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41. Prescription Drug Abuse | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 27, 2017 - Doctors take this into account when prescribing medicines. … The medicines may not be safe for them, especially at higher doses or when taken with other medicines

42. Pancreatitis | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    Treatment is usually a few days in the hospital for intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotics, and medicines … cystic fibrosis and other inherited disorders, high levels of calcium or fats in the blood, some medicines … Treatment may also be a few days in the hospital for intravenous (IV) fluids, medicines to relieve pain

43. Asthma | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    June 26, 2023 - Asthma is treated with two kinds of medicines: quick-relief medicines to stop asthma symptoms and long-term … control medicines to prevent symptoms.

44. Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    April 01, 2021 - Medicines Nonmedicine treatments such as heat, exercise, and massage What have researchers found … What are possible side effects of medicines to treat low back pain? … Most medicines are taken by mouth, but some are given as a shot or through an IV (intravenous) tube in … Some medicines are available over the counter, and for some you need a prescription. … What are possible side effects of medicines to treat low back pain? The U.S.

45. Disposition of Comments Report for CER 132 Combination Therapy Versus Intensification of Statin Monotherapy: An Update (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2014 - Disposition of Comments Report for CER 132 Combination Therapy Versus Intensification of Statin Monotherapy: An Update Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Combination Therapy Versus Intensification of Statin Monotherapy: An Update. Draft revi…

46. Birth Defects | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    September 30, 2014 - Some result from exposures to medicines or chemicals. … Talk to your doctor about any medicines you take. … Some medicines can cause serious birth defects.

47. Lupus | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    Subacute cutaneous lupus causes sores after being out in the sun Drug-induced lupus is caused by certain medicines … There is no cure for lupus, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help control it. … Help the immune system Reduce or prevent damage to joints Balance the hormones Besides taking medicines … for lupus, you may need to take medicines for problems that are related to lupus such as high cholesterol

48. Fatty Liver Disease | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    He or she will also ask which medicines you take, to try to determine whether a medicine is causing your … There are no medicines that have been approved to treat NAFLD. … There are also medicines that can help, either by reducing your cravings or making you feel sick if you … Doctors can treat the health problems caused by cirrhosis with medicines, operations, and other medical … doctor before using dietary supplements , such as vitamins , or any complementary or alternative medicines

49. Osteoporosis | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    February 19, 2025 - Getting older Being small and thin Having a family history of osteoporosis Taking certain medicines … If needed, medicines can also help. It is also important to try to avoid falling down .

50. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    May 14, 2019 - There is no cure, but diet, exercise, and medicines can help control the symptoms. … Treatments for infertility caused by PCOS may include medicines, surgery, and in vitro fertilization

51. Epilepsy | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    October 25, 2022 - There is no cure for epilepsy, but medicines can control seizures for most people. … When medicines are not working well, surgery or implanted devices such as vagus nerve stimulators may

52. Cough | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    October 10, 2018 - gastroesophageal reflux disease) Smoking Throat disorders , such as croup in young children Some medicines … If you have a cold or the flu, antihistamines may work better than non-prescription cough medicines

53. Fatigue | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    May 07, 2024 - These include Taking certain medicines, such as antidepressants, antihistamines, and medicines for

54. Tinnitus | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    August 23, 2013 - problems Meniere's disease Brain tumors Hormonal changes in women Thyroid problems Certain medicines … Treatments may include hearing aids, sound-masking devices, medicines, and ways to learn how to cope

55. Fever | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    March 27, 2012 - There can be many other causes, including Medicines Heat exhaustion Cancers Autoimmune … Your health care provider may recommend using over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen

56. Diarrhea | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    September 12, 2019 - Parasites, which are tiny organisms found in contaminated food or water Medicines such as antibiotics … To find the cause of diarrhea, your health care provider may Do a physical exam Ask about any medicines … Depending on the cause of the problem, you may need medicines to stop the diarrhea or treat an infection

57. Hyperglycemia | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    June 05, 2013 - People with diabetes can get hyperglycemia from not eating the right foods or not taking medicines … Other problems that can raise blood sugar include infections, certain medicines, hormone imbalances,

58. Heartburn | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    January 07, 2013 - Over-the-counter medicines may help. … If the heartburn continues, you may need prescription medicines or surgery.

59. Aplastic Anemia | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    such as pesticides, arsenic, and benzene Radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer Certain medicines … Treatments include blood transfusions , blood and marrow stem cell transplants , and medicines.

60. Brain Malformations | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    In other cases, exposure to certain medicines , infections , or radiation during pregnancy interferes … It may include antiseizure medicines, shunts to drain fluid from the brain, and physical therapy.