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In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.