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176. Watch Out for Misleading Pharmaceutical Advertising By Charles Essmeier
     In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration relaxed the rules for drug advertising on television and radio. Since that time, the airwaves have been flooded with commercials for all sorts of drugs. Some of them are vague, with a simple “Ask your doctor if drug x is right for you”; others spell out what the drug is used for and devote the commercial to telling you how much you will appreciate your product. Most consumers will probably assume that these commercials are honest, that the drugs wil…



177. ADHD - Are there Treatment Options? By Julia Allworth
     As an ADD coach I am often asked about the treatment options available for Attention Deficit Disorder. Generally when someone says “ADD” the first thing that will come to the layperson’s mind is ‘Ritalin’ or an image of a hyperactive “Dennis-the-Menace” type. Fortunately, there is a lot more to Attention Deficit Disorder than drugs and hyperactivity. Each individual is unique and therefore different people will respond well to different treatment options.There are a number of treatment opti…



178. Marketing Authorisation - Medicinal Products By Rosanna Cooper
     Marketing Authorisation: Medicinal Products The case of R (on the application of Merck Sharp and Dohme Ltd) v Licensing Authority [2005], concerned the application for marketing authorisation for a generic product which was based on Product C (see below).The claimant had marketing authorisations for three medicinal products used in the treatment of osteoporosis and three generic companies sought marketing authorisation for Product C.Product A - was authorised by the European Community in 1993;…



179. How Do I Choose The Best Arthritis Medicine? By Stephanie E. Siegrist
     Are you spending a fortune on prescription arthritis medicines? Are they helping? Are you concerned about side effects? You may think a particular drug is a miraculous godsend. Yet, someone you know may take the same dose only to experience little relief and life-threatening side effects. All of the choices can be confusing.The best treatment for your arthritis is based on your needs. Making the diagnosis of “osteoarthritis” is fairly straightforward, but deciding what to do about it is …



180. Chronic Headaches and Pain Often Can Be Eliminated By A Special Dentist By Jessica Jaramillo
     DENVER – Sometimes as Freud once said a good cigar is just a smoke. A headache, on the other hand, occasionally can be a sign of something much more serious than just a headache.This is particularly true if it is accompanied by facial pain, neck and shoulder pain, tinnitus or ringing in the ears and unexplained loose teeth. These symptoms, along with jaw pain, limited jaw movement or locking jaw, numbness in the fingers and arms, worn or cracked teeth and clicking or popping in the jaw joint…



181. What Is Diagnosis By Tyler Brooker
     "Diagnosis" is a fancy name given to the process of identifying diseases. It is a Greek name. Break it down; "dia" means "by" and "gnosis" means "knowledge". How do I diagnose my illness? You don't! Diagnosis is for doctors and physicians only. They determine your disease by the signs and symptoms that it gives you.If it is unclear by symptoms as to what you are sick with, you will consult a physician. A physician will take their best guesses as to your problems name, and medically test you fo…



182. The Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel and the FDA By Jack Kettler
     According to the Los Angeles Times, the California Association of Physicians and Surgeons, and even the Center for Diseases Control’s own admission, well over 100,000 people in this country die each year from “properly” administered prescription drugs. This is absolutely shocking!One study has shown that more than two million American hospitalized patients suffered a serious adverse drug reaction (ADR) within a 12-month period and of these, over 100,000 died as a result. Likewise, roughly 36,0…



183. Kick the Flu Out Without Taking Any Medicine and Tamiflu By Teddy Sun
     Every winter, there are many reasons to worry about the flu. This year we are doing the same thing, but to an even greater extent. Scientists and physicians have made many announcements, issued many reports, and given many speeches regarding the terrible bird flu. Everyone is concerned as since we repeatedly read and hear these reports in newspapers and magazines, and on the internet, radio and television.Why are we scared? Living in this high technology world, what problem is there that we ca…



