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Dr. William J. Lu-Culligan (Medicine): A 41-year-old man was evaluated at this hospital because of swelling in both ankles and episodes of syncope. The patient had been in his usual state of ...

Most people who are prone to vasovagal syncope do not require treatment. Avoiding triggers and lying down when you sense a faint coming on is typically helpful. A healthcare provider may also ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression ...

Treatments should of course be related to the causative mechanism. All exacerbating factors (e.g., infections, anemia, and metabolic anomalies) should be corrected and medication should be ...

If your symptoms are serious or your doctor thinks something else is causing them, they might recommend a prescription medicine. Most people don't need any kind of treatment for mild cold symptoms.

From the Thorndike Memorial Laboratory, Second and Fourth Medical Services (Harvard), Boston City Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Soma Weiss — Associate ...

The study, which was published Monday (Jan. 20) in the journal Nature Medicine, mainly used data from older, white males, meaning that the findings may not apply to other demographics ...

Although low blood pressure (otherwise known as hypotension) rarely requires treatment, it may need so if there are symptoms like severe dizziness or fainting. The treatment varies by the cause and ...

Treatment for sleep apnea aims to improve your breathing during sleep and reduce the risk of underlying health concerns. Common options include CPAP machines, oral devices, and lifestyle measures ...