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Non-steroidal drugs

Non-steroidal drugs, other than the salicylates, are used as anti-inflammatory, analgesic or anti-pyretic agents. Some have a combination of more than one of these properties. In general, the way in which these drugs work is not known, although it is possible to demonstrate the relative efficacy of one versus another by special trial procedures.

These [...]

For a number of years researchers have sought ways to diagnose and monitor endometriosis that would avoid the need for a laparoscopy. Various methods have been tried, including examining the blood and endometrium for the presence of antibodies and testing for a substance known as the CA-125 antigen. Other methods are still being investigated. So [...]

Brain chemicals do more than regulate behavior. They also determine our moods. An imbalancetoo much or too little of a given substance-can produce symptoms of mental disorder ranging from depression to the abnormal elation and hyperactivity known as mania.

As we have seen, the incidence of depression in relatives of eating-disordered people is higher than the [...]

John Bradley always loved being outdoors. As a youngster growing up in northern Maine, he spent many more summer nights sleeping outside than in. His days were filled with work on his family’s potato farm, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and hiking in the woods.

Now age 45, John still finds joy in the great outdoors. It not [...]