The term "morning sickness" can be misleading, because symptoms can occur at any time of the day. The causes of morning...
Hospitals can be big, confusing places, especially if you've never been a patient in one before. But by taking the time to learn about how hospitals work and what you can expect, you may be able to lower your stress and concentrate on what's important: feeling better.
Naxitamab in used to treat high-risk neuroblastoma (a rare form of cancer) in adults and children at least 1 year old. Naxitamab is used in combination with another medicine that causes your body to produce certain blood cells that help fight the cancer and protect you from infection. Naxitamab is given after other...
Nearsightedness is most often caused by a natural change in the shape of the eyeball that makes the eyeball too long, so that it is egg-shaped instead of round. This causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on the retina, causing blurry vision. In a person with nearsightedness...
What is nearsightedness? Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common cause of blurred vision. It can be mild, moderate, or severe. If you are nearsighted, objects in the distance appear blurry and out of focus. You might squint or frown when trying to see distant objects clearly. Nearsightedness is usually a variation from...
If you are nearsighted, objects in the distance appear blurry and out of focus. Most nearsightedness is caused by a natural change in the shape of the eyeball. Less often, nearsightedness may be caused by a change in the cornea or the lens. The change in shape causes light rays that enter the eye to focus in front of...
Guides through decision to have laser surgery to correct nearsightedness. Covers benefits and risks. Discusses who is a good candidate for surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Nebivolol is a beta-blocker that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Nebivolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Nebivolol and valsartan is a combination medicine used in adults to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). . Nebivolol and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: angina, heart attack, high blood pressure. Brand Name(s): Bystolic. Generic Name: Nebivolol.
A nebulizer is a device used to deliver liquid medicine in the form of a fine mist (aerosol). Medicine may be given through a nebulizer to treat respiratory problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pneumonia. The nebulizer allows the medicine to go directly to a person's airways and...
© Healthwise, Incorporated A nebulizer uses a compressor to turn medicine into a fine mist (aerosol). In this photo, the young girl uses a face mask to breathe in the medicine.
© Healthwise, Incorporated A nebulizer uses a compressor to turn medicine into a fine mist (aerosol). In this picture, the man is using a mouthpiece to breathe in the medicine.
What is a nebulizer? A nebulizer is a tool that delivers liquid medicine as a fine mist. You breathe in the medicine through a mouthpiece or face mask. This sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. Depending on your needs, you can get a small, portable nebulizer or one that sits on a table or counter. A...
Always inspect the medicine before using. The liquid should be clear and colorless. Do not use the medicine if it contains any particles or if it has changed color. Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light. This medicine needs to be used with a machine called a "nebulizer". This...
Necitumumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a certain protein in the body that can affect tumor cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage. Necitumumab is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung...
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Portrazza. Generic Name: Necitumumab.
Provides step-by-step instructions and photos for exercises to strengthen the neck and help relieve pain.
Neck pain is pain anywhere from the bottom of your head to the top of your shoulders. It can spread to your upper back or arms. It may limit how much you can move your head and neck.
