Some medical tests report results in milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL). A milligram is one-thousandth of a gram. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce. A deciliter measures fluid volume that is 1/10 liter. A liter is a little bigger than a quart.
Some medical tests report results in milligrams per liter (mg/L). A milligram is one-thousandth of a gram. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce. A liter is a little bigger than a quart of fluid.
Some medical tests report results in milliliters (mL). A milliliter measures fluid volume. It is equal to one-thousandth of a liter. A liter is a little bigger than a quart. A milliliter is also called a cubic centimeter (cc).
A millimeter measures length that is equal to 1/10 of a centimeter. It also equals 0.04 inch. There are 25.4 millimeters in one inch.
Pressure is measured in millimeters (mm) of mercury (Hg). A special unit that measures pressure shows how high a column of mercury rises.
Some medical tests report results in millimoles (mmol). A mole is an amount of a substance that contains a large number (6 followed by 23 zeros) of molecules or atoms. A millimole is one-thousandth of a mole.
Some medical tests report results in millimoles per liter (mmol/L). A mole is an amount of a substance that contains a large number (6 followed by 23 zeros) of molecules or atoms. A millimole is one-thousandth of a mole. A liter measures fluid volume. It is a little bigger than a quart.
Some medical tests report results in milliosmoles per kilogram (mOsm/kg) of water. An osmole is an amount of a substance that contributes to the osmotic pressure of a solution. A milliosmole is one-thousandth of an osmole. A kilogram is about 2.2 pounds.
Some medical tests report results in milliunits per gram (mU/g). A unit is a standard of measurement, and a milliunit is one-thousandth of a unit. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce.
Some medical tests report results in milliunits per liter (mU/L). A unit is a standard of measurement, and a milliunit is one-thousandth of a unit. A liter is a measure of volume that is a little bigger than a quart of fluid.
Milnacipran is used to treat chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia (a medical condition that causes chronic pain in the muscles and joints). Milnacipran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: depression, muscle aches. Brand Name(s): Savella. Generic Name: Milnacipran.
Milrinone is a vasodilator that is used as a short-term treatment for life-threatening heart failure. Milrinone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine is given as a continuous infusion into a vein. This medicine is given gradually through the IV line. Always inspect the medicine before using. Do not use the medicine if it is cloudy, contains flakes or large particles, or if it has changed color. Keep this medicine at room temperature. Do not freeze the...
Miltefosine is an anti-parasitic drug used to treat leishmaniasis, a disease caused by an infection with parasites that enter the body through the bite of an infected sand fly. . Miltefosine is used to treat leishmaniasis affecting the skin, internal organs (such as the liver, spleen or bone marrow), and mucous...
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Swallow the medicine without crushing or chewing it. Take the medicine with food. Swallow with a full glass (8 oz) of water unless your doctor gives you different instructions. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Space doses evenly to keep a steady amount of medicine in the...
Covers how your thoughts can affect your mental and physical health. Offers tips on positive thinking, including having positive expectations.
Science has confirmed that emotional fluctuations and emotional status directly influence health. Mind/body medicine focuses on the connection between one’s opinion of one’s health and the physical realities. Mind/body medicine is embodied by the field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), which links emotions with chemical...
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Mineral oil is used to treat occasional constipation. The oral form is taken by mouth. The rectal form is used as an enema applied in the rectum. . Mineral oil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For bowel movement. Generic Name: Mineral Oil.
For dry eyes. Brand Name(s): Altalube, Lubrifresh P.M., Puralube, Soothe Night Time, Stye, Tears Naturale PM. Generic Name: Mineral Oil/Petrolatum.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: anal itching or pain, anal/rectal pain, hemorrhoids, inflammation. Generic Name: Mineral Oil/Petrolatum/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.
Minerals have many important roles in the structure and function of the body. The body needs minerals to build and maintain healthy teeth and bones, carry nerve signals to and from the brain, carry oxygen to the cells, regulate blood sugar levels, and maintain a healthy immune system. A total of 60 minerals have been...
Some minerals are essential to your health. Essential minerals are sometimes divided into major minerals (macrominerals) and trace minerals (microminerals). Trace minerals are needed in smaller amounts than major minerals. Essential minerals Major minerals Mineral What it does Where it's found Sodium Needed for proper...
