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Comparing POC A1c and Random Plasma Glucose for Screening DM
Can point-of-care testing be used effectively to diagnose diabetes in high-risk populations?
Mace Spray Ingredients
Mace is an aerosol spray designed to cause pain in an attacker's eyes.bombe image by Unclesam from Fotolia.comMace and pepper spray are commonly used forms of self-defense. Both employ the use of pain-inducing chemicals directed at the eyes of a potential assailant. Mace is typically...
Management of Nerve Injuries
How effective are L-carnitine and N-acetylcysteine for neuroprotection?
The Use of Magnesium Oxide
The primary use of magnesium oxide is to treat and prevent low amounts of magnesium in the blood. Low amounts of magnesium are usually a result of a poor diet. Other reasons include the use of diuretics or water pills (such as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide), alcoholism, poorly controlled diabe
Things to Make With Marble Slabs Left Over From Counter Tops
When you install marble counter tops in homes, there are often odds and ends of marble left over from the project. Stone and marble retailers also have entire store sections devoted to the sale of slab pieces left over from in-house stone cutting. Depending on the size and shape of the remnants, the
What Natural Supplements Help Memory and Concentration?
Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can be taken as natural supplements to boost memory and concentration.Daily Vitamins and Minerals image by LynWatanabe.com from Fotolia.comResearchers continue to learn about the influence of vitamins, minerals and herbs on memory and other mental...
Risks for Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
What did a MEDLINE search indicate about increased risks for men with prostate cancer, the leading cancer diagnosis and second leading cause of cancer-related mortality for men in the United States?
Palivizumab
Compare this intramuscularly administered humanized monoclonal antibody with the alternative prophylactic agent, RSV-immune globulin intravenous (human).
Side Effects of Tamsulosin
Tamsulosin, sold under the popular brand name Flomax, is a drug used to improve the urinary flow of men suffering from enlarged prostate. As is common with prescription drugs, Tamsulosin may cause a wide variety of side effects depending on the specific individual and the quantity of the dose.
What Are the Effects of Black Cohosh
Black cohosh, botanically known as both Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa, is a perennial herb related to the buttercup that grows wild in North America. The roots are black, and the plant is ragged looking. Two Native American names for this herb are bugwort and bugbane, as bugs tend to avoid
Sorafenib and Sunitinib: Novel Targeted Therapies for Renal Cell Cancer
Both of these drugs promote disease stabilization and increase progression-free survival.
Is It Safe To Order Drugs From Overseas Pharmacies?
Alert your patients to the dangers of Internet and overseas pharmacies.
What Are the Causes of Insulin Resistance in Children?
Insulin resistance may also be referred to as prediabetes. This condition occurs when the body become resistant to insulin, leading to abnormally high blood-glucose levels. Having insulin resistance as a child significantly increases the likelihood of later developing diabetes.
Ginseng Extract G115 in Patients with Chronic Bronchiti
Explore the potential antibacterial effects of ginseng extract when used in conjunction with amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
What Are the Best Over-the-Counter Diet Pills/Appetite Suppressants?
Diet pills come in a variety of shapes and strengths.pills image by Joann Cooper from Fotolia.comWeight loss can be difficult, even for those with the strongest of will powers. With the number of dietary supplements and diet pills on the market that claim to be effective in the battle...
Where Can I Find Powdered Plant Sterols?
Powdered plant sterols are available from Cargill, Inc., under the brand CoroWise™, a Naturally Sourced Cholesterol Reducer™ supplement product. Powdered phytosterols (another term often used for plant sterols) are available through ZooScape.com and PureBulk.com, as well.
Herbs With the Richest Source of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is found in wine.red wine poured into wine glass image by Allen Penton from Fotolia.comResveratrol is a natural substance found in many sources, including grapes, mulberry and Japanese herbs. It is also found in wine, particularly red wine, and is thought to be the source of...
Plant Supplements & Weight Loss
Plant supplements for weight loss usually contain a cocktail of ingredients including botanicals, herbs, vitamins, minerals and other ingredients. They are sold over-the-counter without having to meet the same government health and standards that are applied to prescription medications.
Magnesium & Vitamin E for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are an unfortunate side effect for women when dealing with menopause. However, there are lifestyle changes that can help alleviate the hot flashes, such as including magnesium and vitamin E in the diet.