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- Breast Cancer in Men - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorBreast cancer occurrence in men is a rare condition, but it is possible that men get affect with this type of cancer. It is seen that breast cancer in men generally affects older men and young men are at negligible risk of this disease. Peak age for developing breast cancer is after 70 years of ...
Views: 1147 - Boehringer Ingelheim To Face Pradaxa Stroke Lawsuits - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorBoehringer Ingelheim is going to face many lawsuits related to strokes caused by its blood-thinning drug Pradaxa. Many patients claim that they have suffered hemorrhagic strokes following the use of Pradaxa. Pradaxa is used to prevent an ischemic stroke, which is caused by clots in the blood ...
Views: 1134 - Cocaine Abuse And Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorCocaine is a powerful addictive drug and one of the most abused ones in the world. It is used as a stimulant drug or mood enhancer. Cocaine hydrochloride salt, which comes in powder form, is used by addicts to get a high. It is either snorted or injected by dissolving it in water. Another form ...
Views: 1119 - Class action denied to Wellbutrin lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorIn 2010 a lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers who were allegedly forced to pay higher prices for the antidepressant was denied the grant of Wellbutrin class action lawsuit certification by a federal judge. It was said that high price was a result of GlaxoSmithKline’s attempts to keep a generic ...
Views: 1117 - 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: 1116 - Impaired Glucose Tolerance - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorImpaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is a state when the person has blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but below the level of diabetes. It is a pre-diabetic state of dysglycemia. It occurs due to impaired secretion of insulin or reduced insulin sensitivity (insulin resistance) in the ...
Views: 1111 - 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: 1101 - Actos: Bladder Cancer Lawsuit - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jack TaylorOn April 25, 2012, Donald Shingleton, who hails from West Virginia, filed a lawsuit against Takeda Pharmaceuticals claiming that he suffered bladder cancer after taking an anti-diabetic drug, Actos. The drug is prescribed to diabetes patients and contains pioglitazone as the main ingredient. ...
Views: 1097 - Oral Cancer Types - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe mouth is an important the organ in the human body. In medical terms, the mouth is referred to as the oral cavity. Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, is the type of cancer which starts at any place in the oral cavity. It is the growth of cancerous tissues within the parts of the oral ...
Views: 1096 - Causes and Risk Factors of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorBreast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Around one eighth of women, develop this disease over the course of lifetime. Though it is rare in men, it may develop in male breast. Certain factors may induce risk of developing breast cancer in women. Risk factors for breast cancer ...
Views: 1092 - Esophagus Cancer – Causes, Risks And Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe reason behind occurrence of esophageal cancer is not clear. It is said that the cancer of the esophagus is caused when esophagus itself develops errors in DNA. The errors formulate cells to cultivate and multiply which after a level becomes unmanageable. The accumulation of irregular cells ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Fentanyl: Medifacts and Uses - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorFentanyl is a narcotic drug used as a painkiller. It is an opioid pain killer drug. It is used for treatment of pain due to breakthrough of cancer, when other medications fail to control it. It is meant for only cancer related pain and is not for normal pain. Doctors prescribe it for other ...
Views: 1083 - Accutane Side Effects and Lawsuits - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorAccutane, belongs from the family of drugs called retinoids, which is a chemical compound of Vitamin A. It is used for the aid of acute acne. This powerful drug is prescribed mainly when other drugs are proved ineffective. The drug was introduced to the public and FDA approved it in 1982. But ...
Views: 1081 - Ethex Morphine Side Effects - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorSIDE EFFECTS: 1.Constipation: Similar to opioids, morphine reduces gut motility by acting on the myenteric plexus in the intestinal tract, resulting in constipation. 2.Addiction: As with all other opioids, morphine is highly addictive as mentioned in the American Civil War and the Great War ...
Views: 1064 - Avandia Jury Verdict - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorLet’s see what the Jury’s verdicts had to say about Avandia and the damage it has done to health and life of people Diabetic patients all over have faced many heart ailments linked to the intake of Avandia, An anti-diabetic drug from GalxoSmithKline/GSK referred by healthcare experts to treat ...
Views: 1060 - Lawsuits Accumulating for Accutane after a Study Reveals its Side Effects - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorAccutane, a prescribed drug, is manufactured by Hoffman La Roche Pharmaceutical Company. Accutane or isotretinoin (generic name) is a medicine that is prescribed for acne treatment, especially the nodular acne, a severe form of acne. A large number of lawsuits that have been filed since a study ...
Views: 1056 - 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: 1056 - How To Live Sober After Treatment of Alcoholism? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorGetting free from alcoholism is a tedious task and a blessing. There are numerous treatment programs for addicts and except few effective ones nothing helps. Addicts need the desired will and commitment to get rid of the drinking habits. Going for a treatment program is not just enough, ...
Views: 1052 - Important Points About Personal Injury Lawsuits - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorNegligence is one of the obvious reasons that people suffer from burn injuries. In such cases, the victims rarely think of claiming any compensation. Sometimes, the victims wonder if they are eligible for compensation from an insurance company or any other entity. Well, if you want to help any ...
