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Reproductive rights is a hot-button topic for much of the political spectrum in the U.S. Against that backdrop. TBD Health is not-so-quietly making patient-focused and inclusive sexual healthcare available and accessible to everyone in the U.S., as it raises a $4.4 million round to scale up further. "At a time when women's rights are being challenged by our government, it was critical for us to build a sex-positive healthcare company that makes it easy for people to prioritize their health," said Daphne Chen, co-founder and co-CEO of TBD Health in an interview with TechCrunch. "As someone who has experienced firsthand the judgment that doctors and clinicians pass when it comes to sexual health, it's our mission to create a safe space for people to seek inclusive, trauma-aware care, as well as treatment and resources on their own terms, regardless of where they live." The company is extending operations in the context of a huge amount of change. At one ...

It doesn't matter which water pill you're prescribed to treat your heart failure, because new trial data shows that one works as well as the other. Two diuretics widely used to treat heart failure, furosemide and torsemide, showed no difference in their ability to improve patient survival, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health-sponsored trial. "We're not saying that patients don't need diuretics. We're saying that there's no difference in the survival benefit of these two therapies," said study co-leader Dr. Robert Mentz, chief of the heart failure section at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. "This suggests we should be spending more time focusing on the right diuretic dose for our patients and working to treat patients with therapies that improve clinical outcomes in heart failure," Mentz added in an NIH news release. More than 6 million American adults live with heart failure, which is most common in peo...

Introduction If you have seizures, anxiety, trouble sleeping, or an upcoming surgery, your doctor might suggest Ativan as a treatment option for you. It's a prescription drug used in adults to: treat certain seizures make you fall asleep before surgery treat anxiety treat insomnia (trouble sleeping) due to anxiety or stress The active ingredient in Ativan is lorazepam. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) It belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Ativan comes as a tablet that you swallow. It also comes as a liquid solution given as an injection by your doctor. With this form, you'll either receive your dose by intramuscular (IM) injection, which is an injection into a muscle, or by intravenous (IV) injection, which is an injection into a vein. This article describes the dosages of Ativan, as well as its strengths and how to take it. To learn more about Ativan, see this in-depth article. This chart highlights the basics of Ativan's dosages. Be sure ...

AFFILIATIONS: 1 Resident Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Peter's University Hospital 2 Internist, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Peter's University Hospital CITATION: Thota G, Shah M, Chandna S, Rosenthal M. Neurosyphilis in the time of COVID-19: avoiding anchoring heuristics. Consultant . Published online November 30, 2022. doi:10.25270/con.2022.11.000008 Received April 13, 2022. Accepted September 1, 2022. DISCLOSURES: The authors report no relevant financial relationships and declare no conflicts of interest. CORRESPONDENCE: Monarch Shah, Saint Peter's University Hospital, 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 ( monarch.shah08@gmail.com ) Abstract: Syphilis is known as the "great masquerader," as it may present with atypical symptoms or occasionally as asymptomatic. Being a great imitator, neurosyphilis should be high on the differentials in patients presenting with neurologic symptoms, particularly in those wi...

In the U.S., the Ryan White Program, housed under the Health Resources and Services Administration, administers HIV programming primarily through state and local grants. It's often touted as the gold standard for domestic health programming.  But the models used successfully in the U.S. may not translate to other countries, and experts acknowledge that there is room to improve the response. "HIV remains a serious threat to global health security and economic development," wrote Secretary of State Antony Blinken in December as part of a report updating the agency's five-year strategy. "Our progress can be easily derailed if we lose our focus or conviction, or fail to address the inequities, many fueled by stigma and discrimination and punitive laws, that stand in our way,"  The report highlights five main challenges ahead: continuing to identify and treat HIV-positive individuals in the face of changing demographics and populations ...

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It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits  to allow for changes in your dose and to make sure this medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Clomipramine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some children, teenagers, and young adults to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. Some people may have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless. Also tell the doctor if you or your child have sudden or strong feelings, such as feeling nervous, angry, restless, violent, or scared. If you, or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away. Let the doctor know if you, your child, or anyone in your family has bipolar disorder (manic-depressive) or has tried to commit suicide. Do not use clomipramine with a ...

