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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Vitamin D can Suppress Inflammation and Help Against Various Diseases
There has been considerable interest in Vitamin D in preventing and suppressing some disease processes. It is said that apart from bone health it helps the patients of asthma, diabetes, prostate cancer, breast cancer and heart disease. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/02/vitamin-d-can-suppress-inflammation-and.html
Eating Whole Orange and Grape Prevents Heart Stroke in Women
A compound found in oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruit may modestly reduce stroke risk among women,an observational study determined. Flavonoids are a class of compounds present in fruits, vegetables, dark chocolate and red wine. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/02/eating-whole-orange-and-grape-prevents.html
Circadian Rhythm and Heart Attack
About 325,000 people in the United States suffer sudden cardiac death each year. Heart attacks are more commonly seen during early morning and to a lesser extent in the evening hours; though can occur at anytime of a day. The body clock, circadian rhythm might have a role to play in it The first molecular evidence linking circadian rhythms has been suggested in a recent study. Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.in/2012/02/circadian-rhythm-and-heart-attack.html
New Guidelines for Prevention of Sudden Athlete Death
Sudden death mainly from cardiac and brain injury is seen among athletes. Proper health examination of the participants, though is a major step, it has not prevented all sudden deaths. New guidelines outlining the causes and prevention of sudden death among athletes were released this week by the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) in the United States. Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.in/2012/02/new-guidelines-for-prevention-of-sudden.html

Vitamin D can Suppress Inflammation and Help Against Various Diseases

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:59:58 PST

There has been considerable interest in Vitamin D in preventing and suppressing some disease processes. It is said that apart from bone health it helps the patients of asthma, diabetes, prostate...

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Eating Whole Orange and Grape Prevents Heart Stroke in Women

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:15:18 PST

A compound found in oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruit may modestly reduce stroke risk among women,an observational study determined. Flavonoids are a class of compounds present in fruits,...

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Links for 2012-02-16 [Digg]

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Comparison between the Calculation of Percentage of Burn in Adult and Children
The amount of crystalloid that is to be administered in a patient of burn in first 24 hours, beginning from the time of burn; not from the time of arrival in the hospital is; 2-3 milliliter per Kilogram of body weight per percentage of burn. This again can be adjusted keeping in view of the amount of urination. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/02/comparison-between-calculation-of.html

Comparison between the Calculation of Percentage of Burn in Adult and Children

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:23:01 PST

Generally, for convenience of calculation of amount of fluid that is to be administered in a burn patient, doctors take the help of the “Rule of nine of Wallace”. This is applicable to adults, where...

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Links for 2012-02-12 [Digg]

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

How to Know the Intensity Level of Work Out
Scientists recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, spread over the week days. Exercise can be for any purpose, starting with to maintain good health to cut down excess weight or improve performance of heart. Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-know-intensity-level-of-work-out.html

Links for 2012-02-11 [Digg]

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Deep Venous Thromboses (DVT) may not only Affect Economy Class, Rather a Window Seat Problem
Blood clots can develop in the leg veins; known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) in passengers on long-haul flights. Sometimes termed as, “Economy class problem.” This is mostly due to immobilization for longer period that predisposes the veins for slow clearance of blood from lower limbs; added to it is the absence of calf muscle contraction that acts as so called “second heart” to pump blood up. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/02/deep-venous-thromboses-dvt-may-not-only.html

Deep Venous Thromboses (DVT) may not only Affect Economy Class, Rather a Window Seat Problem

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:04:46 PST

Blood clots can develop in the leg veins; known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) in passengers on long-haul flights. Sometimes termed as, “Economy class problem.” This is mostly due to...

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Links for 2012-02-10 [Digg]

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

FDA Approved Shampoo based Ivermectin for Head Lice Treatment
Now, FDA has approved shampoo based ivermectin for treatment of head lice in patients above six months of age.

Links for 2012-02-09 [Digg]

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Two Rare but Major Adverse Effects of Bone Resorption Preventing Drug
Thursday, February 9, 2012 Two Rare but Major Adverse Effects of Bone Resorption Preventing Drug Posted by Prahallad Panda on 8:16 PM Comments (0) Bisphosphonates like alendronate and zolendronic acid are in frequent use for thinned bone disease called osteoporosis/osteopenia. They prevent the action of cells in the bone responsible for bone resorption, the osteoclasts. Generally, the drugs are well tolerated; but, two adverse effects are very much disturbing. Those can be; Osteonecrosis of Jaw. Atypical fracture of thigh bone, the femur.
FDA Warning on Long Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Drugs
The FDA advised healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of C. difficile-associated diarrhoea if patients taking PPIs present with diarrhoea that is not improving and said patients should take the lowest dose of PPI for the shortest time possible to improve the condition being treated. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/02/fda-warning-on-long-term-proton-pump.html

FDA Warning on Long Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Drugs

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:46:45 PST

Proton pump inhibitors are very powerful inhibitor of acid secretion in stomach and can lower the acidity (PH) inside stomach to a great extent. The patients of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)...

