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Hypertension

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Introduction Hypertension (or high blood pressure ) is a silent disease ; in 2015, for every 2 diagnosed patients in Malaysia, there are 3 undiagnosed patients. Most people with hypertension are unaware of the problem because it may have no warning signs or symptoms.

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Oral Thrush

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diabetes , xerostomia , immunocompromised, inhaled corticosteroids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, ill-fitting dentures ) generally requires referral to the doctor. Introduction Oropharyngeal candidiasis (oral thrush) is an opportunity mucosal infection that is unusual in healthy adults; however, it occurs relatively common in neonates.

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Recommended Medical Reference

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Introduction I still remember, during university years, there is a long list of recommended reading for each subject, which we might or might not give it a read. Regardless, this post is solely created as a collection of recommended reference.

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How To Get Accurate Lab Tests When Taking Thyroid Medications

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Recommendations for Those on T4-Only Medications T4-only medication (such as Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint, Eltroxin, and generic levothyroxine) has a five- to nine-day half-life, which means that once you have become stable on the current dosage, it can take up to nine days for 50 percent of the dose to clear the body.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Research has shown plasma concentrations of curcumin as low as 50 ng/mL after administration of dosages as high as 12 g/day. The dosage I used when working to detox my body of arsenic was 500 mg, three times per day. If you are diabetic, be sure to monitor blood sugar levels while supplementing. Indian J Med Res.

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How Myo-inositol Can Improve Hashimoto’s Symptoms

The Thyroid Pharmacist

For example, having people take therapeutic dosages of two nutrients, selenium and myo-inositol , in addition to working to balance their blood sugar, can work wonders at reducing their anxiety and OCD symptoms, as well as reducing their thyroid antibodies and thyroid symptoms. Recommended dosage and precautions.

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Hospital Pharmacy FAQ

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In terms of knowledge, I generally divide the preparations into 2 key parts: Familiar yourself with common oral medications that you probably encounter in a daily basic (including both indications and dosage).