What is Acanthamoeba keratitis? <a href="../script/main/submit-patient-comments.asp?questionid=6067" title="Please share your experience with Acanthamoeba keratitis.” onclick=”wmdTrack(‘pc-drv-share’);” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Share Your Story Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but serious infection of the eye that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. This infection is caused by a microscopic, free-living ameba (single-celled living organism) called Acanthamoeba. Acanthamoeba causes Acanthamoeba keratitis when it infects...
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms and Treatment
Viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) facts* *Viral hemorrhagic fever facts by Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Viral hemorrhagic fevers are defined as a group of illnesses caused by different families of viruses that cause vascular damage that results in symptomatic bleeding (hemorrhage). For example, Arenaviridae cause Lassa fever (Lassa virus), Argentine hemorrhagic fever (Junin virus), and Bolivian hemorrhagic fever (Machupo virus);...
Buspar vs. Zipro Side Effects Differences, Uses, Dosage & Interactions
Buspar vs. Zoloft differences Buspar (buspirone) and Zoloft (sertraline) are both drugs used to treat anxiety. The main difference is that Zoloft belongs to a drug class of antidepressants called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), so researchers know how Zoloft works in treating anxiety. On the other hand, researchers do not know exactly how Buspar works in treating anxiety. In...
ACE Inhibitors vs. Beta Blockers: Facts & Side Effects for Hypertension Drugs
ACE Inhibitors vs. Beta Blockers ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and beta blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure, to prevent kidney failure in patients with high blood pressure or diabetes, and to reduce the risk of stroke. ACE inhibitors are also used to improve survival after heart attacks. Beta-blockers are also used...
ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs: Hypertension Drug Facts & Side Effects
ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and ARBs (angiotensin-receptor blockers) are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure, to prevent kidney failure in patients with high blood pressure or diabetes, and to reduce the risk of stroke. ACE inhibitors are also used to improve survival after heart attacks. ARBs are also used...
Anxiety Drugs (Anxiolytics) Side Effects, List of Names & Interactions
What are anti-anxiety (anxiolytic) drugs? Anxiolytics (also termed anti-anxiety or anti-panic drugs) are medications that are used to treat a health condition called anxiety. The type of anxiety that requires treatment is called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This disorder causes excessive worry and anxiety, significant distress, and affects the ability for a person to function. Moreover, the symptoms of anxiety...
Hyperparathyroidism Symptoms (Hypercalcemia), Causes & Surgery
Hyperparathyroidism definition and facts* Readers Comments 14 Share Your Story *Hyperparathyroid facts medically edited by Melissa Conrad Stöppler Hyperparathyroidism is a condition characterized by overactivity of the parathyroid glands, four small glands located around the thyroid gland in the neck. Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs when there is a disorder of the parathyroid glands themselves. Secondary hyperparathyroidism results when a condition elsewhere...
Heart Attack vs. Stroke: Which is Worse? Similarities & Differences
What is a heart attack? What is a stroke? Are they the same? Share Your Story If you think either you or someone near you is having either a heart attack or stroke, you should call 911 immediately, even if you are not sure. What is a heart attack? Heart attack occurs when sudden damage and/or death occurs to a...
Xanax (alprazolam) vs. Valium (diazepam) Side Effects & Dosage
What are the differences between Xanax and Valium? Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam) benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. A difference is that Valium is also used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations resulting from alcohol withdrawal. It is also used for the treatment of seizures, relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases,...
Zoloft vs. Celexa Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
What are the differences between Zoloft and Celexa? Zoloft (sertraline) and Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) are antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) prescribed to treat depression. A difference is Zoloft is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Side effects of Zoloft and Celexa that are...