Shanna Brende M.A., L.P.C.

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• Drug for Opioid Addiction to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

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• Can Antibiotics Help Treat Syphilis?

  Yes, antibiotics are the only medication or it is better to say, the only possible medical approach towards syphilis in the current day. Penicillin is the best treatment used to fight syphilis at all stages of the infection. Even for pregnant women, penicillin is considered the safest treatment for...

• Why is Mononucleosis Known as the "Kissing Disease"?

  What Is Mononucleosis (Mono)?Infectious mononucleosis is also known as glandular fever and is commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Other conditions associated with EBV are gastric cancer, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, diseases related to HIV/AIDS virus, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The virus...

• Reasons Why You May Need Hydrocelectomy

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• Is Lidex (Fluocinonide) Cream Really Effective in Treating Skin Infections?

  Lidex is a topical steroid cream with the generic name fluocinonide. Glucocorticoids are a type of steroid hormones that are generally involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. They are also known to have anti-inflammatory properties.Lidex belongs to the class of drugs called...