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Update on Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
At what age, if any, should men be screened for prostate cancer?
Vegan Vitamins for Children
A variety of fruits and vegetables provides required dietary nutrients.vegetables image by cherie from Fotolia.comMore parents are considering vegan diets for their children. According to a panel of nurses and doctors for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, those with a...
The Function of Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium chloride, or MgCl2, is extracted from seawater. It consists of an ion of magnesium and two ions of chlorine. It is widely used as a magnesium supplement. Industrially, it is produced by a process called Dow's process, wherein magnesium present in seawater is treated with slaked lime to for
How to Use Slippery Elm Powder for Baby Powder
Slippery elm powder is derived from the inner bark of the Ulmus rubra tree. To make the powder, the inner bark of the tree is harvested and dried before it is ground into a fine powder. During the American Civil War, soldiers used Slippery Elm topically to heal wounds. Slippery Elm powder absorbs mo
Hair Growth Vitamins for Women
Hair loss can be a major blow to a woman's self-esteem, because modern society doesn't accept the idea of bald women as readily as it accepts bald men. Hair growth vitamins can help restore a woman's self-esteem by combating thinning hair and hair loss that result from vitamin deficiencies. Hair gro
How to Identify the Ritalin MD 532 Pill
Methylphenidate, known more commonly as Ritalin, is a medication that stimulates the central nervous system (CNS). Ritalin is associated with the treatment of people diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ritalin helps treat these conditi
Pharmacy Positions in the United State for Pharmacists From Another Country
How can a pharmacist from another country obtain a pharmacist position in the United States?
Limited Health Literacy: Risk Factor for Hypoglycemia in Diabetes?
Patients who have difficulty understanding health information and trouble filling out medical forms may not be able to effectively manage their diabetes.
How to Make Homemade Stamina Boosters
We've all been there: After a long, exhausting day at work or school, we still have to find the energy to stay up writing a paper, go out dancing with friends or spend a long romantic evening with a significant other. Many people believe that pots and pots of coffee or a high-sugar energy drink are
Adverse Drug Reactions in United States Hospitals
This study of 8 million patients hospitalized in 1998 identified high-risk diagnoses and drug classes that providers can target to minimize adverse drug reactions.
Why Are Beta Blockers Prescribed?
Beta blockers may also be referred to as beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Beta blockers are most commonly prescribed for heart-related conditions.
Adverse Reactions to Sun Exposure
Sunlight is a great source of Vitamin D, but spending time in the sun can lead to several adverse reactions, including cancer. Dermatologists suggest limit exposure to the sun all year round. Ultraviolet or UV rays are present even when the sky is cloudy or hazy; these rays can also reflect from sno
Celtic Sea Salt vs. Himalayan Salt
For many years, doctors have advised against consuming too much salt. Eating salt in excess has been connected to high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney disease and other health issues. However, according to Health Benefit of Water.com, not all salts are harmful. Natural salts, such as se
Allergic Symptoms to Prilosec
Prilosec, or omeprazole, is a medication that is used to control conditions associated with excess gastric acid. Prilosec is a brand name for omeprazole and is manufactured by AstraZeneca. Omeprazole is available as a generic drug as well. There are groups of people, including those with allergic re
How to Make Burdock Root Oil Extract
Although not currently verified by the scientific health community, the root of the burdock plant has been used for centuries in folk medicine for its purported detoxifying effect on the blood, liver, and skin. While the flowers and seeds of this plant are also believed to have medicinal properties,
How Is Vitamin D3 Derived?
Vitamin D is necessary to help the body maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream. It also helps the body absorb calcium, which is necessary for the production and maintenance of strong bones. Research suggests that vitamin D may provide other health benefits,...
How to Extract Vitamins From Vegetables
Unless you are a scientist with access to a lab, complex chemicals and equipment, the only way you will be able to extract vitamins from a vegetable is from its consumption. That is, you have to eat it. The best way to ensure the full vitamin count of vegetable matter is to consume it raw or steamed
Nystatin Cream 100000 USP Side Effects
Nystatin is an prescription anti-fungal ointment used to treat infections that are fungal in nature. Nystatin is generally safe and has very mild side effects, if any. Serious side effects should be reported to a doctor immediately.
Exploring the Association Between Atypical Neuroleptic Agents
Since their introduction in the late 1980s, the atypical neuroleptic agents-clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, and risperidone-have had a profound impact on the management of schizophrenia.
Complications of Cellulitis in Diabetic Foot Infections
Do you know the different wound dressings available to help manage diabetic foot infections?