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

November 2, 2023 by Maribel

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 …

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

October 17, 2023 by Maribel

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 Maribel

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 …

Most Common Cold Medications Don’t Work

October 9, 2023 by Maribel

Australia, Victoria Melbourne Central Business District CBD Flinders Street pharmacy pharmacy sale … [+] shelves royal jelly Bioglan olive leaf EaseaCold cold flu medicine. (Photo by: Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images We still don’t have a cure for the common cold. However, at your local pharmacy, you …