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- Lymph Node Removal for Breast Cancer is Useless and Harmful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Andreas MoritzSurgical removal of lymph nodes and lymph vessels as part of standard medical procedure for breast cancer patients is not just useless, but also harmful, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association [JAMA. ...
Views: 2783(1 vote) - How to Self-Relieve Low Back Pain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Lawrence GoldThis article explains how somatic exercises make back pain vanish and why they are probably the fastest, most lasting way to end most back pain. They work not by suppressing symptoms, but by clearing up their underlying cause and the cause underlying that, so that no further damage occurs to ...
Views: 2774(1 vote) - The advantages and disadvantages being your Medical Device Distributor - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Travis JeffBlogging about medical device distributor assist you to do a rather large funds in particularly in large continued interest in environment friendly and even very affordable professional medical appliances. Using frequent inflow most recent specialized devices, medical device distribution ...
Views: 2750 - Minimizing the Risks of Cosmetic Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Carlos Lasa, Jr.Cosmetic plastic surgery ranks among the top surgical procedures performed in the medical field today. Although complications are rare and procedures are considered generally safe when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, there are still existing risks. How do we minimize ...
Views: 2739 - How Often Should You Clean CPAP Equipment? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2018 from Elaine PittmonCPAP therapy has been used for over 30 years to provide people with apnea an opportunity to enjoy a good night sleep. According to the many reviews that you have read online, it is very important that your CPAP machine stays clean all the time so that it does not bring up more complications. ...
Views: 2726 - Electric Scooters for Seniors - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Brad BrubakerChildren these days are fond of driving bikes, and there are many available which don’t have gears and can be driven by anyone. It is fun to watch them drive around on these smart looking scooters in full speed racing their friends. If you are someone who has recently discovered that your ...
Views: 2724 - Allergy? Don’t get Sinusitis, Asthma and Cough - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Murray Grossan, GrossanRecently the Centers for Disease reported a 17% increase in Asthma. If you have allergies what can you do to prevent asthma or sinusitis? What can you do for treatment? According to the Unified Field theory, the lungs and sinuses develop from the same embryo layers, with similar cilia; except ...
Views: 2714 - Endorphins & Integrative Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Prof. George GrantBeta Endorphins, the endogenous opiates, have been the subject of many recent publications. Beta Endorphin levels have positive effects, particularly on mood and behaviour. Endorphins increased after aerobic exercise, massage, and sex. Beta-endorphin is composed of the 31 amino acids and ...
Views: 2707(1 vote) - Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Asbestos Exposure and Other Tragedies You May Ignore (Reading About) - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Dotun AdewunmiLung Cancer, like all forms of cancer, is a terrible disease. It leaves its victims in so much pain and throws away their quality of life. It is caused through a variety of ways, the most popular one being tobacco smoking. Not surprising, considering the vast amount of people across the world ...
Views: 2692(2 votes) - Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Asbestos Exposure and Other Tragedies You May Ignore (Reading About) - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Dotun AdewunmiLung Cancer, like all forms of cancer, is a terrible disease. It leaves its victims in so much pain and throws away their quality of life. It is caused through a variety of ways, the most popular one being tobacco smoking. Not surprising, considering the vast amount of people across the world ...
Views: 2692(2 votes) - Some Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: Some Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Publishing Guidelines: I hope that the following piece may be informative to others. This article (as with all my articles) may be freely reproduced ...
Views: 2643(1 vote) - How To Deal With Sugar Toxicity - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Elizabeth Lucye RobillardSugar, it seems, is lethal to many. It's apparently responsible for increasing ill-effects of a plethora of disorders and diseases, ranging from ADHD to Metabolic Disease. Sugar can promote much ill health and may lead to (extremely hard to treat) autoimmune diseases that can cause grave ...
Views: 2638(1 vote) - Anger After Stroke - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from Leon EdwardAfter a stroke, it’s common for the patient to experience a range of emotions, including anger. One study by the Asian Medical Center found that 32 percent of a group of 145 stroke patients reported that they felt an inability to control their anger and aggression up to a year after their ...
