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What Is Cafcit? Cafcit (caffeine citrate) is a clear, colorless prescription medication used to help treat apnea of prematurity. Apnea of prematurity is a condition affecting premature newborn infants that causes their breathing to stop for brief periods. Cafcit is an airway (bronchial) smooth muscle relaxant, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, a heart muscle stimulant, and a diuretic. It enhances the activity of certain receptors in the peripheral nervous system involved in maintaining adequate oxygen in the body’s bloodstream....

What Is Centany? Centany (mupirocin) is a topical prescription antibiotic applied to the skin to treat impetigo (a contagious skin infection that causes red sores to appear on the face) or other bacterial skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria on the skin. Centany is available as an ointment. However, mupirocin is also available as a cream in generic form. What Is Centany Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Centany to treat impetigo and other skin infections caused by certain bacteria....

Do you think you cry too much? Becoming easily tearful is a more common problem than you probably realize. Most of the time, we associate crying with the feeling of sadness. Some people are just very emotional and burst into tears frequently. And there is nothing wrong with that. Feeling sad or depressed can also cause weepiness. But, if you find yourself embarrassed about your excessive crying, or if you suddenly start to weep when you don’t even feel sad, you could have a problem called pseudobulbar affect....

Demisexual describes someone who feels a romantic attraction to someone only after they’ve emotionally bonded. Demisexuality is part of the asexual spectrum. But where asexual people experience little or no sexual attraction at all, those who are demisexual are attracted to others in this very specific circumstance. Demisexuals often form attachments differently than people who are fully sexual. People who are sexual may experience a sexual attraction for a variety of reasons, from looks to emotions to status and more....

Eosinophilic esophagitis is a rare chronic condition that affects the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, known as the esophagus. People who have eosinophilic esophagitis experience an overgrowth of eosinophils, which are white blood cells, inside the esophagus. Eosinophils are part of the immune system. They normally work to fight infections in the body. The overgrowth seen in eosinophilic esophagitis is believed to be caused by an allergic response....

What Is Ery-Tab? Ery-Tab (erythromycin delayed-release tablet) is a prescription drug used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, skin infections, diphtheria, and pertussis. As a macrolide antibiotic, Ery-Tab stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria. It comes in a delayed-release tablet form that is enteric-coated. Enteric-coated tablets protect the medicine from being inactivated by stomach acid. This coating also allows the antibiotic to be absorbed in the small intestine....

Each January, the Department of Health and Human Services issues that year’s federal poverty guidelines to define the income level above which a person is not considered to be in poverty, and below which, they are. These guidelines are commonly referred to as the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and they’re used to determine eligibility for various public programs, including health insurance premium subsidies and cost-sharing subsidies in each state’s exchange, as well as other programs like Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)....

Genetic testing, also known as DNA testing, involves obtaining DNA from a sample of cells in your body to identify specific genes, chromosomes, or proteins, including those that are faulty (known as mutations). The test can be used to help identify genetic lineage, confirm or rule out an inherited genetic disorder, assess your risk of developing or passing on a genetic disorder, and select which drugs may be most effective based on your genetic profile....

In the United States, the rate of breast cancer in Hispanic/Latina women is lower than in non-Hispanic white women. (The incidence is even less in Hispanic/Latina women who were not born in the country.) But those statistics can be deceiving. Not only is breast cancer the leading cause of cancer deaths in Hispanic/Latina women living in the U.S., as it is for all women in America, but the disease tends to affect these women at a younger age (premenopausal breast cancer) and is more aggressive in them than in many other populations....

The rare blood clotting problem linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine presents a unique challenge for doctors: Common blood-thinning medication makes it worse. Key Takeaways Doctors in Colorado used a drug called bivalirudin—an alternative to the common blood thinner heparin—to successfully treat a patient who developed a blood clotting problem after getting the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.Only 18 cases of what is called vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) have been reported in the United States, meaning that the condition occurs after fewer than one in a million vaccinations....

If you have been infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), the chances are good that you will clear the virus spontaneously. In fact, the majority of HPV infections are cleared by the immune system within two years, and many people who were asymptomatic (without symptoms) and cleared the virus may never even realize they had it. While there isn’t anything specific you can do to help your body clear the virus, staying healthy and maintaining a strong immune system may help....

From apple cider vinegar and toothpaste to skin tag patches and bands, there are several suggestions on how to remove skin tags on your own. Whether they work or are safe varies. That’s why it’s best to have a skin tag removed by a skin specialist called a dermatologist. They can make sure the growth really is a skin tag, as opposed to skin cancer or another type of lesion, and remove the skin tag in a way that minimizes the risk of complications, like infection....

Diluted bleach baths are sometimes used to treat serious skin problems, including hard-to-control eczema and/or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. The idea of pouring household bleach into bathwater can understandably raise eyebrows, particularly if it’s for young children for whom you would assume it’s too harsh. But this popular, old-time remedy has been gaining popularity as an adjunct treatment. Eczema is one of the most common skin disorders in children and one that can be made dramatically worse with MRSA....

Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is a condition in which a person’s heart rate, at rest and during exertion, is abnormally elevated for no apparent reason. IST is defined as a resting heart rate greater than 90 beats per minute on average that can rise to very high levels with even minimal exertion. These inappropriately elevated heart rates are accompanied by symptoms of palpitations, fatigue, lightheadedness, or exercise intolerance. Because the heart rhythm in IST is generated by the sinus node (the cardiac structure that controls the normal heart rhythm), IST is not associated with an abnormal electrical pattern on the ECG....

A joint subluxation is a partial dislocation of a joint. It is often the result of acute injury or repetitive motion injury but can also be caused by medical conditions that undermine the integrity of ligaments. The treatment for subluxations may include resetting the joint, pain relief, rehabilitation therapy, and, in severe cases, surgery. This article discusses different types of subluxations, what causes a subluxation, joint subluxation symptoms, and how subluxations are treated....

Ibuprofen and etodolac are two types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat arthritis pain. Being of the same pharmaceutical class, there’s much that they have in common. Both reduce inflammation and pain sensation, easing the severity of symptoms. That said, there are also a number of crucial differences. Etodolac, a prescription-only generic drug previously sold under the discontinued brand name Lodine, is typically only indicated for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis....

Macrocytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are too large. The enlarged red blood cells are not fully developed and do not function the way they should. This causes diminished oxygen delivery to all cells of the body, resulting in fatigue and low energy. This condition can be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, liver disease, alcohol, some types of cancer, and more. It is important for your medical team to identify the cause because macrocytic anemia can improve with the appropriate treatment....

A malignant pleural effusion is a complication that involves the build-up of fluid containing cancer cells between the membranes that line the lungs. It occurs in around 7% to 23% of lung cancers, but can also occur with other cancers, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, leukemia, and lymphomas. With lung cancer, a malignant pleural effusion may be the first sign of cancer, or it can occur as a late complication of advanced lung cancer....

Malnutrition means your body isn’t getting enough of the nutrients it needs. You can be deficient in calories, carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and/or minerals. If you are lacking in any of these, you can experience symptoms such as weight loss, infections, low energy, diminished wound healing, and more. There are several potential causes of malnutrition, including an inadequate or unbalanced diet, gastrointestinal (GI) problems, and medical conditions such as kidney disease....

The theory of neuroinflammation in fibromyalgia now is supported by evidence from PET scans showing inflammatory mechanisms in the brains of people with fibromyalgia, according to research published in a 2019 issue of the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. This is a major step forward in understanding the underlying mechanisms of this complex, common, and hard-to-treat condition. The study also sheds light on a category of brain cells called glia and their role in fibromyalgia and suggests new avenues for treatment....