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Links for 2012-01-31 [Digg]

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Bedsores can be Responsible for Considerable Morbidity and Mortality
Bedsores can kill almost as many as the hospital superbug MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) and cost a lot to the exchequer anywhere in the world. Even when they don’t kill, they inflict terrible pain, discomfort; and rob the sufferer of their time and money. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/01/bedsores-can-be-responsible-for.html

Bedsores can be Responsible for Considerable Morbidity and Mortality

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:16:13 PST

Bedsores can kill almost as many as the hospital superbug MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) and cost a lot to the exchequer anywhere in the world. Even when they don’t kill, they...

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Plant Estrogen may be Helpful as Menopausal Hormone Therapy Without Side Effects of Conventional HRT.

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:19:43 PST

Postmenopausal women have long-term estrogen deficiency that increases their risk of suffering from obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Menopausal hormone therapy containing synthetic...

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Painful Reduction of Shoulder Movement; Frozen Shoulder

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:35:18 PST

In Frozen shoulder, shoulder is frozen, and it is almost same as the literally meaning. There is limitation in range of movement of shoulder joint to variable extent. Frozen shoulder is loosely...

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Radiation Dose in form of Paste for Skin Cancers Other than Melanoma

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:41:56 PST

Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy; all are available for skin cancers. Except for melanoma, Italian scientists have developed a paste to deliver dose of radiation to skin cancers especially in...

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Happy New Year 2012

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:33:01 PST

A verse in a Scripture of Hindus in Sanskrit says; "Udeti sabita tambra stambra, abastameticha, sampastauschha bipastauschha, mahatameka rupata". Udeti (Rise) sabita (SUN) tambra stambra (Color of...

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Naegleria Infection from Tap water Used for Neti

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:38:51 PST

Naegleria is an amoeba (single-celled living organism) that can be seen under a microscope. It can cause a very rare, but severe and life threatening infection of the brain called primary amoebic...

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Use of Acetaminophen in Children Suffering from Asthma Or Predisposed It may not be a Good Idea

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:24:35 PST

zxx } --> We commonly use acetaminophen for fever, headache as an analgesic and antipyretic. It is also used in children for the purpose. It is considered as a safe drug for fever and chill;...

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Environmental Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Development

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:13:14 PST

Apart from genetically predisposed breast cancers, which are very difficult to control at present; there are many other factors, which can be controlled effectively to prevent breast cancer...

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An Attempt to Eliminate Cancer Stem Cells by RAF Inhibitors

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:52:39 PST

Cancers, especially breast cancer recurs after full course of chemotherapy and neo-adjuvant therapy like tamoxifen. The resistance of the stem cells to chemotherapy, which survives the assault is...

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How to Ease Muscle Cramp and Get Relief from Pain

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:22:57 PST

Muscle cramp is otherwise an unintended contraction of a group or single muscle of body. Most of the people might have experienced it sometime in their life. It can be very painful and make working...

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How Paracetamol Blocks Pain and Complications of Overdose

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:48:36 PST

Paracetamol or Acetaminophen may cause adverse reaction to life threatening complications, if the pill is taken regularly beyond the prescribed limit for some days, weeks or months. Acute...

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Giving thanks can make both Giver and Taker Happier

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:07:22 PST

Gratitude (Latin: gratia; grace, graciousness, or gratefulness) is a thankful appreciation, what an individual expresses to other. With expression of gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in...

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Potential Therapy to Overcome Tamoxifen Resistance in Breast Cancer Treatment

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:46:27 PST

Worldwide, around 1.5 million women are annually diagnosed with breast cancer. Approximately, 70of human breast cancers express estrogen receptor alpha (ERα); which are targeted by estradiol, a...

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Round Worm (Ascaris lumbricoides) in Stomach after Taking Albendazole

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:05:13 PST

A patient had been prescribed a dose of albendazole, who complained of pain in the sides of upper abdomen followed by a pinching pain in the throat for quite some time. She also gave the history of...

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Mechanism of Distant Spread of Cancer and Blockade of Fascin to Curtail It

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:58:46 PST

Distant spread of cancer is a feature that depends on many co-ordinations at cellular and molecular level. Distant spread or metastasis of tumours occur mainly through three ways; contiguous spread;...

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What are Different Piles/Haemorrhoids

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:48:15 PST

Recently, one of my medical representative friends talked about his suffering from piles and termed that he suffers from 4th degree piles; when he was promoting one of his products for...

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Adult Treatment Panel (ATP III) III Guideline on Cholesterol

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:57:28 PST

The Adult Treatment Panel (ATP III) III guideline on cholesterol suggests the level of different types of lipids (Fat) in blood (serum) as below; Lipid level needs to...

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Hoarseness of Voice from Vocal Cord Paralysis

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:10:32 PDT

Hoarseness of voice have many causes. Commonly seen is a singer's node, a polyp in vocal cord; usually seen in singers or teachers who use their voice frequently. In this instant case there is...

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Pre-Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer with Progesterone

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:06:33 PDT

Pre-Surgical treatment of breast cancer with different agents like hormone (Progesterone), COX (Cyclo-Oxygenage) inhibitors. tamoxifen (Estrogen receptor blocker) and aromatase inhibitors (Letrozone)...

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Power Packed Hybrid Broccoli to Take Care of Heart

drppanda@gmail.com (Dr.Prahallad Panda) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:53:10 PDT

Vegetables are already in the kitchen to prevent heart disease and promote heart health. Broccoli is one of those having a lot of beneficial effect on heart health . Image via...

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