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What Are Risks of Glutathione?
In the age of nutritional supplements, who wouldn't like an end-all to cure all? Glutathione is a small protein that acts as a potent antioxidant that may have the potential to increase immune system activity and repair damage from free radicals, stress and sun exposure. However, this natural substa
Renal Safety of Intravenous Ibandronic Acid in Breast Cancer
Bisphosphonates are a class of antiresorptive drugs used in the management of hypercalcaemia of malignancy and other diseases affecting the skeleton.
Health Promotion Beliefs and Practices Among Pharmacists
Do pharmacists view health promotion activities as part of their responsibilities?
What Vitamins Are in Pumpkins?
When we think pumpkins, we mainly think of Jack-O-Lanterns around the time of Halloween. Pumpkins are still a fruit and very edible, and are a key ingredient in some dishes. Pumpkin pie, donuts, soups or just cooked up, pumpkin has proves to have lots of nutritional value when closely...
Thyrogen Side Effects
Thyrogen is a drug used to treat individuals suffering thyroid cancer and is often found generically as Thyrotropin Alfa. As a prescription drug, Thyrogen is prone to causing a number of side effects varying in severity based on the individual and dosage.
Uses of Sodium Metabisulfite
Sodium metabisulfite is one of a group of preservatives known as sulfites. It is a food preservative, cosmetic and industrial bleaching agent, and an ingredient in the developing solution for film and photography. Evidence exists that it is also an immune-system toxin. As part of the group of sulfit
Cost of Neutropenia in Patients With Breast Cancer
To estimate the economic burden of neutropenia and febrile neutropenia in female breast cancer hospital admissions in the United States.
How Does Krill Oil Compare With Fish Oil?
Can krill oil or fish oil serve as a substitute for oily fish In patients who aren't willing to ingest recommended amounts?
Side Effects of Curam
Curam is a medication made up of a combination of amoxycillin and potassium elavulanate used in the treatment of infections in the body caused by bacteria. The medication works by killing and suppressing the growth of bacteria that leads to these infections. As is the case with most medications, the
How to Buy Vitamin B12 Supplements
Although a deficiency in vitamin B12 is very rare, it can occur. It is most likely to occur in elderly people or those who suffer from the condition pernicious anemia, which is an inability to absorb vitamin B12. This vitamin naturally occurs in milk, yogurt, and shellfish. But if you don't eat enou
How to Make an Electrolyte Replacement Drink
Whether you run marathons, practice hot yoga or work outside in the sun, an electrolyte replacement drink will help your body stay hydrated and functioning properly. Electrolytes are chemicals that conduct electricity. Maintaining a proper balance of electrolytes in your blood is essential to mainta
How to Find Personal Strength
Each one of us possesses strength within ourselves that often lies untapped because we don't look inward, especially during the our everyday busy lives. But when tough times come, that strength is there waiting for you. There are a few ways to access that inner strength and peace when you need it m
What Are the Dangers of Cortisone Shots?
Cortisone shots are delivered via a needle inserted directly into the joint.needle image by Zbigniew Nowak from Fotolia.comCortisone injections are commonly used to alleviate swelling, inflammation and pain associated with injuries and arthritis. Although they are often successful, there...
How to Identify Pills Yourself
Find a pill and not sure what it is? Being able to identify a pill can be tough. Most pills these days are labeled with only a single letter or a confusing combination of letters and numbers. Here is a quick guide on how to easily identify a pill yourself.
Antiarrhythmic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
What should AF patients know about their antiarrhythmic therapy?
Tribulus Varieties
Tribulus extract is popular with body builders.body-builder's body image by NiDerLander from Fotolia.comZipcode Zoo lists 114 varieties of plants belonging to the genus Tribulus, beginning with Tribulus acanthococcus and ending with Tribulus zeyheri subspecies macranthus. Tribulus plants...
Uses of Triphala Tea
Triphala is an herb used in Aruyvedic medicine that is actually a mix of three fruits, Amalaki, Haritaki and Bhibitaki, that are dried and ground into a fine powder. The mixture can be found in tablet and powder form, either of which can be used to make tea. Tiphala tea is a dietary supplement that
How to Convert From Isordil to Imdur
Isordil and Imdur are both nitrates typically used to treat angina, the most common symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is the heart pain that results from inadequate supply of oxygen and vital nutrients due to the narrowing of coronary arteries and blood vessels. These nitrates act as vasodi
Lexapro vs. Buspar
Lexapro (escitalopram) and Buspar (buspirone) are medications approved by the FDA to treat anxiety. Lexapro is also used to treat depression in adults and children over 12 years of age. While Lexapro is in a class of antidepressants called SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors), Buspar is