Gout

Xolair: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Xolair is used to treat types of allergic asthma, nasal polyps, chronic hives, and to reduce the risk of severe food-related allergic reactions. It should not be used for asthma attacks or the emergency treatment of allergic reactions.

• Xolair

Cerebral aneurysm

This animation shows a cerebral aneurysm growing and rupturing filling the brain with blood.

• Headache

Need to relax? Take a break for meditation

Spend a few minutes on stress reduction with this guided meditation video.

Prednisone: Dosing and Side Effects

Brief review of prednisone dosing and common or serious side effects.

• Prednisone
• Allergy
• Asthma
• Psoriasis

Macular degeneration

This animation shows the process of macular degeneration in the eye. The macula is the part of the retina that distinguishes fine details at the center of the field of vision. Macular degeneration results from a partial breakdown of the insulating layer between the retina and the choroid layer of blood vessels behind the retina. Macular degeneration results in the loss of central vision only.

• Vision