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101. Medical Testing: Health By The Numbers Doesn't Work By Dr. Randy Wysong
     Perhaps one of the most insidious dangers in modern technology is medical testing. Although it would be nice to be able to visit our doctor and get all hooked up with electrodes, inflatable cuffs, probes, needles and catheters and have a read-out telling us exactly how we are working and where there is a problem, that is a myth, not the reality.Such testing creates false confidence and the illusion for people that they are being wise and practicing “preventive medicine.” But prevention is n…



102. Propulsid Litigation Lawyer Says: Unnecessary Drug Killed 80 People By Anna Henningsgaard
     Propulsid was a popular nighttime heartburn drug before it was pulled in the market in March of 2000. It was linked to dozens of fatal heart rhythm abnormalities. A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) document associated the drug with 341 reports of heart rhythm abnormalities and 80 reported deaths. The FDA also acknowledges that only a small fraction of problems with a drug are ever reported.Propulsid was used to treat severe nighttime heartburn in adult pations with gastroesophageal reflux di…



103. My Dermatologist Told Me to See An Arthritis Doctor… I Have Psoriasis and My Joints Hurt… By Nathan Wei
     Psoriatic arthritis is a distinct disease, different from rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis- another common type of arthritis- but sharing similar features to each. The disability and functional impairment in psoriatic arthritis can be as severe as that occurring from rheumatoid arthritis.Typically, a patient will have had psoriasis for a number of years before the arthritis develops. A small proportion of patient will develop the arthritis concurrently with the skin disease an…



104. Seniors at a Disadvantage When Purchasing Prescription Drugs Online By Stephen Dayton
     A recent national survey done by the Kaiser Family Foundation in association with Princeton Survey Research Associates (PSRA) discovered that the digital world is still divided when it comes to seniors purchasing prescription drugs online.The study found that approximately 30 percent of seniors (in this article, we define seniors as aged 65 and older) have used the Internet. However, 70% of their younger, seemingly more Net-savvy counterparts (50-64 year olds) are surfing the Net.The dramatic …



105. Typical Rashes By Ryan Fyfe
     Rash in short: is an acute and widespread temporary reddish eruption on the skin. A rash can develop in individuals that are sensitive to a particular drug, prescription or nonprescription. The rashes are characterized by itching of an intensity that can interfere with sleep or normal activities. The rash results from the entire body reacting to the drug itself and usually develops early in treatment rather than after the drug has been taken for a period of time.Rash is a change in the skin w…



106. Lowering Blood Pressure Using Acupuncture By Groshan Fabiola
     Acupuncture is here for long time. Its authenticity is still a debatable issue. But the recent study that the acupuncture can dramatically lower blood pressure. According to this study, when low level of electrical stimulation was given at specific points on the front legs of rats lower the elevation in blood pressure. This study provides a setting stage for large-scale trails on humans and another option for healthcare practitioner treating high blood pressure patients. This study proves that…



107. After Viagra, It's Now a Premature Orgasm Pill for Women By Jacob Simual
     Pfizer’s exciting drug history traces back to the most popular Viagra drug, which treats erectile dysfunction in men. Now, they are gearing up to hit the bull’s eye with a new premature orgasm pill for women.Orgasm is a moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse. According to research studies by Pfizer, women suffer from a condition called premature orgasm, where she reaches the peak of sexual excitement before she wishes. The woman’s lack of control affects her sexual performance. …



108. Can You Always Trust Your Dentist's Recommendations? By Simon Chobod
     Can you always trust your dentists' recommendations? Think for yourself - in the last 30 years the health of our teeth has improved dramatically. We drink fluoridated water, which almost eliminated decay in our teeth.We eat better, we brush and floss. Yet the amount of money we spend on dental care continues to rise. Could it be connected to the fact that the amount of dentists is increasing every year without any proportion to increases in population?Let's face it - your dentist is in a busin…



