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Cholesterol (Lipid) Lowering Drug is Important for Patients Having Heart Bypass Surgery

editor — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:13:02 +0000

It was recognized that medical professionals and the health care system are in an ideal position to help patients with CVDs. They play a crucial role in linking pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for secondary prevention.

Effective Daily Dose of Calcium and Vitamin D At Different Ages and Diseases

editor — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:27:11 +0000

Calcium is a mineral that the body needs for numerous functions, including building and maintaining bones and teeth, blood clotting, the transmission of nerve impulses, and the regulation of the heart's rhythm. 99% of the calcium in the human body is stored in the bones and teeth. The remaining 1 percent is found in the blood and other tissues.

Anti-Malarial Drug May be Taken During Pregnancy

irfan — Sun, 24 May 2009 08:05:00 +0000

Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted from one human to another by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. In humans, the parasites (called sporozoites) migrate to the liver where they mature and release another form, the merozoites. These enter the bloodstream and infect the red blood cells.

Steroid ( Corticosteroids or Glucocorticoids) for Arthritis May Have Higher Risk of Death

irfan — Sun, 24 May 2009 07:04:39 +0000

Rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age. It usually occurs in people between 25 and 55. Women are affected more often than men.It is a chronic (long-term) disease that causes inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can also affect other organs.It is considered autoimmune disease.

H9n2 Avian Flu Vaccine Paired With Adjuvant Provokes Strong Human Immune Response at Low Doses

irfan — Sun, 24 May 2009 06:11:52 +0000

When combined with an immune-boosting substance called an adjuvant, low doses of an experimental vaccine against a strain of avian influenza (H9N2) provoked a strong antibody response in human volunteers, report scientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Why Drug Response (Effect) may Vary to Individual

irfan — Sat, 23 May 2009 06:25:05 +0000

Different individuals given the same drug show a wide range of response ranging from no detectable change to grossly excessive reactions of various kinds .These variations are due to age, sex , body weight , surface area ,nutrition ,alcoholic ,cigarette smoking ,pregnancy ,genetic factor ,environment and pathological condition.

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Anti Aging Medicine

editor — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:58:11 +0000

The field of anti aging medicine is a growing specialty spurred on by ever increasing demand for ways to stay young. The incredible advances of modern medicine over the last century make it plausible that, at some time in the not too distant future, we will be able to halt or even reverse the aging process. For now, we are making progress in baby steps.

Regular Dose of Aspirin has Direct Effects Against Staph Infections (MRSA)

irfan — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:46:19 +0000

Antiparkinsons Drugs: Permax (Pergolide) and Dostinex (Cabergoline) Have Dangerous Heart Effect

irfan — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:07:33 +0000

The quality of life issues, including those related to health, will most probably become one of the central problems of sustainable development in the 21st century. These issues are of paramount importance for both healthy populations and, especially, people affected by chronic disorders," commented Dr Yasuhiro Suzuki, an executive director at WHO in Geneva.

Storage and Method of Use of Medicines

irfan — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:43:56 +0000

Never give your medicine to anyone else.

Among Taking Aspirin, Beta Blockers, Cholesterol-Lowering 'Statin' Drug

irfan — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:43:28 +0000

Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. A stroke can happen when:

A blood vessel carrying blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. This is called an ischemic stroke .
A blood vessel breaks open, causing blood to leak into the brain. This is a hemmorhagic stroke .

Antacid: A Real Safety for Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer etc

editor — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:20:22 +0000

Antacids(Anti of acid) are substances, which on ingestion react with gastric acid and lower the acidity of gastric contents. They are mainly of weak bases.

They produce considerable immediate symptomatic relief in patients with duodenal Ulcer, gastritis, and Reflux esophagitis of various pains associated with hyper acidity.It is :

High Dose Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for Patients With a History of Heart Failure

irfan — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:12:49 +0000

Several types of medicine are used to treat high cholesterol levels. Your doctor will decide which type of medicine is right for you. He or she may prescribe more than 1 of these drugs at a time because combinations of these medicines can be more effective.Lowering your "bad" cholesterol (also called LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Combination of Three Chemotherapy Drugs

irfan — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:28:39 +0000

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of adult leukemia, with more than 7,000 people diagnosed each year in the United States. CLL results from a genetic mutation of bone marrow cells that causes abnormal blood cells to form. The genetic mutation is not present at birth, but for unknown reasons arises later in life.