Health Guide - MEDICAL ISLAND

Prescribing Linezolid: Watch Out for Thrombocytopenia and Neutropenia

by Dr. Lawrence Kindo Health GuideNotes 0

A novel oxazolidinone antibiotic, Linezolid is effective against all Gram-positive infections, but is considered with reservation only for resistant Gram-positive organisms, especially vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Being orally available, it is sometimes considered if outpatient treatment with oral medicines is required. Linezolid acts by inhibiting the bacterial translation process by binding[...]

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Nursing Home Blues: How Doctors Can Help

by Amber Paley Guest PostsHealth Guide 4

The decision to enroll a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult one. Perhaps more difficult, however, is the transition the elderly must make from a familiar and comfortable environment to a new, unknown one. As we age, it gets more and more difficult to accept and adjust to change, and the move[...]

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Status Epilepticus : A Medical Emergency

by Dr. Lawrence Kindo FeaturedHealth Guide 1

A medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and treatment, Status Epilepticus requires expertise and due training to manage. By definition, Status Epilepticus is a series of seizures that occur without recovery of underlying neurologic function. The etiology can be usually traced back to either an underlying epileptic disorder or to a secondary acute neurologic insult.[...]

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Status Epilepticus : A Medical Emergency

by Dr. Lawrence Kindo FeaturedHealth Guide 1

A medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and treatment, Status Epilepticus requires expertise and due training to manage. By definition, Status Epilepticus is a series of seizures that occur without recovery of underlying neurologic function. The etiology can be usually traced back to either an underlying epileptic disorder or to a secondary acute neurologic insult.[...]

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The Penicillin Skin Test

by Matthew Sommer Guest PostsHealth Guide 3

Penicillin was a historically revolutionary drug. It was the first prescribed antibiotic for syphilis, streptococci and staphylococci infections. Though some viruses have over time developed resistance to penicillin, it is still preferred over wide spread antibiotics for some ailments. This jump-started research into antibiotic therapies and the refocus on transmissible agents as a cause for[...]

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The Risks of Teen Depression

by Lindsey Webber Guest PostsHealth Guide 10

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently estimated that 1 in 4 people worldwide will need mental health care sometime during their lives. A specific concern is the rising number of teen suicides due to untreated depression. According to experts, only 1 in 5 depressed teens receives help for their condition. Many parents and teachers may[...]

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7 Methods for Curing Insomnia

by Matthew Sommer Guest PostsHealth Guide 0

Your sleep is vital to your day. A good night sleep improves your daily functioning and concentration. Studies also show that getting a good night sleep improves your general health and longevity. If you are having trouble with insomnia there are various techniques you can try. Follow these tips for a better night’s sleep. Stick[...]

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7 Methods for Curing Insomnia

by Matthew Sommer Guest PostsHealth Guide 0

Your sleep is vital to your day. A good night sleep improves your daily functioning and concentration. Studies also show that getting a good night sleep improves your general health and longevity. If you are having trouble with insomnia there are various techniques you can try. Follow these tips for a better night’s sleep. Stick[...]

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10 Signs That You’re Overtraining

by Alex Higgins Guest PostsHealth Guide 8

It’s a common assumption that the more exercise you get, the healthier you’ll be. But this isn’t always the case. In fact, exercising too much or overtraining can cause negative effects and actually reduce your physical performance. While some people may be able to workout every day with no ill effects, most need a break[...]

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The Benefits of Cord Blood Donation

by Matthew Sommer Guest PostsHealth Guide 8

The advent of stem cell therapy is the future of medicine. These therapies have the potential to treat if not cure degenerative diseases. One natural barrier to stem cell research are the sociopolitical issues relating to stem cells harvested from aborted embryos. Cord blood, however, is another place to harvest stem cells that does no[...]

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The Benefits of Cord Blood Donation

by Matthew Sommer Guest PostsHealth Guide 8

The advent of stem cell therapy is the future of medicine. These therapies have the potential to treat if not cure degenerative diseases. One natural barrier to stem cell research are the sociopolitical issues relating to stem cells harvested from aborted embryos. Cord blood, however, is another place to harvest stem cells that does no[...]

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What You Should Know About the Recent Listeria Outbreak

by Emily Murray Guest PostsHealth Guide 2

Listeria has been continuing to spread from cantaloupe melon over the past few weeks at an increasing pace and subsequently has been causing a lot of chaos, resulting in more deaths across the country. It has been reported that a woman from Louisiana has died after being a victim of Listeria. It is believed the[...]

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