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text message-based service
medwireNews:A text message-based service may help improve medication adherence in patients with schizophrenia, researchers report. Jorge Maurino (AstraZeneca Medical Department, Madrid, Spain) and team found that schizophrenia patients who received short message service (SMS) reminders regarding antipsychotic treatment showed significantly greater improvements in medication adherence after 3 months than those who received no such messages […]
excessive cleanliness
MedWire News: Research suggests that the antibacterial chemical triclosan, commonly used in personal-care products and antibacterial soaps, may impair the function of cardiac and skeletal muscle. “Triclosan is found in virtually everyone’s home and is pervasive in the environment,” said study investigator Isaac Pessah (University of California, Davis, USA) in a press statement. “These findings […]
Woman can judge man’s intentions much faster than his thoughts…
Woman can judge man’s intentions much faster than his thoughts… 13 Aug Woman can judge man’s intentions much faster than his thoughts… There is a saying that man don’t listen very actively when woman are talking to them. Well this is not just an over statement but every married couple would have this issue. The […]
Loss of muscle is caused by lack of exercise.
Aging does not cause you to lose muscles. Loss of muscle is caused by lack of exercise. You can preserve both muscle size and strength by continuing to exercise ahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifs long as you live. Compare the MRIs of the legs of 40- and 70-year-old triathletes, and a 70-year-old non-exerciser: The dark areas are muscle, the […]
test for slipped disc
Test for Back Disc Problems Report #7254 Sometimes, it’s not so easy to tell whether back pain is caused by a crushed disc in the back or something else. Studies from France showed that a blood test called phospholipase A(2) can be used to diagnose that condition The bones of your spine are separated by […]
harm of bottled water
Drinking a good amount of bottled water is often encouraged by doctors and dieticians alike, since staying hydrated is an important component of being healthy. But some experts contend it may come with an added risk – compromising your dental health, HealthDay News reported. Manufacturers of bottled water proclaim their products to be “clean” and […]
Use of any type of antipsychotic during pregnancy increases the risk
MedWire News: Use of any type of antipsychotic during pregnancy increases the risk for women developing gestational diabetes, show Swedish study results that also indicate a link between antipsychotics and a risk for giving birth to a small for gestational age (SGA) infant. However, this latter finding is likely to be an effect of confounding […]
menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)
MedWire News: Researchers have found further evidence to show that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) increases the risk for high blood pressure (BP) in postmenopausal women. The association between the MHT use and high BP diminished with increasing age, which shows that age is a significant predictor for the development of high BP, comment the authors […]
Hepatitis E virus (HEV)
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) was discovered during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s, after an outbreak of unexplained hepatitis at a military camp. A pooled faecal extract from aff ected soldiers was ingested by a member of the research team. He became sick, and the new virus (named HEV), was detected in his […]
Medical negligence
Medical negligence Gratuitously advices shall not be considered liable when the actions are within the established medical procedures Any doctor who is qualified by medical council and renders emergency care or treatment to a person suffering or appearing to suffer from cardiac arrest, which may include the use of an automated external defibrillator, in good […]
Exercise as the fifth vital sign
Exercise as the fifth vital sign Abantika Ghosh (excerpts from Indian Express): Scientists have called for categorizing exercise as the fifth vital sign of the condition of a body, after temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate. In a two-part series on exercise and sports medicine in The Lancet, to coincide with the coming Olympics, […]
planter fascitis
MedWire News: The efficacy of a single steroid injection for plantar fasciitis has been proven over placebo in one of the few controlled trials of the treatment. Researchers found that visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores were significantly lower after 12 weeks with both ultrasound-guided and unguided injection of methylprednisolone 20 mg compared with placebo. […]
American medicine
We’ve come to a sorry pass in American medicine when physicians are willing to spend a lot of money to attend conferences—not to learn how to become better physicians, but to find a way out of the pit of clinical practice. Few of us have the charisma (or chutzpah) to make a living in medical […]
our proffession -opinions
Plight of Doctor – very well written by Senior Doctor—- WHY IT HURTS TO BE A DOCTOR Facts and Dilemma When a child is selected for MBBS he/she is darling of everybody, but the moment one clears MBBS the whole attitude of society changes. The society adds 20 years to the age of doctor the […]
big fines to pharma industry
On Monday, the Department of Justice announced that drug company GlaxoSmithKline agreed to pay a $3 billion fine, the largest health care fraud fine in the history of the United States. This fine is just the latest in a string of drug company penalties for improper promotion of drugs for “off-label,” or unapproved, uses. Here […]
CLINIC IN YOUR RESIDENCE
Running clinic from residence not a commercial activity: Delhi High Court Tuesday, July 3, 2012 New Delhi: Running a clinic from one’s residence can’t be labelled a commercial activity, the Delhi High Court has said. Quashing a criminal case lodged against Dr D V Chug, who was booked by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) […]
old man!!
