The Consumers Guide to Understanding the Drugs & Supplements
To the uninformed consumer, a “natural” supplement may seem like a better option than pharmaceutical drugs they think may be too expensive …
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Vitamin D Levels & Your Health: Osteoporosis & Other Concerns with Vitamin D Deficiencies
Vitamin D deficiencies are so common that many doctors routinely test for it when performing exams. But how big of a concern is it?
Continue ReadingThe Overuse of Antibiotics: Consequences of Misuse
Reports state that patients are often prescribed antibiotics for conditions that do not warrant their use. The more that antibiotics are overused or …
Continue ReadingA Guide to Tackling Antibiotic Resistance
In many parts of the world antibiotic resistance has reached unprecedented levels as bacterial infections are able to outwit the drugs we throw at …
Continue ReadingThe Scoop On Clinical Trials: What Are They, Where They Are Being Held, And The Benefits And Risks Associated With Participating In Them
Sometimes the best, or only viable, treatment available is offered as part of a clinical trial program. Indeed, participation in a clinical trial …
Continue ReadingTeniposide Side Effects and Warnings
If you are looking for more information on teniposide, you are in the right place. Read on to learn more about this medication and the warnings …
Continue ReadingMitoxantrone Warnings and Precautions
If you are looking for more information on mitoxantrone you are in the right place. Here you will learn about all of the warnings and precautions …
Continue ReadingZolpidem Tartrate Warnings and Information
Are you seeking more information on zolpidem tartrate? If so, read on to learn more about this medication.
Continue ReadingWhat Are Antivenoms, Why Are They Needed, Why Are They Scarce, and What's Being Done to Ensure That They Are Available to all Snakebite Victims?
Hundreds of thousands of people either die or are severely incapacitated due to bites from poisonous snakes each year. Unfortunately, there is not …
Continue ReadingCan Gleevec Effectively Treat Neurofibromatosis?
Gleevec for neurofibromatosis is currently being studied and showing great promise. Read on to learn more about Gleevec, neurofibromatosis, and how …
Continue ReadingLearn about Betamethasone for Lung Maturity
Giving betamethasone for lung maturity can help prevent respiratory distress syndrome. Find information on this drug, including how it works, how much …
Continue ReadingComplications Of Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy usually involves external irradiation of the patient with a precisely controlled X-ray source. It is used for both treatment and …
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