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Generic name: midazolam (nasal) [ my-DAZ-oh-lam ]Other brand names of midazolam (nasal) include: NayzilamDrug class: Benzodiazepines What is Nayzilam? Nayzilam nasal spray contains midazolam, a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Nayzilam nasal …

Pronunciation: naar-kanGeneric name: naloxoneDosage form: Nasal sprayDrug class: Antidotes What is Narcan? Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat an opioid overdose emergency, Narcan …

Generic name: naloxone [ nah-LOX-one ]Brand names: Narcan, Rezenopy, Kloxxado, ZimhiDosage form: Injectable solution (Zimhi 5 mg/0.5 mL), Nasal spray (Narcan 4 mg, Rezenopy 10 mg, Kloxxado 8 mg)Drug class: Antidotes …

NAC

What is NAC? NAC is used to help prevent or lessen liver damage caused by taking large quantities of acetaminophen (Tylenol). There are other …

Generic name: guaifenesin [ gwye-FEN-e-sin ]Drug class: Expectorants What is Mucinex? Mucinex is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier …

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Skin tension lines

Skin tension lines

Overview Skin tension lines reflect internal tension within the skin. Skin tension lines essentially refer to the direction of maximal skin tension at different body sites. They reflect internal tension within the skin due to connective tissue (e.g. collagen) within the dermis. There are different types of skin tension lines. The two most widely recognised are ‘Langer’s lines’ (also known as cleavage lines) and relaxed skin tension lines. Aligning surgical incisions or excisions with these lines…

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Skin tension lines

Skin tension lines

Overview Skin tension lines reflect internal tension within the skin. Skin…

Necrotising infections

Overview Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are a collection of severe…

Melanoma

Summary Melanoma is a cancerous growth of melanocytes. NB – This article…

Ganglion

Overview A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling the occurs over…

de Quervain tendinopathy

Overview de Quervain tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in…

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Overview Carpal tunnel syndrome is a median nerve neuropathy due to…

Burns

Summary Burns result from damage to skin & deeper tissues caused by external…

Basal cell carcinoma

Summary Basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) is a slow-growing, locally invasive, malignant epidermal (basal…

Lactational mastitis

Introduction Lactational mastitis is a relatively common condition affecting post-partum women.…

Fibroadenoma

Introduction Fibroadenomas are the most common benign tumour of the breast.…

Breast cancer

Introduction Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women in…

Worms in humans

Worms in humans

What is worm infection in humans? Many types of worm…

Varicella

Varicella

Key facts Chickenpox is a very contagious infection caused by…

Vomiting

Vomiting

Key facts Vomiting is a reflex that helps the body…

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis

Key facts Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory…

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis

Key facts Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. It…

Staph infections

Staph infections

Key facts Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria are a common type of…

Sore throat

Sore throat

Key facts A sore throat, or pharyngitis, is when the…

Sinusitis

Sinusitis

Key facts Sinusitis is an inflammation of the hollow spaces…

Shingles

Shingles

Key facts Shingles is an infection that causes a painful,…

Vomiting in children

Vomiting in children

Key facts Vomiting is one of the most common reasons…

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma

Summary Basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) is a slow-growing, locally invasive, malignant…

Breast cancer

Breast cancer

Introduction Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women…

Conjunctivitis – Pink eye

Conjunctivitis – Pink eye

Key facts Conjunctivitis is sometimes known as ‘pink eye’ or…

Notification of illness and disease

Notification of illness and disease

When certain diseases and illnesses occur, government health authorities must…

Mumps

Mumps

Key facts Mumps is a viral illness which can spread…

Measles

Measles

Key facts Measles is a very contagious viral illness. You…

Lyssavirus (ABLV)

Lyssavirus (ABLV)

Key facts Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a virus that…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Key facts If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your…

Impetigo

Impetigo

What is impetigo? Impetigo is a very common skin infection…

Gastro-Oseophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (GORD) (reflux)

Gastro-Oseophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (GORD) (reflux)

Key facts Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is caused by acid…

German measles (rubella)

German measles (rubella)

Key facts Rubella is a contagious illness caused by a…

Gastroenteritis (gastro)

Gastroenteritis (gastro)

Key facts Gastroenteritis (‘gastro’) is a common and often highly…

Gastritis

Gastritis

Key facts Gastritis is when your stomach lining becomes inflamed…

Whooping cough

Whooping cough

Key facts Whooping cough is a contagious illness. Bacteria Bordetella pertussis causes…

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB)

Key facts Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that can…

Ebola virus

Ebola virus

Key facts Ebola virus disease is a rare illness which…

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

Key facts Most diarrhoea is mild and clears up in…

Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease

Key facts Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel…

Cough

Cough

What is a cough? Coughing is a protective reflex. It…

Constipation

Constipation

What is constipation? Constipation is difficulty passing stools (pooing) or…

Coeliac disease

Coeliac disease

  Coeliac disease   What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease…

Bronchitis

Bronchitis

Bronchitis What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the larger…

Syphilis

Syphilis

Key facts Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It…

HIV infection and AIDS

HIV infection and AIDS

What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)…

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B

Key facts Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects…

Gonorrhoea (the clap)

Gonorrhoea (the clap)

What is gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused…

Genital herpes

Genital herpes

Key facts Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI)…

Chlamydia

Chlamydia

Key facts Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that…

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