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Casein Protein for Weight Management

Casein Protein How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? Dieters can make or purchase protein shakes containing casein alone or in combination with other proteins, but whether casein is more effective than other proteins is unclear. In a controlled trial, 1 a weight loss and weight training program that included 1.5 grams...

casimersen

Casimersen is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children who have a certain gene mutation. Your doctor will test you for this gene mutation. Casimersen was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, some people responded to this...

casirivimab

Due to the high frequency of the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant, this drug is not currently authorized in any US region; therefore, this drug may not be administered for treatment of COVID-19 under the EUA until further notice by the US FDA. Casirivimab is an experimental medicine being studied for use in treating conditions...

casirivimab and imdevimab (Regen-Cov)

Due to the high frequency of the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant, this drug is not currently authorized in any US region; therefore, this drug may not be administered for treatment of COVID-19 under the EUA until further notice by the US FDA. Casirivimab and imdevimab are experimental medicines being studied for use in...

caspofungin

Caspofungin is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus. Caspofungin is used to treat fungal infections of the stomach, lungs, esophagus, or other internal body areas. Caspofungin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Caspofungin

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

Cast Care Tips

Discusses casts, which are used when a bone is broken. Covers how to care for casts and deal with swelling. Discusses complications that may require emergency care.

cat's claw

Cat's claw is a plant that is also known as Griffe Du Chat, Liane du Pérou, Life-Giving Vine of Peru, Samento, Uña De Gato. Cat's claw has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating arthritis. People with either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis have used cat's claw...

Cat-Camel

Get down on your hands and knees on the floor. Relax your head, and allow it to droop. Round your back up toward the ceiling until you feel a nice stretch in your upper, middle, and lower back. Hold this stretch for as long as it feels comfortable, or about 15 to 30 seconds. Return to the starting position with a flat...

Cat-scratch disease

Cat-scratch disease (also commonly known as cat-scratch fever) is a bacterial infection that causes swelling and pain in the lymph nodes and loss of appetite. In most cases, it occurs after a scratch, bite, or lick from a cat or kitten. This infection is also called bartonellosis. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe...

Cataract

A cataract is a partial or complete cloudiness in the lens in the eye. The lens is enclosed by the lens capsule. The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye.

Cataract Surgery

Learn what to expect during cataract surgery and how it can improve your vision.

Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery helps you see better. It replaces your natural lens, which has become cloudy, with a clear artificial one. Types of cataract surgery include: Phacoemulsification. This is the most common type of surgery. The doctor makes a small cut in your eye and uses an ultrasound tool to break your cloudy lens...

Cataracts

A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of your eye. A cataract blocks light from reaching the retina (the nerve layer at the back of the eye) and may cause vision problems. Cataracts are common in older adults and are linked to aging. Smoking and exposure to too much sunlight are other risk factors. Cataracts...

Cataracts

Discusses vision problems caused by cataracts, a painless, cloudy area in lens of eye. Covers symptoms like fuzzy vision, glare from lamps or sun, and frequent changes to eyeglass prescription. Discusses treatment with surgery. Also discusses vision aids.

Cataracts (Holistic)

Keep your lenses clear by limiting the damage that causes cataracts, a condition that produces cloudiness in the eyes. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Load up on lutein Supplement with 15 mg of this healthy antioxidant three times a week to improve vision in cases...

Cataracts (Homeopathy)

Primary Remedies Calcarea carbonica This remedy may be indicated when a person developing cataracts has the feeling of looking through a mist. A person needing this remedy tends to be a responsible type, but feels overwhelmed when under stress and fears breakdown or disease. Chilliness, swollen glands, weight problems...

Cataracts in Children

What are cataracts? Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of light to the retina. Nerve cells in the retina detect light entering the eye and send nerve signals to the brain about what the eye sees. Because cataracts block this light, they can cause vision problems. What...

Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery

The day after surgery to remove a cataract, you will most likely be allowed to return to your normal activities. But you need to take certain precautions. Use eyedrops as prescribed by your doctor. Wash your hands before putting drops in your eye. Be careful not to touch your eye with your hands or the tip of the...

Cataracts: Questions About Surgery

When should I consider having surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing other problems that interfere with things you want or need to do each day. Examples include reading and driving. Where should I go for surgery? The most important factor to consider is the skill and...

Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery?

Guides through decision to have cataract surgery. Describes the surgery and how well it works. Includes when cataract surgery is normally recommended. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

Catecholamines

Catecholamines are hormones made chiefly by the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys. The main catecholamines are adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenaline (norepinephrine), and dopamine. Catecholamines increase heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, muscle strength, and mental alertness. They also reduce the...

Catecholamines in Blood Test

A test for catecholamines measures the amount of the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the blood. These catecholamines are made by nerve tissue, the brain, and the adrenal glands. Catecholamines help the body respond to stress or fright and prepare the body for "fight-or-flight" reactions. The...

Catecholamines in Urine Test

Catecholamines (say "kat-uh-KOH-luh-meens") are hormones made mostly by your adrenal glands as a reaction to stress. When you feel stressed, these hormones increase heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, muscle strength, and mental alertness. They also lower the amount of blood that goes to the skin and intestines...

Catheter ablation

Catheter ablation is a procedure that treats heart rhythm problems by destroying tiny areas of heart tissue that are causing the problems. Guided by X-rays, the doctor inserts thin tubes called catheters into a blood vessel, typically in the groin or neck, and feeds them into the heart. Wires in the catheters help the...

Catheter Ablation for a Fast Heart Rate

Covers procedure to destroy (ablate) tiny areas of heart muscle causing fast heart rate. Includes radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation. Covers use for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT), Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, and ventricular tachycardia.

Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

How the heart's electrical system works In a normal heart, the sinoatrial (SA) node triggers the electrical impulse, causing the upper chambers (atria) to contract. The signal travels through the atrioventricular (AV) node to the atrioventricular bundle, which divides into the Purkinje fibers that carry the signal and...

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Discusses nonsurgical procedure, called catheter ablation, for atrial fibrillation if medicine is not effective or not tolerated. Also discusses implanting a pacemaker. Looks at why procedure is done, how well it works, and possible risks.

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Before Your Procedure

Learn what catheter ablation is and how it is done to treat atrial fibrillation.

Catheter Ablation for SVT: Before Your Procedure

Learn about catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia and how this procedure is done.

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