184. Hypothermia - The Cold Facts By Thomas Yoon
     If you ever go to cold countries, you should undoubtedly have heard of Hypothermia. If you haven't, you should learn something about it. Your very own life may depend on knowing the information below:Hypothermia is a condition marked by an abnormally low internal body temperature. It develops when body heat is lost faster than it can be replaced. Normal muscular and cerebral functions become impaired and death can follow if it becomes worse. This takes place below 96º F and lower.Signs of hypo…



185. Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers - Take An Informed Decision By Paul Article
     Alcohol rehabilitation centers in the United States offer a wide range of treatment programmes for your recovery from alcoholism.They provide services such as detoxification, residential treatment, day care and outpatient alcohol rehabilitation programs. Select an alcohol rehabilitation center that provides comprehensive alcohol rehabilitation services for your treatment of alcoholism.The center should succeed in giving you a new lifestyle that is free of chemicals. Some centers provide social…



186. Pain in the Butt. How to Deal with Hemorrhoids? By Al K
     This is very sensitive area of your body. Too private. Nobody likes when something is wrong over there. However it happens.Hemorrhoids occur practically in everyone. Though hemorrhoids cause problems in 1 out of 25 people. Mostly those are people between 45 and 65 years of age.You find a blood on toilet tissue. Bright red blood. Ok, now what? You do not know why you bleed. It could be rectal cancer by the way. It could be hemorrhoids.So? What are the hemorrhoids?They look like cushions. They c…



187. Medical Tourism Opportunities in India By Nakul Jain
     More and more people have started travelling to India for Medical Treatment and during the past year alone, over 150000 people travelled to India for their medical requirements. Medical Tourism is finally coming of age.India boasts of several good private owned hospitals with facilities second to none. They have some of the best doctors, with most top end being educated in USA and UK. When it comes to becoming a doctor, India also has some of the stringest criteria. Language is another plus fa…



188. The Lower Cost Prescription Drug Alternative By Natalie Aranda
     Today in the United States, there are hundreds of thousands of people who do not have and cannot afford adequate health care coverage. Sadly, many must pay out of pocket for medical treatment of any kind, not to mention much needed prescriptions. These expenses can add up quickly and are usually very costly. Consumers often find themselves cutting back on other expenses, in order to pay for medical procedures and medication. Oftentimes they are forced to go without.Fortunately, the Internet no…



189. Generic Drug: Its Pros and Cons By Jags Parker
     A generic drug can be defined as an identical, or bioequivalent to a brand name drug in its dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use. Although generic drugs are chemically identical to their branded counterparts, they are typically sold at substantial discounts from the branded price. The difference between a branded and a generic one is only in its name and price. A generic drug is called by its chemical name whereas a manu…



190. Resperate or RESPeRATE - this device controls blood pressure however you spell it! By Gordon Cameron
     Resperate is natural and powerful and it puts you in control of your blood pressure.Resperate is a new device and is revolutionising the nature of blood pressure treatment. Blood pressure sufferers throughout the world are catching on to the amazing potential of Resperate and their lives are changing because of it. Those with high blood pressure are able to reduce or stop their blood pressure medication and some with low blood pressure are able to get rid of low blood pressure symptoms.Respera…



191. Erasing the Stigma of "Mental Illness" By Debra Gorin
     As a physician specializing in psychiatry, I know that many emotional conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders are true medical illnesses with a biologic (physical) origin. Psychiatry has become more and more "biological" in its diagnosis and treatment approaches during recent years, but a very significant stigma still exists against those who are seeing a therapist. This has become increasingly difficult to understand, but it is a social stigma that is so very important to eliminat…



192. Treatment for High Blood Pressure By Gordon Cameron
     The treatment of high blood pressure is one of the most important areas of modern medicine. Good quality care and blood pressure treatment can reduce the risk of death, the risk of stroke and the risk of heart attack or coronary disease. The British Hypertension Society produced guidelines in 2004. This is what they recommend.Blood Pressure MeasurementAll adults should have a blood pressure measurement at least once every five years up to the age of 80 - and more often thereafter.If their bloo…



