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Breaking News -- FDA Issues Warning on Several Proton Pump Inhibitors

2012-02-09T11:40:00.002+06:00

Yesterday, the US-FDA issued a new warning on several popular proton pump inhibitors (PPI). The agency warned that the use of certain heartburn and acid reflux drugs might increase the risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). In addition, the agency also suggested diagnosis of CDAD for patients who are taking PPIs and developed diarrhea that does not improve. The FDA issued this safety announcement just after the review of reports from the AERS (Adverse Event Reporting System)...

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Myths and Facts of Herbal Medicines

2012-01-25T20:09:00.010+06:00

Today, many of us believe that herbal medicines are safe and effective for health. In addition, many of us also believe in several myths about herbs. However, according to recent studies, several issues are associated with safety and effectiveness of these medicines. Accordingly, I want to discuss in this post about the myths and facts of herbal medicines. Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine can be described as the medical knowledge practice that uses herb or herb extracts for therapeutic...

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Why Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Are Essential to Your Body?

2012-01-10T23:31:00.007+06:00

Vitamin and mineral plays an essential role to the human body. Although, you can easily get these minimum required substances from your daily food intakes with a balanced diet, but for some reasons you may need vitamin and mineral supplements. Accordingly, in this post, I want to discuss who needs these supplements and why these substances are essential for you. Who Needs Dietary Supplements? If you are normally healthy and consume a variety of nutritional foods, including...

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Role of Traditional Medicine in Human Society

2012-01-05T20:49:00.005+06:00

The Traditional medicines are playing an important role in human society from the past centuries. Traditional medical practice illustrates the medical knowledge practices, which improved more than centuries ago within a variety of societies before the era of modern Allopathic or Homeopathic medication begins. Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Unani, herbal, African Yoruba Ifa, Muti as well as many other ancient medical practices from all over the world included in these...

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Antibiotic Resistance -- A Growing Threat For Human

2012-01-03T16:42:00.007+06:00

Today antibiotic resistance becomes a lethal threat for human kind. For the reason that day by day, bacteria and other microorganisms are growing stronger and more resistant against the effects of antibiotics (the most widely used drugs to kill or inhibit microorganisms). Accordingly, if you are taking any antibiotic drug, it is necessary for you to keep yourself fully concerned about the drug resistance fact. What is Antibiotic Resistance? Antibiotic resistance or antimicrobial resistance...

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Are herbal medicines safe for health?

2012-01-01T21:24:00.000+06:00

Many people have a common misperception that herbal medicines are safe for health. However, is that so? In reality, after researching on these medicines, I just found that the real fact is something else. Accordingly, I want to discuss in this article concerning the real facts of herbal medicines. What is herbal Medicine? Herbal or botanical medicine is a type of medicinal practice that is based on the exercise of herbs and herb extracts. This medicinal practice is the oldest but most widely...

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The First Actos Lawsuit over Bladder Cancer Filed

2012-01-01T02:22:00.003+06:00

Thousands of Actos lawsuits over bladder cancer are likely to be filed in the federal courts by patients who were used to with the diabetes medication, and hundreds of Actos lawsuits are already following leading anti-diabetic drug manufacturer Takeda Pharmaceuticals, according to Associated Press. This impending flood of filing Actos lawsuits in several states of America began, when the US-FDA issued a warning about Actos and bladder cancer in June 15, 2011. This FDA safety announcement...

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France and Germany Suspended Use of Actos for Bladder Cancer Risk

2012-01-01T02:19:00.003+06:00

In June 2011, Actos (Pioglitazone HCl), the most widely prescribed diabetes medication in the world was suspended by the drug regulators of both France and Germany due to the increased risk of bladder cancer with the medication. This suspension was based on the results of an epidemiological study conducted by the French National Health Insurance. According to the results of the epidemiological study, the French agency found that patients, who were taking Actos for a long time to aid in type 2...

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Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer Puts Actos in Legal Challenges

2011-12-07T02:18:00.008+06:00

Actos (Pioglitazone), the most widely used diabetes medication in the world, is now facing multiple legal challenges due to the recent warning about the risk of developing bladder cancer with the drug. According to several recent reports, the litigation involving the type II diabetes medication is now heating up. Personal injury attorneys are anticipating hundreds of Actos bladder cancer lawsuits will likely be filed in the upcoming months on behalf of bladder cancer victims.Men and Women...

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Actos Lawsuit -- Actos bladder cancer Litigation

2011-12-07T02:15:00.009+06:00

Recent studies have shown that Actos is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. According to US-FDA, patients taking Actos for more than a year may develop an increased risk of bladder cancer. In addition, FDA’s review of five-year interim evaluation data showed that patients who took Actos for more than a year were shown to develop an increased risk of bladder cancer up to 40% compared with diabetes patients who never took Actos. Moreover, the regulators of France and Germany have...

