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This eMedTV Web page explains that Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy that can result in developmental delays in children. The causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder are also featured in this article.
Leprosy is a complex infectious disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. This eMedTV article discusses the disease in detail, including its history, transmission methods, the various types, treatments, and prevalence.
This portion of the eMedTV library talks about Lescol, a prescription medication that is licensed to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This article offers an in-depth look at Lescol and its uses, possible side effects, and dosages.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lescol XL is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and other conditions related to heart disease. This article offers a complete overview of this drug and its uses.
Lessina is a combined oral contraceptive, one of the most common types of birth control pill. This eMedTV page describes how Lessina prevents pregnancy, explains how to use this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Letrozole may be given to a postmenopausal woman as a treatment for breast cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, noting its effects, the types of breast cancer that it can treat, and precautions to be aware of prior to taking it.
Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming tissue and produces abnormal white blood cells. This eMedTV article discusses leukemia and provides information about risk factors and symptoms associated with the disease.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow in which the body produces abnormal white blood cells. This eMedTV article offers an overview of leukemia, including information about types of the disease, its symptoms, and its treatment.
Leukemia cells are abnormal cells produced in by blood-forming tissue. As this eMedTV segment explains, there are two main types of these cells: lymphoid leukemia cells and myeloid leukemia cells.
Levalbuterol is a prescribed medicine that is used to treat or prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the medication, including information on how it works, conditions it is used to treat, and some of its side effects.
Levalbuterol HFA is a prescription inhaler that is used to treat airway spasms caused by asthma or COPD. This eMedTV segment further discusses levalbuterol HFA uses, explains how the inhaler works, and describes possible side effects that may occur.
Levemir is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web article explains how Levemir works and further explores the effects and potential side effects of this long-acting insulin medication.
People experiencing partial, myoclonic, or generalized tonic clonic seizures may benefit from levetiracetam. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works, offers precautions to be aware of when taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.
This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Levitra, a prescription medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This article covers Levitra side effects, dosage, available strengths, and potential drug interactions.
Levlite is a combined oral contraceptive that can be obtained with a prescription. This article from the eMedTV library explains how this form of birth control works and lists some of the potential side effects that may occur with Levlite.
Levocetirizine is commonly prescribed to treat allergies or chronic hives of unknown cause. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of the drug, providing information on levocetirizine uses, dosages, side effects, and precautions to be aware of.
Levora is a prescription oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV article explains how Levora works, offers dosing information for this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Levothroid is a prescription medication that is used for treating hypothyroidism and other thyroid problems. This eMedTV page further explores Levothroid, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips for taking the drug.
Available by prescription, levothyroxine can treat an underactive thyroid and other thyroid problems. This eMedTV resource describes how levothyroxine works, explains what you should know before taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.
Levoxyl is a prescription drug that can treat an underactive thyroid and certain types of thyroid problems. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and some general precautions.
Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia characterized by abnormal structures in the brain. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Lewy body dementia, including information about symptoms associated with it and how they are treated.