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226. Vioxx Personal Injury Lawsuits By Matthew Keegan
     Personal injury attorneys representing clients who have allegedly been harmed by the prescription drug Vioxx are congratulating themselves over a historic judgment rendered recently. On August 19, 2005, a judge awarded the family of Bob Ernst $253.4 million due to his death from the drug. Vioxx, which had been prescribed most often for arthritis pain, was withdrawn globally by its maker, Merck, after research trials showed it increased patients' chances of a heart attack. Although Merck pulled…



227. Preventing Shoulder Injuries - A Physical Therapists Perspective By Brad Gilden
     Introduction The shoulder is a fascinating joint. It allows us to manipulate objects in an infinite number of directions at various speeds. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and provides many degrees of motion. This freedom of motion allows us to reach high and low, far and near for objects in space. The large amount of shoulder mobility does not come without a price. Increase in shoulder or (Glenohumeral Joint) mobility leads to a decrease in the stability of the joint. W…



228. Vioxx Recall leads to Vioxx Lawsuits By Margaret Wommack
     Vioxx is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammagory drug (NSAID) that reduces inflammation, pain, fever, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis stiffness, and menstrual pain. However, Vioxx has been shown to cause blood clots, heart attacks, stroke, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, kidney damage and other dangerous and potentially deadly side effects.Lawsuits are being filed against Merck, the manufacturer of Vioxx, for product liability. The claim is that Merck knew the dangers of Vioxx and marketed it anywa…



229. Chicago Drug Rehab: Long Term Help For a Real Recovery By Jeff Lakie
     The central location of the city of Chicago has made it a hub for the distribution of drugs in the Midwest, though much of the problem remains upon the city's streets. The use of crack cocaine is the city's biggest drug problem - since 1990, admissions to Chicago drug rehab for the treatment of this drug have more than doubled. The use of heroin has also increased in recent years, meaning that the drug rehab system now has to work harder than ever before.The importance of the Chicago drug reha…



230. Tiny Terrors Terrorize Mankind Again! Who's Defending You? By Arthur Craig Miller
     That dreaded virtually invisible army of monsters is ready to wage war on mankind again this fall. Observed only through an electron microscope, cold and flu virus troops advance - menacingly. No, not a fertile science fiction plot, but rather a medical science fact. A harsh and brutal reality that we face every year of our lives.In an ordinary cold and flu season these ravenous, ruthless sub-microscopic invaders will claim between 250 000 to 500 000 lives across the planet, and infect billion…



231. What Causes Acid Reflux? By Seth Miller
     Though the root causes are often unclear, perhaps the most prevalent acid reflux cause is a poor diet. Acid reflux occurs during digestion, when the stomach churns up acid or refluxes it into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat. So if you eat too many highly acidic foods like tomato sauces and/or fatty, fried foods, the stomach has to process an overabundance of acid. Too much acid can push back through a valve between the stomach and the esophagus called the lowe…



232. Could This Be Arthritis In My Hands By Rusty Ford
     Hi Rusty. A few days ago, I slightly injured a finger on my hand. Now my hand is swelling with severe joint pain in the fingers. At first I thought this was a possible sprain in that region, but now my other hand is showing the same swelling of the fingers and pain of the joints. Should I go check this out right away? It doesn't seem to be getting worse today, but the pain and swelling are persistent. Could this be a sudden arthritis attack? I'm 38 years old and in good health (I just had a ch…



233. You Are Getting Very Sleepy....The Truth about Hypnosis By Debra Gorin
     A hypnotic “trance” is not something that is foreign to us--we’ve all been so absorbed in thought while reading a book or watching a movie that we fail to notice what is happening around us. These focused states of attention are similar to hypnosis. Simply put, when our minds are concentrated and focused, we are able to use them more powerfully. In this condition, we can tap into normally unused mental powers to create new possibilities of experience.People typically experience both mental tra…



