Each year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves many generic drugs that treat a wide variety of conditions and help consumers save money.Significant approvals for medications granted by FDA's Office of Generic Drugs since October 2009 are listed below.Polyethylene glycol (powder for oral solution)Used for treating occasional constipation.Originally marketed as: Miralax, by Schering-PloughDate generic approved: Oct. 30,...more
Today many medicians recommend to buy generic drugs as they provide the same medicines as the brands with the same results, but their prices are much more affordable for patients. A generic medicine has to meet the same high standards as brand to receive approval from the FDA. This means that the FDA must ensure that the generic and the brand have the same amount of active ingredients at the same strength, as well as the same dosage...more
Considering minimally invasive weight loss surgery to help you lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle? Only a qualified bariatric surgeon can help you decide which procedure is best for you.Before you schedule your consultation with a bariatric surgeon, determine if you meet the minimum criteria:At least 100 pounds overweightAt least 18 years oldObese for more than 5 yearsA Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, or at least 35 with one or more obesity-related health conditions, is also a requirement. If you are pregnant, drink alcohol in excess, or suffer from another disease which may cause obesity, you may not qualify.Weight Loss Surgery BasicsLaparoscopic surgery became a preferred surgical method in the United States in the early 1990s. Today, thousands of laparoscopic procedures are performed each year. To perform laparoscopic weight loss surgery, your bariatric surgeon creates several small incisions in the abdomen, called ports, through which long, slender instruments can be inserted into the abdomen. A high resolution camera and thin tubular telescope are inserted, allowing your surgeon to ‘see' inside your abdomen via a TV monitor.Preparing for Weight...more
Drugs would not be my first choice as a solution for hyperhidrosis. If it were me I would look at other solutions for my hyperhidrosis besides drugs.I will give some of my reasons in this article. Yet you will find drugs to be the number one recommended solution in some forums. If you can find another solution besides drugs utilize...more
Every year, thousands of men suffer from the embarrassing and debilitating affects of erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. While many cases of these afflictions are psychosomatic (i.e. caused by mental factors like anxiety), many of those who suffer from erectile dysfunction, for example, have actual physical problems...more
With the recent announcement of a Hip Replacement Recall by company DePuy Orthopaedics, there are now several scrambling patients trying to find out if their hip replacement device is listed as one of the faulty ones. DePuy's ASR XL Acetabular System, along with their ASR Hip Resurfacing system, joined the list of recalled hip replacement devices at the end of August 2010.It is now estimated that, between the Zimmer, Stryker, and DePuy hip replacement systems, over 90,000 hip implants have been recalled. With the failure rate estimated at just over 12%, this means that nearly 11,000 individuals, and possibly more, could very well experience a failure with their device, if they have not already. The thought of how many could truly be affected is chilling, to say the least.Yet, many do not even have the slightest clue of what to watch out for. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss the signs that often appear prior to the failure of a hip device. One of the early indicators that a hip replacement is failing is the feeling (and some may even say the sound) of clicking or popping in the hip. There is often also swelling, which can be followed by chronic pain. In worst case...more
When taking prescription medication, it's very important to tell your doctor about any other prescription drugs, supplements and natural remedies you may be taking. Many herbs, supplements and prescription drugs can react in...more
About 6 million women become pregnant in the US every year. The average mom-to-be uses three to five prescription drugs during her pregnancy. While the potential impact of prescription medication upon an unborn child is always a...more
When you or a relative has an addiction, it is just a heart wrenching unhappy process for everyone involved. The very best choice you have facing you is to discover the best drug treatment center that will help the addiction disappear...more
Becoming a Phlebotomist in the health care field will put you in a high demand field and one that has rapid growth expectancy. What is a Phlebotomist? Drawing of blood for the purpose of preparing it for a lab to perform testing is the...more
You want to eat but then again you don't, because "IT" will come for you. The heartburn that happens with GERD is a life interrupting annoyance that makes you want to scream, "I NEED to get rid of acid reflux!!"Can you feel it? The...more
Prescription drug abuse is distinguished as the indiscriminate use of medications prescribed by doctors for non-medical purposes or due to the patient's dependence for the medicine over and above its intended dosage and remedy...more