Can doctors prescribe Demerol instead of morphine-based drugs for pain management after neck surgery, especially when the patient does not respond well to codeine or morphine and experiences severe side effects like headaches and nausea?

January 3rd, 2023

I need to prevent HIV after a risk exposure. How can I get medication for post-exposure prophylaxis?

January 5th, 2024

I have a question regarding isolated GGT elevation in a blood test. My GGT was at 128, while the upper limit for normal in this test was 88. All other liver results came back normal. I am 34 years old, 5'6" and 180 lbs, active, with a fairly good diet, and I drink alcohol but stopped two weeks prior to the test. I have high cholesterol since I was young, which runs in my family. What could be the cause of the elevated GGT, and should I be concerned?

February 10th, 2023

What does it mean that the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron is spreading strongly, and how does vaccination affect its severity and the risk of reinfection?

May 31st, 2024

My mother-in-law had colorectal cancer 3 years ago, underwent open surgery to remove the tumor, and received chemotherapy. A year later, another tumor was found in her colon, requiring another open surgery and subsequent chemotherapy. Recently, a new tumor was found in her pelvic area, and her doctor suggested either HIPEC or another open surgery. Given that this is her third surgery in 3 years, what are the risks and benefits of these options, considering the presence of surgical adhesions?

July 7th, 2024