Are you taking the medicine you need?
More than half of the Americans surveyed in a recent poll said they had taken prescription painkillers in the past year, up from 43% in the previous survey, a finding that was likely fueled by rising awareness about the harmful effects of the opioid epidemic.More than four in five of those polled said they’d taken […]
When the sun rises: When it’s safe to go outside
The sun rises, it’s the best time to go outdoors, the National Health Mission (NHM) says.The Mission’s chief executive, Dr Gopal Subramanian, said that the sun’s rising is safe for outdoor activities, but if you have a medical condition, such as COPD or a respiratory illness, it may need to be cooled down.“The sun is […]
Why homeopathy may soon be a $2.5bn industry
New Zealand’s Health Ministry has published a paper on homeopathy that is expected to spur the $2 billion industry of homeopathy.Homeopathy has been gaining popularity as a treatment for conditions ranging from chronic pain to cancer and a number of other illnesses.But in recent years it has been seen as a potentially dangerous, unscientific alternative […]
Which Canadian doctors are the most successful?
The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are ranked in the top ten of all the professions in Canada.It says the profession is ranked number one in terms of productivity, research output and career advancement.But it also says there are significant gaps in pay between doctors and other medical professionals, and some doctors are paid well […]
Which countries have the most antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
By National Geographic magazine staffThe antibiotics used to treat the most common infections are increasingly being used in other countries.Many antibiotics used in Europe and North America are also being used by people in developing countries to treat common infections, and some of the drugs have been linked to antibiotic resistance, a worrying development.“We’re seeing […]
How to treat a child’s cough
How to Treat a Child’s Cough (A Quick Overview)By the time your child is older, it will probably have started to settle in, so you’ll need to treat it now. The key to a good cough is to know what to expect. If you’re treating a child who’s had a cough for the first time, then there […]
When the new kid on the block comes in, he won’t be the first one to say goodbye
The new kid, a family medicine doctor at the University of Pennsylvania, is expected to take over for the venerable Dr. Robert Nunn, who stepped down from the medical faculty at Penn in March.Nunn’s replacement, who has been in the faculty for almost 50 years, is scheduled to arrive in Philadelphia in the coming weeks.The […]
Trump’s drug company makes a comeback with $3 billion deal with drugmaker
President Donald Trump’s company is looking to get back on its feet after losing $3.9 billion last year to a new company called Pharmascience.Pharmascientics is a subsidiary of Pharmacymark Corp., the company that has been struggling to make a dent in the U.S. drug market.PharmacyMark said it was the only major U.K. company in the […]
Why you should stop wasting your money on ear infections
If you’ve ever been to a doctor for a constipation disorder, you’ve likely come across a prescription for a prescription of ear infections.These prescriptions can often lead to hospitalization, but if you have a family history of ear infection or have a severe medical condition, it can lead to unnecessary complications.There are several reasons you […]
Medicine lake doctor, MD, calls for better care at ED
A Rockville doctor is calling for better treatment of patients in the ED.The Rockville physician, Dr. Scott Blevins, who is also an OB/GYN, is leading the effort to improve patient care in the emergency room.Blevin is an emergency physician who specializes in acute respiratory distress syndrome.“I’m an emergency doctor.I know the ER, I know what […]