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- Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe ovaries are a vital pair of organs of the female reproductive system. They house the reproductive eggs and also generate the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer occurs when tumor develops on or in an ovary. Ovarian cancer is a nonspecific expression for an assortment of ...
Views: 801 - Ovarian Cancer – Causes, Risks And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Jack TaylorOvarian cancer is any cancerous expansion that may take place in diverse parts of the ovary. The majority of ovarian cancers occur in the outer lining of the ovary. The reasons behind ovarian cancer and its causes are not clear. In common, growth of cancer begins when strong cells obtain an ...
Views: 884 - Ovarian Cancer – Types, Treatment And Diagnosis - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are over 30 diverse kinds of ovarian cancer which are classified as per their kind of cell from which they initiate. Cancerous ovarian tumors can begin from three general cell types: Epithelial ovarian tumors are derived from the cells outside the ovary. This is the most ordinary ...
Views: 912 - Pancreatic Cancer Causes, Risks, And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jack TaylorScientists, till date, are not fully aware about the factors that cause most cases of Pancreatic cancer, but they have established quite a few threat factors that can make a person more susceptible or probable to get this disease. Current research has revealed that a number of threat factors ...
Views: 1060 - Pancreatic Cancer- Types, Treatment And Diagnosis - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jack TaylorCancer can crop up in any part of the pancreas, but up to 80% of them initiate in the head of the pancreas. There are more than a few diverse kinds of pancreatic cancer and the most occurring kind is ductal adenocarcinoma, which initiates from cells in the inside layer of the pancreatic ducts. ...
Views: 938 - Permax-the reason for its recall from the U.S. drug industry - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorPermax, a drug from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, is used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Approved in 1988, this once earned the popularity of being a blockbuster in the U.S. market. When the real side of Permax got unveiled, after many getting injured by its effects, this lead to a ...
Views: 1603 - Pfizer Faces Wrongful Death Case Related To Zoloft - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorA case of wrongful death related to Zoloft has been filed against Pfizer in Southern District of New York. Paula Peska and Scott Day, a couple from Missouri has filed a wrongful death case against Pfizer. The case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on October ...
Views: 1102 - Plaintiffs in Illinois seeks for Settlement in Zimmer Hip Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZimmer hip components were one of the most popular hip implant components. But now its manufacturer Zimmer Holdings is facing numerous lawsuits as it is linked to many hip and other activity problems. Durom Acetabular Component system or “Durom Cup” was one of the most popular and innovative hip ...
Views: 762 - Pradaxa and FDA - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorFDA approved Pradaxa for prevention of strokes in patients of artrial fibrillation on October 19th 2010. The prescription drug is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Artrial fibrillation is health condition in which there are very fast and uncoordinated contractions of ...
Views: 597 - Pradaxa Could Lead To Brain Hemorrhage - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorNew reports have linked Pradaxa with risk of hemorrhages. The report was published in Journal of Neurosurgery. The report also suggests that there is no antidote to reverse the side effect of bleeding occurring due to Pradaxa. Pradaxa is deemed as safer and more effective oral anticoagulants ...
Views: 851 - PRADAXA FOUND TO CAUSE BLOOD LOSS DEATHS - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorPradaxa is a drug that is classified as a direct thrombin inhibitor. Direct thrombin inhibitors slow or prevent the body’s production of thrombin, which is a protein that is essential to the formation of blood clots. The formation of thrombins is the body’s first step in the process known ...
Views: 695 - Pradaxa Heart Attack Lawsuits - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorMore lawsuits related to heart attack due to Pradaxa use are anticipated in the coming future as new reports of heart attack due to Pradaxa use are made public with each passing day. Pradaxa is a blood thinner, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Some side effects of ...
Views: 893 - Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Lawsuits Against Boehringer Ingelheim - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are many lawsuits being filed against Boehringer Ingelheim related to Pradaxa internal bleeding. U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received around 300 reports of Pradaxa side effects in first three months after the approval of Pradaxa. Around 250 cases of death due to internal bleeding ...
Views: 686 - Pravachol - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorPravachol is used to lower the cholesterol levels. It contains pravastatin as its main active ingredient. It belongs to HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins group of drugs. It is used to bring down the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. High cholesterol levels could lead to ...
Views: 602 - Precautions to Control Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorPatients of Diabetes should take certain precautions to control diabetes in a better way. They should go for a healthy diet, moderate physical activity, regular monitoring and be prompt to the prescribed medicines. Some of the precautions are listed below :- •Patients of diabetes should check ...
Views: 1740 - Preventing Poisonings At Home: Safety Tips - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Jack TaylorAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention every year nearly 80 people succumb to poisoning which can be easily avoided. To do that, all you need is a bit of awareness and follow some simple safety precautions. Medicines, cosmetics, hair dyes, house plants, pesticides and ...
Views: 740 - Prevention And Treatment Of Melanoma - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorMelanoma is widely caused by exposure to sun. Its prevention should start at an early age as sun damage could later turn into skin cancer, including Melanoma. People with risk factors of this disease should go for regular check-ups. This not only helps in preventing the disease but also helps ...