193. Healthcare Providers -- It's Time for Your Physical By Donald Bryant
     I think this is a good time for a checkup, or physical as it is termed in the healthcare industry. I mean this is a good time to check the health of your site or setting. As healthcare providers, we are dedicated to curing our patients of their ills and keeping them healthy. My question is, “Do you have the same attitude about the place you work?” Is your site meeting its highest goals? If not, then it is time for a change.I think that as a group healthcare sites are a lot like our patien…



194. “I Have Arthritis in My Knee and My Doctor Told Me I Need a Knee Replacement. What Do I Do and What By Nathan Wei
     People with arthritis will eventually need a total knee replacement if they fail the other more conservative measures. These treatments include medications (anti-inflammatory medicines and analgesics), physical therapy, topical agents (arthritis rubs), intraarticular glucocorticoid injections (cortisone shots given into the knee joint), viscosupplements (lubricant injections into the knee joint), arthroscopy, and bracing.Patients who have received the full gamut of conservative medical treatm…



195. Online Pharmacies are Making it Possible for Internet Consumers to Acquire Prescriptions Online By William Wrigley
     Internet Pharmacies are convenient and quick, but some websites selling prescriptions may be putting your health at risk. Consumers must take into account risk factors involved with ordering prescriptions online.Consumers should be careful when ordering their prescription medication online.When acquiring prescriptions online, many safety factors must be considered. One should make sure that the pharmacy is U.S. state-licensed. Unlicensed online pharmacies are more likely to diagnose the con…



196. “Doc, my mouth is so dry all the time. What could be the problem?” By Nathan Wei
     Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder – a disorder in which your body attacks its own tissues because it thinks they are foreign. It prevents your body’s exocrine (moisture-producing) gland from producing enough moisture for different areas of your body. This leads to chronic and lifetime dryness. Sjogren’s syndrome affects many areas of your body. In addition to the mouth and eyes, other affected areas include the skin, vagina, respiratory tract (lungs), and gastrointestinal tract …



197. How Safe Do You Feel Going To Hospital To Be Cured By Alfred Jones
     There has been a lot of concern in Australia over the performance of an overseas trained Doctor that had been made Director of Surgery in a regional city.Currently there is a Commission of Inquiry into the allegations that have been made against this Doctor and in the interim report that has been released and passed to the State Government, there are serious concerns that this Doctor could face charges of Murder, because at the moment, there is evidence that at least 87 people have died as a r…



198. Lamisil Side Effects Lawyer: Lamisil Tablet By Anna Henningsgaard
     While the recent Lamisil commercial featuring Digger, a disgusting cartoon fungus, is still fresh in our mind (who could forget the imagery of a toenail being pulled back and colorful germs crawling in?) it is a good time to look at the side effects of this seemingly innocuous drug. Despite the disturbing advertising campaign, who would have guessed that an antifungal tablet could have so many negative side effects?The drug comes in both cream and tablet form and is used to fight nail fungus, …



199. Potassium and The Dialysis Patient By Stuart Drew
     Any dialysis patient who has had a brush with high potassium will know only too well how dangerous this can be. We are forever being told to watch our potassium intake, so I thought I would explore the reasons for this, and what practical steps we can take to limit the risks.For your cells to function properly, it is important that you maintain the right level of potassium, unfortunately, for those of us with kidney disease, there is no way for our bodies to rid themselves of this potassium. A…



200. International Drugs Guide By Mansi Aggarwal
     People at all ages may require some or the other type of medication. The developed countries show a trend of high drug prices. There comes the concept of an International Drug i.e. getting the drug from the international market and not from the home market. This has been done in the North America by importing Mexican and Canadian drugs on a large scale. The accessibility to the internet makes it all the simpler for the people to get it at lower prices from any other country nearby them.It has …



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