Medicine Articles
211: What to Do in Case of Medical Negligence
Medical negligence is somewhat of a taboo topic amongst patients and doctors alike, every person who visits a physician or specialist has high expectations in regards to their health condition...
212: How to overcome the fear of dark
Few children are not afraid of the dark. Children do not recognize the environment, they listen to the sounds, or they cannot find their favorite toy… Parents have often thought, “If I could find somebody to tell me how to help my baby, I would be very happy!” because it is hard to understand what is in a baby’s mind. This information exists and it can help any unhappy mother or child!
213: How wonderful life is in Hawaii
Here you can get information on a fascinating holiday destination that is Hawaii. We can help you discover the unique beauty of odd-shaped mountains and we can tell you how to enjoy a trip in tropical rainforests or how to get relaxed lying in the sun on never-ending beaches of the Pacific Ocean, admiring the active volcanoes.
214: Research on men’s health
Research shows that hair loss, prostate problems and premature ejaculation affect more than 50% of men. You have to know that some diseases can affect men more than women and part of them are typical to men, like prostate problems, premature ejaculation, hair loss, snoring or the ability to distinguish colors. As each problem in this world has at least one solution, you do not have to lose your hope, but to learn how to overcome them.
215: Antibiotics Medicines and Antifungal Drugs
Selection of Antibiotics: Before selecting an antibiotic, the presence of infection must be establishment as also the indispensability of the use of an antibiotic. To employ an antibiotic in case of just any fever is not justified. Once it is certain that an antibiotic must be used, the choice of antibiotic becomes cirtical.
216: Treatment and Drugs For Constipation
If a person suffering from constipation has been taking purgatives, these should be stopped gradually. The system will probably return to normal by taking enough soups, vegetables, and fruits. However, a worrying type individual may need to take mild laxatives as a temporary measure.
217: Medicines and Drugs Used in Amoebiasis
Amoebiasis is a worldwide disease, particularly common in tropical countries and places where public hygiene and sanitation are poor. Amoebic infection is caused by an organism, Entamoeba histolytica (EH) which usually spreads through contaminated food and water.
218: Drugs and Medicines to Treat High Blood Pressure
All the tissues and organs of the body need nourishment in the form of oxygen, glucose, and minerals for their normal functioning. This nourishment is carried by the blood to various sites through the blood vessels by the pumping action of the heart. With each contraction of the heart, blood is pushed into the arteries.
219: Epileptic Disorders Medicines and Drugs
This drug belongs to the category of iminostilbenes and is used in the treatment of psychomotor and grand mal epilepsy. Nowadays it is considered as the drug of first choice for grand-mal epilepsy. It provides partial or complete relief to at least 65% of the patients.
220: Diabetes Medicines and Drugs
These drugs decrease the intestinal absorption of carbohydrates, promote their oxidation in the tissues, and also reduce conversion of fats and proteins into glucose in the liver. They reduce elevated blood glucose levels only and do not produce hypoglycemia (fall in blood glucvose levels below normal).
221: Malaria Medicines and Drugs
Precautions. It should not be used in patients with a history of epilepsy or any psychiatric disorder. It should not be used in children below two years. Avoid its use with quinine, quinidine or any other drugs which may cause disturbance of heart beat before or after mefloquine. It should not be used during pregnancy. Driving or operating any machinery should be avoided.
222: Drugs Used in Common Eye Diseases
Blindness is a major health problem the world over. It is estimated that there are approximately 50,000,000 blind persons in the world and another approximately 150,000,000 with diminished or impaired vision who are unable to function effectively. The factors causing visual disability, are discussed briefly in this chapter.
223: Migraine Medicines and Drugs
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate (Dihydergot, DHE 45). This can be used by the intramuscular or intravenous route. Its effect is less pronounced than ergotamine. Only a small percentage of persons respond to this drug.
224: Treatment and Drugs For Peptic Ulcers
General measures consist of physical and mental rest, and control of diet. The diet should be bland in nature, and comprise small and frequent meals. In an acute peptic ulcer a meal consisting mainly of milk given frequently.
225: Mental Depression Medicines
New Generation Anti-depressants : Due to a large number of side-effects caused by the tricyclic antidepressants and the monoamine oxidase inhibitors, efforts have been made by pharmaceutical research groups to bring out newer and safer drugs.
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