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Asthma Treatment: Steroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

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Asthma Treatment: Steroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

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The drugs prevent and control asthma attacks. These steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs reduce swelling,mucus production in the individuals airways so, they won't be inflamed and react to triggers. The main treatment used for asthma is inhaled steroids which, leads to greater control over their asthma condition and fewer symptoms. Inhaled steroids are taken daily and need several hours to take effect. Examples of Inhaled steroids: Fluticasone, beclomethasone and mometasone.
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WebMD is a good reference for patients since, it can check for your symptoms and give information on various illnesses and vaccines.
WebMD focuses more on the practitioners with new information on Medications, treatments and available therapies for their patients.
WebMD is "evidence-based" information.
WebMD can be considered biased since, they can advertise companies products they are affiliated with.

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Common Diabetes Meds May Raise Odds for Amputation

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Common Diabetes Meds May Raise Odds for Amputation

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According to a new French study, people with type 2 diabetes who are taking common drugs called diuretics may be at a significantly increased risk of losing a foot or leg.

Researchers found that taking a diuretic raised the odds of having an amputation or requiring an angioplasty or bypass, by 75 percent or more, compared with those not using the medicines.

But one U.S. expert said that restricting the use of diuretics puts diabetic patients "between a rock and a hard place" as it gets rid of extra salt and water in the blood and helps prevent worsening of heart failure.

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20181001/common-diabetes-meds-may-raise-odds-for-amputation#1

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Studies show that hugs actually reduce negativity and increases positivity, especially when its a day of conflict. Studies have also shown that hugs effects linger into the next day. Anything with touch behaviors in close relationships have shown to reduce perceptions in threat and increase feelings of security and well-being. Hugs have also shown to reduce stress. No differences have been shown between men and women.

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20181003/science-says-hug-it-out

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6.5 Million Pounds of Beef Products Recalled

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6.5 Million Pounds of Beef Products Recalled

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Because of the possibility   of contamination with Salmonella 6.5 million pounds of beef products including ground beef have been recalled. Salmonella is a bacterium that turns up in the food supply, including chicken, tomatoes, peanuts, salsa, guacamole, and even pet food. illnesses from mild to extremely serious infections that can kill vulnerable people. There are certain ways to protect yourself. WebMD is better for Professionals, so it would be a good reference for Practitioners or anyone who is interested to find information of what's going on with medicine today.

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Fluoxetine is the generic name of Prozac. Prozac is used mainly as an antidepressant. It can also treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bulimia. Prozac is taken orally and comes in tablet, liquid, and capsule form. Prozac is a selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). That means, Prozac blocks the absorption of neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Balancing and controlling the amount of neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain can improve and stabilizing one's mood. Prozac can be used during pregnancy if the potential benefits seem to outweigh possible risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding is not allowed when taking Prozac because it can pass through to the milk. Prozac is prescribed by a physician or your primary care taker, and is not sold OTC. Prozac is prescribed to adults and children over the age of 10. Some side effects include sweating, nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness, and insomnia. Suicidal thoughts may increase for younger age.

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6997/prozac-oral/details

WebMD is not a good reference for patients or practitioners because it is biased and includes unreliable resources. It does not include evidence based information.

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Study: Oxygen Therapy May Help Sudden Hearing Loss 

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Study: Oxygen Therapy May Help Sudden Hearing Loss 

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For those who suffer with sensorineural hearing loss (hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or nerve from the ear to the brain) hyperbaric oxygen treatment may help this condition. It works by putting a device in the inner ear that boosts oxygen levels. The study showed that patients who received this therapy along with medications were 61%  more likely to gain back hearing than those who took drugs alone.

Overall, it seems like WebMD is meant for patients since they explain things on a basic level for all to understand.

It includes a lot of evidence in each article since it is backed up with studies and quotes from various doctors.

I don't think it's biased since it's stating medical information, but there's a chance they could put a certain angle on their articles so more people will read them, which will bring money to the site.

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Lose Weight, Reverse Type 2 Diabetes: Why It Works

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Lose Weight, Reverse Type 2 Diabetes: Why It Works

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Many people have type 2 diabetes due to being overweight but many people have now tried losing a substantial amount of weight to get rid of it. This method seems to be very effective as type 2 diabetes is mainly caused by an excess of fat in the liver and pancreas and getting rid of that fat could help decrease or completely cure diabetes. WebMD is mainly for patients, webmd is biased because companies that back them up will say better things about them.