109. Exposing the Miracle Cure By Hiram Perez
     It was Saturday morning and while I was making breakfast, letting the cats outside, and watering my half-dead plants, I had the TV on. Saturday morning TV is usually composed of nothing but infomercials and today was no different.One of the channels had this guy hawking a book on natural cures. He claimed that no matter what kind of disease you had, there was a natural or herbal cure for it -- and he had it in his book. No drugs, no surgery, no traditional medicine needed at all. Now he wa…



110. Finding the Medical Supplies you need! By Mike Yeager
     It’s now possible to locate and purchase a wide variety of Medical Supplies on the internet. Whether you’re looking for Medical Supplies for your medical practice or your looking for home health care needs, just about anything can be found through searching online.You can find wheelchairs, canes, stethoscopes and lab coats, to name just a few. Increasingly, the person living at home needs an ever widening choice of medical supplies because of their choice to live and manage their own health ne…



111. Side Effects of Some Drugs that Are Lowering Blood Pressure(part One) By Groshan Fabiola
     Lowering blood pressure is a condition that is below the normal expected for an individual in a given environment. Blood pressure differs deeply with activity, age, medications, and underlying medical conditionsSome of the Drugs have some side effects that can cause lower blood pressure include blood pressure drugs, diuretics (water pills), heart medications (especially calcium antagonists-nifedipine/Procardia, beta blockers-propranolol/Inderal and others), depression medications (such as amit…



112. Don't Suffer From Chronic Pain Needlessly By Bob Dean
     As a chronic pain sufferer myself, being diagnosed with a herniated disc in my lower back, with bone disc degenerative disease, I have learned a lot about how chronic is treated, or I should say, undertreated. It's a sad fact for whatever reason, that chronic pain goes grossly undertreated, and too many people are needlessly suffering in pain. After years and years of of my pain going undertreated, I have learned a few things that I would like to share.First of all, there seems to be a stigma …



113. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome By Gordon Cameron
     What is the role of steroid injection in carpal tunnel syndrome?Injection of corticosteroid into the carpal tunnel has been used as a treatment for some years. But what does the published evidence have to say about whether it works or not?In my own experience, injection of steroid and / or local anaesthetic into the carpal tunnel area is effective in about half of the patients that I see. Some of them gain lasting relief of the carpal tunnel symptoms and others find that the symptoms of tingli…



114. Flatfeet in Children: When Are They A Problem? By Christine Dobrowolski, DPM
     There are high arch feet and low arch feet and many different foot types in between. Many individuals have flatfeet, but do not have foot problems. All of us are born with flatfeet and some of the greatest athletes have flatfeet. But, flatfeet are a problem when the arch completely collapses in combination with excess inward rotation in the foot. This type of flatfoot causes excess stress on the joints, ligaments and tendons in the foot and ankle. If not treated appropriately, tendon and joint…



115. Benign Tumors Of The Cervix By Gregory Mburu
     Endocervical polypsEndocervical polyps are the most common benign neoplasms of the cervix. Please note that the word neoplasm refers to a cancerous growth. They are focal hyperplastic (abnormal cell growth) protrusions of the endocervical folds, including the epithelium and substantia propria. They are most common in the fourth to sixth decades of life and usually are asymptomatic but may cause profuse leukorrhea or postcoital spotting. (blood after orgasm)Grossly, they appear as typical polyp…



116. Stop Taking Blood Pressure Medications with Your Doctor's Approval By Doug Grant
     I have been swallowing three varieties of blood pressure pills for 10 years. In another month, I expect to be off of them entirely. And that's with my doctor's approval.Some months ago, I was introduced to a relatively new medical science called glycobiology.Very briefly...the science centers around eight simple sugars. These are not sugars diabetics must avoid. They are food for our human cells.Think of these simple sugars as you would oil in your car. The oil doesn't make your car run. Howev…



117. Naproxen Lawyer: Aleve Recall Consideration By Anna Henningsgaard
     Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This basically means it’s a common pain reliever among the ranks of ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumentone (Relafen), and several others you are probably familiar with. Naproxen, which is sold over the counter as Aleve, is used to manage mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. It works by reducing the production of pain chemicals in the brain. Naproxen was approved by the FDA in December…



