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- 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: 907 - Bayer in trouble again over Yaz-Yasmin Lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz is one of the most popular birth control pill. Millions of women use it worldwide. It has churned out millions of dollars along with its sister contraceptive in the same line, Yasmin for its manufacturer Bayer Healthcare. It is been marred with controversies off late. Yaz and Yasmin are ...
Views: 905 - 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: 903 - Drug Addiction Support Groups - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Jack TaylorIt’s not easy to be free of drug addiction. There are many treatment options available for drug addiction including medication and psychological therapies. There are rehabilitation centers to help addicts get out of their addiction. The recovery process does not end as the treatment is ...
Views: 902 - FDA Related Information - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorFDA, i.e. Food and Drug Administration is the United States federal regulatory agency in the Department of Health and Human Services. “Protecting Public Health” is the main motto of this agency. In order to achieve its mission, the agency has to ensure that food, cosmetics, and nutritional ...
Views: 899 - 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 - 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 ...
Views: 889 - Types of Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Jack TaylorDiabetes mellitus is a health condition in which a patient suffers from high sugar level in blood. High sugar level can be an indication of low or no production of insulin in the body. Insulin is a hormone produced by pancreas and is reponsible for maintainance of sugar level in the blood. Other ...
Views: 889 - Diabetes Complications - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorDiabetes does not come alone and generally brings many other health complications and diseases with it. Once a patient is in a pre diabetes stage, he or she could prevent diabetes by making life style changes, diet changes, exercise and other ways to stop development of Diabetes through ...
Views: 888 - 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: 883 - Diet for Diabetes Management - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Jack TaylorTreatment of Diabetes not only involves insulin injections and medicine but a whole lot of lifestyle changes including exercise and diet. Diet plays a very important role in proper management of Diabetes. It is the key factor to maintain sugar level and healthy weight. Having a well balanced ...
Views: 880 - Types Of Gastric Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Jack TaylorGastric cancer (or stomach cancer) begins when there is abnormal growth of cells in the stomach which then leads to a tumor. This type of cancer starts from the common cell types present in the lining of the wall of the stomach and develops gradually. It can spread to other parts of the ...
Views: 876 - 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: 875 - Roche in trouble as more cases in Florida and Tennessee link Avastin to Eye Infection - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorRoche in trouble as reports of eye infection due to use of Avastin are surfacing in Florida and Tennessee. Avastin was originally manufactured by Genentech. Later Roche acquired it and now facing controversies related to Avastin. Avastin is an injectable medicine. It slows down the growth and ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - 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: 859 - Tips To Prevent Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Jack TaylorA kidney stone is a solid mass of material that forms in a kidney. They are formed by the salt deposits and other minerals present in the urine. The size of stone may vary from a tiny sand particle to a golf ball. Many of the times people don’t know that they have stones. The stone can block the ...
Views: 857 - Gallbladder Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorGallbladder cancer is a relatively uncommon form of the disease in which malignant cancerous cells are formed in the tissues of the gallbladder. Gallbladder cancer occurrence shows unusual geographical and racial variations. It is mostly found in the people living in Central and South America, ...
Views: 854 - 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: 850 - Treatment for Type II Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Jack TaylorTreatment of Type II Diabetes is a comprehensive program. It involves a lot of things besides medications. Though it is not fully curable, it could be managed in such a way that patients could lead a normal healthy life. Type II Diabetes generally becomes worse with time. Initially diet control ...
Views: 850 - Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Jack TaylorGestational Diabetes gets developed in women during pregnancy. It is health condition in which a pregnant woman develops intolerance to carbohydrate. There are certain factors, which increase the risk of Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy. The more the risk factors the likely patient is to ...
Views: 845 - 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: 836 - 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: 835 - 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: 832 - Actos being linked to Bladder Cancer risk - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorActos the drug to treat Diabetes is being linked to Bladder Cancer of late. It has been linked to many severe side effects since its production started. It was also said to cause bladder cancer. Actos was liked with liver problems, broken bones and diabetic eye disease since long. But many of ...
Views: 831 - Jury Verdict is awaited as first blood clot trial in YAZ-Yasmin MDL moved to January 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorFederal court Judge David R. Herndon has announced that the first trial in MDL 2100 – “Yasmin and Yaz (drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation”- has moved to January 2012. This announcement came in May 2011, that trial would start in January 2012. The case ...
Views: 825 - Cases filed on Vioxx - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jack TaylorMerck, the manufacturer of the drug Vioxx, removed the drug from worldwide market on September 30th 2004. The reason for this recall was the health hazard associated with vioxx. After a 3-year study on the vioxx drug, it was pointed out that the drug can cause any type of cardiovascular problems ...