Views: 1052 - Ocella Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorOcella, the serious complications it causes significantly overweigh the advantages this can produce There are a majority of women who take birth control pills to avoid unwanted pregnancy and to enjoy their marital life more easily. One such birth control medicine that was once the most ...
Views: 1052 - Treatment Of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are many ways breast cancer is treated. Doctor may advise the right treatment plan for each individual patient after determining the spread, stage and type of the disease. There are many factors, which guide the choice of treatment method. There may be need of a treatment method or ...
Views: 1049 - 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: 1045 - 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: 1039 - 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: 1033 - Endometrial Cancer Types, Diagnosis And Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorEndometrium is the starting point of almost all cancers of the uterus. They are identified as endometrial carcinomas. Cancers can also start in the muscle layer of the uterus. The group of cancers called sarcomas is where these cancers fit in. Type I tumors comprise tumors of endometrioid ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Diagnosis of Eye cancer - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorDoctors undertake numerous tests to identify tumor presence and detect if it has spread. A number of tests are available to detect eye cancer. For the majority of tumors, a biopsy is the best method to identify any sort of malignancy. However, for eye melanoma a doctor may consider following ...
Views: 1031 - Merkel Cell Carcinoma - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorMerkel cell carcinoma is a very rare type of skin cancer. Merkel cells are located in the top layer of skin and near to nerve endings. They can affect nerves that receive the sensation of touch. Merkel cells are found in the layer of basal cells at the deepest part of the epidermis and acts as ...
Views: 1031 - Esophagus Cancer – Types, Diagnosis And Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are two major kinds of esophageal cancer. Both kinds are diagnosed, cured, and managed in more-or-less similar ways. Squamous Cell: squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequently diagnosed esophageal cancer around the world. This kind of cancer is typically found in the upper area of ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - 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: 1029 - Endometrial Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorEndometrial cancer occurs when cells of the endometrium go through a transformation and start to build up and increase without the control mechanisms that usually thwart their increase. As the cells grow and multiply, they form a cluster called a tumor. Cancer is hazardous because it overwhelms ...
Views: 1025 - 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: 1023 - 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: 1018 - The Physical and Emotional Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Sep 21, 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: 1014 - 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: 1012 - Typical Cancers Found in Children - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Jack TaylorCancer in children often develops in those parts of the body that are continuously changing or growing, such as their blood structure, brain, nervous system and kidneys. Usually, there are no particular agents for cancers in children. They may act in a different way than from adult ...
Views: 1012 - 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: 1010 - 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: 1001 - 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: 999 - Transitional Cell Cancer: A Cancer of the Urinary System - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorTransitional cell cancer is a cancer occurring in the urinary system, i.e., the kidneys, urinary bladder and accessory organs of the urinary system and occurs in the inner tissue lining of these hollow organs. It is one of the most common types of bladder cancer and also one of the most commonly ...
Views: 996 - Who can file a Bextra lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorBextra is the brand name for valdecoxib. It is an oral drug for treatment of pain. It is one of the NSAIDs. NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is used for treating pain, swelling, fever and tenderness, which is caused by arthritis. It acts by affecting production of ...
Views: 995 - Throat cancer: An overview - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorThroat cancer relates to development of cancerous tumors in the throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils. It is also known as pharyngeal cancer, laryngeal cancer or vocal chord cancer Risk of throat cancer can be reduced by not smoking, not chewing tobacco and by limiting the use of ...
Views: 992 - Complete Recovery Of Drug Addicts - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jack TaylorFor an addict, the process of recovering does not end after completion of treatment. Once he gets rid of the drugs, he may still be suffering from damage caused by them. Treatment also does not do up with financial problems or the legal problems as well, which often come as consequences of ...
Views: 991 - Head and Neck Cancers - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jack TaylorHead and neck cancer depicts a variety of tumors that crop up in the head and neck area, which consists of the oral and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, thyroid, paranasal sinuses and salivary glands. The universal commonness of head and neck cancer go beyond half a million cases each calendar ...
Views: 987 - 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: 983 - Treatment And Diagnosis Of Penile Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorAny malignant growth observed on the skin or tissues of the penis may lead to Penile Cancer. It accounts for up to a tenth of cancers detected in men in many countries Asia, African and South American countries and is rarely observed in the developed world. Penile cancer diagnosis usually ...
Views: 979 - Healthy Living - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorLife is precious. We now live in an age where environmental and industrial risks pose serious challenges to healthy living. Healthy resources of life are depleting fast and lifestyle also has witnessed some drastic changes. Food habits, contamination, pollution, work stress are some of the ...
Views: 964 - 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: 958 - 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: 957 - 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: 956 - Zimmer Knee Lawsuit in Michigan - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jack TaylorA Zimmer Knee lawsuit has been filed by Angela Coleman in Michigan Federal Court. Ms. Coleman underwent knee replacement surgery in 2007 and was given a Zimmer knee implant. The lawsuit claims that the plaintiff has suffered from severe and debilitating pain due to the defective design of the ...
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