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- Achilles Tendinitis Pain Management - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Kiran AlohaAchilles tendinitis is a painful condition that occurs due to overuse of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. The tendon is used when you climb stairs, run, walk, and jump. The Achilles tendon is able to withstand great stresses (jumping and ...
Views: 669 - Aciclovir for the herpes infection - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Ian CasparOf the most commonly experienced sexually transmitted viral infections, genital herpes is one of them. This viral infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus, a strain of the herpes virus. This viral STI affects both men and women who are sexually active and are between 20 to 24 years old. ...
Views: 1436 - Acne Treatment Options with a Manhattan Dermatologist - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Evan LemonIf you pick your fingernails and toenails due to a bad habit you may have, it could lead to an infection depending on the amount of damage that happened to your nail. That can be really embarrassing and you may try to hide your infected finger or wear tennis shoes all the time to hide your ...
Views: 568 - Acne Treatment Reviews Are Available At All Leading Internet Sites - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Mike BroadIf you look around, you would find people looking for instant cure for the acne and pimples on their face, especially. Who wouldn't like to look good or attractive with no scars on their skin but that does not happen all the time. Not everyone is blessed with a pimple free, glowing skin and ...
Views: 824 - Acne Treatment Reviews Helps You Decide Better - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Mike BroadWho would not like to look pretty? Every person wishes to look desirable and attractive. But many a times, even if everything is in your favor but with those small spots of acne or blemishes on your face, you have a negative point tagged along with your personality. This is a common sight seen ...
Views: 714 - Acne Treatment: Discovering Acne's Causes Aids in Finding the Best Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Erik PearsonIn order to find the best acne treatment, its important to understand its causes. According to current research, lack of washing, having dirty skin, and what we eat do not cause acne. On the contrary, acne is caused by increased oil production due to the increase of hormones during puberty. For ...
Views: 532 - Acquaint Yourself with Pre Diabetes Symptoms in Just One Lesson -- Starting from Scratch - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Jose TalaveraMEET PRE DIABETES Diabetes mellitus is a hazardous ailment in itself and has been known to cause major organ damage, rigorous dehydration, and diabetic coma in the most severe of cases. Diabetes is a disease of the endocrine structure that affects just about 24 million Americans, according to ...
Views: 1232 - Acquired Brain Injury Can Result In Behavioral and Emotional Consequences For The Victims - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2023 from Leon EdwardApart from any specific behavioral or emotional difficulties, people with head injuries or acquired brain injuries typically go through a number of emotional changes as they adapt to their new circumstances. In the immediate aftermath of their injuries, patients commonly experience a great deal ...
Views: 2827 - Actinic Keratoses is Caused by Sun Damage - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Riki MorkalAldara cream is a family of medicine called an immunomodulator because it contains the active ingredient imiquimod. It is a medicine which is used for the treatment of skin problems like genital warts, actinic keratoses, and small superficial skin cancers. It works by binding to immune cells in ...
Views: 641 - Active pharmaceutical ingredient for enhanced Medicine Production - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Grant MoyerThe role of chemicals in changing our lifestyles and improving health can be seen worldwide, affecting millions of lives everyday. The quest for improvement in people’s health have initiated and boosted the production active pharmaceutical ingredients by the API manufacturing units. There has ...
Views: 869 - Adaptogens and the Working Dog: on performance, injury, and career longevity - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[This article is the first of two papers on adaptogenic herbs in dogs. The second is on senior dogs. Enjoy!] I love dogs. I especially love working dogs, for the enthusiasm they bring to their work, for their generous spirits, and for the pride they take in doing a good job. So, I love ...
Views: 3231 - ADD/ADHD Medications: 7 Tips on Finding the Amorphous Sides of The Therapeutic Window - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Dr Charles ParkerThe Sides of the Window are Puzzling and Require a Few More Office Questions. The reason to ask the questions is simple: we want to know exactly how the medication is working in the context of time of day, duration of effectiveness, and predictable expectations from the specific medication in ...