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high-risk patients -- those with hypertension, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease -- age 65 and older started taking prescribed NSAIDS and found that the turned out fine and that short-term association of NSAIDs in short term patients with musculoskeletal pain may not be as dangerous as initially thought.

WebMD is probably more geared towards patients rather than doctors as they seem to provide more general information rather than specific info and is fairly easy to access.

WebMD is mostly evidence based as many of the treatments shown are often well known and are known to be effective.

WebMD is probably somewhat biased as they are under a parent company that may influence their activities and WebMD has received criticisms that it biases readers towards drugs sold by their pharmaceutical sponsors

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Is BPA Dangerous? Scientists, FDA Divided

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Is BPA Dangerous? Scientists, FDA Divided

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A large government study proved that low doses of BPA can cause an increase in breast cancer. In 2014, the FDA said that BPA is okay in small amount that people are exposed to it everyday. The CDC measured the BPA in 90% of americans that they tested which indicated widespread exposure. BPA is used in polyplastic plastics like water bottles, food storage containers, and line food cans. In France, they banned from using BPA in food packaging. They did the study to 50 rats and 12/50 got breast cancer. https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20181004/is-bpa-dangerous-scientists-fda-divided
WebMD is a good reference to patients and doctors but they are biased about some topics. Some articles are not backed up with reliable resources. Although it can be influenced by some companies

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Can Fish Oil Cut Danger of High-Risk Heart Issues

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Can Fish Oil Cut Danger of High-Risk Heart Issues

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A new prescription pill that contains large doses of an omega 3 fatty acid found in fish oil has staved off heart attacks and heart strokes. This was predominantly shown in people who had a history of having a heart disease or type 2 diabetes. A recent trial showed a 25% drop in heart attacks and strokes when compared to the patients who received a placebo.

WebMD is a good reference for patients since it is an easily navigable website. Furthermore, the website gives highly detailed information on a variety of topics.

WebMD is an even more helpful reference for practitioners due to the fact that the website makes it simple for people to read and gain information on specialized topics.

WebMD is an "evidence based" website since many of the website's articles present new data and scientific studies.

WebMD is a little biased as the website ultimately urges the readers to by drugs sold by certain companies.

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Vaccine Shows Promise Against A Range of Cancers

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Vaccine Shows Promise Against A Range of Cancers

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HER2 positive cancers are cancers that have too much of the HER2 protein on their surface, causing the cancer to grow quickly and spread easily to other parts of the body. A personalized vaccine was created using the patient's blood cells to target these types of cancers such as breast, bladder, pancreas, ovarian, colon, and stomach cancer. When tested, these vaccines showed little side effects with a 54% success rate. The study shows that these vaccines help stop cancer from suppressing the immune system.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20181001/vaccine-shows-promise-against-a-range-of-cancers#2
WebMD is a good reference for patients because sometimes the doctors can't figure out what the patient has, and so this website provides insight in the medical field that isn't too hard to understand. WebMD also is good for practitioners as it shows new research and findings in the medical field that is "evidence based" as some results are based on the tests done on people. However, it does seem to be influenced by the drug companies.

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Doctors have found that if you take aspirin you will decrease your chance of getting liver cancer. If you take two or more aspirin a week you have a 49% lower risk of developing liver cancer. The risk of liver cancer is 59% lower for those that take aspirin regularly for five years or more. Regular use of Tylenol (acetaminophen), or ibuprofen (motrin) NSAID was not linked to reduce the risk of liver cancer.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20181005/does-aspirin-help-prevent-liver-cancer
Is WebMD a good reference? Yes, but a patient should never try to self medicate. You should consult your doctor first.
Is WebMD a good reference for practitioners? Yes, because if they have a patient suffering from an illness they can go on here and see if any other medications helped patients with the same illness.
Is WebMD "evidence based" information?
Yes, they say in most of the articles that patients used these medications and got better within a couple of weeks.
Does WebMD seem impartial or does it seem to be influenced by any company or person?
No, I think it is a website that many different types of doctors, nurses and physicians go on to share what they found in there research and what helped their patients.