Rubella, also called German measles, is a contagious infection caused by a virus. It usually causes a mild illness with a fine, red rash over most of the body, swollen glands, and low fever. Rubella is not common in the United States because most children are vaccinated (immunized) against it. Most people who get...
What is rubella? Rubella is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by the rubella virus. It is usually a mild illness. But in rare cases, it may cause more serious problems. If you are pregnant and get infected with the rubella virus, you are at risk for miscarriage. And your baby (fetus) could become infected...
Rubella usually causes a rash that is mild, starts on the face, and spreads to the neck, the chest, and the rest of the body. It may first appear as a mild blush before it develops into a more pinpoint rash. Rubella is also called German measles or 3-day measles.
A rubella blood test detects antibodies that are made by the immune system to help kill the rubella virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies means a recent infection, a past infection, or that you have been vaccinated against the disease. Rubella (also called German...
Rubeosis iridis is a reddish discoloration in the colored part of the eye (iris) caused by the growth of abnormal vessels. It usually results from severe diabetes and may progress to neovascular glaucoma, a severe and often painful type of glaucoma.
Rucaparib is used to treat ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer (cancer of the membrane lining the organs inside your abdomen). Rucaparib is sometimes used for these conditions only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "BRCA" gene). Your doctor will test you...
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Rubraca. Generic Name: Rucaparib.
Rufinamide is a seizure medication, also called an anti-epileptic or anticonvulsant. Rufinamide is used together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy that also causes developmental and behavior problems. Rufinamide is for use in adults and children...
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For seizures. Brand Name(s): Banzel. Generic Name: Rufinamide.
For seizures. Brand Name(s): Banzel. Generic Name: Rufinamide.
The size of a burn can be quickly estimated by using the "rule of nines." This method divides the body's surface area into percentages. The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body's surface area. The front and back of each arm and hand equal 9% of the body's surface area. The chest equals 9% and the...
The size of a burn for a baby or young child can be quickly estimated by using the "rule of nines." This method divides a baby's body surface area into percentages. The front and back of the head and neck are 21% of the body's surface area. The front and back of each arm and hand are 10% of the body's surface area. The...
A concerted effort is being made within the genetics community to use the term, variant rather than the term, mutation to describe genetic differences in the germline. These variants can then be further classified as benign (harmless), likely benign, of uncertain significance, likely pathogenic, or pathogenic (disease...
A ruptured (or perforated) eardrum is a tear or hole in the membrane of the middle ear. It's usually as a result of injury (trauma). The eardrum may also rupture from fluid buildup in the middle ear. A person with fluid buildup in the ear may have severe pain. The pain gets better or goes away when the eardrum ruptures...
Ruxolitinib is used in adults to treat myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera, which are bone marrow disorders that affect your body's ability to produce blood cells. Ruxolitinib is also used to treat graft versus host disease in adults and children at least 12 years old. Ruxolitinib is usually given after other...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone marrow disorder, prevent organ transplant rejection. Brand Name(s): Jakafi. Generic Name: Ruxolitinib.
Ruxolitinib topical (for the skin) is used as a short-term treatment of mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people 12 years and older. . This medicine should only be used when other drugs are not recommended or have not worked. Ruxolitinib topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: skin discoloration, skin rash. Brand Name(s): Opzelura. Generic Name: Ruxolitinib.
For autoimmune disorder.
Rye grass pollen extract comes from the pollen of rye grass ( Secale cereale). Rye grass pollen extract may affect the male hormone testosterone, relax the muscles of the tube through which urine flows (urethra), and improve how well the bladder can force urine out.
How to Use It Research on a proprietary rye pollen extract has used 3 to 6 tablets, or 4 capsules, per day. . Where to Find It Most noncultivated plants produce pollen. Commercial pollen is collected from bees returning to their hives (bee pollen) or may be directly harvested with machines (flower pollen). It is not...
S-adenosylmethionine (also known as SAMe) is a manmade form of a chemical that occurs naturally in the body. . SAMe has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in reducing the symptoms of depression, and in treating osteoarthritis. SAMe is possibly effective in treating liver disease during...
Electrical pulses in the heart are controlled by special groups of cells called nodes. The SA (sinoatrial) node generates an electrical signal that causes the upper heart chambers (atria) to contract. The signal then passes through the AV (atrioventricular) node to the lower heart chambers (ventricles), causing them to...
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is a specific form of yeast also known as Brewer's Yeast, Hansen CBS 5926, Levure de Boulangerie, and Probiotic. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria," to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines...
Swallow the medicine without crushing or chewing it. Take the medicine with 250 mL (1 cup) of water. Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light. If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to...
Mix the medicine in a small amount of liquid or soft food and then swallow it. Do not use if the pouch containing the medicine is torn or damaged. Take the medicine with food. Swallow with a full glass (8 oz) of water unless your doctor gives you different instructions. Please ask your pharmacist if this medicine should...
Sacituzumab govitecan is used to treat breast cancer in adults who previously received endocrine therapy and at least two other cancer medications. Sacituzumab govitecan is also used in adults to treat cancers of the bladder and urinary tract, after treatment with a platinum cancer medicine and an immunotherapy...
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Trodelvy. Generic Name: Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy.
The sacroiliac joints form the junctions between the spine and each side of the pelvis. Like the vertebrae in the lower back (lumbosacral region), the sacroiliac joints bear the weight and stress of the torso, which makes them susceptible to injury.