Views: 820 - Lawsuits against Trasylol - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorWhen FDA approved the Trasylol drug in the year 1993, hardly did it know that Bayer Pharmaceuticals Company had not informed the FDA about its adverse effects like kidney failure, heart stroke or even deaths. As a result many lawsuits were filed against Trasylol, alleging that Bayer was well ...
Views: 819 - Filing Zoloft Lawsuit - 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. It is used for treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, panic disorder or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...
Views: 815 - Increased Risk Of Heart Attacks By Pradaxa - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorNew studies have revealed that anticoagulant drug Pradaxa increases risk of heart attack. Pradaxa is an anticoagulant drug containing Dabigatran as its main active ingredient. It belongs to direct thrombin inhibitor group of drugs. It prevents clotting in the blood. It is used as blood thinner ...
Views: 815 - 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 - Yaz-Yasmin Lawsuits Consolidated in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Illinois - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz and Yasmin are popular birth control pills that are similar in composition, and similar in the unexpected side effects they can cause. Both these drugs are produced by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. In recent times, Yaz and Yasmin have played a central role in a lot of legal battles against Bayer ...
Views: 804 - Charges against Wellbutrin for off-label marketing - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorCriminal charges were pursued against a former GlaxoSmithKline vice president by federal prosecutors. These charges are related to efforts to cover up illegal, off-label marketing of Wellbutrin. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it was pursuing charges against Lauren Stevens ...
Views: 800 - 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: 800 - Diabetes And The HbA1c Test - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorDiabetes is a health condition in which patient suffers from a high level of sugar in the blood. Not only this, sometimes a diabetic may suffer from lower level of blood glucose which might happen due to excessive insulin intake. The sugar level in the blood has to be maintained at an optimal ...
Views: 788 - How to file a Zelnorm Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZelnorm is brand name for tegaserod maleate. It is used to treat constipation and irritable bowel syndrome in women. In irritable bowel syndrome abdominal pain occurs frequently with constipation or diarrhea. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women where constipation is ...
Views: 784 - 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 - Zelnorm: Uses and Medifacts - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZelnorm is the brand name for Tegaserod. It is used to relieve pain, bloating, and constipation caused by Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS) in women. Zelnorm is also used to increase the frequency of bowl movements and for the relief of pain, bloating, straining and stomach pain in both men and ...
Views: 777 - 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 - Wellbutrin: Medifacts and Uses - by Submitted on Feb 22, 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 manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Structural ...
Views: 758 - McNeil faced a big blow as another Tylenol Lawsuit went against the company - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorAnother wrongful death lawsuit was filed against McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical conglomerate Johnson and Johnson. McNeil is the manufacturer of Children’s Tylenol and Infant’s Tylenol. The case has been filed in St. Landry Parish. Tylenol is an analgesic drug and ...
Views: 757 - 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: 741 - 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 - FDA Orders, Zelnorm Recalled - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZelnorm is an oral drug manufactured by Novartis for treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with constipation in women. Zelnorm was approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002 for treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Later in 2004 it was also approved for the treatment of ...
Views: 733 - AstraZeneca got favorable verdict in first Seroquel Trial - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorAstraZeneca landed a favorable verdict in the first Seroquel Lawsuit to go to the trial. It is the only Seroquel trial till date as AstraZeneca decided to settle other Seroquel litigations out of the court or with court ordered mediation. The New Jersey state court jury concluded in this trial ...
Views: 729 - Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorDiabetes Mellitus or simply diabetes is a disease in which sugar levels in the blood increase, resulting in several metabolic disorders. Diabetes is a very common disease and is estimated that more than 8 percent of the total population of America are diabetic. It is a chronic disease and once ...
Views: 729 - Gallbladder Cancer Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorA cancer formed in the tissues of gallbladder is known as Gallbladder Cancer. A gallbladder is nothing but a pear shaped organ which is present on the right side of abdomen and just below the liver. The treatment options for gallbladder cancer depends on the type of stage of the cancer, the ...
Views: 726 - 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: 725 - Zocor: Many Lawsuits Filed Against the Manufacturer - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorSimvastatin, popularly known as Zocor is a drug used to lower cholesterol level in people and at the same time to decrease lipids as well. Belonging to the class of drugs called Statin, the risk of muscle damage while administering this drug is high, especially when prescribed in more than 20 mg ...
Views: 718 - Zimmer Knee: Overview - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are many different causes of knee pain such as injury, arthritis and infection. Some of the knee pain treatments require rehabilitation and in some cases surgery is required too. A knee replacement surgery needs resurfacing of the parts of the bones that rub together with metal and ...
Views: 717 - Diabetes Info - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorDiabetes is a common metabolic disease that affects millions of people throughout the world. As per medical reports there are more than 20 million diabetic patients in U.S. alone. The risks are often higher and fatal as the disease cannot be completely cured. A diabetic person may suffer from ...
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