Old Drug, New Use: Alternatives To Opioids In Pain Management

Posted on: 21 December 2016

With increasing concern over the use of opioids for acute and chronic pain management, doctors and patients are seeking alternatives to keep pain under control with fewer risks of addiction. In some cases, old drugs used in new ways are providing a suitable alternative to opioid use or can be used in conjunction with current treatments. Low-Dose Ketamine Ketamine may be familiar to most people as the street drug "Special K.
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Got Blisters? What They Are And How A Dermatologist Can Help You Treat Them

Posted on: 21 November 2016

Most people who have ever gotten a blister know that it is a bubble of fluid under the skin and that it got there because of constant rubbing. However, what you may not know is what the fluid is, and why you should not relieve it if you do not need to. In addition to knowing more about blisters, you should know when you need help from a dermatologist to treat the blisters and how the dermatologist will treat them.
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Nailing It: Tips And Tricks For Keeping Your Nails Strong

Posted on: 28 September 2016

Your nails are a good indicator of your overall health – if there's something chronically wrong with them, it's a sign that you probably are missing a few vital nutrients in your every day life. But if you find that your nails are constantly weak and brittle no matter how many clean bills of health you get from your doctor, it's hard to know what to do to strengthen them besides wearing protective hand gear at all times.
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End The Discomfort Of Dry Eye Syndrome: Treating Dry Eyes

Posted on: 28 September 2016

When the eye doesn't produce enough tears to lubricate itself properly, a patient is often diagnosed with dry eye. The condition can also be due to tears evaporating too quickly to work or to tears not being produced consistently enough. The condition is irritating and leads to various other problems if left untreated. Here's all you need to know to treat dry eye quickly and effectively. T Is for Tears
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