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Whooping cough is a respiratory system illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. This eMedTV article provides an overview of whooping cough, including information about its symptoms, complications, and treatment options.
Wilms' tumor is the most common type of childhood kidney cancer. This section of the eMedTV library offers an overview of Wilms' tumor, including information about symptoms of the disease, tests used to diagnose the cancer, and treatment options.
Wilson's disease is an inherited condition in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body. This eMedTV article discusses Wilson's disease in detail, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
If you have panic disorder or anxiety, your healthcare provider may prescribe Xanax. This page on the eMedTV site explains how this prescription drug works and offers an in-depth look at its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Xanax XR is a prescription medicine that is approved for treating panic disorder. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this anxiety medication, explaining how Xanax XR works, its potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
Xeloda is a prescription drug that is approved to treat certain types of breast and colorectal cancer. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
Xenical can be used as both a weight loss aid and to prevent people from regaining weight they have lost. This eMedTV segment takes a detailed look at Xenical, discussing how it works, general dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Xolair is a prescription drug that is approved to prevent allergic asthma. This eMedTV page explains how the Xolair injection works to prevent asthma attacks due to certain allergens and also lists possible side effects and general dosing guidelines.
Xopenex is a prescription drug that is approved to treat asthma or other similar respiratory conditions. This eMedTV article describes the other conditions the medication can treat, explains how it works, and highlights potential side effects.
Xopenex HFA is a prescription medicine that is used for the prevention and treatment of airway spasms. This eMedTV Web page explains how the Xopenex HFA inhaler works, lists possible side effects that may occur, and describes the effects of the drug.
Xyzal is a prescription medication that helps alleviate allergy symptoms and treat chronic hives. This eMedTV Web page describes the drug in more detail, providing information about how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Yasmin is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses Yasmin in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose.
Yaz is an oral contraceptive that can also help treat acne and PMDD. This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses how Yaz works, describes when and how to take it, and explains what you should know before using this form of oral contraception.
A yeast infection is caused by an imbalance of a fungus called Candida albicans in the vagina. This eMedTV segment offers a more detailed description of this condition, including information on risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, yellow fever is a serious disease caused by the yellow fever virus (which is found in certain parts of Africa and South America). This page discusses yellow fever and its history, transmission, and treatment.
The yellow fever vaccine requires only one shot and provides protection for 10 years or more. This eMedTV Web page covers the yellow fever vaccine, listing possible side effects and describing who should and shouldn't get it.
Found in parts of Africa and South America, the yellow fever virus is a virus that causes yellow fever. This eMedTV segment discusses the yellow fever virus in detail, including information on how it is transmitted by mosquitoes.