Encyclopedia - Corticosteroid: Encyclopedia - Corticosteroid
In physiology, corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corticosteroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Corticosteroid - Uses
Synthetic drugs with corticosteroid-like effect are used in a variety of conditions, ranging from brain tumors to skin diseases. Dexameth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corticosteroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Corticosteroid - History
Tadeus Reichstein together with Edward Calvin Kendall and Philip Showalter Hench were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine...   » Read the article

Article - Budesonide
Budesonide Budesonide is a corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma, non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S03: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S03 - S03b Corticosteroids
ATC code S03 - S03BA Corticosteroids. S03BA01 Dexamethasone S03BA02 Prednisolone S03BA03 Betamethasone ... See also:ATC code S03, A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S03: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S03 - S03c Corticosteroids And Anti-infectives In Combination
ATC code S03 - S03CA Corticosteroids and anti-infectives in combination. S03CA01 Dexamethasone and antiinfectives S03CA02 Prednisolone...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S02: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S02 - S02b Corticosteroids
ATC code S02 - S02BA Corticosteroids. S02BA01 Hydrocortisone S02BA03 Prednisolone S02BA06 Dexamethasone S02BA07 Betamethasone ... S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia - Eczema
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extreme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S02: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S02 - S02c Corticosteroids And Anti-infectives In Combination
ATC code S02 - S02CA Corticosteroids and anti-infectives in combination. S02CA01 Prednisolone and antiinfectives S02CA02 Flumetasone a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cushing's Syndrome: Encyclopedia - Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome or hypercortisolism is an endocrine disorder caused by excessive levels of the endogenous corticosteroid hormone corti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Budesonide: Encyclopedia - Budesonide
Budesonide Budesonide is a corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma, non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cortisone: Encyclopedia - Cortisone
Cortisone is a hormone. Chemically it is a corticosteroid with formula C21H28O5 and IUPAC name 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone. It is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Formoterol: Encyclopedia - Formoterol
Formoterol belongs to the family of prescription-only medicines known as beta 2-agonists. It is used to help prevent the symptoms of asth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beclometasone Dipropionate: Encyclopedia - Beclometasone Dipropionate
Beclometasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid drug. In the inhalational form (Beclovent®, Vanceril®, Qvar®), it is used for the proph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clobetasol Propionate: Encyclopedia - Clobetasol Propionate
Clobetasol Propionate comes in ointment and emollient cream presentations. It is a very high potency topical corticosteroid that should n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cortisol: Encyclopedia - Cortisol
Cortisol (hydrocortisone) Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone that is involved in the response to stress; it increases blood pressure ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Encyclopedia - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), also known as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) or adult respiratory distress syndrome (in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-inflammatory: Encyclopedia - Anti-inflammatory
Anti-inflammatory refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs make up one half ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone: Encyclopedia - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) is a polypeptide hormone synthesised (from POMC, pre-opiomelanocortin) and secreted f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code G01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code G01 - G01a Anti-infectives And Antiseptics Excluding Combinations With Corticosteroids
ATC code G01 - G01AA Antibiotics. G01AA01 Nystatin G01AA02 Natamycin G01AA03 Amphotericin B G01AA04 Candicidin G01AA05 Chloramphenicol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adrenal Gland: Encyclopedia - Adrenal Gland
In mammals, the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands or colloquially as kidney hats) are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S03: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S03 - S03a Anti-infectives
ATC code S03 - S03AA Anti-infectives. S03AA01 Neomycin S03AA02 Tetracycline S03AA03 Polymyxin B S03AA04 Chlorhexidine S03AA05 Hexamidi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Treatment
Eczema - Moisturizing. Dermatitis severely dries out the skin,and keeping the affected area moistened can promote healing and retain na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Types
ICD-10 codes are provided where available. Eczema - Allergenic. There are several causes of dermatitis, but the most common ones are re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Treatment
Eczema - Moisturizing. Dermatitis severely dries out the skin,and keeping the affected area moistened can promote healing and retain na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Diagnosis
Eczema diagnosis is generally based on the appearance of inflamed, itchy skin in eczema sensitive areas such as face, chest and other ski...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Types
ICD-10 codes are provided where available. Eczema - Allergenic. There are several causes of dermatitis, but the most common ones are re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia Ii - Eczema - Diagnosis