118. Warning! Flu Shots Can Be Dangerous To Your Health By Edward F. Group III
     Every year about this time doctors around the world are recommending that people go in and get their annual flu shot. What most people don’t know or understand is just how dangerous this could be, especially for children under the age of 12. When people call and say “My doctor is telling the family to go in and get a flu shot. Should I do it?”…I tell them they should learn about the side effects and decide for themselves…as a chiropractor and naturopathic physician I don’t’ have the time or…



119. Hemorrhoids Treatment - A Variety of Options By James Comer
     A variety of options exist for hemorrhoid treatment including surgery, herbal remedies, and hemorrhoid creams that provide temporary relief of symptoms. While prevention is the best hemorrhoid cure, treatment of hemorrhoids is critical to avoid more serious complications.You can temporarily relieve the discomfort with a topical hemorrhoid cream, which is easily applied to the surface with an applicator such as a cotton ball or cotton swab, or with the fingertips. Hemorrhoid cream contains act…



120. 10 Tips for Responsible Medication Use By Barbara C. Phillips
     All medications, which include prescriptions, over-the-counter preparations, vitamin and mineral supplements, and herbal preparations, are potentially dangerous. Following some simple rules will not only reduce your chance of having a problem, but should reduce your cost as well. Always shop around for medications – there is a significant difference in cost from pharmacy to pharmacy. Check both online and offline sources. For example, several of my patients have realized a significant cost sav…



121. The Best Treatment for Cold Sores and Herpes Simplex By Amy-Jo Strutt
     If you have ever had a cold sore, you can only hope you never get anther one. We are hoping to provide you with some useful information about what they are, how you get them and some preventative measures you can take to avoid them. Core sores are infections that can occur around or in the mouth. Also referred to herpes simplex, there are 2 strains known as type 1 and type 2. Cold sores are most often caused by type 1 or HSV-1. Type 2 or HSV-2 is most often related to genital herpes wher…



122. A Day in the Life of a LASIK Procedure By Jay Stockman
     It is 9:00am, I must get up, I have been waiting for this day my entire life. As far as I can remember I have needed glasses, not the kind that would flatter a person, the kind that would bring pity to the faces of strangers who looked at me. I mean, my glasses where thick! . This is the day I am going to have LASIK. LASIK is an acronym for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, which refers to creating a flap in the cornea with a microkeratome and using a laser to reshape the underlying co…



123. Coumadin Users Can Avoid Unnecessary Complications By Wearing Identification By Terry McDermott
     The police arrive at the accident scene promptly. A driver has run his automobile into a guardrail while exiting a highway. The driver does not seem to be injured but is somewhat incoherent and is slipping in and out of consciousness. Did he strike his head? Is he inebriated? Is he on drugs? A quick review of the driver’s attire reveals a medical alert bracelet that identifies him as a Coumadin user. This is crucial information for those responding to the incident.Coumadin (the brand name for …



124. How To Be Your Doctor's Favorite Patient By Deb Boynton
     First of all, let me explain something in case you don’t already know. The more your doctor and his staff like you, the better service you will receive. It’s just a plain fact and human nature. Most doctors are swamped with patients and have to make choices when appointing patients to their schedule. So how do you get the only appointment left on next Tuesday, your day off?Asking for an appointment: Make or break the relationship. Depending upon how large the practice is, there is probably one…



125. Three Questions People Are Asking About Health Care in America By Marc Eskew
     Q. Why is there so may uninsured people in America?A. There are over 44 million uninsured people in this country and over 75 million underinsured because of three main factors:1. Insurance rates continue to rise each year by 10-25% forcing many people to drop their health insurance.2. Layoffs in the job market have left many people in a difficult situation when it comes to protecting their families. Many of those that aren’t laid off are seeing their insurance benefits cut.3. More Americans t…



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