Medicine

• MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma

  MIBG is a molecule that doctors combine with low-dose radioactive iodine to look for neuroblastoma. Given with higher-dose radioactive iodine, it can treat this cancer.

• Penicillin Allergy

  Some people have allergic reactions to penicillin or other antibiotics in the penicillin family. Someone who is allergic to penicillin must avoid all antibiotics in the penicillin family.

• Pharmacogenetics: How Genetic Testing Can Guide Medicine Decisions

  Pharmacogenetics, also called pharmacogenomics, is the study of how our genes affect our response to some, but not all, medicines.

• Precision Medicine

  Precision medicine is a new way to treat and prevent illnesses. It uses the differences in a person’s genes, environment, and lifestyle to customize care.

• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

  PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower his or her chances of getting HIV.

• Reye Syndrome

  Reye syndrome is an extremely rare but serious illness. Cases have dropped greatly since the finding of a link between the illness and aspirin use in kids and teens.

• Taking Insulin for Diabetes

  Some people with diabetes need to take insulin to help keep their blood sugars in a healthy range.

• Talking to the Pharmacist

  If your child is sick, you’ll probably have many questions to ask your doctor. But have you made a list of questions and concerns to share with your pharmacist?

• Teaching Your Child How to Swallow Pills

  Swallowing a pill is something that many of us take for granted. But just like any skill, learning to swallow a pill takes practice.

• The Danger of Antibiotic Overuse

  Taking antibiotics too often or for the wrong reason has led to a dangerous rise in bacteria that no longer respond to medicine. Find out what you can do to prevent antibiotic overuse.