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Hydromorphone is also called Opioids

What is hydromorphone?

Hydromorphone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers, also called opioids. It is similar to morphine.
Hydromorphone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. Hydromorphone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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What is Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

TSS was first recognized to be caused by a certain brand of tampons which were made of a very absorbent foam material. They were taken off the market and are no longer sold. TSS is not very common; although it is more common in teenagers, but if you use tampons you should know about it and be aware of its symptoms.

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James Maki – Face Transplant Recipient

James Maki, a Massachusetts man who became the nation’s second face transplant recipient tells The Boston Globe that he is “happy” with the results and now just wants a normal life again.

In his first public statement since the 17-hour operation in Boston in April, James Maki tells the newspaper that he can’t believe he looks so much like he used to.

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Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome

Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome is a slow-flow combined vascular anomaly (capillary-lymphatic-venous malformation) that is typically associated with marked overgrowth of the leg and geographic capillary stains. The condition may rarely be associated with hypotrophy. Anomalous lateral veins, which are typically on the lateral aspect of the thigh, become prominent because of incompetent valves and deep venous anomalies.

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