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Infertility - Interstitial Cystitis
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer

With inflammatory breast cancer, cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, causing it to appear red and swollen. This eMedTV article discusses inflammatory breast cancer in detail, including possible symptoms and treatment options.

Infliximab

Infliximab is a prescribed drug for inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, skin, and digestive tract. This eMedTV resource explains how infliximab works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your physician prior to taking the drug.

Influenza

An estimated 10 to 20% of Americans come down with influenza each year -- a highly contagious respiratory infection. This page of the eMedTV website describes symptoms of influenza, how it is transmitted, and who is most at risk from it.

Influenza Vaccine

The influenza vaccine is usually given through an injection, but a new nasal spray has recently been approved by the FDA. This eMedTV resource explains how the influenza vaccine is created, who should get it, and possible side effects.

Influenza Virus

The influenza virus is not only highly contagious -- it also is highly changeable. This page of the eMedTV website examines the influenza virus in detail, including subtypes, how it is transmitted, and what makes it so changeable.

Inhalation Anthrax

Inhalation anthrax is a rare form of anthrax infection caused by breathing in anthrax bacteria or spores. This eMedTV article discusses inhalation anthrax in detail, including information about its symptoms and treatment.

Inhaled Insulin

Inhaled insulin is a prescription drug that helps lower blood sugar by providing insulin for the body. This eMedTV page explains how the medication works to remove sugar from the blood, lists possible side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.

Inositol

Inositol is a dietary supplement used to treat a variety of different conditions. This eMedTV Web page explores various inositol uses, discusses the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and describes potential side effects that may occur.

Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that prevents a person from getting a full night's sleep. This eMedTV resource describes the types of articles contained in this eMedTV channel and explains how to navigate the page to find the information you need.

Insomnia

Insomnia is the inability to get enough sleep. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the causes, effects, types, and treatment of this condition. It also discusses how much sleep most people need and gives statistics about insomnia.

Insulin Detemir

Insulin detemir is a prescription drug licensed to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This segment of the eMedTV Web site describes how insulin detemir works to control blood sugar, offers dosing tips, and lists possible side effects of the medicine.

Intal

Intal is a prescription drug that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV page explains how Intal works, describes how to use the Intal inhaler and nebulizer solution, and lists the various strengths available.

Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon beta-1a is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV page describes the two different forms of interferon beta-1a, explains the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Interferon Beta-1b

Interferon beta-1b is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV resource describes interferon beta-1b in more detail and further explores its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Internal Hemorrhoids

This eMedTV article explains that internal hemorrhoids is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure within the internal hemorrhoidal veins. This Web page offers an in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.

Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a bladder condition that can cause pain, as well as a frequent need to urinate. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on the condition, including common symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options.