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HIV Treatment

HIV Treatment HIV Medication Adherence (Last updated 3/1/2016; last reviewed 3/1/2016)   Key Points Medication adherence means sticking firmly to an HIV regimen—taking HIV medicines every day and exactly as prescribed. HIV medicines prevent HIV from multiplying,...

Irritable bowel syndrome Symptoms

What’s the Bottom Line? What do we know about the effectiveness of complementary health approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Although there isn’t firm evidence, some studies suggest that mind and body practices, including hypnotherapy, may help. Researchers...

Influenza Risk Factors

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2016–17 Influenza Season Recommendations and Reports / August 26, 2016 / 65(5);1–54 Background and Epidemiology Biology of...

Influenza Signs and Symptoms

Flu Signs and Symptoms Flu Symptoms Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly....

Huntington Disease Summary

Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive loss of the physical and mental abilities of its victims. Huntington’s disease is caused by a mutation in the gene for a protein called huntingtin. The defect causes...

Medications

How Is Kawasaki Disease Treated? Medicines are the main treatment for Kawasaki disease. Rarely, children whose coronary (heart) arteries are affected may need medical procedures or surgery. The goals of treatment include: Reducing fever and inflammation to improve...