Common, over-the-counter meds used to incapacitate adults
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Sexual assault advocates are warning over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl are being slipped into drinks by sexual predators in order to incapacitate their victims. The “Benadryl Cocktail” is created when the liquid version of the anti-histamine is added to drinks and given to unsuspecting victims, says Sarah Katula, advanced ...
Cassie Richardson, Author at health enews
WEBCassie Richardson. Cassie Richardson, health enews contributor, is regional coordinator on the Public Affairs team for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has more than 10 years of experience in health care communications, marketing, media and public relations. Cassie is a fan of musical theater and movies.
Here's how treatment for the cancer that caused Walter Payton’s …
WEBOct 7, 2019 · Loss of appetite/weight loss: Those with bile duct cancer may not feel hungry. “ Treatment of bile duct cancer has improved significantly over the past 20 years since Walter Payton’s death with several new drugs now in clinical trials,” says Dr. Sbrana, who works at Advocate’s Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Multidisciplinary Clinic.
Health care heroes: Empowering families during the ... - health …
WEBJun 22, 2020 · “Now more than ever, children with developmental differences and their families require advocacy and support.” Those are the words of Dr. Sarah Bauer, developmental and behavioral pediatrician and a leader in the ECHO Autism Program at Advocate Children’s Hospital.
Who are Advanced Practice Clinicians? - health enews
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Advanced practice clinician is an umbrella term that refers to advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) and physician assistants (PA-C). APCs have post-graduate education and extensive experience in the medical field and specialty of their choosing. APCs practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing ...
What your hip pain may be telling you - health enews
WEBApr 4, 2013 · It’s usually the result of deformities or an injury. The pain from this can be felt in the groin area and the outer hip. Symptoms of FAI. Patients with FAI have similar symptoms and often share a common lifestyle. Symptoms include: Sharp stabbing or dull, insidious onset pain in groin or outer hip.
The potentially deadly consequences of getting water up your nose
WEBMay 26, 2021 · Amidst the fun, swimmers may get water up their nose, causing a burning sensation and, sometimes, sneezing. But the danger isn’t always over when the discomfort subsides. Deadly organisms may be lurking in your local watering hole. A freshwater-dwelling organism known as Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as …
What you should know about vaccines and ibuprofen
WEBFeb 16, 2021 · We know that vaccines – including those currently being administered under Emergency Use Authorization (EAU) in the fight against COVID-19 – can come with side effects. This is not uncommon and actually good news. Pain and swelling at the injection site, along with fever, chills, headache and fatigue can show your body is responding ...
5 sleepwalking myths debunked - health enews
WEBAug 26, 2016 · 5) Myth: Sleepwalking has no effect on daytime behavior. Fact: There are most definitely daytime effects of sleepwalking, he says. It can disrupt sleep, causing sleepiness the following day. It is important to note that sleepiness in children is more often manifested as inattention and hyperactivity rather than dozing off.
Do you really need an establish care visit? - health enews
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Some other reasons an establish care visit is important include: Updating your health status: Your health can change over time. An establish care visit gives your new doctor an opportunity to review your current health status and discuss any new concerns, symptoms or changes since your last appointment. …
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