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Lansoprazole is a prescription drug used to treat stomach ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV resource discusses other uses of lansoprazole and explains how the medication works to reduce acid in the stomach.
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 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 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.
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.
This eMedTV page discusses latex allergy (a reaction to certain proteins in latex rubber) and explains how it can result in symptoms such as skin rash, hives, and itching. This page also offers tips on minimizing your exposure to latex.
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, also known as "bad cholesterol," is a substance used to transport cholesterol throughout the body. This eMedTV Web page explains how too much LDL in the blood can build up on artery walls and lead to health problems, like a heart attack.
Leena is a birth control pill that contains an estrogen and a progestin, and works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV page provides an overview on Leena, 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.
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.