Views: 982 - Problems with Zimmer Hip Implants - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe Zimmer hip implants are used in hip replacement surgeries to give patients relief from problems of hipbone. Zimmer offers a minimally invasive solution through many Zimmer Hip components. They have been developed as per requirements for minimally invasive surgery. Zimmer MIS Solutions are ...
Views: 834 - Propecia Side Effects and Lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorPropecia, a drug manufactured by Merck is prescribed for treating male pattern baldness. Propecia was the first drug in its class that was made available in the form of a pill. In just few years of its being available in the market, Propecia gained immense popularity. Everything went well until ...
Views: 904 - Propulsid Linked to Child Death - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorPropulsid is linked to child death along with its other severe side effects. It has been linked to different heart problems including heart arrhythmia and heart attack. Propulsid is manufactured by Janssen pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. It was approved by FDA in 1993. Even ...
Views: 1312 - Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Jack TaylorProstate is a small exocrine gland present only in males and forming a part of the reproductive system. The gland is located below the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra. The gland secretes vital fluids that constitute a portion of semen, seminal vesicle and male sperm cells. Cancerous ...
Views: 958 - Rezulin Side Effects - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jack TaylorRezulin is an oral anti hyperglycemic drug. It contains Troglitazone as its main active ingredient. Rezulin is used for management of type II diabetes or Diabetes mellitus. It is non-insulin dependant type of diabetes. Rezulin decreases insulin resistance. It makes muscles and adipose tissues ...
Views: 996 - Rezulin: Medical Facts and Uses - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorRezulin is an oral anti hyperglycemic drug. It contains Troglitazone as its main active ingredient. It is used to manage type II diabetes or diabetes mellitus. It is non-insulin dependant type of diabetes. Rezulin decreases insulin resistance. It makes muscles and adipose tissues more responsive ...
Views: 968 - Risk Factors For Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are many risk factors, which could trigger alcoholism. If these risk factors are timely detected and precautions are taken, it is possible to prevent onset of alcoholism. Some of the risk factors for alcoholism are as follows- Steady Drinking for Long Periods- If a drinker is in habit ...
Views: 1004 - Risk Factors For Type II Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Jack TaylorType II Diabetes is the most common form of Diabetes. It develops due to body’s failure to respond to the insulin produced by the pancreas. Due to insulin resistance there is a false deficiency of insulin leading to high sugar level. It is also known as non-insulin dependent Diabetes. There are ...
Views: 781 - Risk Factors Type I Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Jack TaylorType I Diabetes is not as common as Type II and only 5-10% of total diabetic people suffer from Type I diabetes. It is prevalent mostly in children and teenagers. Type I Diabetes is most common in patients of Caucasian decent. Most of the patients with Type I Diabetes are diagnosed when they are ...
Views: 625 - Risks, Causes And Symptoms Of Oral Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorMouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is a type of cancer in which malignant cells start developing inside the tissues lining the mouth. This type of cancer can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated on time. The risk factors and causes of oral cancer are- Smoking and drinking alcohol- ...
Views: 909 - Seroquel and FDA - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorSeroquel is an oral drug containing quetiapine as main active ingredient. It is used for treatment of Schizophrenia in adults or children older than 13 years. Doctors prescribe Seroquel for treatment of bipolar disorder or manic depression in children above 10 years and adults. It is also used ...
Views: 877 - Seroquel Lawsuit Settled for $520 million - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorAstraZeneca agreed to pay $520 million to resolve the civil suit brought about by federal and state entities. This monetary settlement was confirmed by the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services’ Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Team (HEAT). They have decided that this ...
Views: 974 - Seroquel Lawsuit Settlement - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorAstraZeneca Plc agreed has agreed to pay $150 million to settle more Seroquel lawsuits. Earlier it had settled numerous lawsuits by paying hefty amount of money, but it did not prove fatal blow for AstraZeneca as it settled a large amount of lawsuit against it related to Seroquel lawsuits. These ...
Views: 1541 - Severe Side Effects of Yaz, Yasmin revealed by more studies - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz is a popular birth control pill along with its cousin Yasmin. Both these drugs are produced by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Lately Yaz has been in news for all the wrong reasons. It has played a central role in a lot of legal battles against Bayer pharmaceuticals. Patients or their relatives who ...
Views: 483 - Side Effects OF Ephedra - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorAs with all drugs, the dangers of side and adverse effects of Ephedra is an ever prevailing threat and is found to be higher in individuals who suffer from ailments like heart disease, seizures, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, high blood pressure, heart-related disorders, thyroid disease, ...
Views: 1054 - Side Effects of Multaq - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorLike all the medicines Multaq too has some side effects. Some of them are common and patients must not worry about them as they subside with the time. But some of the Multaq side effects are quite serious and patients should immediately call the doctor if any of serious side effects ...
