New Contraceptive Patch Leads to Concerns About HealthThe Ortho Evra Patch released by Ortho McNeil has recently come under fire for the patch’s contribution to serious thrombotic problems such as heart attack and stroke.
Dutch Doctor Pioneers Remarkable Cancer Cure Based on Extracts Taken from the Human PlacentaDr. William.H. Van Ewijk Founder of the “Placenta Research Foundation”, until recently located in the Netherlands, has pioneered some remarkable anti-cancer treatments based on extracts from the human placenta. He is of the opinion that cancer is a natural phenomenon and likens it to pregnancy. His treatment protocol involves taking an extract from the human placenta. Moreover, he has adapted the ideas of Dr. Victor Govallo in the production of VG-1000. This is an immune system modifier designed to prevent and treat cancer.
Herbal Medicine for Cold and Flu InformationThe common cold or flu is one of medicine’s greatest mysteries.
Fighting A Virus With AntibioticsHave you ever taken your child to the doctor and been told he has a cold or the flu and the doctor prescribes antibiotics? We often think the doctor knows best so we dash out of the doctor's office to the nearest drug store and purchase the medication hoping our child will improve swiftly. There's only one problem. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses and doctors know this. So, why do they prescribe them?
Horrors of Depo-Provera / NorplantDangers of popular women contraceptive methods...
Growing Pains for Your PharmacyIs your pharmacy growing too quickly? Learn how to finance its growth.
How Dangerous are Painkillers?An article discussing the possible side effects or dangers of having pain killers without doctors supervision.
Pluses and Minuses of Sleeping PillsPeople take sleeping pills for a variety of disorders associated with lack of restful sleep. The most common is insomnia. While often insomnia is rare, only occurring once every three or four weeks it can sometimes become more common affecting a person's sleep every three or four nights or even every night.
Sachin Tendulkar's Shoulder Injury Is An Overuse Injury Treatable By Arthroscopic SurgeryThe throwing action is common to many sports like Cricket, Volleyball, Javelin, Base ball. Repeated throwing can lead to pain. Return to normalcy and pain relief often requires arthroscopic surgery.
ADHD Medications - Do They Carry Risks for the Heart?The cardiac risk of the drugs for ADHD have attracted interest recently following the recommendation by the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee of the FDA to include a black-box warning describing the cardiovascular risks of stimulant drugs used to treat this condition. However, this recommendation has subsequently been toned down by the Pediatric Advisory Committee of the FDA.
Miracle Glue and Wound ClosureHave you ever heard of gluing a cut together? The first time I heard about this I was somewhat shocked. I was selling a product called Miracle Glue at trade shows. I had people telling all the outrageous stories possible about the origins of cyanoacrylates (superglue) - Miracle Glue is in the same category.
Arthritis - Cure It Now At a Cost That May Surprise You!rthritis is a debilitating disease that causes severe physical pain and emotional turmoil for millions of people who suffer with it.Many do nothing about it, simply because they feel the cost of joint replacement surgery is too high...
The Basic Requirements Of An Autoclave-SterilizerAutoclaves and sterilizers are needed in any hospital or surgical practise. What are the basic requirements of a manual autoclave? Learn what is required and how you can research more to determine the parameters you must consider if you are buying an autoclave.
Low Medical Costs - Why People Are Looking At India and Saving Up To 90 PercentIndia offers you the opportunity to receive world class healthcare and low medical costs in comparison with those in the US and Europe, get a free holiday into the bargin and still have money left over!Sounds good? Then read on
Heart Surgery - World Class Surgery At 70% Less Cost Consider This Fact:Open heart surgery costs in the region of $40,000 in USA and 25,000 pounds in the UK, but can cost as little as $5 – 7,000 in India, a saving of up to $25,000! Heart surgery the best care money can buy. This huge saving in heart surgery costs by itself would mean nothing, if you were not assured of the best care and in India the care is the best that money can buy.
Effects of the Current Healthcare Crisis on Allied Medical EducationAs major medical insurance companies try to cut their costs an increasing number of procedures once performed by physician, nurses and other higher trained healthcare professionals are now being done by less costly allied health professionals such a the medical assistant and technologists.
The Latest Treatments For Alzheimer's DiseaseCurrently, there is no drug or treatment program that stops the progression of Alzheimer's disease. However, for individuals who are in mild, and middle stages of the disease, certain drugs have proven successful.
Third Party ParentingNew options in reproduction, third party parenting, egg donation, surrogacy, and options for infertile couples and the gay community.
Fighting cancer now a matter of money: When is a profit enough?Those suffering from breast or lung cancer have something new to anguish over. In addition to dealing with chemotherapy, weakness and mortality, they now must worry if they have the resources necessary to pay for extremely expensive medicine. Not the $50,000 price tag associated with current drug therapies, but $100,000—for just one year’s treatment.
Understanding The Stages of Alzheimer's DiseaseThe Global Deterioration Scale is a seven-stage scale system developed by medical professionals. It helps to categorize each individual in a certain stage of Alzheimer's disease. Proper diagnosis and determination of which stage an individual may be in is critical to the proper care of the individual.
Viagra – The Seal Of Guaranteed PotencyI think you are not that old to refuse sex with your partner.
Generic Cialis – Your Instant and Long-lasting CompanionGeneric Cialis offers an effective option for the ED sufferers who do not want to – or cannot – spend too much on purchasing the expensive brand drugs. The cost of Generic Cialis varies and could be as low then the branded drug
Alzheimer's Disease And The Care ProviderAlzheimer's disease is the only pathological source that can short-circuit, and wreak havoc not only on the victim, but also affect the care giver in ways I've not seen in any other disease.
Take Home Lunesta Take Home Peaceful SleepWhy isn't US sleeping!!! According to reports nearly a third of the U.S. population experiences disrupted sleep, which can include problems falling asleep, inability to stay asleep, and failure to feel restored by sleep. Sleep in 10 percent of the population is so dysfunctional that it impairs daytime performance and therefore qualifies as insomnia.
Online Pharmacy - Revolutionizing the Concept of PharmacyThe Internet has ushered in an era of competition where consumer is the king and there is an eternal fight for a fair share in the market amongst the commercial establishments. The pharmacies are also fighting a business battle in cyberspace. The trend of online pharmacies is catching up vary rapidly amongst the patients.
Clinical Trials: Experimentation in Medicine?Are you curious about clinical trials? Are you afraid of being experimented on? Do you wonder how patients are screened for clinical trials? Read on to find out what really goes on.
The New Medicine: Medical Care's Increasing Reliance on TechnologyMedicine has seen an enormous transformation, largely due to technological advances. Tomorrow’s medical developments may bring us treatments and even cures which we can’t even comprehend today.
Know the Facts to Safeguard Bird fluAs the threats of bird flu continues to haunt the world, as responsible citizens you all must work together to fight and prevent the menaces of the disease. At a time when no cure or vaccine is available to prevent bird flu in humans, the best way to safeguard bird flu is to prevent you from being infected. Bird flu outbreak is caused by direct contact with infected poultry or surfaces contaminated by their faeces.
How can your Children avoid Knee Sports Injuries in India? Advice for Indian parentsChildren are prone to develop injuries in sports. Accidents, overuse, lack of conditioning are the leading causes.In this article Indian parents are informed about how to prevent injuries to their children?
Meniscal Transplant: A Welcome Boon for Patients After Menisectomy in IndiaThere is hope now for young patients with a menisectomy after knee injury in India as a Meniscal transplant facility has come up in Chennai.Those with an ACL injury and menisectomy can postpone osteoarthritis by a decade or more...