Seizures are usually categorized into three types depending on their onset. A seizure is a sudden change in the brain's normal electrical activity. During a seizure, brain cells fire uncontrollably than their normal rate, temporarily affecting the way a person behaves, moves, thinks or feels. Recurrent seizures are called epilepsy. Seizures are usually categorized into...
The science of smell may be too complex to categorize. The science of smell may be too complex to categorize. As per researchers, the scent receptors in the human nose are designed to help us identify the foods we need for a healthy body and the foods that need to be avoided. A few smells...
Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control. There are six types of urinary incontinence; the clinical presentation and causes vary with each type: Stress incontinence: Urine leaks involuntarily when there is increased pressure exerted on the abdomen and bladder while straining, exercising, coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting heavy objects. Overflow incontinence: Patients have frequent and/or constant...
CRPS pain usually starts in the arm or leg and may spread to other body parts. The exact cause of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is not completely understood. Researchers believe that it may be caused by an injury or abnormality of the nervous system. CRPS usually presents after a trauma, infections, a major surgery, a stroke, or a...
What is Galafold and how does it work? Galafold is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Fabry disease who have a certain genetic change (variant) in the galactosidase alpha gene (GLA) that is responsive (amenable) to Galafold. It is not known if Galafold is safe and effective in children. What are the side...
What is Feraheme (ferumoxytol injection), and how does it work? Feraheme is a prescription medicine used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults who have: intolerance to oral iron or who have not responded well to treatment with oral iron or chronic kidney disease (CKD) It is not known if Feraheme is safe and effective...
What is Dexilant (dexlansoprazole), and how does it work? Dexilant is a prescription medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Dexilant reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. Dexilant capsules are used in people 12 years of age and older: for up to 8 weeks to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the...
What is Ilaris (canakinumab), and how does it work? Ilaris is a prescription medicine injected by your healthcare provider just below the skin (subcutaneous) used to treat: The following Periodic Fever Syndromes Adults and children 4 years of age and older who have auto-inflammatory diseases called Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), including: Familial Cold Auto-inflammatory Syndrome...
What is Lemtrada and how does it work? Lemtrada is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include relapsing-remitting disease and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. Since treatment with Lemtrada can increase your risk of getting certain conditions and diseases, Lemtrada is generally prescribed for people who have...
What is Noxafil (posaconazole), and how does it work? Noxafil injection, delayed-release tablets, and oral suspension are prescription medicines used to help prevent fungal infections that can spread throughout your body (invasive fungal infections). These infections are caused by fungi called Aspergillus or Candida. Noxafil is used in people who have an increased chance of...