Eczema diagnosis is generally based on the appearance of inflamed, itchy skin in eczema sensitive areas such as face, chest and other ski...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01b Anti-inflammatory Agents
ATC code S01 - S01BA Corticosteroids plain. S01BA01 Dexamethasone S01BA02 Hydrocortisone S01BA03 Cortisone S01BA04 Prednisolone S01BA0...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S02: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S02 - S02a Anti-infectives
ATC code S02 - S02AA Anti-infectives. S02AA01 Chloramphenicol S02AA02 Nitrofural S02AA03 Boric acid S02AA04 Aluminium acetotartrate S0...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code A07: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code A07 - A07e Intestinal Anti-inflammatory Agents
ATC code A07 - A07EA Corticosteroids acting locally. A07EA01 Prednisolone A07EA02 Hydrocortisone A07EA03 Prednisone A07EA04 Betamethas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01c Anti-inflammatory Agents And Anti-infectives In Combination
ATC code S01 - S01CA Corticosteroids and anti-infectives in combination. S01CA01 Dexamethasone and antiinfectives S01CA02 Prednisolone...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code D10: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code D10 - D10a Anti-acne Preparations For Topical Use
ATC code D10 - D10AA Corticosteroids combinations for treatment of acne. D10AA01 Fluorometholone D10AA02 Methylprednisolone D10AA03 De...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01e Antiglaucoma Preparations And Miotics
ATC code S01 - S01EA Sympathomimetics in glaucoma therapy. S01EA01 Epinephrine S01EA02 Dipivefrine S01EA03 Apraclonidine S01EA04 Cloni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01f Mydriatics And Cycloplegics
ATC code S01 - S01FA Anticholinergics. S01FA01 Atropine S01FA02 Scopolamine S01FA03 Methylscopolamine S01FA04 Cyclopentolate S01FA05 H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Striae: Encyclopedia Ii - Striae - Causes
They are often the result of stretching the skin in pregnancy or significant short term weight gain (which leads to obesity). When this i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01g Decongestants And Antiallergics
ATC code S01 - S01GA Sympathomimetics used as decongestants. S01GA01 Naphazoline S01GA02 Tetryzoline S01GA03 Xylometazoline S01GA04 Ox...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01h Local Anesthetics
ATC code S01 - S01HA Local anesthetics. S01HA01 Cocaine S01HA02 Oxybuprocaine S01HA03 Tetracaine S01HA04 Proxymetacaine S01HA05 Procai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01j Diagnostic Agents
ATC code S01 - S01JA Colouring agents. S01JA01 Fluorescein S01JA02 Rose bengal sodium S01JA51 Fluorescein, combinations ATC code S01...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01k Surgical Aids
ATC code S01 - S01KA Viscoelastic substances. S01KA01 Hyaluronic acid S01KA02 Hypromellose S01KA51 Hyaluronic acid, combinations ATC...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code C05: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code C05 - C05a Antihemorrhoidals For Topical Use
ATC code C05 - C05AA Products containing corticosteroids. C05AA01 Hydrocortisone C05AA04 Prednisolone C05AA05 Betamethasone C05AA06 Fl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code A07: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code A07 - A07a Intestinal Anti-infectives
ATC code A07 - A07AA Antibiotics. A07AA01 Neomycin A07AA02 Nystatin A07AA03 Natamycin A07AA04 Streptomycin A07AA05 Polymyxin B A07AA06...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code A07: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code A07 - A07b Intestinal Adsorbents
ATC code A07 - A07BA Charcoal preparations. A07BA01 Medicinal charcoal A07BA51 Medicinal charcoal, combinations ATC code A07 - A07BB...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code A07: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code A07 - A07d Antipropulsives
ATC code A07 - A07DA Antipropulsives. A07DA01 Diphenoxylate A07DA02 Opium A07DA03 Loperamide A07DA04 Difenoxin A07DA05 Loperamide oxid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code A07: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code A07 - A07f Antidiarrheal Micro-organisms
ATC code A07 - A07FA Antidiarrheal micro-organisms. A07FA01 Lactic acid producing organisms A07FA02 Saccharomyces boulardii A07FA51 La...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cushing's Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Cushing's Syndrome - Epidemiology
Iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome (caused by treatment with corticosteroids) is the most common form of Cushing's syndrome. Endogenous (i.e. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code C05: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code C05 - C05b Antivaricose Therapy
ATC code C05 - C05BA Heparins or heparinoids for topical use. C05BA01 Organo-heparinoid C05BA02 Sodium apolate C05BA03 Heparin C05BA04...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Definition
Acute respiratory distress syndrome - Historical background. Acute respiratory distress syndrome was first described in 1967 by Ashbaug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Patient Presentation And Diagnosis
ARDS usually occurs within 24 to 48 hours of the initial injury or illness. The patient usually presents with shortness of breath, tachyp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Pathophysiology
ARDS is characterized by a diffuse inflammation of lung parenchyma. The triggering insult to the parenchyma usually results in an initial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Treatment
Acute respiratory distress syndrome - General. Acute respiratory distress syndrome is usually treated with mechanical ventilation in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Definition
Acute respiratory distress syndrome - Historical background. Acute respiratory distress syndrome was first described in 1967 by Ashbaug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code N02: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code N02 - N02b Other Analgesics And Antipyretics