Views: 2090 - Side Effects of Seroquel - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorSeroquel is used for treatment of Schizophrenia. It is an anti psychotic drug and changes chemical actions in the brain to treat mental disorder. It is used in adults and children above 13 years. Another use of Seroquel is for treatment of bipolar disorder or maniac depression in adults and ...
Views: 860 - Side effects of Wellbutrin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorWellbutrin is brand name for bupropion. It is an antidepressant drug. Wellbutrin is used for treatment of major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It works in brain and effectively treats depressive disorders. It is produced by GlaxoSmithKline. Common side effects of ...
Views: 985 - Side Effects of Yaz-Yasmin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorYasmin is a drospirenone drug used as an oral contraceptive. It also contains ethinyl estradiol. Its production started in 2001. It was the first oral contraceptive which used drospirenone, which is classified as a “fourth generation” synthetic progestin. In 2006 Bayer marketed a nearly ...
Views: 589 - Side Effects of Zoloft - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorZoloft is an antidepressant drug. Zoloft is manufactured by the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. It is used for treatment of depression or other such disorders. Zoloft works by restoring the balance of serotonin in the brain, which helps to treat different mood or stress related disorders. It is ...
Views: 837 - SIDE-EFFECTS OF VIOXX - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jack TaylorVioxx was a non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drug, made by Merck and Co. It was marketed between the years 1999 to 2004. It was used to relieve patients, mainly adults, from the pain and discomforts of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Though it carried a label claiming that it was safe ...
Views: 607 - Signs and Symptoms of Type I Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorDiabetes is medical condition a person has high blood sugar. This could be due to less production of Insulin or insuline resistance by the body. High blood sugar could result into polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. Type 1 diabetes is caused due to stoppage of insuline production by ...
Views: 815 - Small Cell Lung Cancer - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorSmall cell lung cancer is a lung cancer in which malignant or cancerous cells affects the tissues of the lung. Each lung has sections known as lobes. Left lung has two and right lung has three lobes. Two tubes or bronchi connect trachea to lungs. The bronchi are the part mostly affected by lung ...
Views: 977 - Small Intestine Cancer Types, Treatment and Diagnosis - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe small intestine is an important part of our body which helps in breaking down the food and absorbing its nutrients. It is made up of 3 parts namely duodenum, jejunum and ileum. The cancer of small intestine is known as small bowel cancer or cancer of small bowel. If there is a regular intake ...
Views: 945 - Stages, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Oral Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorOral cancer is a form of cancer which affects the mouth. The staging of cancer is done to determine how big the cancer is and if it has developed further and spread to the surrounding tissues or organs. There are four stages of mouth cancer – stages 1 to 4. Several doctors also consider a stage ...
Views: 953 - Status Update on Federal Yaz-Yasmin Litigation - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorA hearing was held by Judge Herndon in the Yaz/Yasmin federal court proceedings on September 19, 2011. The hearing resolved disputes that had arisen between plaintiffs’ lawyers and the lawyers for drug maker Bayer over the scheduling of depositions for the expert witnesses that each side intends ...
Views: 727 - Study Links Tylenol (Acetaminophen) with Liver Damage - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorMcNeil consumer healthcare, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson and manufacturer of Tylenol had been facing quite a troubled time as studies link its pain reliever medicine Tylenol to severe liver damages including liver failure. The McNeil consumer healthcare has been showered with numerous ...
Views: 597 - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorSome of the breast cancer symptoms are listed below. •A hard lump with no pain and uneven edges in the breast or armpit may be a sign of breast cancer. •Thickening in the breast may also be caused as a symptom of breast cancer. •Redness, dimpling, or puckering like orange skin in nipples ...
Views: 967 - Symptoms of Type II Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorDiabetes is medical condition a person has high blood sugar. This could be due to less production of Insulin or insulin resistance by the body. High blood sugar could result into polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. Type 2 diabetes is caused due to insulin resistance in the body of the ...
Views: 558 - Tegretol Lawsuits - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorEpilepsy, bipolar disorder, trigeminal neuralgia and mood swings are the ailments cured using Tegretol. However Tegretol has been associated with plethora of side effects some of which have also been life threatening. In case the patient who has been administered Tegretol has suffered from any ...
Views: 1547 - TEGRETOL: Medical Use and Drug Facts - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorGeneric Name : carbamazepine Brand Names are: Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR Drug Functionality: Tegretol is an anticonvulsant drug that serves as an analgesic for decreasing nerve impulses which can cause seizures and pain. This medicine is essentially used during the treatment ...
Views: 837 - Tegretrol Side Effects - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorCarbamazepine is the active component of Tegretol tablets, chewtabs, liquids and or suppositories. This medicine is mainly used during the treatment of epilepsy. Carbamazepine basically works by stabilizing the electrical activity of the brain. All medicines have some side effects, some ...
Views: 742 - The Physical and Emotional Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorAlcoholism has emerged as one of the major social problems these days. Not only family but state Governments too are expressing their deep concerns over the growing rate of Alcoholism. Reports say if the rate of alcoholism continued in the same manner it would adversely affect the overall ...
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