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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 […]
amednews
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 : Loneliness in Older Adults
Loneliness in Older Adults Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is loneliness? Loneliness is not just being alone. You can feel lonely even when you are surrounded by people. Loneliness means feeling isolated. It… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information […]
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 […]
when he lost his mind
We were on something like the 15th round of rummy, and my father was winning decisively. He cracked a wide, toothy grin as he laid his cards on the table. “That’s 321 for BaBa, and 227 for String Bean,” he said, tallying the ledger we were keeping on a piece of scrap paper. The 6th […]
Loneliness is a risk factor for functional decline and death in the elderly,
MedWire News: Loneliness is a risk factor for functional decline and death in the elderly, say US researchers. Their study findings show that loneliness ‑ as distinct from depression ‑ is common in adults aged over 60 years, even if they are married and do not live alone. Indeed, study participants who reported being lonely […]
What is psychosis?
What is psychosis? Psychosis is usually a symptom of a mental disorder. Psychosis means there is a loss of contact with reality. What is the cause? The exact cause of psychosis is not known. If it is caused by something physical, it is called organic psychosis. Organic psychosis can be brought on by brain tumors, […]
grief
What is grief? Grief is an emotional reaction that follows the loss of someone or something of great value. Grief is a natural response to loss. Any loss can cause grief. Death is the one that usually comes to mind, but there are many others. Losses like divorce, losing a job, losing a pet, or […]
anxiety
What is anxiety due to a medical condition? Anxiety due to a medical condition means that a medical problem causes symptoms such as feeling nervous, worried, or jittery. You may have panic attacks or feel that something terrible is going to happen. This disorder is different from being nervous and worried about your illness. If […]
major depression
What is major depression? Depression is a condition in which you feel sad, hopeless, and uninterested in daily life. Major depression is severe depression that lasts for at least 2 full weeks. Major depression usually improves within a few weeks. Some people have it only once, while others have many episodes. Major depression can be […]
loneliness
What is loneliness? Loneliness is not just being alone. You can feel lonely even when you are surrounded by people. Loneliness means feeling isolated. It leaves you feeling sad or afraid. You may feel lonely because you are: spending too much time alone grieving over a loss, such as the death of a spouse feeling […]
living with mental illness
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 embarrassing and scary. The stigma can be worse than the illness itself. One survey found that workers are more likely to tell their boss they were involved in a petty […]
Mental illness is a health condition that involves the brain. Mental illness causes problems with thinking, mood, or behavior that interfere with daily life and cause distress. If you are a family member or friend of someone who is mentally ill, you have probably been suffering too. You are likely to feel worried, frustrated, confused, […]
depression due to a medical condition?
What is depression due to a medical condition? Depression is a condition in which you feel sad, hopeless, and uninterested in daily life. Several medical problems can cause depression. It is not that you are just upset at having a medical problem, but that the medical problem physically causes depression. As your physical condition improves, […]
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