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Braxton Hicks are a sign that your body is preparing for childbirth, not a sign of actual labor. This eMedTV article explains Braxton Hicks contractions and offers suggestions for alleviating them.
Breast cancer occurs when there is abnormal cell growth in the breast. This eMedTV Web page looks at causes and types of the disease and provides information about screening and treatment options.
Breast cancer is a condition in which abnormal cell growth occurs in the breast. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer in detail and provides information about risk factors, staging, treatment options, and the possibility of recurrence.
Breast cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that occurs on the breast. As this eMedTV article explains, skin affected by cellulitis will commonly be red, swollen, and warm and painful to the touch. Breast cellulitis is treated with antibiotics.
Aspects of breast anatomy include the fact that the breasts are made up of lobes and ducts. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of breast anatomy, including information about the lymphatic system and its role within the body.
Brethine is a prescription medicine that is used for treating asthma and emphysema. This eMedTV article explains how Brethine works to improve symptoms, describes the effects of the medication, and offers general warnings and precautions for the drug.
Brevicon is a prescription oral contraceptive that is used by women to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of Brevicon, including detailed information on how it works, dosing tips, possible side effects, and more.
Brovana is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource explains how Brovana works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers information on when and how to take the medication.
Bubonic plague is a disease caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of this disease and offers statistics on its prevalence throughout history.
Budeprion SR is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of depression. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how Budeprion SR works, describes some of its potential side effects, and offers some information on taking the medicine.
Budeprion XL is a prescribed medicine used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain, lists potential side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.
Budesonide is licensed for the treatment of asthma, allergies, and Crohn's disease. This eMedTV page describes how budesonide helps reduce inflammation, lists some of the budesonide products, and explains the factors that will determine your dosage.
Budesonide and formoterol is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat asthma. This eMedTV article describes the effects of budesonide and formoterol, explains how and when to use the inhaler, and offers dosing information for the drug.
People who have Crohn's disease may benefit from budesonide EC, a prescription steroid. This segment of the eMedTV archives further describes the uses and effects of the medication and provides links to more detailed information on budesonide EC.
Budesonide inhalation is a prescription medicine that is used to prevent asthma attacks before they start. This eMedTV page discusses how budesonide inhalation works, outlines some potential side effects, and offers information on taking the drug.
Budesonide nasal spray can be prescribed to treat common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of the drug, explains how and when to use it, and lists possible side effects of budesonide nasal spray.
A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time and then purges the food from the body. This eMedTV Bulimia Health Channel includes in-depth articles on topics like bulimia symptoms, treatment, and research.
As this eMedTV article explains, bulimia is an eating disorder in which a person eats a lot of food in a short period and then uses laxatives or vomiting to purge the food from the body. This page provides detailed information about bulimia.
Bumetanide is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at bumetanide and its effects, potential side effects, and information on when and how to take the diuretic.