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Review finds topical erythromycin, azithromycin and metronidazole the most common treatments for pediatric rosacea

November 2, 2023 by Paul

iso100production/Adobe Stock In a recent systematic review1 Regarding the effectiveness of treatments for pediatric rosacea, investigators found that erythromycin, azithromycin, and metronidazole were the most common topical formulations prescribed to patients. Additionally, they found that topical corticosteroids, in some patients, caused induced or exacerbated rosacea when applied to the face. The study authors, Geng et …

A common anti-anxiety pill taken by 16 million Americans isn’t very effective and its effectiveness has been greatly exaggerated, according to a Harvard analysis.

October 24, 2023 by Paul

Xanax, also known as alprazolam, was approved by the FDA in 1981 and belongs to the benzodiazepine class, a group of depressant medications used to relieve anxiety.

It’s known to be addictive, harmful to the body, and carries the risk of overdose — and now scientists say Xanax might not even be that effective. Researchers from Harvard University and Oregon Health & Science University re-examined trials and studies investigating the effectiveness of Xanax in treating panic disorder. They found several examples of …

Amitriptyline, a common antidepressant, also relieves the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

October 17, 2023 by Paul

LEEDS, United Kingdom — An antidepressant may also ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients receiving care from a general practitioner (GP). British researchers conducted the study in primary care settings, where general practitioners prescribed amitriptyline, whose brands include Elavil and Vanatrip. Patients adjusted their doses based on the severity of their symptoms …

How to Prevent Common Pickleball Injuries

October 16, 2023 by Paul

Pickleball has become very popular, but this may be fueling an increase in pickleball-related injuries. “It is quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He also plays pickleball. “The high injury rate can be …