eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
People with eating disorders may avoid food, vomit to purge food from the body, or overeat compulsively. This eMedTV page describes what you'll learn on eMedTV's Eating Disorders Channel, including specific types of eating disorders (such as anorexia).
This eMedTV article explains the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for the most common eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. These eating disorders can affect anyone and are not limited to the United States.
Ebola, a contagious and potentially fatal illness seen in some African countries, has never been reported in humans in the United States. This eMedTV channel offers articles on several topics related to Ebola, such as its history and common symptoms.
Ebola is a potentially fatal contagious illness caused by infection with a virus. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Ebola, including information about the cause, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of this illness.
The Ebola virus is the cause of Ebola hemorrhagic fever (also known as Ebola). As this eMedTV page explains, this virus was first recognized in Africa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This page offers an overview of the Ebola virus.
As this eMedTV article explains, one of the tests used to identify irregular heart rhythms is an echocardiogram. For atrial fibrillation cases, an echocardiogram provides a live picture of the heart that can help doctors diagnose and treat the problem.
With an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg does not plant itself inside the uterus, but somewhere else. This eMedTV resource discusses treatments and possible risk factors for this condition, such as sexually transmitted diseases.
This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of ED (erectile dysfunction), which is the repeated inability to have or maintain an erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse. Treatment for ED includes drugs, therapy, and vacuum devices.
Edecrin is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat fluid retention. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how the diuretic works, offers general dosage information for Edecrin, and describes possible side effects of the drug.
Efavirenz is a medication that can be prescribed as a treatment for HIV or AIDS. This part of the eMedTV archives provides more information on the drug, including its effects, possible side effects that may occur, and dosing guidelines.
Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir
Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV segment discusses the effects of the drug, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before taking efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir.
Effexor is an antidepressant that is commonly used to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at how this prescription drug works and how and when to take it -- and also lists some potential Effexor side effects.
Effexor XR is a drug that is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how this prescription medicine works, and also discusses Effexor XR side effects, general dosing information, and off-label uses.
As this eMedTV page explains, EGD stands for esophagogastroduodenoscopy -- a procedure that allows your doctor to examine your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. This Web page offers an in-depth look at this procedure.
As explained in the eMedTV article, an EKG for atrial fibrillation may be done to confirm the diagnosis of the heart condition. In the event that an EKG for atrial fibrillation is inconclusive, event monitor tests may be conducted.
Elavil is a prescription drug used for treating depression. This eMedTV Web page covers how Elavil works, when and how to take it, conditions to let your doctor know about before you start taking it, and the medicine's potential side effects.
Eldepryl is prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease in combination with carbidopa-levodopa medications. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Eldepryl, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Eletriptan is a prescription drug used to treat migraines; it is not used to prevent them. This eMedTV article explains how eletriptan relieves migraine symptoms, lists some potential side effects of the drug, and offers tips on how to take it.
Ellence is a drug that is used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines for treating breast cancer. This eMedTV page describes Ellence in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers general warnings and precautions for the drug.
Elmiron is a medication used to treat bladder discomfort caused by interstitial cystitis. This eMedTV resource describes Elmiron -- the only oral drug approved to treat this bladder condition -- and its uses, as well as potential side effects.