This i read on a friends fathers blog Mr. J.k Chandana i hope u all read it When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in an Australian country town, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meagre […]
too much computer!!
By April Cashin-Garbutt, BA Hons (Cantab) The old saying goes that watching too much TV will make your eyes go square. Nowadays, we seem to spend most of our time looking at screens: be it a computer screen at work, a mobile phone screen to make a call or a TV screen to relax. But […]
febrile fits
Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Febrile Fits Definations: Febrile fits (F.C.) are defined as fits occurring in association with fever in children between 3 months and 6 years of age, in whom there is no evidence of intracranial pathology or metabolic derangement that could be the cause of the fit. Febrile fits, febrile convulsions and […]
excess gas
What is excessive gas? A normal but embarrassing part of life is to pass bowel gas on a daily basis. Most people also belch or burp up stomach gas occasionally. In fact, the average adult on a regular diet passes gas 10 to 20 times a day. This amounts to approximately 1 quart of gas […]
home remidies for piles
Drinking radish juice twice a day is a common remedy for piles. Start off with 1/4 th cup and gradually increase it to half a cup, twice a day. Soak three to four dried figs in water, overnight. Have these twice a day along with the water in which they have been soaked. Boil the […]
lactose intolerance
What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance means you have trouble digesting milk and milk products. The condition is most common among Asians, American Indians, Mexican Americans, and African Americans. It is also a more common problem as people get older. How does it occur? You have trouble digesting milk because your body does not make […]
glutein free diets
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a digestive system problem. It affects the lining of the small intestine and makes it hard for your gut to absorb nutrients from food. If this disease is not diagnosed and treated, it can cause serious problems. How does it occur? Celiac disease is a genetic problem, which […]
standing for long in pregnancy has health implications
edWire News: Women who stand for long periods while they are pregnant risk hampering the growth of their developing fetus, researchers say in Occupational and Environmental Medicine . Contrary to previous studies, Alex Burdorf (Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and colleagues found that pregnant women who did physically demanding work or had long working hours […]
low level of B6 LINKED TO cv risk
By Crystal Phend, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Published: June 28, 2012 Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner Action Points This study found lower levels of pyridoxal-5-phosphate, a marker of vitamin B-6, associated with an increased […]
the life of a heroin addict
Heroin (and opioid) addiction generally is considered the most serious among drug addictions because of its burden of disease, complications, and persistent nature. For most, a person addicted to heroin seems to be similar to the proverbial “gomer” (get out of my emergency room) from the House of God.1 We do not want to deal […]
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he U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling upheld the Affordable Care Act, capping more than two years of debate on the constitutionality of the law and its individual mandate, which requires nearly all Americans to obtain health insurance. The law’s Medicaid expansion also can proceed, but the court wrote that its enforcement provision “violates […]
Tips on how to live long by khushwant singh!!
“Rookhi Sookhy Khai kay ……KHUSHWANT SINGH AT 98 *”Time tested tips on how to stay healthy & live longer – by Khushwant Singh Coming on to 98 and still earning more than I did in my younger days, people ask me how I manage to do it. They regard me as an expert on longevity. […]
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What is a nightmare?
