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There has been no clear evidence that early, brief treatment, before onset of any symptoms (such as the typical rash, called “erythema chronicum migrans”) actually prevents the disease, even though antibiotics are almost always effective against Lyme disease once it appears. Now there is evidence supporting this approach.

The July 12th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine will contain two articles on Lyme Disease, but the Journal made the articles available for early review because of their importance, in view of the onset of summer, the season when the disease is generally transmitted.

Why is estrogen so important? In addition to its role in reproduction, estrogen affects bones, blood vessels, the brain, and body tissue. That’s why estrogen loss can trigger more serious health problems such as osteoporosis (weak, thin bones).

Sam-E by Kim Schenck S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) is a compound found in all living cells of the body. SAM-e has shown benefit with depression, osteoarthritis, and liver disorders. SAM-e is produced in the body from the amino acid methionine and the energy powerhouse, adenosine triphosphate (ATP). SAM-e is involved in over 40 biochemical processes in the [...]

This Article Provides Information Regarding Your Valtrex Prescription If you have received a recent diagnosis of genital herpes, you may be shocked and a bit befuddled. You cannot cure genital herpes, but you can treat it. Genital herpes can affect many aspects of your life, even though it can be controlled. If you have received [...]

In the United States, more than two million people have been diagnosed as having schizophrenia. Clinical tests that were performed point to a brain chemical imbalance as the major factor in this illness. Schizophrenia affects one’s ability to manage emotions, think clearly, make decisions, and relate to others effectively. Should you be among the numerous [...]

There are a wide array of medications available without a prescription at any drugstore. You can find products claiming to effectively and safely relieve your symptoms for everything from runny noses to upset stomachs. Non-prescription medications can effectively treat many symptoms, but just because a medication is available without a prescription, that doesn’t mean that [...]

Causes There are several causes of yeast infections. When new yeast enters the vagina, it leads to a yeast infection. Yeast infections can also be caused when there is more yeast in the vagina than bacteria. It is usually caused by ingesting antibiotics for different conditions. When the inner vagina is injured (a possibility following [...]

Approved by the FDA in 1994, for the assistance of persons with epileptic disorder and for the better handling of mild seizures, was a prescription drug known as Gabapentin, or brand name, Neurontin. Neuropathic pain is also a condition that is commonly treated by this medication, since the approval. The nervous system is mainly affected [...]

Treatment of muscle spasms with Zanaflex. Zanaflex is recommended for: Treatment of muscle spasms. Your physician may prescribe it for other conditions as well. The drug Zanaflex is a skeletal muscle relaxant. The way it works is it blocks nerves that make muscles contract. There are a few reasons you should NOT take Zanaflex medication: [...]