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Epinephrine is the only effective treatment for anaphylaxis

Many people have experienced mild allergic reactions to a food, medication, or other allergen, but a severe reaction can be harmful or even fatal. Anaphylaxis must be treated with epinephrine as quickly as possible, followed by a visit to a hospital emergency room for observation. The post Epinephrine is the only effective treatment for anaphylaxis appeared first on Harvard Health Blog . ...

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How to make the most of your child's telehealth visit

Telehealth visits are going to be with us for the foreseeable future, and this includes children seeing their pediatricians. Parents can take steps before and during their childs exam to help things go more smoothly and get the most out of the time with the doctor. The post How to make the most of your childs telehealth visit appeared first on Harvard Health Blog . ...

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When lockdown is not actually safer: Intimate partner violence during COVID-19

For women living with abusive partners, the COVID-19 pandemic has made an already difficult and dangerous situation even worse. And even if a woman had been thinking about leaving an abusive situation or planning to leave, with current restrictions she may not be able to. The post When lockdown is not actually safer: Intimate partner violence during COVID-19 appeared first on Harvard Health Blog . ...

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Functional dyspepsia: Causes, treatments, and new directions

Functional dyspepsia is a digestive condition without a clear cause, characterized by a feeling of fullness or a burning sensation. Depending on test results and symptoms, treatment may involve a course of antibiotics, a proton pump inhibitor, or a low dose of a tricyclic antidepressant. The post Functional dyspepsia: Causes, treatments, and new directions appeared first on Harvard Health Blog . ...

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Making telemedicine more inclusive

As coronavirus cases multiplied, many medical offices and clinics shifted to seeing patient virtually through telemedicine. While its value quickly became obvious, virtual visits are not optimal for everyone who needs health care. Awareness of limitations can help care providers improve access to their services. The post Making telemedicine more inclusive appeared first on Harvard Health Blog . ...

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What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage?

With the increased stress caused by the the COVID-19 pandemic, prescriptions for medications to treat mental illnesses have increased, leading to potential shortages of certain psychiatric medications. This means that some people might need to discuss their options with their prescribing clinician. The post What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage appeared first on Harvard Health Blog . ...

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Protesting in the time of COVID-19

Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and has worsened in some parts of the country, the rate of infection among those involved in recent protests has been low, because the events were outside and participants generally followed guidelines for wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The post Protesting in the time of COVID-19 appeared first on Harvard Health Blog . ...

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