Checking in is the first big step in your hospital stay. Ideally, much of the paperwork will have been done ahead of time, before you even get to the hospital. When you arrive The hospital or your doctor will let you know what time to arrive and where to go. Often you will be directed to the admitting office. But if...
What is a Medicare yearly wellness visit? The Medicare yearly wellness visit is your time to talk and plan with your doctor about your health. It's about preventing health problems and disability. And it's about making sure you get the medical care you need. Together, you and your doctor create a health care strategy...
Learn about what the first trimester of pregnancy can bring, including body changes and symptoms.
Learn what to expect during the second trimester, including how the baby is growing.
Learn what to expect during the third trimester as well as the signs that you may need to call your doctor or midwife.
Learn ways to advocate for yourself during pregnancy and childbirth.
Sexual orientation Sexual orientation means how you are attracted romantically and sexually to other people. There are different kinds of sexual orientation. For example, a person may be: Heterosexual—attracted only or almost only to the other binary (male/female) gender. "Binary" is the idea that there are only two...
Learn how your thoughts affect what you feel and do.
Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. They may only eat a few foods, then abruptly refuse them. Toddlers also have rapidly changing appetites. Although toddlers grow steadily throughout their second year, their growth rates are less dramatic than during the first year, which often is reflected in how much they eat...
The typical toddler likes to crawl, walk, run, climb, and seek out new experiences. Toddlers need stimulation to improve their motor and sensory skills. Here are some ways you can help your toddler grow in strength and coordination. Play and interact with your toddler. Playing, dancing, marching, and doing other simple...
Botanical names: Yucca schidigera, Yucca spp. How It Works The saponins from yucca are the major constituents in the plant. They have both a water- and fat-soluble end and therefore act like soap. One preliminary trial reportedly found benefit for patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 1 The authors of...
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Zafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 5 years old. Zafirlukast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For asthma. Brand Name(s): Accolate. Generic Name: Zafirlukast.
For inflammatory bowel disease.
Zaleplon is a sedative that is used to treat insomnia. This medicine causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Zaleplon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For sleeping. Brand Name(s): Sonata. Generic Name: Zaleplon.
Zanamivir is an antiviral medicine that blocks the actions of viruses in your body. Zanamivir is used to treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus in people who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. Zanamivir may also be given to prevent influenza in people who may be exposed but do not yet have symptoms. Zanamivir...
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: flu, prevent viral infection. Brand Name(s): Relenza. Generic Name: Zanamivir.
Zanubrutinib is used to treat mantle cell lymphoma in adults who have received at least one prior treatment for this condition. Zanubrutinib was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, some people responded to this medicine, but further studies are...
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For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Brukinsa. Generic Name: Zanubrutinib.
For chronic lung disease (COPD).
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, birth control, depression, endocrine disorder, menstrual problem.
Ziconotide is a non-narcotic pain medicine that is used for around-the-clock treatment of severe chronic pain that cannot be treated with other pain medications. Ziconotide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For pain. Brand Name(s): Prialt. Generic Name: Ziconotide Acetate.
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Zidovudine is an antiviral medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Zidovudine is also given during pregnancy to prevent an HIV-infected woman from passing the virus to her baby. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Zidovudine may also be used for purposes not...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: HIV, prevent infection. Brand Name(s): Retrovir. Generic Name: Zidovudine.
