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Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole is commonly prescribed to treat stomach ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV resource discusses other uses of lansoprazole, explains how the medication works to reduce acid in the stomach, and lists side effects.

Lantus

Lantus is a medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web article offers a complete overview on the medication, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking it.

Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation

This eMedTV article covers tubal ligation (sometimes called "having your tubes tied"), which is a surgical procedure used to prevent pregnancy. This page gives an overview of laparoscopic tubal ligation and its risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Laparoscopy for Chronic Pelvic Pain

The cause of chronic pelvic pain can be discovered with a procedure called laparoscopy. This eMedTV Web page discusses what occurs during a laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain and explains possible complications associated with the procedure.

Laparoscopy-Ectopic Pregnancy

This eMedTV Web page and video discusses a laparoscopy for an ectopic pregnancy. It explains in detail what an ectopic pregnancy is, addresses possible complications associated with a laparoscopy, and describes the benefits and risks.

Laparoscopy-Endometriosis

Many women experience an improvement in their symptoms after a laparoscopy for endometriosis. This page from the eMedTV library describes what happens during this procedure and also outlines the risks and potential benefits.

Lapatinib

Lapatinib is a drug that is used for treating metastatic breast cancer (specifically, HER2-positive cancer). This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, offers dosing information, and lists possible side effects.

LASIK

LASIK is a laser eye surgery that can permanently reshape the cornea of your eye to correct your vision. This eMedTV page discusses various eye conditions that the surgery can fix and offers details on the expected results and possible complications.

Lasix

Lasix is a prescription medicine that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how Lasix works to decrease blood volume, offers tips for when and how to take the drug, and lists potential side effects.

Latanoprost

Latanoprost is an eye drop approved to reduce eye pressure in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV segment describes how this medicine works, explains when and how to use it, and lists possible side effects to be aware of.

Latent Tuberculosis

Latent tuberculosis is the more common form of tuberculosis. As this eMedTV page explains, this form of tuberculosis takes place when bacteria in the body become inactive but remain alive, sometimes becoming active later.

Latex Allergy

A latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins in latex rubber. As this eMedTV article explains, it can result in symptoms such as skin rash, hives, and itching. This page also offers tips on minimizing your exposure to latex.

Lavender

Lavender is a flowering plant used for aromatherapy, as an herbal remedy, and for various other uses. This eMedTV article explores the purported benefits of lavender, discusses the product's effectiveness, and lists some of its potential side effects.

LDL

LDL, also known as "bad" cholesterol, is a substance used to transport cholesterol throughout the body. This eMedTV page explains how too much of this cholesterol in the blood can build up on artery walls and lead to problems, like a heart attack.

Lecithin

Lecithin is a dietary supplement claimed to be beneficial for many conditions, including high cholesterol. This eMedTV page describes other potential benefits of lecithin, explores its safety and effectiveness, and lists its potential side effects.

Leena

Leena is a birth control pill that contains an estrogen and a progestin; it works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this drug, including information on its possible side effects, dosing tips, and general precautions.

Left Ventricular Assist Device

As this eMedTV article explains, a left ventricular assist device helps the heart pump blood throughout the body by taking blood from the left ventricle and delivering it to the aorta. This article offers an in-depth look at this device.

Leg Cellulitis

This eMedTV Web page describes leg cellulitis, which is a condition characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. Causes of the condition, risk factors, common symptoms, the diagnostic process, and treatment options are also described.