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The TB skin test is a method used to detect latent tuberculosis. This eMedTV article explains the test in more detail, including information about the injection process, reading the results, and who should take the TB skin test.
Taking a TB test is the most efficient way to detect latent tuberculosis. As explained in this eMedTV article, the most common methods for diagnosing tuberculosis are the TB blood test and the TB skin test. This page discusses each method in detail.
Due to the developmental issues teens face, teen depression is a different illness than adult depression. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of teen depression, noting in particular its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Tegaserod is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview of the prescription drug, noting in particular its effects, strengths, and dosing guidelines.
Tegretol is a prescription drug that is used to treat certain types of seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at the drug, including information on how it works, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Tekturna is a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web article provides a complete overview of Tekturna, including information on how this medication works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Tekturna HCT is a prescription medicine licensed to treat high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of Tekturna HCT, including information on how the drug works, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Telmisartan is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains how telmisartan works, describes its effects, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medicine that is licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works and also discusses its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Temazepam is a drug that is used to treat insomnia. This page from the eMedTV Web site gives a complete overview of the drug, including a description of how it works, suggestions on when and how to take your dose, and a list of possible side effects.
Temporal arteritis is a condition that causes swelling in the arteries of the head, neck, and arms. This eMedTV article discusses temporal arteritis in detail and explains how it may be related to aging.
As this eMedTV article explains, a temporal artery biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the artery and examined for signs of inflammation. This article explains the procedure in detail.
Tenofovir is a medication commonly used in HIV "cocktails" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page describes how tenofovir works, explains what you should know before starting treatment, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Tenormin is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina, among other conditions. This eMedTV segment discusses how Tenormin works and how and when to take it, as well as the drug's side effects and available strengths.
A tension headache is generally triggered by stressful situations. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by the contraction of neck and face muscles. This page further discusses tension headaches and their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Tenuate is a medication that can be prescribed as a short-term weight loss aid. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how Tenuate works and offers more details on the medicine's dosing information, effects, and possible side effects.
Terbinafine is commonly prescribed to treat both fingernail and toenail fungus. This segment of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works and offers an in-depth look at its uses, effects, dosage information, and possible side effects.
Terbutaline is a prescription medicine that is used for treating emphysema and asthma. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of terbutaline, explains when and how to take the medication, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Teriparatide is a prescription medicine approved for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. This eMedTV segment offers detailed dosing information for the drug, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects.
Checking for testicular cancer can be done by performing a monthly testicular self-exam. This eMedTV resource explains how to do a testicular self-exam and discusses tests doctors use to diagnose testicular cancer.