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Irregular heartbeats can be common, but they can also signal underlying cardiac conditions that may require special monitoring. Patients who do not require hospitalization while being monitored can opt for wearable devices such as the Zio Patch. Understanding How the Zio Patch Works Attached to the skin with a medical-grade…

Iron deficiency can occur for a number of reasons, but those who have certain chronic medical conditions can be at a higher risk for anemia. Iron infusions may be prescribed to treat the symptoms of anemia, but Medicare coverage for this type of treatment may be available only for recipients…

All 50 states and the District of Columbia in the United States have made vaccinations mandatory for children to attend public school. In 19 states, there are allowances granted for families with religious, philosophical, or medical reasons who choose not to vaccinate their children. Adult vaccination is not mandatory in…

Local anesthetics that can be applied topically through an adhesive patch provide a degree of comfort and ease of use that many recipients may favor over other pain-relieving methods. Understanding How Lidocaine Patches Work Lidocaine patches are used to target specific areas of the body that may be experiencing a…

Knee pain caused by osteoarthritis is a long-term condition that many times ends in total knee replacement surgery as a means of relieving pain and stiffness and increase quality of life. Surgeons perform over 600,000 total knee replacement surgeries annually in the United States. If you find yourself in a…

Linzess is a medication prescribed to patients suffering from specific types of bowel disorders. One such malady is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation, and another is perpetual constipation from an unknown cause, referred to as chronic idiopathic constipation. Linaclotide is the generic name for the drug. Using Linzess The…

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that doctors use for diagnostic screening for colorectal cancer, the third most common form of cancer in the United States. Its purpose is to find pre-cancerous polyps in the colon so they can be removed at an early stage, when treatment is the most…

For many patients suffering from eosinophilic asthma, Fasenra is added to their medical regimen when other medications have failed to bring the disease under control. Asthma patients age 12 years and older who are diagnosed with severe eosinophilic asthma experience fewer severe attacks of asthma and report significant improvement in…