234. Residential Drug Treatment Centers By Kerry Emrich
     Chemical dependency recovery provides with positive changes in reactions and behaviors. Residential Treatment Centers can be accommodate those suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling addiction, and more. Treating both men and women together, or separately, they can offer the assistance that you need . Some residential treatment centers can even provide an atmosphere for specific cultural groups.Recovery from any addiction requires changes in reactions and behaviors. A residential d…



235. What You Need to Know to Ask About Medicine By Jay Moncliff
     Taking medicine has its risks. In fact, some medicine you take will have more risks than the illness you are tying to cure by taking the medicine. There are a lot of things about medicine your probably don’t know, but are facts that you need to educate yourself on so you can be as healthy as possible and know what is going on with your body.Before you take any medicine, make sure you know what the medicine is, the name of it, and why you are taking it. Mistakes happen all the time in the medic…



236. Pharmaceuticals: The Next Frontier in America’s War on Drugs By David Westbrook
     America’s war on drugs, which has been fought in the opium fields of Afghanistan and the cocaine plantations of Columbia, will have to reinvent itself to combat what is set to be America’s biggest drug abuse problem, pharmaceuticals. One in five American’s, nearly 48 million, have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes at least once in their lives. The current past month misuse rate among Americans is 6.2 million. According to a recent white paper by Carnevale Associates, thi…



237. A Guide to Arthritis Pain Relief By Eddie Tobey
     In a recent survey on pain conducted by the Stanford University Medical Center, arthritis pain was cited as the chief complaint among America’s seniors, with thirty-two percent of the senior population listing arthritis as the specific cause of their suffering. Arthritis does strike children and young adults as well, although it afflicts the mature segment of the population more frequently. It is estimated that 15% of the American adult population suffer from arthritis, and this number is r…



238. Seven Tips to Maximize Savings on Prescriptions By Darwin Corby
     1. There is a group called the Medicine Program that can help you find Pharmacies that participate in their program. Some of the discounts are significnt. Contact them to see if you fit in the program.P.O.Box 1089, Poplar Bluff MO 63902-1089 Phone: 866.694.3893 | Fax: 573.778.1420 | help@themedicineprogram.com |themedicineprogram.com2. If you are a veteran, you should check to see what has changed. What was not available before could be available to you now.3. Contact "medcaresolutions.net" If…



239. Pagan Medicine: Then and Now By Jim Lynn
     A time will come when our children's children will look back upon the age of "modern" medicine of the 21st century as paganistic witchcraft, foisted upon ignorant masses of people. May God rightly judge those who corrupted His ministry of healing and killed His children.When one compares today's modern medicine with that of the medicine practiced by ancient Egyptians, a remarkable similarity unfolds.The Egyptian Papyri, discovered in Thebes about 1862, furnish medical prescriptions issued in E…



240. Lunesta Sleeping Pills: A Quick Guide To Lunesta By Ian Mason
     When was the last time you enjoyed a good night's sleep? I'm talking about feeling tired, heavy, and relaxed - the times when you might say "wow! I love air conditioning" and fall right into a deep sleep. If you haven't fallen asleep quickly and woken up feeling refreshed and ready for anything, then you're not alone.I myself suffer from a light case of insomnia, so I'm writing this article because I have been introduced to a new solution to our problem. You can say goodbye to all the ineffect…



241. Neurontin Lawsuit: Neurontin Off-Label Abuse Lawyer By Anna Henningsgaard
     Pfizer is currently marketing Neurontin as an oral medication for managing postherptic neuralgia, the pain that lingers after shingles has healed. This is an FDA-approved use, and studies have shown that Neurontin works to reduce patients’ pain. It is a good drug, with many useful applications and few negative side effects, but it has a surprisingly long and sordid past.Neurontin was originally approved in 1993 for the treatment of partial seizures in adults and children, especially epileptic …



