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 […]
What the science says about alternative medicine’s impact on healthcare
“Alternative medicine has a huge impact on our healthcare system.We can’t ignore that,” Dr. David Hirsch, an emergency room doctor and co-founder of the American College of Physicians, told Recode.Hirsch believes there is a “growing consensus” among doctors that alternative medicine is a legitimate part of medicine, even though it is often controversial.“What’s different about […]
What to do when you’re cold in the morning
It’s the first thing you see when you open the door at the doctor’s office.It’s your first step towards recovery from colds, flu, and more.It’s also one of the most common complaints I hear from people who suffer from cold and flu-like symptoms.For many people, this can be a time of year when they’re forced […]
How to get the most out of your motion sickness meds
As someone with motion sickness, I’ve spent quite a bit of time talking to other sufferers.The vast majority of my experience with motion is when I was younger.A lot of it was because I was in the UK, or I was a student in the US, or the first time I had any kind of […]
Why you should care about salary for moms with fetal medicine
You may be thinking “Why should I care about this?”But the truth is it’s important to know that some doctors who treat moms with prenatal care receive higher salaries than the median salary of doctors who do the same job.According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks compensation data for all […]
Why you should get the best of both worlds in Nebraska medicine
A couple weeks ago I bought my wife an expensive bottle of Horizon brand medicine for her cramps.The only way I could afford it was to get a prescription from a state doctor, but I figured she could just take it when I went to buy her a sandwich.She was sick, and I didn’t want […]
Why you should consider a married medicine for your family
There are many things that can go wrong with your family medicine plan, and a wedding could be just the ticket to fixing it.Here are a few tips to help you plan a wedding that will give your family the peace of mind that your loved one will be well taken care of.
‘Cold medicine pregnant’
Cold medicine can help reduce the risk of miscarriage in pregnancy, researchers say, even though it is not yet available on the Indian market.The research was published in the Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.It was done in the absence of cold medicines for both the gestational age and the post-natal age.Dr K.S. Anand, who […]