Ephedrine and Diet

Sometimes Ephedrine is used to treat low blood pressure and chronic asthma but is most commonly found in diet pills.

Do I Need A Pulse Oximeter?

A Pulse Oxometer is an instrument used to measure the amount of oxygen in your blood. This is, of course, a direct indication for the patient which will determine the amount of oxygen the patient needs. When you use a pulse oxometer, you will virtually always get a better measurement than you will by a simple physical / visual examination.

Gallbladder Surgery- Get It In India

This article describes about the gallbladder surgery and what makes India as the most preferred destination of gallbladder surgery across the globe. It also explains about the need for getting the gallbladder surgery and what to expect before and after the surgery.

PPH: More Lawsuits in Store

Diet drugs such as fen-phen and redux allegedly cause PPH and more lawsuits in store for the drugmakers...

T3 Therapy: Research of Potential Harm

Although the T3 treatment has appeared as a miracle drug at the beginning, it is not yet used as a standard medication and in some countries it is still considered experimental. The reason the T3 therapy is still unavailable in many countries is its potential side effects and the risk for some more sensitive patients such as women are. Caution is a necessary evil in these cases.

Baby Boomers Use Alternative Medicine

Find out why the 55 and better crowd turns to alternative healing.

Sequential Follow Up In Treating Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma With Photodynamic Therapy

This is the 1st case of NPC treated with Photodynamic therapy in Indonesia. PDT could be an effective local treatment modality for recurrent or persistent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. PDT treatment of recurrent/ persistent NPC has become feasible using a novel nasopharyngeal applicator. Sequential follow up is necessary and useful for the patient to proof mucosal changes after illumination of photodynamic therapy

Surgical Options For Fibroid Removal

The treatment of fibroids depends primarily on the amount of trouble that is caused due to their presence. Many women do not even get to know the presence of fibroids unless they undergo some medical check up. Most women also carry a pregnancy easily - though after most surgical options, it is more difficult to carry a pregnancy.

Depakote - A Brief History

Depakote is marketed for off-label use and is linked to serious side effects.

Someone's Getting Rich Off of Your Prescriptions

Yes, the pharmaceutical companies are getting rich; the unions are incorporating companies who contradict doctor's prescription medications in order to sell what the pharmaceutical companies want them to sell; and now the very vitamins we have been taking for years have been taken out of the mix. Is this another attempt by the pharmaceutical companies to prescribe their own drugs to increase earnings? Perhaps this is being a bit sinister, but there is clear evidence that certain drugs are highly marketed which yield the most benefit to the drug companies.

Indigestion, Acid Reflux, Heartburn - Do You Need To See Your Doctor?

Probably three out of every four people who suffer from indigestion never seek medical advice: they relieve their symptoms by a few changes to their lifestyle. However, there are signs that you should consult your doctor. Read this article to find out when you should treat yourself, and when you should see a professional.

Living With Nail Fungus Can Be Frustrating

People who live with frequent nail fungus outbreaks are constantly looking for ways to prevent and cure the problem. Because recurring nail fungus infections may be the sign of a more serious underlying health problem, you should see your doctor if the problem doesn't go away in a timely manner.

What Is Medical Billing?

Medical Billing has turned around in a big way nowadays. There was a time when the patient used to go to doctor, get the treatment for any ailment and pay the doctor's bill. Until few years back, medical insurance was significantly complicated; it was a rare event, the doctor had to raise the paper bill towards his treatment charges and submit it to the private, Medicare or Medicaid insurance provider. We are much aware of the fact that such paper bills could get lost very easily. Anyways, those days are history now, yet there are a few doctors who still believe in the orthodox procedures and use paper bills for their treatment charges. Most of the doctors have today started using the latest technologies and begun raising electronic Medical Bills to their patients for the treatments provided by them.

Modern Medicine - The Leading Killer In The United States

Drug abuse does not necessarily have to apply to only the gangs on the streets and the lost adults and older hippies. In fact, drug abuse among prescription drugs contributes to one of the leading causes of death, the modern medical industry.