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Flexible sigmoidoscopy allows a doctor to see bleeding, inflammation, and abnormal growths in the descending colon and rectum. This eMedTV page further explains sigmoidoscopy, including a step-by-step guide of what to expect during the procedure.
This eMedTV page explores sildenafil citrate, a prescription drug licensed to treat erectile dysfunction. This page covers sildenafil citrate dosage, how long the drug takes to start working, and conditions to tell your doctor about before taking it.
This eMedTV page explores Simvastatin, a prescription medication licensed to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides and prevent cardiovascular disease. This page covers Simvastatin dosing, storage methods, side effects, and uses in children.
Sinemet is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This page from the eMedTV library offers an overview of Sinemet, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Sinemet CR is a prescription drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This eMedTV page describes other Sinemet CR uses, explains how the drug works, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment with Sinemet CR.
Sinequan is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of depression and anxiety in adults. This eMedTV resource describes Sinequan in more detail, including an explanation of how it works and a list of possible side effects that may occur.
Singular has been approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (runny, stuffy nose) and asthma. This eMedTV Web page presents a detailed description of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Sitagliptin is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.
Sitagliptin and metformin is a combination drug that is used for treating type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page offers dosing information on sitagliptin and metformin, explains how the medication works, and lists side effects that may occur.
This eMedTV page describes Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease in which the moisture-producing glands are targeted, causing dryness, especially in the mouth and eyes. Symptoms, treatment methods, and links to more information are also provided.
Skelid is a medicine that is commonly prescribed to treat Paget's disease. This page from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of Skelid, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and its job is to protect you. This eMedTV resource describes some of the topics you can learn more about on eMedTV's Skin Health Channel, such as rashes, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
This eMedTV article explains how the three layers of skin -- the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis -- work together to protect you and keep you healthy.
Skin cancer is a disease that occurs when cancer cells form in the tissues of the skin. This portion of the eMedTV library examines causes and symptoms of skin cancer and provides information about risk factors and prevention strategies.
This eMedTV article discusses skin cancer in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment. This, the most common cancer in the United States, begins in the epidermis, which has three kinds of cells: squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes.