Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. It causes intense pain, usually in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. It may happen…
A concussion is a type of brain injury. It’s the most minor form. Technically, a concussion is a short loss of normal brain function in…
Drug Scheduling Drug Schedules Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five (5) distinct categories or schedules depending upon the…
Corns and calluses are caused by pressure or friction on your skin. They often appear on feet where the bony parts of your feet rub…
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both…
Cox-1 inhibitor: An agent that inhibits the action of the enzyme cox-1(cyclooxygenase-1). The common anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin,ibuprofen, and naproxen block the action of…
COX-2 inhibitors are a subclass of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever.…