Views: 2846 - ADD/ADHD Medications: 7 Tips on Finding the Challenging Bottom of The Therapeutic Window - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Dr Charles ParkerFirst Learn the Basics of How Medications Work Stimulant medications for ADD have certain easy-to-recognize features regarding how they are working. If you understand those features you can adjust medications correctly; if you don't, you simply won't get them right, - and the entire treatment ...
Views: 2442 - Addiction to Prescription Medications - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from David B SmithIndividuals addicted to legally prescribed drugs often display several signs. Symptoms for prescription drug addiction are very widespread, which can be found in the majority of abusers, for instance bodily reliance on the drug and an heightened tolerance for the drug. Treatment can commence ...
Views: 802 - ADDICTION: HOW TO SAVE OUR LOVED ONES - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Dan ArrowFamily is where we seek love and comfort, but what if your family is a victim of drug addiction? It can be extremely devastating, but the necessary measures have to be taken to bring them out of the darkness. Addiction is considered to be a disease which compels the individual to use drugs for ...
Views: 863 - Addressing Medical Waste Pollution through Simple Routine Practices - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2018 from M Nasir AzizThe challenge of medical waste management is real and present throughout the world. In the US, for instance, each state has their rules and regulations regarding medical waste disposal and management, this is a problem that is better addressed by the relevant healthcare facilities. Causes of ...
Views: 661 - Addressing Signs of Premature Skin Ageing With Tixel - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2021 from Radium Medical AestheticsFractional CO2 resurfacing lasers are an effective treatment modality for several skin issues such as skin laxity, scarring, photo-ageing, and lesions. CO2 lasers became a huge success in the 1990s and it has become a common aesthetic treatment for skin rejuvenation and texture improvement. For ...
Views: 530 - ADHD Medication Vacation? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Laurie DuparSummertime is just around the corner, and Lynn is wondering what to do about her son’s ADHD meds. “He really needs them for school, and the medication has calmed him down a lot, but some people have told me they take their kids off medication in the summer. I‘m not sure what to do!” Lynn is ...
Views: 3908 - ADHD: What is it? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Carrie GreeneIt’s all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD real or is it just an excuse? What is ADHD anyway? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is commonly referred to as ADHD, ADD, AD/HD or ...
Views: 1038 - Adopt These Recommendations if You Can Not Get A Cure After Prostatitis Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Amanda ChouSome patients with prostatitis try all kinds of methods and give up some bad life habits, but they still can't get a cure. In fact, in daily life, many patients will have these disappointed and helpless feelings. Prostatitis is one of the common diseases in middle-aged men. Its etiology and ...
Views: 284 - Adopting and Implementing EMR - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Sandip VaghelaMedical record keeping has traditionally been a tedious and inefficient task, difficult to coordinate and prone to errors. As the medical industry continues to expand its horizons through technology, so too does the way in which medical professionals maintain and file vital patient information. ...
Views: 651 - Adult Scoliosis- Effective Ways To Treat The Symptoms - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Alex SmithScoliosis has been defined as the abnormal curvature of the spine when the body suffers any accident. As your spine is designed to bear a certain curve and shape to support the body posture and typical movements, scoliosis causes abnormality in the curvature, which then leads to the hampered ...
Views: 940 - Adult Yearly Physical Examination Center in Frisco, Mckinney, Texas - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2021 from michael brownSchool Physicals A School Physicals Treatment recognizes any underlying medical problems or acute illnesses that may hinder the development of a child. It’s also a good idea to speak to a doctor about any food issues or sleep problems that a child may have. In certain cases when ...
Views: 613 - Advair Diskus - A Midicine That Kills Asthma - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Parmindar SinghAdvair Diskus is used to prevent breathing disorder called Asthma. It is a combination drug containing Fluticasone and Salmeterol. Fluticasone has anti-inflammatory effects and Salmeterol clears the air passages making it easier to breathe. What is Asthma and what causes it: Asthma is a ...
Views: 1014 - Advance spine surgery in India- crucial factor which allures the patients - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2018 from spinesurgery indiaAdvance spine surgery in India is one of the crucial factors which allure the patients and literally, nowadays medical science is achieving cheerful work which has been unexpected but medical science has done. Medical science is still in the research so that they can discover the solutions to ...
