With the improving condition of global economy, the trend of travelling to different countries for pleasure and business is on constant rise. But majority of people, who travel abroad have a limited ability, when it comes to converse in the language that is recognized throughout that country. Such people face serious problems while seeking medical help in a far-flung country. Physicians as well as other medical staff find it difficult to...more
In February of 2009, a black box warning, the most serious warning issued by the FDA, was required to be placed on the prescription drug Metoclopramide, often sold under the brand name of Reglan. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation.It is used in the treatment of digestive problems such reflux and to control nausea caused by other medications or treatments. It has also been used to prevent the nausea associated with pregnancy and with migraine headaches. If you have experienced any of these conditions, Reglan may have been prescribed for you.Metoclopramid is available in tablet, oral solution or injection form. You may have received the medication in any of these delivery methods. Although recommended only for short term use, no longer than 12 weeks, it is often prescribed for much longer periods of time. An FDA study showed that over 20% of patients treated with Reglan were prescribed the medication for over the 3 month limit. The results of this can be devastating.The side effects caused by extended use of this prescription medication, if not caught early, may be irreversible. The FDA's investigative unit, the Drug Evaluation and Research...more
It doesn't take very long for medical bills to create a financial crisis when there's been an accident or illness in the family. Such a crisis may also warrant finding a quick method to eliminate medical debt and also the extreme stress and disruptive volatility that wreaks damage to one's life. Luckily, there are some options for obtaining quick...more
Doctors are known to suggest or prescribe antibiotics for curing any disease. However, you must also know that excessive usage of this kind of medication can lead to a weak immune system. Further, there are many micro-organisms that develop immunity to this treatment, which basically renders antibiotics ineffective. This is particularly the case...more
Exam preparation is more important than most people realize. The reason is because, under stress, no matter how much you know or how well you know ityoure going to forget things. Your mind will temporarily go blank. The key, is getting through it.These tips will do just that.1. When preparing for your exam, make sure you take certified practice exams beforehand. These will best prepare you for the actual exam.2. When you take the practice exams, you want to take speed exams. In other words, you want to zip through these as quickly as possiblemuch faster than you would on a real exam. The reason is simple. If you can get through the exam at speed level with a passing score, imagine how much better youll do on the real exam.3. When taking your real exam and getting that momentary mental block, because youre so used to taking the exams at breakneck speed, you can skip the question and go back to it. DONT waste your time trying to remember the answer at that moment. It WILL come back to you down the road.4. You want to take your practice exams in parts. Dont try to do it all at once. Master one concept and then move on to the next. If you learn the exam in pieces, youll have a better...more
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Managing director advises to Doctors "Acquire maximum benefits from technology, choose Simple medical practice stand alone software and let patient carry the prescription and choose their pharmacy dispenser"Best medical practicing methods for...more
A lot of doctors recommend medications as the solution for the growing crisis of obesity. Although, a better alternative is an effective natural weight loss diet system as well as more exercise. Each of those options happen to be more suitable...more
News Flash: New Jersey legalized 'the sale and use of medical marijuana'as of July 1, becoming the 14th state to allow the use of pot for medical purposes.News Flash: Effective July 23, medical marijuana is legal in the District of Columbia.News...more
Drug Testing has become a common practice for employers; therefore employees should know the possible reasons for the frequent drug tastes so that they can prepare themselves to face the programs by adapting right methods in order to pass a drug test...more
Drug test has become now an essential part of employee screening and evaluation. Therefore it has also become essential to know the basic facts where you can manage to get a clean chit from the loopholes of common drug tests. However, if you are not...more