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Cystic fibrosis is a disease involving the mucus and sweat glands that can affect several organs in the body. This eMedTV article explains the causes of cystic fibrosis, the common symptoms, and goals of available treatments, including gene therapy.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. This portion of the eMedTV library provides a complete overview of cystic fibrosis, including information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this disease.
The cystic fibrosis sweat test measures the amount of salt in your sweat. As this eMedTV article explains, it is the most useful test for making a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. This article discusses the sweat test in detail.
A cystocele occurs when the wall between a woman's bladder and her vagina weakens, and allows the bladder to droop into the vagina. This eMedTV article discusses cystocele in detail.
A cystoscopy allows your doctor to see the inside of your bladder and urethra. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at cystoscopy, which is a procedure that is used when a patient experiences urinary problems.
A doctor may prescribe Cytoxan to treat various types of cancer (such as leukemia and breast cancer). This eMedTV resource lists other types of cancer that can be treated with Cytoxan, explains how the drug works, and offers dosing information.
Dalmane is a prescription drug that has several effects on the body, including causing sleepiness. This eMedTV Web page provides a general overview of the medication, noting in particular its side effects, strengths, and dosing guidelines.
The damiana plant allegedly helps treat several conditions, although how it does this is not known. This eMedTV page provides a detailed overview of this herbal remedy, including its various uses, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Darbepoetin alfa is a drug that is prescribed to treat anemia due to chronic kidney failure or chemotherapy. This eMedTV page explains how darbepoetin alfa works, offers dosing information, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Darifenacin is a medication that can be prescribed to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works, offers dosing guidelines and tips for darifenacin, and describes its effects.
Darunavir is a drug that is commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for treating HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page explains how darunavir works and offers more information on its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
The DASH eating plan (also known as the DASH diet) has been shown in several research studies to lower blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library describes the DASH diet in detail and provides a sample eating plan.
Daypro is a drug often prescribed to treat pain and inflammation associated with various forms of arthritis. This eMedTV Web page offers more details on the medication, including its specific uses, effects, and general dosing information.
Daytrana is a medication that comes in the form of a skin patch; it is licensed to treat ADHD in children. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Daytrana, explains how the patch works, and lists some of its more common side effects.
Over the past few years, many dead birds have been identified as having West Nile virus. This eMedTV Web page provides information about the handling, disposal, and consumption of dead birds that may have the West Nile virus.
Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream can't cure psoriasis, but it appears to be helpful in relieving symptoms. This eMedTV resource discusses the benefits of using Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream and explains how it helps improve scaly skin.
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein, deep in the body. This portion of the eMedTV library provides an in-depth look at deep vein thrombosis, including information about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.