James F Ward RPH

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• FDA Approves Orkambi to Treat Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis

  Orkambi is an oral drug developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in certain patient groups. It is the second drug to be approved for use in patients with CF, after Kalydeco. ...

• Radiation: An Occupational Health Hazard for Nurses

  Being part of a healthcare center is a noble profession; everyone has an important role to play, and there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of every patient. On the other hand, failure to execute procedures or to account for occupational safety measures may also result...

• Does Diabetes Increase My Risk of Developing Kidney Stones?

  Kidney stones are ball-like structures that form in the kidney and other organs in the urinary system of a person. Kidney stones form as a result of accumulation of very toxic and acidic materials filtered from the blood by the kidney. Kidney stones also result from different infections in the body,...

• How Contagious Are Cold Sores?

  A cold sore is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV. The type of HSV that causes cold sores is the HSV-1. It is a very common condition that affects people before their twenties. Many Americans are infected by the HSV-1 by the time they are 20 years old. Cold sores can be painful...

• All You Need to Know About Stomach Flu

  Stomach flu, commonly known as viral gastroenteritis is an infection of the intestines characterized by stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, watery diarrhea and even fever. People usually get stomach flu through direct contact with an infected person, as well as by drinking contaminated water or by...

• Diabetic Socks? Yes, They Exist

  Diabetes is a disorder of the endocrine or hormone system and occurs when blood sugar levels in your body are above normal. Over 25 million people in the U.S alone have some form of diabetes. ...