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HHV Type 8

Human Herpesvirus Type 8 (HHV Type 8), also known as Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV),

Drug Interactions

Overview P450 Inducers P450 Inhibitors St. John’s WortPhenytoinBarbituratesRifampinGriseofulvinCarbamazepine EfavirenzModafinilCyclophosphamideBroccoli, brussel sprouts, and char-grilled meatsEthanol Tricyclic

Anastrozole / Exemestane

Mechanism Overview : Anastrozole / Exemestane Anastrozole / Exemestane are aromatase inhibitors used to

Dysmenorrhea

Overview Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition characterized by painful menstrual periods. Primary dysmenorrhea,

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Overview An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a medical test that records the electrical activity of

Torsades de Pointes

Snapshot A 15-year-old girl presents with palpitations and dizziness. She has had similar episodes

Pituitary Apoplexy

Snapshot A 56-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a severe headache that

Pituitary (Hypophysis)

Overview Overview  pituitary, or hypophysis, rests in sella turcica, a depression of the sphenoid bone primary function