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New Breakthroughs in Antivirals Could be The Discovery of The Century
Viruses enter our bodies every day and we have an arsenal of natural antivirals that kill them off. The problems occur when there is particularly new, hybrid, or resilient viruses that invade our systems and we don’t have any defense. These viruses can be anything from a bad flu to the devastating effects of HIV or Ebola. The new cutting edge medical research is laying a foundation for completely different approaches in the war against the virus. However, there are a number of questions that remain open as to whether the antivirals will be the best move for the body as a whole.
16 May 2012
Statin Medication: A Diabetes Alert for Women
Statin medication is all the rage. In the effort to lower cholesterol, doctors are prescribing more statins than just about anything else. Yes, as a patient you get those non-friendly bag stuffers for your prescription (that most people don’t read) and your doctor may have breezed by the fact that statin drugs have side effects that can include digestive problems, muscle pain and liver damage. For women, however, the is an even more serious alert: statins can increase your chances for diabetes.
The Secret Behind The Cheap Prescriptions From Big Box and Chain Pharmacies
Most of us have seen the advertisements from the chains and big box pharmacies proclaiming the incredible $3 and $4 prescriptions. In this economy it may be understandable why people run in droves to take advantage of such cheap pricing. However, there is a secret that most of the general public isn’t aware of: you aren’t getting the bargain that you thought you would be.
The Unforeseen Problems In Passing a State Limitation on Medical Lawsuits
We have all seen the over the top lawsuits involving ridiculous or petty topics. Whether it is someone that felt they didn’t get the right personal service from a doctor or medical company, or it was an easy way to sue; there seemed to be a ramped line up of people looking for easy money. Some states, including California, decided to put a halt to the frivolous medical lawsuit situation and the people passed a law limiting the amount that people could collect as a final result for a medical lawsuit. Once this law was set in place, there was, however, an unforeseen list of loopholes that happened; this included the ability of a medical institution or physician to deliberately cause medical malpractice that resulted in death, and not be accountable.
Hip Dysplasia: Do You Have It? Can Something Be Done?
Hip dysplasia is a very common disorder that actually often happens at birth and seems to
involve a higher percentage of women. While it can be detected at birth, in some cases, the actual symptoms don’t show up until later in life. It can be the cause of the additional disorder of osteoarthritis in women under fifty. If left untreated, some cases may progress to the point of hip replacement. So what are the symptoms of hip dysplasia and can it be treated without surgery?