Share on Pinterest ALTO IMAGES/Stocksy Massachusetts' Department of Public Health announced that two residents were recently diagnosed with a novel strain of gonorrhea that's less responsive to medications. Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually-transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S . Cases of STIs , including gonorrhea, surged during the pandemic. There's a new strain of gonorrhea circulating in the United States that's more resistant to antibiotics. Massachusetts' Department of Public Health (DPH) announced last week that two residents were recently diagnosed with a novel strain of gonorrhea that's less responsive to the medications commonly used to treat the disease. A case involving a similar strain was also recently detected in Nevada. Both cases in Massachusetts were successfully treated with ceftriaxone — the current go-to medication for gonorrhea. According to the DPH, this is the first time that a gonorrhea strain has appeared resistant to five ...

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Share on Pinterest ALTO IMAGES/Stocksy Massachusetts' Department of Public Health announced that two residents were recently diagnosed with a novel strain of gonorrhea that's less responsive to medications. Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually-transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S . Cases of STIs , including gonorrhea, surged during the pandemic. There's a new strain of gonorrhea circulating in the United States that's more resistant to antibiotics. Massachusetts' Department of Public Health (DPH) announced last week that two residents were recently diagnosed with a novel strain of gonorrhea that's less responsive to the medications commonly used to treat the disease. A case involving a similar strain was also recently detected in Nevada. Both cases in Massachusetts were successfully treated with ceftriaxone — the current go-to medication for gonorrhea. According to the DPH, this is the first time that a gonorrhea strain has appeared resistant to five ...

See also How to Use section. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug include: certain azole antifungals (isavuconazonium, voriconazole), orlistat. Taking MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication. Ask your doctor when to...

The golden age of low inflation and gently sinking bond yields made many a humdrum investor latching on to basic stock market indices look like a genius. We are starting to see how it made central bankers look like superheroes too. Cast your mind back to July 2012. The eurozone's government bond market was in a mess, with Greece at the centre and ripples lapping at any other member state seen as fiscally shaky. Generally sober people, not given to hyperbole, were starting to wonder whether the common currency could survive the crisis intact. Enter Mario Draghi, the then still new-ish president of the European Central Bank. On a trip to London, he uttered a now famous phrase, saying that he and the ECB would do "whatever it takes" to save the euro. Those three little words were enough to douse the fire. Sure, the road ahead was bumpy, but the market trusted the former Goldman Sachs banker, who had a certain way with words and a knack for getting traders and investors to do...

A registrar in the Department of Family Medicine at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Dr Aishat Bello-Taslim, discusses the transmission, symptoms, and treatment of syphilis in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is typically spread through sexual contact. What causes the infection? It is caused by a bacteria known as Treponema pallidum. How is it transmitted? It is transmitted through sexual contact. A person with syphilis can have a sore (syphilitic sore or chancre) around the penis, vagina, anus, rectum, and lips or mouth. So, a person can contract it if they have direct contact with the syphilitic sore through oral, anal, or vaginal sex. A pregnant woman with syphilis can also transmit the infection to their unborn child. This is known as congenital syphilis. How common is syphilis in Nigeria? The overall prevalence of syphilis is still unclear...

What Is Perforomist? Perforomist is a medication prescribed to control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With COPD, it becomes difficult to breathe due to blockages in your airways. Perforomist contains the active ingredient formoterol, also known as formoterol fumarate. It belongs to a class of drugs called long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs). LABAs are bronchodilators. They work by relaxing the smooth muscles that line the airways in your lungs, which opens up the airways. The drug keeps airways relaxed for up to 12 hours, making breathing easier. Perforomist comes as a liquid solution that you inhale using a nebulizer, a machine that turns the liquid into a mist. The typical dosage is one inhalation every 12 hours.   Drug Facts Generic Name : Formoterol Brand Name(s) : Perforomist Drug Availability : Prescription Administration Route : Inhalation via nebulizer Therapeutic Classification : Long-acting b...