Jun 11, 2014
Erectile dysfunction is not only a sexual issue. Several men worry about erectile dysfunction, but the real cause for alarm is the potential for heart disease. Erectile dysfunction is the inability or difficulty in maintaining an erection. Erectile dysfunction results from a blockage and a hardening of the arteries within the penis, which prevents...
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Specialists have long noted that certain people have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Those people include middle-aged individuals, pregnant women, those with low cholesterol, people with high blood pressure, members of certain ethnic groups, and people who have a family history of the disease. Recent studies have shown definitive...
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Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergens, such as dust, animal dander and pollen. Overall, those with allergic rhinitis have a sensitized immune system. The allergen produces the antibody immunoglobulin E and typically causes symptoms like rashes, flu, watery eyes, itching and sneezing. Fluticasone propionate nasal...
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood starts to clot deep in veins located in muscles of the human body. Typically, these veins are in the legs, but it is possible to have DVT occur in other areas of the body, including the arms and chest. The blood clot has the ability of blocking circulation of the blood or even lodging inside of...
Read MoreJun 4, 2014
Angina is a chest pain that occurs because of a decreased amount of oxygen to the heart. More than 10 million people in the United States and 2 million people in the U.K. suffer from this symptom. Angina usually acts as a prelude to a heart attack and other coronary conditions. The chest pain may manifest as a tightness, a dull pain or a crushing...
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Sitagliptin is an FDA-approved drug and is marketed under the trade name Januvia for treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. According to WebMD, type 2 diabetes is the most common and affects up to 95 percent of Americans with diabetes. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes makes insulin but not enough. Known as insulin resistance, not enough...
Read MoreJun 4, 2014
Virtually everyone knows what Viagra is used to treat. Sildenafil Citrate, the generic name for the drug, is continuously prescribed to men around the globe as a way to treat erectile dysfunction. However, it is possible that the drug can be used to treat an array of other medical conditions. Various off-label uses have been discovered for Viagra...
Read MoreMay 27, 2014
Androgenetic alopecia is the medical term for male pattern baldness. It is an inherited condition caused by genetics and affects approximately 25 percent of males before the age of 30 and about 65 percent of men before the age of 60. According to the American Medical Association, 95 percent of men who suffer from baldness have androgenetic...
Read MoreMay 27, 2014
Seretide Diskus contains fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that performs a number of functions. It is used to control the inflammatory response in the lungs. When inhaled, it is absorbed by the airways and lungs. Specifically, it prevents the allergic and immune responses. With asthma, the airways tighten up, and mucus can...
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