ATC code N02 - N02BA Salicylic acid and derivatives. N02BA01 Acetylsalicylic acid N02BA02 Aloxiprin N02BA03 Choline salicylate N02BA04...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code N02: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code N02 - N02a Opioids
ATC code N02 - N02AA Natural opium alkaloids. N02AA01 Morphine N02AA02 Opium N02AA03 Hydromorphone N02AA04 Nicomorphine N02AA05 Oxycod...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atc Code S01: Encyclopedia Ii - Atc Code S01 - S01a Anti-infectives
ATC code S01 - S01AA Antibiotics. S01AA01 Chloramphenicol S01AA02 Chlortetracycline S01AA03 Neomycin S01AA04 Oxytetracycline S01AA05 T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antibiotic: Encyclopedia Ii - Antibiotic - Side Effects
Possible side effects are varied, and range from fever and nausea to major allergic reactions. One of the more common side effects is dia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wegener's Granulomatosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Wegener's Granulomatosis - Treatment
Initial treatment is generally with corticosteroids and oral cyclophosphamide (CYC), 1 mg/kg/day and 2 mg/kg/day respectively. Occasional...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pregnenolone: Encyclopedia Ii - Pregnenolone - Prohormone
Pregnenolone undergoes further steroid metabolism in one of two ways. Pregnenolone can be converted to progesterone. The critical enzyme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Metered Dose Inhaler: Encyclopedia Ii - Metered Dose Inhaler - Spacers
Spacers are tubes attached to the inhaler that act as a reservoir or holding chamber. They serve to hold the medication that is sprayed b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Priapism: Encyclopedia Ii - Priapism - Causes
The causative mechanisms are poorly understood but involve complex neurological and vascular factors. Priapism may be associated with pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis: Encyclopedia Ii - Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis - Causes
The main cause is insulin resistance, which explains co-occurrence of NASH and syndrome X. NASH can also be caused by the following medic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glycemia: Encyclopedia Ii - Glycemia - Abnormal Values
Many forms of severe stress and trauma, stroke, heart attack, and surgery can temporarily increase glucose levels. Glycemia can also be i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transplant Rejection: Encyclopedia Ii - Transplant Rejection - Prevention Of Rejection
Rejection is prevented with a combination of drugs including: Calcineurin inhibitors Cyclosporine Tacrolimus mTOR inhibitors Sirolim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Encyclopedia Ii - Waldenström Macroglobulinemia - Treatment
Treatment includes the monoclonal antibody rituximab, sometimes in combination with chemotherapy like chlorambucil or cyclophosphamide. C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Megacolon: Encyclopedia Ii - Megacolon - Treatment
Possible treatments include: In stable cases, use of laxatives and bulking agents, as well as modifications in diet and stool habits are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bell's Palsy: Encyclopedia Ii - Bell's Palsy - Treatment
Treatment is a matter of controversy. In patients presenting with incomplete facial palsy, treatment may be unnecessary. However, patient...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angiotensin: Encyclopedia Ii - Angiotensin - Angiotensinogen
Angiotensinogen is the precursor molecule, and it is produced constitutively and released into the circulation mainly by the liver althou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Otitis Externa: Encyclopedia Ii - Otitis Externa - Treatment
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. The ear canal should be cleaned of drainage to allow topical medications to work effectiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goodpasture's Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Goodpasture's Syndrome - Treatment
Like many autoimmune diseases, Goodpasture’s syndrome responds well to treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, however, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Steroid Hormone: Encyclopedia Ii - Steroid Hormone - Overview
The natural steroid hormones are generally synthesized from cholesterol in the gonads and adrenal glands. Steroid hormones are generally ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rheumatic Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Rheumatic Fever - Treatment
The management of acute rheumatic fever is geared toward the reduction of inflammation with anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guillain-barré Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Guillain-barré Syndrome - Treatment
Supportive care with monitoring of all vital functions is the cornerstone of successful management. Because the immune mechanisms play a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eosinophilic Pneumonia: Encyclopedia Ii - Eosinophilic Pneumonia - Treatment
When eosinophilic pneumonia is related to an illness such as cancer or parasitic infection, treatment of the underlying cause is effectiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crohn's Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Crohn's Disease - Treatment
Crohn's disease - Medication. Steroids are often necessary in initial stages and during flare-ups, although long-term steroid therapy ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lupus Erythematosus: Encyclopedia Ii - Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment
SLE is a chronic disease with no cure. There are, however, some medications, such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants which can con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crohn's Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Crohn's Disease - Treatment
