Several categories of drugs have been implicated in causing drug-induced depression. Because many symptoms of depression such as sleep changes, fatigue, and GI problems also occur as adverse effects of several medications, linking a depressive … [Read more...]
Pleural Effusion
There are two membranes that envelop the lungs. One lines the inner chest wall and is known as the parietal pleura. The other surrounds the lungs and is referred to as the visceral pleura. Normally about three to four teaspoons of fluid are spread … [Read more...]
Drug-Induced Pulmonary Disease
There are numerous lung diseases that are caused by an adverse reaction to a medication. There are also numerous drugs and medications, including certain antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, chemotherapy agents, and illicit drugs, among others, that … [Read more...]
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, spongy, a tube-shaped organ approximately six inches long located behind the stomach. The pancreas is connected to the upper end of the small intestine and makes pancreatic juices and hormones such as … [Read more...]
Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon is the tough sinew that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the calcaneus, or heel bone. It is also known as the tendo calcaneus or the tendo Achilles and happens to be one of the longest tendons in the body. An Achilles … [Read more...]
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