Mavacamten
Brand Name(s): Camzyos ®
Brand Name(s): Camzyos ®
Mavacamten is used in adults to treat a heart problem called obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This medicine may improve people's symptoms and their ability to be active. Mavacamten is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand...
For heart disease. Brand Name(s): Camzyos. Generic Name: Mavacamten.
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Discusses surgical treatment to control irregular heartbeat and restore normal rhythm of heart. Looks at what to expect after surgery, like taking medicine such as Coumadin. Covers risks.
The association between germline, biallelic MBD4 loss-of-function variants and a predisposition to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) was first described in 2018.[ 1] In this initial report, hallmark mutational features from three patients with biallelic germline MBD4pathogenic variants were described, including an increased...
MDMA is a stimulant. It also has mild hallucinogenic effects. It's often called ecstasy or Molly. It may also be called Adam, XTC, X, hug, beans, STP, or clarity. MDMA is most often taken as a pill. The pills often have a logo, such as a cartoon character, stamped on them. MDMA also comes as a capsule or powder, which...
Botanical names: Filipendula ulmaria How It Works While the flowers are high in flavonoids, the primary constituents in meadowsweet are the salicylates, including salicin, salicylaldehyde, and methyl salicylate. 2 In the digestive tract, these compounds are oxidized into salicylic acid, a substance that is closely...
Use this form to plan meals and organize your grocery list. Planning your meals can help you eat healthier foods, go to the grocery store less often, save time at the store, and save money. What's in your plan? It's up to you! Here are some tips from people who have mastered the art of meal prep. Get out your cookbooks...
Read labels and choose carefully. Meal substitutes offer a convenient way to eat on the go—make sure they also offer a balance of nutrients that’s right for you. Select a meal substitute: Diet Drinks Diet Powders Energy Bars Protein Powders Sports Drinks Sports Gels
Measles, also called rubeola, is a contagious viral illness. It usually causes a red rash over most of the body. Other symptoms are a high fever, sneezing, a sore throat, coughing, swollen glands, red and irritated eyes, tiredness, and a loss of appetite. Although measles is much less common today, it still infects...
This highly contagious childhood disease affects adults, too. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Ease the itching Control itching and reduce fever by taking lukewarm baths with added mineral salts or oatmeal . Find out about vaccinations Discuss the potential risks...
Primary Remedies Aconitum napellus. Sudden high fever with hot dry skin, pain in the eyes, strong thirst, and a fearful or panicky feeling are indications for this remedy. Symptoms often start near midnight, and may wake the person up. . Bryonia. This remedy can be indicated when the rash is slow to appear, and the...
What is measles (rubeola)? Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola. The measles vaccine protects against the illness. The vaccine is part of the MMR and MMRV vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their regular shots. What causes...
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All rights reserved. Available online: www.cdc.gov Measles is an infectious disease that causes a red rash over most of the body and severe flu-like symptoms with a high fever. Measles is rare in the United States and Canada because of widespread...
Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases caused by viruses spread from person to person. Becoming infected with rubella virus (also called German Measles) during pregnancy can result in a miscarriage or serious birth defects. . The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is used to help prevent these diseases...
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella are serious diseases caused by viruses spread from person to person. Becoming infected with rubella virus (also called German Measles) during pregnancy can result in a miscarriage or serious birth defects. . The measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine is used to help...
Vaccine to prevent a viral infection. Brand Name(s): M-M-R II. Generic Name: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Virus Vaccine Live.
Vaccine to prevent a viral infection. Brand Name(s): ProQuad. Generic Name: Measles/Mumps/Rubell/Varicella-Zoster Virus Vaccine Live Injection.
Two to three days after getting a tuberculin skin test, the size of any bump at the site is measured. Your risk of having TB is used along with the size of the bump to determine whether the test is: Positive, meaning you have been infected with TB bacteria. Negative, meaning you have not been infected with TB bacteria...
Using a high-quality professional tool called a caliper, a trained tester typically measures body fat at 3 to 9 sites on the body. The tester first pinches the skin and the fat that lies under the skin and pulls the skin and fat away from the muscle. The tester then places the caliper 1 cm (0.4 in.) above or below the...
Learn how to measure the intensity of an activity so you can achieve your goals for a healthier life.
Waist circumference is the distance around your waist. Measuring it is a way to check how much fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. For most people, the goal for a healthy waist is: Less than 40 in. (102 cm) for men. Less than 35 in. (88...
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Mebendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body. Mebendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms such as whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. It is also used to treat infections caused by...
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For parasitic infections. Brand Name(s): Emverm. Generic Name: Mebendazole.
Chew the pill and swallow. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. If stored at room temperature, discard any unused medicine after 1 month. Family members and anyone who has been in close contact should be checked to...
Mecamylamine is used to treat moderate to severe hypertension (high blood pressure). Because of its many side effects, mecamylamine is not commonly used. Mecamylamine is also used to treat malignant hypertension (extremely high blood pressure that comes on suddenly). Malignant hypertension can damage organs in the body...
Mecasermin is a man-made form of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), a substance that is normally produced in the body. IGF-1 is important for the growth of bones and muscles. Mecasermin is used to treat growth failure in children whose bodies do not make enough IGF-1. Mecasermin is not for use in children who have...