Views: 1084 - Advanced Surgical & Non-Surgical Procedures for Charcot Foot - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Michel MethuCharcot foot is one of those foot diseases that are hard to detect in early stages. But, if it is not detected at an early stage, treating the problem successfully becomes just impossible. This is major reason why doctors advise people to have regular health checkups. Health checkups at regular ...
Views: 1340 - Advances in Cardiovascular X-ray Systems - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Larry NortonThe introduction of flat panel detectors to cardiovascular x-rays have been an important advance in increasing the speed of C-arm rotations and decreasing the time it takes for examinations. The flat panel detector converts the x-rays into signals which the computers use to produce an image. ...
Views: 579 - Advances in Research on Iron Oxide Nanoparticles to Amplify Tumor Imaging Signals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2023 from Thomas SchmittIron oxide nanoparticles have high stability, good dispersion, simple preparation and good biocompatibility. They have shown a wide range of application prospects in the fields of sensor detection, disease diagnosis, gene therapy vectors, and targeted drug delivery. Recently, a research team has ...
Views: 289 - Advantages of a Dedicated Emergency Dentist - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Frederick Ray RaySharp pain from teeth problems is one of the hardest ordeals a person has to go through. Pain from the teeth have been recorded to cause migraines and severe discomfort and can happen at any time without warning. With this knowledge it makes it important to look for a dentist emergency near me, ...
Views: 643 - Advantages of buying medicine from Online Pharmacy - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Jack DurstonIn recent times, internet can be said as the best medium through which people are getting much useful information. This is the ultimate medium through which people are not only getting information on various fields but also at the same time can communicate with people living in different parts ...
Views: 4841 - Advantages of Dr Morepen Gluco One Monitor with 25 Strips Kit - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from alan coryBeing among the leading manufacturer of top-notch wellness product range, Dr Morepen also has its premium range of glucose monitors and the most preferred one among these is the (BG-03) as it is undoubtedly a useful one. With a single use of this device a simple blood sugar check would be ...
Views: 1356 - Advantages of Getting a Tooth Implant Over Dentures - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Devin GillilandDentures are always considered the easier choice when it comes to replacing lost teeth. But being the easier choice is not always the best choice when it comes to dental treatment. Dentures provide a temporary solution to lost or removed teeth, while a tooth implant has a more permanent feel and ...
Views: 618 - Advantages of invisalign over traditional braces - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayCrocked, misaligned or gaps in teeth can not only make people look bad, it also makes cleaning them difficult. This is a huge problem as periodontal disease can be contracted risking gum damage which leads to tooth loss. Braces are a good way to align teeth, however, normal traditional braces ...
Views: 401 - Advantages you will get by buying prescription drugs - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Jack DurstonPrescription drugs are completely safe and there is no side effect in it. These are mainly suggested by registered doctors. For buying these types of medicines one needs to visit with registered doctors. These medicines are mainly given to ailing patients. For ailing patients these medicines are ...
Views: 684 - Adverse effects of Chiropractic treatments - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Kevin CrandellThere is a common misconception among people that chiropractic treatments are free from side effects. Most people do not have adequate knowledge about the risks and the possible side effects involved with chiropractic treatments and adjustments. Most of the chiropractors do not explain the side ...
Views: 467 - Affirming an Abundant Future - Squirrel Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNative Americans considered all living beings as brothers and sisters that had much to teach including squirrels. These small creatures taught them to work in harmony with the cycles of nature by conserving for the winter months during times when food was plentiful. In our modern world, ...
Views: 1018 - Affordable Dental Implants at Cosmetic Dental Care Clinic in South Plainfield - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Jacob WhiteAffordable dental implants are quite essential. Not only missing teeth look unattractive but, they can impair your ability to eat or speak normally, and many times can cause excessive pain. In these cases implants dentistry can be a safe and easy alternative. Getting an implant is a ...
Views: 858 - Affordable Tooth Extraction Braces services are offered in Houston - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayDental braces or cases are gadgets used for aligning and straightening teeth and assist in positioning them in regards to someone’s bite, as well as improve dental health. Tooth extraction braces are also used in fixing teeth gaps. These braces are commonly used in correcting overbites, deep ...
