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S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) – Uses, Dosage, Indications
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is a naturally-occurring compound found in almost every tissue and fluid in the body. It is involved in many important processes. SAMe…
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Sabal Serrulata; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Sabal serrulata/ Serenoa repens commonly known as saw palmetto is the sole species currently classified in the genus Serenoa. It is a small palm, growing to a maximum height around…
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Sabila – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Sabila is one of the oldest known herbal medicine that can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Sabila plant was depicted on stone carvings…
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Salbutamol; Indications, Dosage, Side effects, Drug Interactions, Pregnancy
Salbutamol is a medication that opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs. It is used to treat asthma including asthma attacks, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It…
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Salicylic Acid – Indications, Contraindications
Salicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid with a hydroxy group at the ortho position. It is obtained from the bark of the white…
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Sanguinaria Canadensis; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects
Sanguinaria canadensis/ Bloodroot is a plant where the stem is often used to make medications. It is believed to help with many ailments, including tooth…
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Sarcastic Tone of Voice
Sarcastic tone of voice refers to the way someone speaks when they are being sarcastic. It involves saying something but meaning the opposite, often…
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Sarivadyarista; Health Benefits, Uses, Dosage, Effects
Sarivadyarista is Ayurvedic herbal medicine made with a blend of many herbs which are used to treat blood infection, skin diseases, indigestion, and other…
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Sarsaparilla; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Sarsaparilla also is known as Smilax Glabra Rhizome (SGR) was shown to modulate immunity, protect against liver injury, lower blood glucose and suppress cancer. However, its…
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Sassafras Officinale – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Sassafras Officinale/Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a relatively small, ornamental, deciduous tree that is native to Missouri but grown across the eastern United States. The tree has distinctive…
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Saw Palmetto; Health Benefits, Uses, Dosage, Effects
Saw palmetto is an extract from the ripe berries of the American dwarf palm, has been widely used as a therapeutic remedy for urinary…
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Saxagliptin; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions
Saxagliptin is a potent, selective and competitive, cyanopyrrolidine-based, orally bioavailable inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4), with hypoglycemic activity. Saxagliptin is metabolized into an, although less potent, active…
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Scapegoating
Scapegoating is a harmful social phenomenon where individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems, mistakes, or shortcomings. It often leads to discrimination, prejudice,…
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Scopolamine Hydrobromide – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction
Scopolamine Hydrobromide is the hydrobromide salt form of scopolamine, a tropane alkaloid derived from plants of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), specifically Hyoscyamus niger and…
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Scopolamine – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Scopolamine is a tropane alkaloid isolated from members of the Solanaceae family of plants, similar to atropine and hyoscyamine, all of which structurally mimic the natural neurotransmitter acetylcholine.[rx,rx] Scopolamine Hydrobromide is…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
The winter months can be a difficult time, especially for those who live in places with cold climates. It gets dark out early and,…
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Second-Hand Shopping
Second-hand shopping refers to the practice of buying used goods, ranging from clothing and furniture to electronics and books. It offers an affordable and…
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Secondary REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)
Sleep disorders can significantly impact our daily lives, affecting our ability to function optimally during waking hours. One such disorder is Secondary REM Sleep…
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Secure Attachment Style
Imagine if the way we clung to our teddy bears or ran to our parents during a stormy night was a tiny window into…
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Sedative-Induced Sleep Disorder
Sedative-induced sleep disorder is a condition where sleep disturbances are caused by the use of sedatives or medications. In this article, we'll explore what…
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Seizure-Like Episodes
Seizure-like episodes can be scary and confusing experiences. They mimic seizures but may have different underlying causes and treatments. In this guide, we'll break…
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Selegiline; Mechanism, Uses, Contraindications, Dosage, Side effects, Interaction
Selegiline is a selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase. It is used in newly diagnosed patients with Parkinson's disease. It may slow…
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Selenium; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Selenium is a mineral used for treating diseases of the blood vessel, diseases of the heart, atherosclerosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, infertility, hay fever, chronic fatigue syndrome, and arsenic poisoning. Selenium…
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Selumetinib – Shrinks Tumors, Provides Clinical Benefit NF1
Selumetinib/Findings from a phase 2 clinical trial show that the drug selumetinib improves outcomes for children with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).…