Views: 2633 - Secrets of How to Make the Vagina Tight: Get a Tighter Vagina Quickly - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2017 from Banks RobertAs you get older you may be wondering more and more "how to make the vagina tight". The thing is, a lot of women suffer from a loose vagina. This can be caused by many things: Aging: Aging is a natural process that everyone will go through. However, the symptoms of aging can be very ...
Views: 2633 - Alopecia Areata: What Treatments Are Available? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from John TulleyThere are two main forms of this condition which vary by the extent of hair loss and require different types of alopecia areata treatment. The mild form is where less than 50% of the hair is lost from thinning patches on the scalp and the more severe condition where more than 50% up to 100% of ...
Views: 2632 - Asbestos Illnesses and Treatment Options : Finding The Right Mesothelioma Doctor - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from John MastersonIt is our habit to view any sort of medical condition with apprehension. Going to the doctor for a consultation, apart from being annoying and time consuming, can also be very unsuccessful. The problem of asymmetrical information has plagued the medical industry for decades because of doctors' ...
Views: 2616(2 votes) - Different Nickel and Chlorine Allergy Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Atanu ShawSome people are allergic to their jewelry, some chemicals and many other things apart from food. Among different types of metallic allergy, one Nickel Allergy is very famous. Nickel Allergy symptoms are commonly observed in our earrings. Nickel Allergy symptoms are related with the wearing of ...
Views: 2615 - Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment using Diet Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Benjamin LynchMy 29 year old wife has Rheumatoid Arthritis. Drug free and no progression of disease. How did we do it? Diet for the most part. It is possible to get off of steroids, NSAID's and pain killers. In fact, it is far superior in my opinion. But do not let my opinion be any good. Let the medical ...
Views: 2602(2 votes) - 10 foods that Crohn’s disease patients must avoid - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaWhen it comes to finalizing a balanced diet that goes well with Crohn’s disease medications, not all foods can be chosen equally. Some of the inclusions like spicy goods and hot saucers have to avoided, especially during flare-ups. In order to choose the right foods that help boost both ...
Views: 2598(1 vote) - Candida Albicans: It May Not Be What You Think it Is! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCandida Albicans is a common yeast EVERYWHERE. It shows up in the environment, on our bodies and in our bodies. It competes for space with 'good' bacteria on the skin and anywhere that it is warm and moist in the body- such as the mouth, constantly wet skin and the genitals to name a few places ...
Views: 2597(1 vote) - An Essential Guide to Effective Heel Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Steve RobertsIf you are one of the many individuals who suffer from recurrent inflammation of your feet, or if you frequently get heel pain, you may benefit from an effective heel pain treatment. When you experience sharp pains in your feet, or have dull and annoying aches, there is just no other option than ...
Views: 2595 - Understanding Head Injury Care and Rehabilitation Plan Detail Steps With Options and Resources that TBI affected and Families Need to Know - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2023 from Leon EdwardCare after Brain Injury After the onset of injury, the first course of treatment will be at the hospital. Imaging studies will examine the brain to look for trauma or dysfunction. A CT (computerized tomography) scan examines the brain structures. This imaging study will reveal an area of ...
Views: 2589 - Genital warts treatment made easy with antiviral medications - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Ian CasparAccording to an estimation done in 2010, the total number of newly diagnosed genital warts cases in Europe is no less than 250,000, which makes it one of the most widely spread sexually transmitted infections in the continent. This infection is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and is ...
Views: 2586 - The Dangers of Being an Uninformed Consumer - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you pay attention to the medications you take? Do you know when to take them, how much to take and other foods or medications with which they may interact? Do you know a medication that is easily obtained over-the-counter can be even more dangerous than one that requires a prescription from ...
Views: 2580 - Contract Research Organizations: Functions, Importance & Market Growth - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from ken smithIn the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, research work is of prime importance and the demand for research associates is high. With the growing demand for better healthcare and medical breakthroughs, all research organizations are competing against each other to have the best research ...