Crohn's disease - Medication. Steroids are often necessary in initial stages and during flare-ups, although long-term steroid therapy ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lupus Erythematosus: Encyclopedia Ii - Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment
SLE is a chronic disease with no cure. There are, however, some medications, such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants which can con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pharmacology: Encyclopedia - Pharmacology
Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmacon (φάρμακον) meaning drug, and logos (λόγος) meaning science) is the study of how chemical s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eczema: Encyclopedia - Eczema
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extreme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asthma: Encyclopedia - Asthma
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a “trigger” such as exposure to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frenulum: Encyclopedia - Frenulum
A frenulum (or frenum) is a small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far. There are frenula at several poi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antibiotic: Encyclopedia - Antibiotic
An antibiotic is a drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics are one class of antimicrobials, a larger group which als...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cortisol: Encyclopedia Ii - Cortisol - Physiology
The amount of cortisol present in the serum undergoes diurnal variation, with the highest levels present in the early morning, and lower ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cushing's Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Cushing's Syndrome - Signs And Symptoms
Symptoms include rapid weight gain, particularly of the trunk and face with sparing of the limbs (central obesity), "moon face", excess s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antibiotic: Encyclopedia Ii - Antibiotic - Antibiotic Resistance
Main article: Antibiotic resistance Use or misuse of antibiotics may result in the development of antibiotic resistance by the infecting ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Adverse Effect Medicine - Reporting Systems
In many countries, adverse effects are required by law to be reported, researched in clinical trials and included into the patient inform...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aspergillosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Aspergillosis - Symptoms
Symptoms of allergic aspergillosis: Fever Malaise Coughing Coughing up blood or brownish mucous plugs Wheezing Weight loss Recurrent epi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aspergillosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Aspergillosis - Treatment
The goal of treatment is to control symptomatic infection. A fungus ball usually does not require treatment unless bleeding into the lung...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aspergillosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Aspergillosis - Nosocomial Aspergillosis
Nosocomial infection is defined as the acquisition of clinical infection as a result of medical intervention, and is usually applied to i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aspergillosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Aspergillosis - Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors
Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus (Aspergillus), which is commonly found growing on dead leaves, stored grain, compost piles, or in oth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cortisol: Encyclopedia Ii - Cortisol - Pharmacology
As an oral or injectable drug, cortisol is also known as hydrocortisone. It is used as an immunosuppressive drug, given by injection in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cushing's Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Cushing's Syndrome - Therapy
If an adrenal adenoma is identified it may be removed by surgery. Pituitary ACTH producing adenoma should be removed after diagnosis. Reg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cushing's Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Cushing's Syndrome - Diagnosis
When Cushing's is suspected, a dexamethasone suppression test (administration of dexamethasone and frequent determination of cortisol and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cortisol: Encyclopedia Ii - Cortisol - Synthesis
Cortisol is synthesized from progesterone, the precursor of all steroid hormones. The conversion involves hydroxylation of C-11, C-17 an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Adverse Effect Medicine - Adverse Effects Of Drugs
Adverse effects can occur as a collateral or side effect of many interventions, but they are particularly important in pharmacology, due ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Adverse Effect Medicine - Adverse Effects Of Medical Procedures
Surgery, of course, may have a number of undesirable or harmful after effects, such as infection, hemorrhage, inflammation, scarring, los...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Adverse Effect Medicine - Controversies
Sometimes, putative medical adverse effects are regarded as controversial and generate heated discussions in society and lawsuits against...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antibiotic: Encyclopedia Ii - Antibiotic - History
See also: Timeline of antibiotics Many ancient cultures, including the ancient greeks and ancient chinese, already used moulds and other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antibiotic: Encyclopedia Ii - Antibiotic - Production
Main article: Production of antibiotics Since the first pioneering efforts of Florey and Chain in 1939, the importance of antibiotics to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antibiotic: Encyclopedia Ii - Antibiotic - Antibiotic Misuse
Antibiotic misuse includes taking an antibiotic for the wrong reason, in particular the use of antibacterials for viral infections such a...   » Read the article