With the outbreak of the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu), many people have grown increasingly worried about catching the virus, which has been confirmed in 279 people and resulting in 1 death. The virus has caused an incredulous spike in hand sanitizer sales. Businesses are running out of many brands of hand sanitizers and many producers […]
The Swine Influenza has now officially claimed its first victim from the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has posted in the 11:00AM ET update on April 29, 2009, that there has been the first confirmed death caused by Swine flu in the United States. Of the 91 laboratory confirmed cases, […]
Many people traveling to or from Mexico have become increasingly worried as the Swine Flu outbreak intensifies, with the World Health Organization (WHO) raising the influenza pandemic alert level to 4 on April 27, 2009. In a statement made by WHO director-general Dr. Margaret Chan described the increase to the level of alertness as being […]
Researchers have found that a combination of four generic drugs along with house hold aspirin can half the risk of heart disease in middle-aged people. The multi pill combination or ‘polypill‘ appears to be a cheap and affective way to address heart disease according to the American College of Cardiology.Essentially, the pill combines cholesterol lowering […]
What is Repronex used for? Repronex is used to treat women with infertility conditions. It is a combination of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) that stimulates the females ovaries to produce eggs. Doctors usually prescribe Repronex with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) a hormone that causes ovulation, when the egg is released. What […]
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Follow these steps to protect yourself from potentially harmful prescribing and medication errors. 1. Ensure that your doctor is aware of all the medication that you are taking. Inform your doctor of all the medication that you are taking including, non prescription medication such as over the counter drugs or vitamins. This will help prevent […]
Every time we go to the hospital, fill out any health forms, or speak with a new doctor, we are always asked whether we are allergic to any medications. However, according to doctors, it is often answered incorrectly when the patient believes that they are allergic to the medication, when in fact it is safe […]
Ziac (a combination of Hydrochlorothiazide and Bisoprolol) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). By lowering high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems can be prevented. Ziac is the product of Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill, also known as thiazide diuretic, which helps prevent fluid retention caused by your […]
As the current economic downturn continues, more and more seniors are finding themselves being forced to re-enter the job market. Times are getting tougher as finances are getting tighter. Those who were previously looking forward to retiring soon may have to hold off until the circumstances improve. Many people are finding themselves in the same […]