Views: 419 - After A Fall, Help for Symptoms as Lightheadedness, Fatigue with Conditions as Potential Dysautonomia and Vestibular issues - by Submitted on May 28, 2023 from Leon EdwardIt's important to note that dysautonomia and vestibular issues can sometimes occur together or overlap, especially if someone experiences a traumatic event like a fall. Each person's experience may vary, and a comprehensive evaluation by healthcare professionals, such as neurologists or ...
Views: 558 - After a Stroke or TBI, Exercise Ongoing After Therapy Services - What Can Be Expected - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2023 from Leon EdwardFamilies can expect expert guidance from the physician team at the hospital with specialists in physical and occupational therapy providing customized plans. However with stroke or tbi and some brain injuries, live at home can be certainly changed as well as he lives and planning of ...
Views: 1637 - AI to Help Doctors in Diagnosing Cancer Now - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from insights careFrom maintaining electronic medical records to controlling robots in medical science, AI is helping medical professionals now even in diagnosing diseases. A study research attempt was made to overcome the limitations offered by the conventional computer-aided diagnosis. Regina Barzilay, a ...
Views: 385 - Air Ambulances – Their Importance and Value - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from John BohnHave you ever heard of air ambulances? Well if not then, air ambulances are specialized aircraft where the interior has been configured as a mobile Intensive Care Unit, ICU. They are used when a more traditional means of medical transportation cannot be used to rescue a patient and transport ...
Views: 870 - Alarming Facts and Figures Revealed in DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuits - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Samantha R. ParkAs an ASR, the DePuy hip replacement system has been reported to display a high failure rate in comparison to other devices of the same purpose. The DePuy hip replacement recall might come too late, as some orthopedic experts believe. In December 2009, DePuy Orthopaedics recalled the ASR ...
Views: 790 - Alcohol Addiction Program: A Guide to Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from John WilliamsonAlcoholic beverage is one of the most popular substances that people drink whenever they socialize with their friends, love ones and even with strangers. Despite having neurological effects, many people continue to drink alcohol without even considering their tolerance level. As a direct result, ...
Views: 864 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Usama MalikAlcohol and drug abuse is the state of having unhealthy or hazardous drinking habits. The victims try many substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, household chemicals, marijuana, and others. Alcoholism is very hazardous thus, increases the risk of developing other befalling conditions. This ...
Views: 1074 - Alcohol Detox: Five Things You Should Know - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2018 from misty jhonesA friend of mine went to the doctor’s recently and proudly announced that he had stopped drinking. A bottle and a half of wine a day for so many years and he packed it in just like that. To my friend’s complete surprise, the doctor had reservations. Of course, it was a good thing to give up ...
Views: 565 - Alcohol Poisoning - Its Effects - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraAlcohol poisoning has come across as an issue of significant proportions, and just about anyone who drinks, is at risk. The risk factor is higher still for binge drinkers. Mechanism of Alcohol Poisoning There is a certain mechanism which is associated with alcohol poisoning; the liver then ...
Views: 1226 - Alcohol Rehabilitation: Education as the Primary Weapon - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Mark Reed MerrillThree theories purport to explain alcoholism: Genetic, defining it as a chromosomal predisposition; Sociological, defining it as a product of social influences; and Psychological, defining it as a personality predisposition. Effective alcohol rehabilitation takes each into consideration. The ...
Views: 777 - Alcohol treatment centers that focus on patients' needs - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Doug MeadAlcohol treatment centers that focus on patients' needs While many alcohol treatment centers offer treatment programs that help alcoholics stay sober, 12 Palms Recovery Center believes in focusing on individual needs. Patients at 12 Palms Recovery Center receive treatment tailored for their ...
Views: 863 - Alcohol Treatment Centers: 12 Simple Steps to Success - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Doug MeadAlcohol treatment centers use a variety of time-tested therapeutic options for its clients. One of those options is the introduction to the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous—12 steps that can provide a blueprint for a meaningful life. Back in 1935, two men got together with the sole purpose of ...
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