LASIXÂ® (furosemide) is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is sometimes called degenerative joint disease or wear and tear arthritis. It most frequently occurs in the hands, hips, and knees. With OA, the cartilage and bones within a joint begin to break down.
THURSDAY, July 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A prosthesis for people with above-the-knee amputations who cannot use a conventional device has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) adheres to the leg with...