242. Beware of Thimerosal By Brenda Hoffman
     Thimerosal is a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) that is primarily used as a surgical antiseptic. It is a mercury based compound which can also be found in your personal care products, make up, and childhood vaccines. Because this is found in childhood vaccines, doctors have recommended that autistic children and their siblings not get vaccinated because Thimerosal can yield bad reactions. Yet, with Thimerosal also being found in numerous personal care products that yo…



243. 10 Benefits of an Electronic Medical Record By Joe Miller
     Electronic Medical RecordAn Electronic Medical Record is a secured electronic file of patient history, medical transcription notes, billing information, and all other information necessary to have a complete patient profile. It is true that the electronic medical record is indicative of a faster-paced informational age in which larger quantities of information require more effective database infrastructure, but there are many more benefits to both the medical service provider and the consumer.…



244. “Winning the War Against Rheumatoid Arthritis” By Nathan Wei
     RA is a condition that forces half of patients to become disabled from the work force within five to ten years… and reduces life expectancy by as much as 18 years. RA affects about one per cent of the world’s adult population, most commonly women between the ages of 30 and 50.The good news is that a tremendous amount of progress has been made within the last ten years in identifying patients earlier and treating the disease more aggressively. Patients with RA, if treated appropriately, can le…



245. Docs Giving Wrong Rx to Kids with Sore Throats? By Rita Jenkins
     For years, there has been concern that antibiotics are overprescribed, and with good cause. Despite clear guidelines calling for prior testing, physicians prescribed antibiotics in 53 percent of sore throat cases in children, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Children's Hospital Boston found in a recent study.This represents significantly more prescriptions than warranted for actual rates -- 15-36 percent -- of strep throat among kids with sore throat. Furthermore, almost…



246. SUPERLASIK- Enhance Your Vision; Safer Than LASIK By Rajesh Khanna
     Things are moving forward and new and advanced procedures are being developed for those who originally could not receive the standard Lasik procedure. Dr. Khanna has introduced a brand new procedure called “Super Lasik” a new, safer and more stable procedure that has now been created for those who have thin or abnormal corneas. What is great about this new procedure is the effects are more precise and long term. This procedure is a culmination of the merger of benefits of both PRK and LASIK. T…



247. Amazing Shoulder Pain Reversing Secrets! By Nathan Wei
     Whether you’re a weekend athlete, or a gardener that overdid it, or a person with arthritis, there’s hope for you. According to Dr. Nathan Wei, Clinical Director of the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland, “Shoulder problems are one of the most common afflictions of modern times. Fortunately, there are many ways of helping people feel better.”The shoulder is the largest, most complex, and most mobile joint in the body Four muscles and their tendons (ropes attached to the top of t…



248. Alzheimer's Toxin May Be Key To Slowing Disease By Mike Freije
     Australian scientists say they have identified a toxin which plays a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's, raising hope that a drug targeting the toxin could be developed to slow the degenerative brain disease.The toxin, called quinolinic acid, kills nerve cells in the brain, leading to dysfunction and death, the scientists said."Quinolinic acid may not be the cause of Alzheimer's disease, but it plays a key role in its progression," Alzheimer's researcher Dr Karen Cullen from the University o…



249. Living Migraine Free By Steven Zodkoy
     Don’t treat your migraines, prevent them. A life without migraines is obtainable, I know. I was a migraine sufferer for 12 years and have been treating... preventing them for my patients for 15 years. The 95+% success rate achieved at my office comes from a combination of research, common sense and the hard work of my patients.When I was a teen I suffered from terrible migraines several times a week. Like most of you I tried medications and bio feedback with little help. Regular chiropra…



250. Bextra, Some Facts To Consider By Kim Neal
     For those who take Bextra, there are many warnings out that are telling people to stop. It is wise to do this and to do it right away. Of course, you should talk to your doctor about it as well. But, what is Bextra and what does it do? Are their good effects and bad for this drug? Yes, and that is what keeps doctors wanting to prescribe it. But, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have deemed the bad effects to outweigh the good enough to stop production and distribution until a true …



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