Views: 2572 - Medicating and Stomach Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauStomach pain is a symptom that can be indicative of any digestive system disorder. A lot of people tend to medicate themselves with over the counter medications just to control the pain, but if you do not know the cause, taking these meds might actually cause a lot of trouble. A lot of doctors ...
Views: 2569 - A Urinary Tract Infection Cure You Can Count on! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxSymptoms of kidney infection are painful and uncomfortable. Life stops until the problem is taken care of. Usually symptoms of kidney infection require a trip to the doctor's office as well as a regimen of antibiotics and an anti fungal for the yeast infection that follows. Antibiotics are ...
Views: 2566(1 vote) - 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: 2562 - Describing In Brief About Tampanensis Truffles - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Michelle ParkTampanensis is one of the psychedelic mushrooms which were collected originally in 1977. This type of mushroom is very rare and hard to find. Psilocybe tampanensis is also referred to as magic truffles or Philosophers Stones. One big difference of this mushroom with other mushrooms is its ...
Views: 2558 - Various Treatment Methods for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanWith symptoms that are vague and hard to figure out, thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that may take some time to diagnose and treat. It would help however to be aware of this disorder as to its causes, signs and symptoms and treatment methods to help you deal with it. Thoracic outlet ...
Views: 2556 - Frequent cold and its Homeopathic treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahIntroduction of Frequent colds Frequent cold which includes allergic cold, viral cold, etc. is a major cause of human discomfort and loss of human hours in the world. Colds being the most common of the ailments that the humanity suffers from, it is called common cold. Frequent Colds are viral ...
Views: 2547(3 votes) - As Access to Healthcare Increases, So Does the Number of Reported Users - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Brooke OberstSince the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the health care industry has seen a vast shift in trends and how the healthcare industry operates. The industry itself was already growing and changing before ACA. The move to electronic health records systems has been vital in order to ensure ...
Views: 2531 - Guidelines For The Use Of Methylodopa - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Robert BairdType of Drug Drug used to lower high blood pressure. How the Methylodopa Product Works Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by relaxing and dilating (widening) blood vessels. Blood flows more freely at a lower pressure. Uses of The Methylodopa Precautions To treat high blood pressure alone ...
Views: 2514(1 vote) - Sick all the Time? You Probably Have gluten Sensitivity.. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by a genetic inability to digest the protein portion of many common grains- including those in wheat. This undigested part of the grain, called gluten, is then attacked by the body's own immune system, causing inflammation and damage to the ...
Views: 2514(2 votes) - Understanding Anxiety Disorder Symptoms for Proper Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanEveryone knows how anxiety feels like. It happens when you are about to do a big presentation, when you are about to take a difficult exam, when you are worried about problems that you have at home or at work, or when you are being called for by your boss to his office. If we all feel anxiety, ...
Views: 2495(1 vote) - Cancer Cured without Chemo - Believe It! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Werner KnoeppA very effective cancer cure, and it is a cure, is being used quietly and extensively by alternative physicians. Since it is cheap and involves only diet, with no expensive drugs required, the conventional medical community has no interest in it and has virtually been ignoring it for the past 55 ...
Views: 2480(3 votes) - Holistic Medicine Secrets: Stomach Acid - Discover Why Heartburn Drugs May Actually Make It Worse - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Lisa HosbeinIronically, many people take drugs such as Prevacid and Prilosec for reducing heartburn, but in reality, stomach acid declines as we age. People think they have heartburn, because their stomach acid backs up in the esophagus due to poor digestion caused by a lack of stomach acid. Put another ...
Views: 2477 - Handling Your Pet's Medical Emergency - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from brian spilnerWhat would you do if your dog had a medical emergency? Most dog owners don't give this much thought until they are forced to deal with the situation themselves. The first thought that comes to most people's mind is to call 911- that's smart. After you make that call, the response to your ...
Views: 2473 - Traumatic Head Injury: Symptoms and Recovery Process - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardTrauma head injury occurs when the head is subject to a blow or a wound. When a person suffers a trauma head injury, it should be assumed that the brain is also affected. Because of this, it's imperative that any traumatic head injury be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as ...
