eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
A sentinel lymph node biopsy involves the detection and removal of the most likely lymph node your breast cancer may spread to. This eMedTV resource describes the sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure and explains how the node is detected.
Septic arthritis is an inflammatory condition caused by a bacterial infection. This eMedTV article explores the causes and symptoms of septic arthritis and includes information about how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
This eMedTV Web page describes how septicemic plague can result from the bite of an infected animal or as a complication of untreated pneumonic or bubonic plague. This page also explains treatments, symptoms, and transmission methods.
A doctor may prescribe Serax to treat anxiety or alcohol withdrawal. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Serax, including information about its effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths -- as well as the companies that manufacture it.
Serevent is a prescription drug that is used for treating airway spasms due to asthma or COPD. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at Serevent uses, side effects, strengths, and general dosing guidelines.
Seroquel is a prescription drug approved to help manage symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed discussion on the drug, including its effects, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Seroquel XR is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia. This eMedTV article takes a look at the prescription medication, providing information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRIs)
SNRI antidepressants are used for treating conditions like depression, panic disorder, and social phobia. This eMedTV resource lists the various SNRIs available, explains how the drugs work, and describes possible side effects that may occur.
Sertraline is a prescription drug that is often used to treat depression, panic disorders, and OCD. This eMedTV resource explains how sertraline works, discusses conditions it is used to treat, and provides tips for how and when to take the drug.
Serzone is a prescription drug that is used for treating depression. This page from the eMedTV library explains how Serzone works and offers more details on its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Shingles is a condition that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This eMedTV resource describes some of the topics you can read about on the Shingles Health Channel, including how shingles is diagnosed and treated.
This selection from the eMedTV archives talks about shingles, a condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This page offers an in-depth look at shingles, including information on its possible symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.
The shingles vaccine is approved for use in adults who are over 60 years old. This page from the eMedTV site describes the shingles vaccine in more detail, explains how it works to prevent shingles, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Short bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and heartburn. As this eMedTV article explains, it can occur in people who have had half or more of their small intestine removed. This page discusses the syndrome in detail.
Sibutramine is often prescribed as an aid to weight loss and weight maintenance. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview on sibutramine, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Sick building syndrome refers to acute health effects that may be linked to time spent in a building. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, possible causes, and measures that can help prevent the problem.