What is a nightmare? Nightmares are scary dreams that awaken a child. Occasional bad dreams are normal at all ages after about 6 months of age. When infants have a nightmare, they cry and scream until someone comes to them. When preschoolers have a nightmare, they usually cry and run into their parents’ bedroom. Older […]
Patient handouts : Twelve Step Programs
Twelve Step Programs Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: A 12 Step program is both a recovery plan and support network. Group members use the 12 steps to support each other as they recover from addictions and compulsions…. Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any […]
Patient handouts : Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is therapeutic recreation? Therapeutic recreation uses leisure activities like games and crafts to help people function better. People who may benefit… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. […]
Patient handouts : The Stresses of Chronic Illness
The Stresses of Chronic Illness Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is chronic illness? Chronic illness is any disease that lasts for months, years, or a lifetime. Some examples include: AIDS cancer cerebral… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of […]
Patient handouts : Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive Dyskinesia Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is tardive dyskinesia? Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a set of symptoms caused by the long-term use of certain medicines. These medicines, called… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., […]
Patient handouts : Stress
Stress Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is stress? Stress is when life’s demands seem too heavy. You feel anxious and tense and may be aware that your heart is beating faster. A certain… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information […]
Patient handouts : Stress Management
Stress Management Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is stress management? Stress management is the mastery of specific skills that help reduce the negative effects of stress on the body and… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & […]
Patient handouts : Social Support
Social Support Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is social support? Social support is having close relationships with other people. Support often comes from family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. It… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., […]
Patient handouts : Self-Harming Behaviors
Self-Harming Behaviors Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What does it mean to self-harm? Self-harm means injuring your body deliberately in a way that leaves marks or causes damage. It may also be called self-injury,… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information […]
Patient handouts : Self-Esteem in Older Adults
Self-Esteem in Older Adults Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is a term used to describe the way you feel about yourself. Changes in health, roles, activities, and lifestyle as you get… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains […]
Patient handouts : Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is self-esteem? Self-esteem describes how you think and feel about yourself. If you like yourself and feel deserving of good things in life, you have high… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of […]
Patient handouts : Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness. People with this illness have disturbed and disorganized thinking, language, and behavior…. Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. (One Merck […]
Patient handouts : Positive Attitude
Positive Attitude Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is a positive attitude? Attitude is positive state of mind that shows in the way you think and act. A person with a positive attitude: expects… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information […]
Patient handouts : Positive Self-Talk
Positive Self-Talk Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is positive self-talk? We mentally talk to ourselves all the time. We give ourselves more feedback than anyone else ever could. Self-talk can be negative… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of […]
Patient handouts : Living Successfully with Mental Illness
Living Successfully with Mental Illness Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: Employers, friends, and neighbors may be very uncomfortable about mental illness. Many people would rather avoid the issue than deal with it. They find it… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains […]
Patient handouts : Letting Go of Resentment
Letting Go of Resentment Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is resentment? Resentment is a feeling of anger about something that seems unfair. Bad things happen to everyone. Money problems, health problems, or… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of […]
What is decisional capacity
What is decisional capacity? Decisional capacity is the ability to make choices. Sometimes, when you are very sick or very old, you may become unable to make decisions. However, problems making decisions are not a normal part of getting older. If for some reason you lose your decisional capacity, you will need to have others […]
Patient handouts : Alzheimer’s Disease: Difficult Behaviors
Alzheimer's Disease: Difficult Behaviors Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What difficult behaviors are commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an incurable brain disease. It slowly destroys memory… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., […]
Picture library : Angina versus other causes of chest pai…
Angina versus other causes of chest pain: location Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: Figure 3-5. Characteristics of angina and differentiation… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. (One Merck Drive, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, USA 08889), […]
Depression in headaches: chronification
Depression in headaches: chronification Deligianni, Christina I.; Vikelis, Michail; Mitsikostas, Dimos D. Author Information Neurology Department, Athens Naval Hospital, Athens, Greece Correspondence to Dimos D. Mitsikostas, MD, PhD, 77A Vas. Sofias Avenue, Athens 11521, Greece. Tel: +30 2107254316; fax: +30 2107254317; e-mail: dmitsikostas@ath.forthnet.gr Abstract Purpose of review: Recent evidence supports the suggestion that migraine is […]
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deemag and chest clinic 