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Role of Analgesic Drugs

2011-11-02T16:40:00.006+06:00

An analgesic (colloquially known as a painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain and to achieve analgesia. This derives from Greek an-, "without", and -algia, "pain". Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage. Analgesics are agents that relieve pain by elevating the threshold, without disturbing consciousness or altering other sensory modalities. In a...

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Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Filed

2011-10-13T07:28:00.009+06:00

By: Woolf Thomas Actos Lawsuit -- File an Actos Lawsuit to Seek Compensation Actos is one of the most popular drugs for type 2 diabetes mellitus in U.S. and Europe market. Approximately more than two million people in U.S. consumed this drug alone in 2010 as an anti-diabetic drug. Takeda Pharmaceuticals Ltd manufactures Actos, and this company is one of the pharmaceutical giants in the United States. Actos was approved by US-FDA in July 15, 1999, and after that, this drug developed a huge...

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Chinese tea for weight loss

2011-10-08T15:42:00.015+06:00

There are countless supplements on the market for weight loss, and most of these products are advertised as the best supplement to diet or weight loss. However, in reality, there are only a few have proven effective to lose weight. Among the few effective supplements, Chinese tea for weight loss has gained popularity all over the world. Because, this natural supplement will not only aid you to trim down your weight, but also it will provide you several other health benefits. How Chinese tea...

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Six guaranteed weight loss tips

2011-09-27T07:37:00.008+06:00

Weight loss may be the most difficult process that you ever deal with, but the selection of appropriate and suitable methods for you are far more difficult than that. Because, the success of your weight loss program totally depends on the appropriate and suitable methods that you choose. However, if you have failed to attain your weight loss goals due to poor selection of methods, then here are six guaranteed weight loss tips that might help you to select the proper way.1. Calculate how much...

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How does the lymphatic system work?

2011-08-21T11:52:00.006+06:00

The lymphatic system can be described as the drainage system of a human body. It consists of lymph organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels. The functions of lymphatic system are as the active supporter of the blood and circulatory system and the main function of lymphatic system is to maintain the body fluid balance. Water, protein and other constituents of blood continuously exit the blood vessels and enter into the space between tissues, and then it is called interstitial fluid or...

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Alcohol Rehabs in Florida

2011-08-21T02:34:00.003+06:00

There are limitless alcohol rehabs in Florida with comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Consequently, it is crucial to find a remedial program efficient in treating the addiction issues. Alcohol rehabs in Florida may differ from other places, but superior alcohol rehabs in Florida with higher success rate than others offer better medical supervision during the first few hours or days. When someone undergoes alcohol rehab program, it takes time for the alcohol to leave the body....

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Choose Wisely Before You Go for an Alcohol Treatment Center

2011-08-18T11:36:00.005+06:00

I just had gone through a very bad experience with an Alcohol treatment center, nine months ago and I don’t want to mention the name and the location of that nonsense Alcohol treatment center. I was looking for an Alcohol detox program for my only daughter “Flora”, because she was roughly trapped herself in Alcohol addiction. I contacted with that stupid Alcohol treatment center through their webpage. They promised me a lot of facilities, unique healing method and a crash program of only 15...

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Some Key Things about Drug Addiction Treatment

2011-08-18T01:34:00.007+06:00

If you have a patient of drug addiction, then you need to know that the drug addiction treatment is not a quick-fix solution. For that reason, if you go for an immediate or instant drug treatment methods related with recovery without any doubt, I can confirm you that it will be only waste of your valuable time. Recovery of drug addiction or substance abuse requires a firm will power, commitment and cooperation from both the patient and addiction center to accomplish the recovery process. I am...

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Advantages of Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Florida

2011-08-18T01:29:00.004+06:00

Alcohol rehabilitation center in Florida provides comprehensive healing to all alcoholics. Addiction of alcohol can be deadly if not controlled properly. For this reason, alcoholics and their families search for these alcohol rehabilitation centers for to aim absolute cure. Alcohol rehabilitation center in Florida have certain advantages, one of the important of which is that apart from Detox programs and medical supervision these rehabilitation center provides exact healing both...

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How leak tests are performed in a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Department?

2011-08-13T01:14:00.007+06:00

If you want to build your career as a QC professional, then you must need to know about leak tests of packaging materials. This tests are the most common tests that you will need to perform in a regular basis and you will need to perform these tests before every primary packaging operation. Leak test is a means of checking the crimps or pore or hole of packed product to prevent defecting product due to leakage. This test ensures the specification of the pharmaceutical product. Leak...

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Why Size Reduction is an Important Step in Pharmaceutical Formulations?

2011-08-08T04:38:00.002+06:00

Size reduction is the process of reducing the particle size of a substance to a finer state of subdivision to smaller pieces, to coarse particles or to powder. Comminution and grinding are the synonym terms used for the process of size reduction. When the particle size of solids is reduced by mechanical means, it is known as milling. Very rarely, the materials to be used in pharmaceutical formulations exist in. the optimum size therefore majority of them will have to be reduced to a desired...

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Treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome of neonates

2011-08-07T23:29:00.002+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Among neonates, the most common disorder is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) also called “hyaline membrane diseases” (HMD). Respiratory distress syndrome of the new born, also known as infant RDS is an acute lung disease present at birth, which usually affects premature babies. Layers of tissue called hyaline membrane keep the O2 that is breath in from passing into...

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How can you identify all first and second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs?

2011-08-07T23:02:00.006+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria are the victim for infectious disease Tuberculosis (TB) and this bacterium usually affects the lungs of a patient. Physicians use four different antimicrobial medications to treat these patients. In addition, most often, the drug therapy course lasts from six to nine months. Isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide are the most commonly used drugs...

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The standard short course treatment for tuberculosis

2011-08-07T22:47:00.002+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks. If you have exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system. Tuberculosis Treatment:...

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Classification of Penicillin

2011-08-07T22:39:00.009+06:00

Penicillin is derived from a fungi named Penicillium. They are a group of Beta-lactam antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections originated by susceptible, particularly Gram-positive, organisms. Classification of Penicillin: Based upon Penicillin’s ability to execute or destroy bacterium and effectiveness (ranging from limited to extensive), they can be classified into following four classes. Natural Penicillins (Penicillin V, Penicillin...

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Common Machineries Used in A Pharmaceutical Tablet Section

2011-08-06T20:44:00.455+06:00

If you are a student of Pharmacy, then you must want to know about the common machineries that are frequently used in major Pharmaceuticals. Machineries could vary from company to company and also in most of the cases, theses machinaries varies both in origin and manufacturer. Moreover, you need to know that superior companies usually uses most of the updated machinaries to improve their productivity and also to maintain strict quality guidelines. As a result, if you want to build...

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Do You Know How And When Asthma Attacks People?

2011-08-06T03:20:00.005+06:00

Image by Dottie Mae via Flickr Asthma is a reversible airway disease. It can be defined as the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, which can be caused by two major affects: 1. Constriction, the narrowing of the muscles surrounding the airways and2. Inflammation, the swelling and irritation of the airways Constriction and inflammation cause tightening of the airways, which produce extra mucus, and breathing becomes more difficult. During an...

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Treatment of Hypertension

2011-08-04T20:41:00.003+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Hypertension: Hypertension may be defined as sustained increase of arterial blood pressure to different age and sex, where systolic blood pressure is more than 130-140 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is more than 85-90 mm Hg.It is the most common cardiovascular disease.Sustained increase in arterial blood pressure may decrease the blood vessels in kidney, brain and heart and increase the incidence of-· renal...

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Signs and Symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

2011-08-04T01:23:00.001+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Zollinger-Ellison syndrome causes signs and symptoms similar to those of a peptic ulcer. These may include: · Burning, aching, gnawing or discomfort in your upper abdomen · Diarrhea · Nausea and vomiting · Bleeding in the digestive tract · Weight loss · Abdominal pain is the most common symptom, present in 75% of patients. Typically, it is located in the upper abdomen and mimics that of peptic ulcer disease. This...

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Causes of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

2011-08-04T00:54:00.001+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by a non–beta islet cell, gastrin-secreting tumor of the pancreas that stimulates the acid-secreting cells of the stomach to maximal activity, with consequent gastrointestinal mucosal ulceration.ZES may occur sporadically or as part of MEN 1. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder in which lumps (tumours) in the pancreas or, less often, in the wall of the duodenum secrete a chemical hormone (signal carried in the blood)...

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Drugs that cause Nausea & Vomiting

2011-08-04T00:41:00.002+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Are you sure that the drugs you are taking will not cause you nausea or vomiting? Please be aware about what you are taking! Numerous drugs can cause you to vomit. However, potentially three types of Drug those are the reasons behind vomiting: 1. Drugs acting on CTZ (Chemoreceptor trigger...

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Antibiotic Resistance -- Towards Solving the Threat

2011-08-03T23:17:00.003+06:00

Image via Wikipedia Antibiotic resistance is inevitable, say scientists, but there are measures we can take to slow it. Efforts are under way on several fronts--improving infection control, developing new antibiotics, and using drugs more appropriately.Drug manufacturers are once again becoming interested in developing new antibiotics. These efforts have spurred by both the appearance of new bacterial illnesses, such as Lyme disease and Legionnaire's disease, and resurgences of old foes, such...

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Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

2011-08-03T02:10:00.005+06:00

In treating Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, doctors focus first on the tumors and then on the ulcers. Treatment of tumors: An operation to remove the tumors that occur in Zollinger-Ellison requires great skill because the tumors are often small and difficult to locate. If we have just one tumor, our doctor may be able to remove it surgically, but surgery may not be an option if we have multiple tumors or tumors that have spread to our liver. On the other hand, even if we have multiple tumors, our...

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