While pneumonitis generally refers to inflammation of lung tissue, pneumonia is a type of pneumonitis usually caused by infection. And while drug-induced pneumonitis is generally considered as distinct from pneumonitis triggered by inhaled antigens … [Read more...]
Esophagitis
Esophagitis generally describes any irritation, swelling, or inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that connects the pharynx with the stomach. It is often caused by the backflow of acidic fluids from the esophagus or stomach (gastroesophageal … [Read more...]
Arthritis
Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to joints. It is often accompanied by pain, stiffness and swelling, and can be caused by infection, trauma, degenerative processes, and metabolic disturbances, among others. Arthritis is the leading … [Read more...]
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Produce Many Side Effects
To date, there are only three FDA-approved drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). The drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra work by increasing the flow of blood to the penis so that when a man is sexually stimulated, he can get an erection. All three … [Read more...]
Bowel Cleansing Solution Associated with Renal Insufficiency
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the use of oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products for bowel cleansing has, in some patients, caused a rare but serious and potentially fatal form of kidney failure (renal insufficiency) … [Read more...]