Medical Marijuana: A Quick Guide for 2010What is it?Cannabis Sativa L or Cannabis Indica L - a plant that is a member of the Cannabaceae family (often referred to as hemp) The plant has been being cultivated for thousands of years; found from China to Egypt and documented throughout hundreds of culturesIts medical uses come from the chemical "9-tetrahydro-cannabinol"What are its medical uses? As defined by NORML and APHA(American...more
At some point in our lives, we will experience pain and it will be very unpleasant for each and every one of us. Luckily, there are pain relievers readily available in the market to help us. Where there are pain medications, drug addiction and overuse is not that far behind. A lot of people are now growing addicted to these drugs and doctors have found a way to avoid this. This is with the use of herbal pain relievers.Usually pain...more
While we like to hope a trip to the hospital will always end with us walking out healed or at least in a better condition, there are countless cases every year of people who suffer the exact opposite. After all, doctors are human too, and for that reason they make mistakes. But whether or not mistakes are a human characteristic, anyone who is victimized by the mistake of a medical professional—or even worse, victimized by malicious intent—owes it to themselves and future patients to seek justice.There are many different outcomes in this type of case, but here are some common after-effects of medical malpractice.1. Pain and SufferingThe most obvious effect of having something go wrong in an operation or some other kind of medical treatment is the pain and suffering of the injured. Even a temporary injury can be severely painful and in many cases suffering may go on for a long period of time, if not a lifetime. Pain and suffering is awarded compensation in many of these cases as it is very real to those involved.2. Disability or DeformityIn a severe case, a patient may end up disabled or deformed as a result of medical malpractice. This creates a situation that can...more
There are many professions in the medical field to consider for a promising career. We know that even in these economic times, health care personnel are in demand. Many credited colleges and institutions are now offering classes online to provide certificates and degrees to interested students.A skill path that is available and can satisfy your...more
Anthroposophical Medicine HealingAnthroposophical medicine advocates a holistic approach for the treatment of any ailment. Outlined by Rudolph Steiner in 1920, he believed that every human being is endowed with spiritual powers that can be enhanced by stressing on meditation and mental concentration. So, Anthroposophical Medicine is focused on...more
"An alarm bell ringing in a bell tower", is how pain used to be described centuries ago. From this came the notion that there can also be false alarms which led to the distinction between "real pain" and "psychogenic pain". This no longer holds true. Pain, from what we have learnt in the last fifty to sixty years, is understood to be primarily unpleasant sensory perceptions and/ or a pattern of complex physiological responses to actual harm or stimulus warning of current or impending tissue damage or hurt. Pain is primarily associated with injury, or the threat of injury, to bodily tissues, and the pain response may be described in neurological, physiological, behavioral, or emotional (affective) terms. This means that pain is a cognitive act determined by conscious analysis of chemical changes in tissues by the brain. It is the mind which interprets the pain for the individual experiencing it and is therefore a totally subjective response which cannot be reported by another person.Generic Ultram, composition Tramadol Hydrochloride (HCl) works by reducing or negating the feeling of pain by controlling the brain's response to the pain signals. As with most analgesics...more
Everybody intends to look beautiful and handsome. Especially when you have an option with medical loans for cosmetic surgery why shouldn't you try for one? These advances are basically for all those who want to change the way they look....more
The industry of medical transcription is poised for growth and it is expected that it will continue to grow for at least another ten years. Medical transcription industry in the United States is growing at a rate of thirteen to fifteen...more
Medical malpractice can be termed as an activity where negligence is notice from the medical organization or staff end to handle critical cases. This does not always means that the medical institution is guilty; in general case scenarios the staff is...more
AspirinAspirin is a non-steroidal anti-anti-inflammatory drug. Aspirin is an acetylsalicylic acid that is used as an analgesic to ease aches and pain. This medication is used for decreasing the fever and the inflammation caused in an...more
Everyday thousands of men and women are using the medical alarm systems out here in United States. The subscribers to the medical alert services are increasing each day and the reason behind this is the simplicity to use the medical alarm systems....more
I would like to become a medical transcriptionist to improve my education and gain valuable experience with medical terminology and all that the program has to offer. First of all, I have worked in medical environment for the past 3 years and have...more