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We're now pretty used to swabbing our nose to test for COVID when we have a scratchy throat or new cough. But should we also be using our rapid antigen test (RAT) to swab our throat, as some social media sources suggest? As people with an Omicron infection often get a sore throat early on, they reason that Omicron is found first in the throat. So swabbing the throat and nose together, some social media sources say, is more likely to accurately detect an infection. A sore throat is more common with Omicron than Delta. However this doesn't mean you should use your nasal RAT to swab your throat for Omicron. It's best to follow the instructions on the packet. Remind me, what are the different types of RATs? There are several different ways to test for COVID using a RAT. Oral samples can include saliva (spit into a tube), saliva from a tongue or cheek swab, or a throat swab (tonsil area). Nasal samples can be collected from the front (anterior), midd...

Prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin condition characterized by itchiness and hard bumps or nodules, which form a symmetrical rash. Prurigo can be anywhere on the body but is often concentrated on the arms, legs, back, or abdomen. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Mild prurigo may look like just a few itchy bumps, whereas severe prurigo can bring several hundred. The bumps can be the color of your skin, pink, red, or brownish-black.   This article will cover what causes prurigo, symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatments.  Lea Paterson / Getty Images Prurigo Causes The exact cause of prurigo is unknown, but it is associated with nerve cell and immune system dysfunction. The skin of people with prurigo tends to have more immune cells and dense nerve fibers causing itchiness than people without prurigo. Prurigo can occur independently or alongside other skin conditions. Risk Factors Prurigo is also associated wit...

A yeast infection can impact the results of a Pap smear. The presence of a yeast infection can cause some cells to appear abnormal. However, these cells are not related to cancer. Yeast infections occur when the amount of Candida albicans , a type of yeast in the vagina, grows out of control. Symptoms usually include itching, burning, and inflammation around the vagina and vulva. A person may also develop a whitish coating around the vagina. This article examines how yeast infections can affect the results of a Pap smear test. It also discusses what to do if a person has a yeast infection before their Pap smear appointment and other factors that can cause abnormal results. A Pap smear samples cells from the cervix to look for any changes caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) that can lead to cervical cancer if left untreated. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) , yeast infections can lead to an abnormal Pap smear finding called atypical squamous cells of undetermined signif...

Jardiance showed a reduction in relative risk of all-cause mortality by 40% compared with DPP-4 inhibitors in the subset of people with Medicare coverage Data from these final analyses of EMPRISE complements findings from the landmark EMPA-REG OUTCOME ® trial RIDGEFIELD, Conn. and INDIANAPOLIS , June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two analyses of the final U.S. data from the EMPagliflozin compaRative effectIveness and SafEty (EMPRISE) real-world study show that Jardiance ® (empagliflozin) was associated with a reduction in risk of hospitalization for heart failure compared with two other classes of glucose-lowering therapies in adults with type 2 diabetes in routine care. Relative risk reductions were 50% versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and 30% versus glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. The results were presented on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessi...

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Influenza vaccination was associated with a decreased risk of mortality and recurrent hospitalizations in older adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to findings published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases . Researchers in China conducted a retrospective cohort study between January 2014 and December 2019 that analyzed the effects of influenza vaccination among adults aged 60 years and older with CVD. Date used for this study were obtained from the Beijing Elderly Influenza Vaccination (EIV) and the Beijing Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance (UEBMI) databases. The primary outcomes were in-hospital mortality and recurrent hospitalizations during influenza season, defined as October 1 to March 31. The study period comprised 6 influenza seasons and included a total of 713,488 patients, of whom 95,060 were vaccinated and 618,428 were unvaccinated against influenza. During this period, mortality occurred among 7822 patients with CVD...

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What Is Benicar? Benicar ( olmesartan ) is a prescription medication option used to treat hypertension with or without other blood pressure medications. As a member of the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medication class, Benicar lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II—a type of hormone. Angiotensin II raises blood pressure by squeezing blood vessels and encouraging the release of aldosterone, which is another type of hormone. Aldosterone increases blood pressure by influencing the kidneys to hold onto salt and water. Higher amounts of salt and water in the body lead to higher blood pressure. Angiotensin II and aldosterone are some of the hormones in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) that influences blood pressure. Benicar is available in tablet form. Drug Facts Generic Name :   Olmesartan Brand Name(s) : Benicar Drug Availability: Prescription Administration Route :   Oral Therapeutic Classificati...

Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that treats pain and inflammation. It is more potent than other common NSAIDs and may cause side effects. Doctors may prescribe Voltaren as a topical gel, oral tablet, intravenous (IV) solution, or, in some countries, as a suppository for the relief of osteoarthritis or other inflammatory conditions. People most often use Voltaren in topical gel form, and apply it directly to joints such as those in the hands and knees. As a topical gel, Voltaren is also used to treat actinic keratosis (AK). This article explores what Voltaren is, how it works, where to get it, and how to use it. It also looks at the differences between Voltaren and other painkillers, and possible side effects. Voltaren is a brand name for diclofenac. It belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). People use Voltaren to relieve pain, swelling, tenderness, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, the most common type o...

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday announced the recall of over 400,000 bottles of over-the-counter medicine due to issues with the child-resistant packaging, which did not meet the requirements in the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Aurohealth recalled about 137,300 units of Walgreens brand acetaminophen, as well as approximately 25,660 units of Kroger brand arthritis pain acetaminophen. Time-Cap Lab also recalled about 209,430 units of Kroger brand aspirin and ibuprofen, and Sun Pharma recalled nearly 34,660 units of Kroger brand acetaminophen. Consumers can contact Aurohealth for information on how to return bottles of the Walgreens brand medicine to their nearest Walgreens store to receive a full refund. They can contact Kroger for information on how to receive a full refund and properly dispose of the recalled Kroger brand medications. "The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing ...