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Health Care RSS FeedsNatural Molluscum Treatment (MCV) - What is MCV (Molluscum Contagiosum Virus)? It is a chronic viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules. Typically, the lesions begin as a small painless papule, usually 2 to 5mm in diameter, which may raise up to form a flesh-colored nodule. Scratching or other irritation causes the virus to spread in a line or in [ ]...Feed Source: www.natural-holistic-health.com Want More Energy? Give Up Soda - When we?re looking for a jolt to get us going in the morning, many of us grab a soda. All that sugar and caffeine gives us just the energy boost we need to get through the day, right? Well if you want to feel more energetic through your whole day, you?ll probably see a bigger [ ]... Become a Better Caregiver - We tell others that everything will be okay when they experience life-altering situations. The truth is that it is hard to understand their plight. Learn how to empathize with your loved one and become a better caregiver.
It sounds nice to say something when someone is hurting, but saying the wrong thing can be just as [ ]... Christmas Craft: Making Beeswax Candles - Candle making is a tradition from the Old Country. Hanging wicks and dipping them in wax until the candle is the correct consistency was something we did in art class. Get the family together during the holiday season and teach the kids how to make beeswax candles.
Beeswax candles can be made with beeswax sheets. True [ ]... Christmas Party Game Ideas for Kids - What is a party without party games? Boring, right? Why not plan on adding some fun to the party by including a few entertaining games this year. Here are a few fun games to get the party hopping this year.
Dream Gifts - give everyone a slip of paper to write down their dream gift, if [ ]... The Link Between Headaches and Vision - Headaches are a complicated issue. The causes can arise from so many different sources that sometimes it is hard to pinpoint how to treat them. If you suffer from headaches, have you had your vision checked?
We often think of external factors when dealing with headaches. The most common cause is stress. Stress is the single [ ]... Anxiety Disorders Are Real - We?ve all felt anxious at one point or another; it?s a perfectly normal response to stress. Feeling fear and anxiety actually helps us to cope and accurately respond to stressful situations. However, people with anxiety disorders feel stress even if there is no trigger there to set it off. This can cause problems with their [ ]... Understanding Hangovers and the Natural Remedies That can Cure Them - If you have ever had a hangover you know that relief it uppermost in your mind. 75% or more of those who drink alcoholic beverages experience hangover symptoms the next morning.
Typical symptoms of a hangover are headache, stomach upset, vomiting, a bad taste in your mouth, depressed mood, lack of interest in doing normal things [ ]... Tips for an Easier Workout - If you are looking to start a healthy lifestyle but want to get up and running immediately, here are some tips for an easier workout. Many people over complicate working out. They think that they have to join a gym, be on a set regiment everyday, and buy hundreds of dollars worth of equipment all [ ]... Making Edible Tree Ornaments - Christmas belongs to everyone especially the children. Most of the memories that we treasure for a lifetime are created during childhood. Help your kids to make memorable moments with edible ornaments.
Edible ornaments are fun to make and even better to eat. One advantage of these ornaments is that there is less to pack away in [ ]... Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas - Every family has its favorite dishes for the holidays, traditions that have been passed down year after year. Maybe it is time to spice things up and introduce some new recipes or at least make some variations to some favorites.
It’s a good idea to incorporate family favorites from your spouse’s family (if you can get [ ]... Will Colon Cleansing Help Me Lose Weight? - Colon cleansing has become increasingly popular in recent years. It has been touted to help you feel better, stay healthier, and even lose weight. So, what is colon cleansing and can it really help you take off the pounds?
When we eat food, our colon is responsible for filtering out all the waste from our bodies, [ ]... Brief Look Back At the History of Osteopathic Medicine - A name that is closely associated with osteopathic medicine is Andrew Taylor Still, M.D. D.O. Born in 1828 he learned medicine at the knee of his father, an accomplished physician in his own right. Andrew Still went on to distinguish himself as a physician and surgeon during the Civil War when he traveled with the [ ]... The Risk Factors of Insomnia - Insomnia is really quite common in America and a good portion of people have to deal with it at one time or another. However, most people attempt to deal with insomnia on their own and never consult a physician about it.
As a matter of fact, during routine physicals and doctor visits, most doctors never even [ ]... Fighting the Holiday Blues - When most people think about the holidays, they associate them with joy, cheer, and togetherness. However, for some people, the holidays may be draining and even depressing. This is even harder when everything around you is focused on happiness. The good news is, you don?t have to just accept the holiday blues. Here are some [ ]... Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas - Everyone loves getting gifts that come from the heart. What shows this better than gifts made by hand? While this may make some people panic at the thought of trying to make something arts and crafts, it really isn’t that hard to make a nice gift for someone.
An excellent gift for a new bride in [ ]... Healthy Winter Breakfasts - Why is it that we eat more food in the winter? Maybe we decide that it?s okay to have a little more girth to keep us warm. Bears do it so why can?t we? Unfortunately, eating more and moving less doesn?t equal a healthy lifestyle.
Stay warm this winter with a few healthy breakfast items [ ]... Overcoming Stress - For Men - Life has never been so complicated. With the advances in modern living, the comfort and luxury that we now have, we have lived extremely busy life because of the rat race and the various demands that this modern time has brought us.
While not all experience exhaustion in the middle of our busy lives, there is [ ]... Bronchitis Remedy: Learn and Choose the Best - Bronchitis is a condition wherein air passages into the lungs are inflamed. It can either be chronic or acute. Acute bronchitis is caused by viral infection which begins in the sinuses or nose spreading to the air passages. It can be only considered a chronic bronchitis if the cough progress on the sputum for a [ ]... Sweet Cherry and Vegetable Summer Salad - Ingredients:
2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cucumber, seeded and sliced
1 cup radishes, sliced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Fill a medium saucepan with water. Place over high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Add the sugar snap peas and blanch [ ]... Primary Cutaneous Cryptococcosis in a Lung Transplant Recipient - Cryptococcus neoformans is the only encapsulated fungus that infects humans. The usual mode of infection is by inhalation of infective forms resulting in pulmonary and-or central nervous system cryptococcal infections. Recently, the incidence of cryptococcal infections has been increasing with the advent of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and transplantation.Southern Medical Journal... FDA Safety Labeling Changes: NephrAmine and Neumega - The FDA has approved safety labeling changes for 5.4% amino acid injection (NephrAmine) and oprelvekin (Neumega).Medscape Medical NewsYael Waknine... Diagnostic Methods for Insect Sting Allergy - This review overviews advances from mid-2002 to the present in the validation and performance methods used in the diagnosis of Hymenoptera venom-induced immediate-type hypersensitivity. (CME)... Drug and Device Approvals: Europe and Japan - The EU has approved rituximab (MabThera) and duloxetine (Yentreve-Ariclaim) for use in the European Union, and orphan status for inhaled cyclosporine; Japan has approved a cobalt alloy stent (Driver Coronary Stent System).Medscape Medical NewsYael Waknine... Urine Pads Help Diagnose Urinary Tract Infection in Hospitalized Children - In a randomized trial, changing collection pads every 30 minutes almost eliminates contamination and facilitates the diagnosis of urinary tract infection in children still in diapers. (CME)Medscape Medical News... Mental Health of Caregivers Still at Risk After Patient With Dementia Is Institutionalized - Caregivers, especially spouses, are still at risk for depression and anxiety after the patient with dementia is placed in a long-term health care facility. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Désirée Lie,Laurie Barclay... Highlights of Obesity and the Built Environment: Improving Public Health Through Community Design - What event could bring together physicians, urban planners, dietitians, meteorologists, architects, social activists, policy planners, and politicians? Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology... Hand-foot Syndrome in a Patient with Multiple Fire Ant Stings - Imported fire ant infestation has been an increasing problem in the Southeast United States for the last seventy years.Southern Medical Journal... Will Automatic Enrollment Save the Medicare Drug Card? - The Bush Administration seems to have abandoned its 7.3 million cardholder projection.Drug Benefit Trends®... The Validity and Accuracy of the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Version (WPAI:IBS) - Is the WPAI modified for IBS valid? Is it useful for quantifying productivity loss?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics... Eating Safely During Pregnancy - Use this printable patient handout on food safety for pregnant women, prepared by the American College of Nurse Midwives.Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health... Efficacy and Tolerability of Moxifloxacin in Patients With Sinusitis Treated in General Practice - This study suggests Moxifloxacin is a very effective and safe treatment for patients with acute sinusitis because of rapid symptom improvement and good tolerability.Clinical Drug Investigation™... Advances in Diabetes for the Millennium: Toward a Cure for Diabetes - This article reviews the current state-of-the-art strategies aimed at curing diabetes. The central rationale revolves around replacing the function of pancreatic islets. (CME)... Statins May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes - Investigators in the CARDS trial suggest that patients with type 2 diabetes should receive a statin, even with "normal" cholesterol levels, but the editorialist is less confident. (CME)Medscape Medical News... Olympics Dispatch III: Victorious - Gary Hall, Jr, says he will give away his Olympic gold medal to the person who finds a cure for type 1 diabetes. Read an account of Gary's victory written by his endocrinologist, Anne Harmel, MD. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology... Advances in Left Ventricular Assist Devices: An Expert Interview With Yoshifumi Naka, MD, PhD - Most LVADs are implanted as a bridge to transplantation, but recently some have been used in lieu of heart transplant.Medscape Medical News... Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Programs Revisited: Results of a Community Study Among Older African Americans - population-based study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitudes toward CPR and AED training and use in a sample population of African-Americans living in a large metropolitan area.The American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology... Current Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination in Children - Hospitalization rates for otherwise healthy children infected with influenza have been estimated at 100 per 100,000 children. In infants and children with chronic medical conditions, the rate of hospitalization is increased to 500 per 100,000 children.Pediatric Pharmacotherapy... A Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Cancer Screening Among Attendees of Community Health Centers - Annals of Family Medicine... How Patients View Pharmacy Benefit Plans and Management Strategies - Patients have a slightly negative view toward formularies and do not have adequate knowledge about use of the formularies or the types of drugs covered.Drug Benefit Trends®... Stretching Impairs Balance and Reaction and Movement Times - Findings from a controlled study suggest that acute static stretching could be problematic for elite athletes as well as the elderly. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Désirée Lie,Laurie Barclay... Canadian Guidelines Address Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - If implemented effectively, this guideline could decrease morbidity, mortality, and costs of ventilator-associated pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin... Patient as Gatekeeper: Electronic Medical Records - The prospect of online access to our most personal information sounds somewhat disconcerting, and may prove to be a barrier to participation. Medscape General Medicine™... Is Politics Good for Medicine? - I was very disappointed that politics was brought into the article concerning "The American President and Electronic Medical Records." Medscape General Medicine™... A Dissenting Voice Regarding Mandated Electronic Medical Records - After reading recent manifestos about electronic medical records from President Bush, US Department of Health and Human Services officials, and others, I am profoundly disturbed.Medscape General Medicine™... Pulmonary Hemorrhage Syndrome Associated With an Autochtonous Case of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever - The term dengue was introduced into the English medical literature in 1827.Southern Medical Journal... Editor's Response - Dr. George Lundberg responds to readers' Letters to the Editor regarding one of his MedGenMed Webcast Video Editorials from June 6, 2004 -- "The American President and Electronic Medical Records."Medscape General Medicine™... In the Pipeline: FDA Advisory Committee Reviews - In July 2004, the FDA Advisory committee convened to review topics currently under FDA Review. Dermatologic, gastrointestinal and oncologic agents are reviewed.AdComm Bulletin... Sticking the Landing: How to Create a Clean Ending to a Medical Visit - Seven skills will help you end the medical visit with greater satisfaction for both you and your patient.Family Practice Management... Physician's Role in a Natural Disaster: A Newsmaker Interview With John O. Agwunobi, MD, MBA - In the wake of Hurricane Charley and during future disasters, to be most effective, clinicians should integrate into plans established by FEMA or other governmental agencies.Medscape Medical NewsLaurie Barclay... Effects of Different Hypocaloric Diets on Protein Secretion From Adipose Tissue of Obese Women - In this study, macronutrient composition, at least the fat and carbohydrate contents, of hypocaloric diets was not of major importance for the outcome of dietary treatment.Diabetes... Boosting Child Immunizations as Kids Head Back to School - Child Immunization rates are at an all-time high in the U.S., but major gaps remain. As kids head back to school, we need to redouble our efforts to improve access to vaccinations among all children.American Public Health Association... Lumiracoxib May Be Useful for Osteoarthritis Without Worsening Cardiac Risk - Two reports from the TARGET trial show that lumiracoxib was associated with an 80% reduction in gastric complications compared with conventional NSAIDs, but the editorialists urge caution.Medscape Medical NewsLaurie Barclay... Was There Physician Complicity in State-Sponsored Human Torture in Guantanamo, Iraq, and Afghanistan? An Invitation for Military Physicians to Speak Out - I offer these pages of Medscape General Medicine as an opportunity for military physicians, who may remain nameless on request, to report any violations in accepted medical ethics. Medscape General Medicine™... Managed Care Matters: Plan Member Response to Increase in Copays Varies by Therapeutic Class - Price sensitivity was highest for NSAIDS and antihistamines, the study found.Drug Benefit Trends®... FDA Approvals: Adderall XR for Adults, Topamax for Migraines, and Others - The FDA has approved an amphetamine-dextroamphetamine combination (Adderall XR) for use in adults, topiramate (Topamax) for migraine prophylaxis, a new dosing algorithm for radiation therapy (AAA), and two kinds of pentetate (Ca-DTPA and Zn-DTPA) for internal radiation contamination.Medscape Medical NewsYael Waknine... Nicotine Patch May Be More Helpful Than Bupropion for Adolescent Smoking Cessation - In a randomized trial, bupropion did not improve smoking cessation over nicotine patch alone, suggesting that adolescents seem to respond differently than adults. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Désirée Lie,Laurie Barclay... Cutaneous Manifestations of Proteus Syndrome Reflect General Severity - In a prospective cohort study, numbers of cutaneous and extracutaneous findings were correlated, consistent with the postulated mosaic basis for this syndrome. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Laurie Barclay,Charles Vega... Olympics Dispatch II: August 19, 2004 - Anne Peters Harmel, MD, the physician of Olympic swimmer and type 1 diabetes patient Gary Hall, Jr, reports from Athens on Gary's win in the 50-meter freestyle prelims. Medscape Diabetes & EndocrinologyLaurie Barclay... Pseudomonas Sternoclavicular Pyarthrosis - Bone and joint infection in general caused by Pseudomonas organisms is a very well-described entity primarily affecting immunocompromised hosts.Southern Medical Journal... Post-Exercise Massage Has Questionable Physiological Benefit - A small study found that massage increased blood flow to skin but not to the femoral artery, suggesting diversion from recovering muscles.Medscape Medical NewsYael Waknine... FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Taxotere, Twinject, Paxil, and Others - The FDA has approved changes to safety labeling for docetaxel (Taxotere), epinephrine auto-injector (Twinject), and several antidepressants.Medscape Medical NewsYael Waknine... Extended Outpatient Rehabilitation Helpful After Hip Fracture - In a randomized trial, six months of this therapy improved function and quality of life for community-dwelling, frail elderly patients. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Laurie Barclay,Charles Vega... Combination Antibiotic Therapy Best for Pneumococcal Bacteremia - In a prospective multicenter trial, combination therapy improved survival for critically ill patients with pneumococcal bacteremia compared with monotherapy. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Laurie Barclay,Charles Vega... August 2004 - This month's column reviews FDA's new product approvals and labeling changes for Alinia, Botox Cosmetic, Mobic, Aldara, and Campral.Medscape Pharmacists... Copyright © 2008, The Complete Cat. All Rights Reserved. |