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Side Effects of fMRI
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a brain imaging technique used to measure metabolic changes in brain activity. It is an important diagnostic tool for assessing strokes, trauma, degenerative diseases (i.e. multiple sclerosis) and other problems with brain functioning.
Pharmacists' Diabetes Services in Australia
Implementation of a specialized service for diabetes in community pharmacy resulted in better diabetes control and health care outcomes for the patient.
How to Buy Real HGH Online
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is produced inside the pituitary gland, and is responsible for the function of tissue growth and organ maintenance. This gland is very small, shaped like a tiny little pea, and is located in the brain. In the beginning of life, the pituitary gland produces a large quality
Probiotic Cures
Oftentimes in biology class we were never taught that there actually is a such thing as good bacteria. The body actually has billions upon billions of healthy bacteria in it. This bacterium is used to fight illness and disease. Unfortunately, due to poor nutrition and lifestyle many people can have
Vitamin B Complex & Weight Loss
Vitamin B complex is a vitamin recommended by some nutritionists to help with weight loss. Nutritionists suggest this vitamin because it helps by breaking down carbohydrates and fats, and boosts energy levels.
Cures for RA
Rheumatoid arthritis, also called RA, is a type of inflammatory arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation (see Reference 1), about 1.3 million Americans live with rheumatoid arthritis. There is no cure for RA. However, the condition can be treated and managed with medications, home care and p
What Are the Dangers of Zegerid?
Zegerid, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and sodium bicarbonate combination, is frequently prescribed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although generally successful, the drug effects on the human metabolism carry some risks for certain users.
How to Dispose of Old Vitamins
The Food and Drug Administration recommends that expired medications not be flushed down the toilet, as drinking water across the United States has tested positive for trace elements of various medications. Many Americans are unaware that flushing old pills is an unsafe practice. Proper disposal met
About Collagen & Elastin
Collagen and elastin make up a large part of the anatomy of the human body. They are important in healing and are involved in the aging process. The signs of aging, such as wrinkles, are also caused, in part, by the slow degeneration of elastin and collagen.
Tylenol PM Directions
Tylenol PM is a fast-acting medication that relieves aches and pains and helps induce sleep. The product is available in gelcaps, caplets and geltabs. The active ingredients in Tylenol PM are acetaminophen -- a non-aspirin pain reliever -- and diphenhydramine -- an antihistamine that treats symptoms
The Diabetes Epidemic: Can We Stop the Spread?
When I first became involved with diabetes education and management 10 years ago, I had no idea it would become a growth industry, both literally and figuratively.
Antipsychotic Use for Symptoms of Dementia
Will antipsychotic agents stop nursing home patients from wandering?
Rhodococcus equi Pneumonia in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Rhodococcus equi is a facultative, intracellular, gram-positive coccobacillus increasingly reported as an opportunistic pathogen in patients positive for human immunodeficiency virus HIV.
Management of Gastroparesis
When would botulinum toxin or octreotide be considered for gastroparesis?
Statin Drug Dangers
Statin drugs belong to a group that is used to treat high cholesterol. Along with the desired results of lowering blood cholesterol, there are also some possible dangers associated with them. Any medication should be used with an understanding of all the possible effects, positive and negative.
What Diseases Does Shark Cartilage Cure?
Shark skeletons are made almost entirely of cartilage.shark 2 image by cherie from Fotolia.comShark cartilage is the main component of shark skeletons. Harvested from their heads and fins, it contains proteoglycans, glycoproteins as well as calcium salts and other proteins. It is sold as...
Side Effects of Omeprazole
Omeprazole is a stomach acid-reducing drug that has a very lengthy list of side effects. They are classified as mild, effects, moderate, severe. Make certain that you tell the doctor about all the other medications you are currently utilizing so that a drug interaction or drug overdose does not happ
Apoptosis and Sorbitol Dehydrogenase in Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas, which secretes digestive enzymes, does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Increased blood sugar levels (called
Long-Term Effects of Effexor
Effexor, first introduced in 1993, has limited records of long-term effects; however, reports suggest that newer-generation antidepressants such as Effexor show the following long-term effects: weight gain, sexual dysfunction, drug interactions and symptoms within discontinuation, amongst others.
Uses for Amyl Nitrate
Amyl nitrate is made by condensing amyl alcohol and nitric acid. The chemical formula for amyl nitrate is CH3(CH2)4ONO2. It should not be confused with the recreational drug amyl nitrite, or poppers, which has the formula C5H11ONO. The Chemie De website states, "Amyl nitrate and the drug...