Views: 2470 - What are Crohn’s, IBD and IBS And What Are the Root Causes of the Constipation/Diarrhea Cycle That Lead to So Much Discomfort for Sufferers - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Crohn's Disease is a chronic and serious inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's involves all layers of the intestine where healthy sections of bowel exist between patches of diseased bowel. Crohn's includes colitis and diverticulitis. Crohn's is categorized, along with ...
Views: 2461(4 votes) - How To Grow Taller Naturally - Is it Possible? What is the explanation? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from william s.Thinking about how to grow taller naturally? Well, this article is perfectly for you. In this article, you will discover tips, ways, info and more on how to grow taller naturally. Actually, ways to grow taller is divided into two parts, medical and natural. But in this article we will discuss ...
Views: 2425 - Erectile Dysfunction in Youthful Men - How to Get Immediate Strong Erections - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Gaurav ThakurErectile dysfunction is quite typical in men beyond the age of 40. In such a case, condition of your overall wellness and certain illnesses can confirm to be an chemical for erectile issues. Most men beyond 40 experience with issues like center illnesses, diabetic issues, high system pressure, ...
Views: 2420 - Natural Solution to Migraines - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantMigraines are characterized by severe to moderate headaches and nausea, often on just one side of the brain, along with light and sound sensitivity lasting for up to 72 hours and often accompanied by problems with visual and motor sensory problems. In addition, 75% of migraine suerers are ...
Views: 2402(1 vote) - Guduchi from Himalaya – Anti-Bacterial Natural Herbal Cure for Hepatitis - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Online HerbsWhat is hepatitis? The word hepatitis comes from the Ancient Greek word hepar which means 'liver', and in Latin it is called as inflammation. Hepatitis is the inflammation and swelling of the liver. It is referred as a viral infection occurring in the liver which often results in jaundice, ...
Views: 2393 - Negligence in the Medical Field and Medical Malpractice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Aline NewmanMedical malpractice is the area of law that deals with negligence and unethical behavior by healthcare professionals. Whether it is a nurse, doctor, dentist, chiropractor or caretaker, each member in the medical field has certain rules and ethics that need to be followed. What makes an act ...
Views: 2382 - *** Routine Lab Tests: The CBC - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterComplete blood counts (CBCs) are frequently performed because they give important information on the status of the different blood cell components. For instance, the white blood cell count is increased with many infections and in certain other conditions as well. It can also be decreased in ...
Views: 2378(1 vote) - Chemist Discovers Rheumatoid Arthritis Is All In Your Head! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Kurt Prach“Fillings” in your mouth may be causing Disease. There are many contributing factors that influence rheumatoid arthritis. One is Amalgam Mercury “Fillings” and other is preservatives. Sometimes we overlook preservatives in our foods because were too busy or just believe it must be ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Do Topical Antibiotics Work for Acne? - by Topical antibiotics are known for delivering visible results in shorter periods of time. Topical antibiotics are especially effective in treating inflammatory acne. Inflammatory acne involves reddish and painful lesions on the face that often cause disfiguring, darkened scars. Two of the most ...
Views: 2371(1 vote) - Alcohol Treatment Centers: Spin Dry or Valuable Education - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Mark Reed MerrillThe truth is that alcohol treatment centers, especially in conjunction with twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, have proven the most effective weapons in the fight against alcoholism and addiction yet devised. It's not that they model sober living; it's that they teach alcoholics ...
Views: 2366 - Zoloft Enhances the Risk of Stroke Sufferers - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Michael W. AndersonDepressed women prescribed with antidepressant medication such as Zoloft are prone to greater risk of suffering from stroke, according to a recent clinical study published in the journal Stroke Magazine. Dr. Kathryn Rexrode, an internist of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston is the senior ...
Views: 2362 - Skin Aging and Anti-Aging Treatments - Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology at Advanced Skin Wisdom NJ - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Dr Emily AltmanSkin, like all organs of the body, undergoes changes due to the passage of time. Because exposed skin on the face, neck, chest and hands is subjected to damage from the environment, our skin often looks older than we feel. Damage from ultraviolet (UV) light exposure is responsible for almost ...
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