My grandfather,who was also a doctor used to tell me,that Medical science is a half science.At that time,i was just a teen,couldn't understand what he is really saying.After entering this field i realized the true meaning.Perhaps,even after so many researches all over the world and studying for 10-12 hours a day for years,we do not have all the answers.Perhaps,i have understood what he really meant.Several forms of therapies have evolved through years to heal the human body.Somatic therapy,homeopathy,botanical medicine,color...
30 August, 2009
26 August, 2009
PALPITATION : OVERVIEW
Image via WikipediaPalpitation, is a very common condition.This may have been experienced by many of us,at some points or the other.In this post i will try to explain the causes of palpitation.Palpitation is a condition in which an individual becomes aware of his/her own heart beat.Individuals presenting with palpitation usually complain of pounding heart beat.This condition may occur in any condition like stress, that is physical or emotional...
23 August, 2009
good night
Very tired,hard day,just not feeling like posting any health related articles.Want to share a quotation 'Be The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are' not my own, the link is hereGood night friends.Image by Luiz Castro via Flic...
FDA UPDATE: KROGER RECALL
A recent FDA notification has stated that Kroger.co has decided to recall Kroger brand Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread distributed in thirteen states.All customers are instructed to return these products for refund.These step is being taken as the aforesaid product may contain milk that has not been mentioned in the label.Image via WikipediaRead the full story in the fda.gov site hereTags: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, recall,...
21 August, 2009
H1N1 PANDEMIC: WHO: GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
World Health Organisation has released a geographic representation of the present status of H1N1 pandemic as of 13th august 2009.In this map they represented the countries with laboratory test confirmed case by orange color.They have also stratified the countries according to the cumulative deaths due to H1N1 flu.The smallest circle represents areas with cumulative deaths between 1- 10,the second circle between 11-50,third circle 51-100,the...
New H1N1 Guidance and Information for Colleges and Universities
Flu.gov has recently released a guideline for the prevention of H1N1 flu in colleges and universities,please do check this out.Image by Getty Images via DaylifeFlu.gov Tags: Swine influenza, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Infectious disease, Influen...
ONLINE PRINTING OPTION
Till recently, i never used the internet this much.Rather, checking my e-mail,once in a while was my only online activity.Those were before,i started blogging,but now i try to access every useful online services.[getting addicted, i guess]Annually,for my practice purposes i have to print a set of visiting cards and a bunch of brochures and leaflets,which are very useful for patient education.In fact making your patient understand the disease and treatment planned is an absolute must.If a thorough knowledge about the disease...
19 August, 2009
UNSTABLE ANGINA:SYMPTOMS
Image via WikipediaIn continuation with my previous post on angina pectoris,in this post i will explain the symptoms of unstable angina.In unstable angina,the chest discomfort or chest pain is similar in quality to the chest pain in individuals with angina pectoris.[symptoms of angina pectoris].But in case of unstable angina the the chest pain is more severe in intensity and is prolonged in duration.Unlike chest pain in angina pectoris,in...
17 August, 2009
ANGINA PECTORIS:MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA
Image via WikipediaMyocardial ischemia is a condition where the blood supply to the heart is compromised due to narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the heart, that is the coronary arteries. Myocardium is the name given to the muscles of the heart.Angina pectoris is the name given to the chest pain or chest discomfort that occurs due to myocardial ischemia. It is a severe squeezing, sharp pain or heaviness felt in the front of the...
16 August, 2009
HOME ALARM & PROTECTION SYSTEM
One month back,one of my very close friend's house was robbed by some burglars.Her house was literally ransacked.Her laptop,plasma TV ALL gone.As she spends most of her time in her office,which is a software company with night and day shifts,sometimes without any break.Thus security and protection of her home was of utmost priority,so the search began.The search was for an agency,which provided a total protection against burglary,fire threats and others.Searching over the net this site caught our notice.They provide a 24 x...
15 August, 2009
TAMOXIFEN: ROLE IN BREAST CANCER & SIDE EFFECTS:SHORT REVIEW
Image via WikipediaTamoxifen is a very common drug used in breast cancer.Tamoxifen has complex actions.This drug falls within the class of SERMs or selective estrogen receptor modulator.At some organs of the body tamoxifen acts as a potent estrogen antagonist that in these organs it opposes the action of estrogen.[example:breast].In other organs like the uterus it acts as an estrogen agonist, that is in other organs it increases the actions...
14 August, 2009
BLOG MONETIZATION:NEW OPTION
My daily internet surfing is starting to bring some dividends,i guess.Yesterday i came across another promising site.Paid posting is a very common method for monetization of blogs.There are numerous sites,providing this opportunity to make money from blog.Some are really very professional and others,probably are not up to the mark.Whenever i come across any interesting site,be it money-making or anything else,like an avid blogger i try them to gain first hand experience.Yesterday's find is a new site in the paid posting horizon.I...
13 August, 2009
RISK FACTORS OF STOMACH CANCER
Image via WikipediaYesterday during my outdoor posting i attended an elderly individual presenting with advanced features of stomach cancer.He was in a lot of anguish and pain.He presented with vomiting,regurgitation of old food matters and with a lump in the abdomen.Last CT SCAN of the abdomen revealed metastasis to the liver.Thereafter i was thinking of posting the causes of stomach cancer or gastric cancer.The most important causes...
11 August, 2009
SALMONELLA FOOD POISONING
Image by Getty Images via Daylifesalmonellafood poisoning is an enterocolitis that is caused by several species of salmonella.enterocolitis is a condition,in which there is infection of the small intestine and the colon by the bacteria, under question.Unlike other types of food poisoning salmonella food poisoning,is not toxin mediated.Rather it is caused by the involvement of the gut wall by salmonella.This disease occurs via consumption...
09 August, 2009
resveratrol:knowhow
Image via Wikipediaresveratrolis a plant product that was first extracted from white hellebore.It is most coomonly isolated from Japanese knotweed.Resveratrol is found in red wine,white wines,pinot noir,the amount being maximum in red wine.It is also found in peanut,blueberries etc.In animal experiments,Resveratrol has found to have some blood sugar lowering effect,anti-cancer,antioxidant and beneficial effects on heart.But these effects...
03 August, 2009
STAPHYLOCOCCAL SKIN INFECTIONS
Image via WikipediaStaphylococcus aureus is a very common cause of skin infection.There are certain factors that increases the risk of staphylococcal infection.Poor hygiene,damage to the skin like trauma,diabetes,skin diseases are some of he predisposing factors.Staphylococcus is also a very common cause surgical wound infection.Staphylococcal skin infection may be divided into folliculitis,furuncle,carbuncle.Other infections caused by...
02 August, 2009
TRAMADOL:KNOWHOW
Apart from the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS that are very commonly used for relieving pain,there is another class of pain relief medications called the opioid analgesics.Tramadol is a very commonly used centrally acting analgesic.Tramadol is mainly usedfor short-lasting pain like in injury,trauma,surgical and diagnostic procedures.It may also be used for chronic pain conditions like cancer pain.It is more effective in medium intensity pain but less so in case of severe pain.Tramadol is a centrally acting...
THANKS,ONCE AGAIN
Image by J. Star via FlickrThanks once again,for visiting my blog throughout this month.top droppers[July,2009]:1.comatised 31 drops2.Crimsonsparkle.net 31 drops3.BeadedTail 30 drops4.Sands of Thyme 27 drops5.The Vegan Lifestyle 27 drops6.Bible Examples 27 drops7.60 Were Enough 26 drops8.Family Health Avenue 25 drops9.Mom's Place 25 drops10.Warcraft Blog 24 dro...
