1. Drug Theraeutics Any chemical substance, which may be natural or synthetic, that has a medical or pharmacologic affect on the body. See Co-medication, Herbal remedy. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
2. For the medication(s) that the individual is taking. Ask if there is a certain time of day that the blood sample should be taken. Ask if medication should be given before the blood sample is taken. Some medication blood levels require that you “hold” the medication until.

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Prevalence of Chronic Pain 20.5 Percent in United States

About 20 percent of U.S. adults experience chronic pain, according to a study published online April 2 in PAIN.Robert J. Yong, M.D., M.B.A., from Brigham...

'Nerve Zap' Pain Treatment Could Cut Need for Opioids After Surgeries

An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed.The technique is called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation....

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Could Chronic Sinusitis Affect Brain Health?

As if the headaches and stuffy nose aren't bad enough, chronic sinus trouble often leaves patients foggy-headed and depressed. Now, new research suggests...

U.S. FDA Approves ALK's Ragwitek (Short Ragweed Pollen Allergen Extract) Tablet for Sublingual Use as Immunotherapy for Children and Adolescents With Short Ragweed Pollen-Induced Allergic Rhinitis With or Without Conjunctivitis

ALK (ALKB: DC / OMX: ALK B / AKABY / AKBLF), a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of allergies,...

42 Percent of Transgender Women With Valid HIV Test Are HIV+

Forty-two percent of transgender women with a valid HIV test result have a positive result, with considerable regional and ethnic/racial variation, according...

CDC: Risk Low for COVID-19 Surface Transmission

There is a low risk for surface transmission of the new coronavirus and continuously disinfecting surfaces may do more harm than good, according to updated...

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J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Used, but Carry Blood Clot Warning

A warning about a possible link to rare blood clots should be added to the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, the European Union...

Every American Adult Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

As of Monday, every American aged 16 years or older in all 50 states is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, meeting President Joe Biden's promise...

Have Allergies? See If You're at Risk for Severe COVID Vaccine Reaction

Only certain people with high-risk allergy histories need to consult an allergist before they get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.Investigators...

Eviction Bans Helped Stop COVID's Spread in Cities: Study

Eviction bans during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced infection rates not only in people who avoided displacement but also in their communities, according...

How Gum Disease Could Raise Your Odds for Severe COVID-19

Keep flossing: A study just out suggests gum disease can increase your odds for severe COVID-19.Previous research showed that it's blood vessels, rather...

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Too Little Sleep May Increase Dementia Risk: StudyPeople who get too little sleep in middle age may have an increased risk of dementia when they're older,...

Workers' Deaths From Paint Stripping Chemicals Are on the Rise

A deadly chemical in paint strippers continues to kill workers despite its known dangers, a new study finds.The chemical methylene chloride, also known...

The Big COVID Vaccine Holdouts: Republican Men

Outspoken pandemic denier Ted Nugent announced this week that he's tested positive for COVID-19, after 10 days of symptoms so severe that at times he 'literally...

Proportion of Black Physicians Has Changed Little Since 1900

The proportion of Black physicians has increased by a small amount since 1900, according to a report published online April 19 in the Journal of General...

Brain Injuries Raise Long-Term Risk of Stroke

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People who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a significantly higher risk for stroke for years afterward, U.K. researchers say.Previous studies...

Little Progress in Boosting Numbers of Black American Doctors

The percentage of U.S. doctors who are Black has barely risen in the past 120 years, and there's still a wide pay gap between white and Black physicians,...

Supply May Soon Outstrip Demand in U.S. Vaccine Rollout: Report

Since the first COVID-19 vaccine was approved in December, millions of Americans have eagerly sought to find and receive one. But a new report finds that...

Sex Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths Not Seen Across Race

Sex disparities in COVID-19 mortality do not hold across racial groups, according to a study published online April 5 in the Journal of General Internal...

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AHA News: Cancer May Cause Changes to the Heart Before Treatment

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WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Some types of cancer may alter the appearance and function of the heart, according to new...

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