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Women suffer from sexual dysfunction too

...men can have difficulty in reaching orgasm. There are numerous treatments that can help reduce symptoms ...gen-based creams; slow-release estrogen rings that are placed inside the vagina and secrete estrogen into the surrounding tissues; and daily tablets that c...

Beware of the oral patch! It could be cancer!!!

...ied early and treated, leukoplakia, as the patches are known, can be cured and the occurrence of cancer p...e yet been proved to prevent oral cancer, but many are being tested. Several other studies published within the past year have found other genetic markers...

Be happy: live long

If you are happy you will live longer!!!! New research releas...e negative emotions on and off several times daily are hurting themselves and are more likely to fall victim to heart disease and stroke." These findings ...

“Don’t fear long haul flights!” Vascular surgeon tells travelrs

... Scurr says this fear is unfounded and that people are just over reacting.He says that clot formation can also occur if a person spends long hours in front of the computer. Basically when a person spends hours without any activity, in a seated position, there is a lot of stasis of blood (pooling of bloo...

Avoid sudden death by quick cooling

...s beating suddenly. Many patients survive if they are resuscitated and if the heart starts beating in 3-...restart its normal beating, the lesser the chances are for the patient to survive. In laboratory studies, Becker has demonstrated that the actual act of re...

Fight arthritic pain with acupuncture

...ne of the worst types of chronic pain. Many people are immobilized and crippled because of this painful condition. But now there’s good news for the long-suffering arthritic patients. Acupuncture, which is one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine, is supposed to have magical cures for those...

George Bush pledges 200 million dollars for AIDS relief

...nd asked for more. Details on the fund's operation are yet to crystallize. The UN General Assembly is due to hold a special session to discuss the global AIDS scenario and the corrective measures the world body plans to launch on June 25 in New York. President Bush said that he and Secretary-General Kofi...

Award for TTK Chitra heart valve prosthesis

...ted in the U.S, Singapore, and Germany. The valves are being produced under the supervision of Prof. AV. Ramani at the TTK’s Healthcare unit in Bangalore.Reliance Industries has been providing its manufacturing facility for making polyethylene, Mr. T.T. Raghunathan, vice chairman said. Courtesy: The Hin...

Patients often assume wrongly that they are allergic to penicillin

...pose!!!! Nearly 80% of people who claim that they are allergic to penicillin actually are under the misconception that they are allergic to the drug. The researchers led by Dr. Alan R. Salk...

New drug helps boost cancer treatment

...r disease stabilized. Further studies of the drug are continuing in colorectal, head, neck, pancreatic and lung cancer. The monoclonal antibody was well tolerated by the patients. The most common side effect attributed to the drug was an acne-like skin rash that occurs because skin cells also contain la...

African HIV strains more resistant to anti HIV drugs

...the protease to a lock, Dr. Freire said when there are new strains of the virus, the key will not fit the lock and hence it will be difficult to control the burgeoning AIDS situation in Africa. But he hopes that by adapting to the changes in the protease, a drug can be developed that would be effective a...

ATG useful in transplant patients as substitute for steroids

...nt of liver transplant treatment, even though they are associated with adverse side effects. When a patie...ent of those on steroid treatment. For those who are contemplating transplants but are worried about rejections and other steroid induced reactions these...

No harm in reducing prenatal check up to 3 - 6 times says WHO report

...as in the developed nations. However, these women are not more at risk than women who had more prenatal ...woman from going to a doctor. Atleast 3 - 6 visits are a must. But to cut costs, time and energy it is a good idea to lessen the number of visits....

Negligent doctors asked to cough up 3 lakhs for death of patient

...opposite views on this. However these days doctors are being pulled up for negligence and this latest episode in Attingal, Kerala will serve as a grim warning to errant medical practitioners. Mrs. Chandrakala, wife of S Sharma of Chirayinkil, had consulted Dr. Sathy M. Pillai from the early stages of her...

Scientists plan human cloning clinic in the United States

...r mammals. Many believe that human cloning efforts are already taking place undercover in some countries.... of them survived to term. Multiple flawed embryos are likely to occur with humans as well. Commenting on plans for a human cloning clinic. Drs. Zawos and...

The World Bank funds private Hospital in India

... of the equity. Local health campaigners in India are outraged that the bank is funding a private hospit... to the poor." International development agencies are also concerned at the bank's involvement in this private venture. Mike Rowson, director of Medical A...

Doctors advice early anemia tests

An estimated 12 to 30% of young children are affected by iron deficiency anemia throughout the ...ht-month-old infants with low levels of hemoglobin are significantly more likely to have deformities of the motor system, according to a study conducted by...

Tattoos may significantly increase risk of hepatitis C infection

...dults go a step further. Permanent tattoos, which are permanent reminders throughout life, in different designs and shapes, are very popular. However there is a darker side to the whole affair. The study in the United States o...

Paracetamol May Cause Live Damage Warns Consumer Education and Research Centre

...d in India without any hindrance. More over there are no label warnings about the side effects of the drug. He said the situation has reached alarming proportions with the advent of ‘Crocin 1000’ which is been promoted as a pain reliever for chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatic arthriti...

Vedic vibration technology- the new cure for arthritis

...s. Usually non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed by doctors to fight arthritis. But the treatment is usually protracted and has many side effects like irritation of gastro-intestinal tract. The Maharishi College of Vedic Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico has now claimed that this new te...

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