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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medication
In addition to medications and neuromodulation, this could include dietary modifications, regular exercise, and alternative practices such as acupuncture.
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Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Some such environmental triggers could include infections, chronic stress, or taking certain medications.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
The exclusion of obesity treatments—including medication therapy—from Medicare coverage has long been an unfortunate oversight.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Over 350 drugs across all major medication categories—including antihistamines, diabetes meds, antidepressants, and chemotherapy, as well as some vitamin and mineral supplements—can leave a bad taste in your mouth.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Some such environmental triggers could include infections, chronic stress, or taking certain medications.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
The exclusion of obesity treatments—including medication therapy—from Medicare coverage has long been an unfortunate oversight.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Over 350 drugs across all major medication categories—including antihistamines, diabetes meds, antidepressants, and chemotherapy, as well as some vitamin and mineral supplements—can leave a bad taste in your mouth.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
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The former and future president is planning to use tariffs to pressure other countries into addressing the influx of drugs entering the U.S. and addressing the ongoing migrant crisis.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, a review of studies on the use of immunosuppressive drugs called anti-TNF-α agents for IBD in a 2021 issue of BMC Gastroenterology found that remission occurred in only 45% percent of people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease after one year.Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her cause of death was determined to be untreated pneumonia, combined with anemia and drug intoxication from prescription and over-the-counter medications, including painkillers and cold medicine.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here, garland drapes over each medicine cabinet and fills a small bowl on the vanity top, adding punches of color and festivity without being too literal.Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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Immune system boost Negative thoughts may manifest into chemical reactions that can affect the body by bringing on more stress, according to the Mayo Clinic, which means laughter could be a remedy for better health.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The judge's remedy is novel, and could become a blueprint for other courts.Dan Primack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Winemakers, scientists, and government officials searched for a cure to the blight.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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