A Common Blood Pressure Lowering Drug Verapamil may Slow Or Reverse Diabetes -
A common medication for high-blood-pressure and angina, verapamil, a calcium channel blocker has been seen to protect or reverse diabetes-related death of pancreatic beta cells, those responsible for secretion of insulin; according to a University of Alabama at Birmingham study published March 22 in the journal Diabetes. Read more in; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/03/common-blood-pressure-lowering-drug.html
School Bags should not be More than 10% of the weight of Child Or Else can Cause Back Pain -
Many times children are burdened with excessive weight of school bag, so is the amount of task for home work; that is, at a time when they are also supposed to play more. In addition to physical strain, it also puts mental strain; every parent now-a-days, want their child to top in the classroom, so is also the competition. Read more in; http://clinispot.blogspot.in/2012/03/school-bags-should-not-be-more-than-10.html
In a study enrolling 240 patients in dermatology outpatient department of Sina Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences; it was concluded that single dose of oral ivermectin followed by single topical application of permethrin after 2 weeks interval gives 100% cure rate seen after 4 weeks of completion of treatment. Read more in; http://clinispot.blogspot.in/2012/03/combination-treatment-with-oral.html
A New Aspirin (NOSH-Aspirin) can Prevent Several Cancers sans Its Side Effects -
The new molecule is a hybrids of aspirin (ASA), bearing both nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S)-releasing moieties, designated as NOSH-Aspirin.
The new aspirin has cancer inhibiting properties on cell lines of adenomatous (colon, pancreatic, lung, prostate), epithelial (breast), and lymphocytic (leukemia) origin.
This compound is also devoid of many cellular toxicity due to presence of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide.
Read more in; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/03/new-aspirin-nosh-aspirin-can-prevent.html
USFDA Warns on Mercury Containing Products and Cosmetics those can have Harmful Effects on Body -
Mercury is a liquid metal, excess of which can cause harm to body. The USFDA has found mercury in many products marketed as cosmetics, or beauty enhancing creams, lotions, antiseptics or soaps; which contain it many more times than the allowable limit.
Federal health officials warned consumers not to use skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, or lotions those might contain mercury.
Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.in/2012/03/usfda-warns-on-mercury-containing.html
Development of Acne and Its Management with Garlic and Laser among Other things -
The process of development of acne though known, it is clearly not known, why the process starts. The main pathological process is blockade of the skin openings of oil glands by keratin plugs near the hair follicles, the hormonal changes at the time of puberty. In fact, it is told that appearance of acne is indicative of puberty. The main problem with acne is disfigurement of face from the comedo, and scars following its rapture and healing. This can cause much embarrassment particularly to the young ladies and may also cause psychological problems. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/03/development-of-acne-and-its-management.html
Laser Treatment for Vocal Cord Nodule that causes Hoarseness of Voice -
Vocal cord nodule is one of the common cause of hoarseness of voice; mostly seen in professional engaged in teaching and singing, sometimes referred to as “Singer’s Node”; who use excess of their voice. Symptoms include hoarseness of voice, painful speech production, frequent vocal breaks, and reduced vocal range. Read more: http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/03/laser-treatment-for-vocal-cord-nodule.html
Intra-uterine Devices (IUDs) are Regaining Popularity in America -
The number of women in America now using an IUD has more than tripled since 2002 . In the 12 months ending in August 2011, IUDs accounted for 10.4 percent of contraceptives issued by doctors, up from just 1.7 percent in the 12 months ending August 2002, according to data from SDI Health, a health care research firm.
Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.in/2012/03/intra-uterine-devices-iuds-are.html
Vitamin D Sufficient Women are Less Likely to Suffer from Crohn’s Disease -
Vitamin D, has been seen to have many protective effects on human. It has beneficial effects against asthma, osteoporosis, osteopenia, boosting immunity and many cancers. Now, it has been seen to prevent Crohn’s disease (CD), an inflammatory bowel disease in women.
Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.in/2012/03/vitamin-d-sufficient-women-are-less.html
Timing of Surgery for Acute Cholecystitis -