Most of my childhood days were spent in the bosom of nature, far from civilisation, far from development and modern healthcare. It is in this setting that natural process assisted by traditional knowledge plays a pivotal role in fostering health and wellbeing amongst scores of villagers across India. India is a land of plenty in[...]
One can hardly imagine spare time in the life of a Medico. Well, getting to know the innards of the human body can be challenging, if not intimidating! Yet, it is at this tedious time during the prime of our youth that cupid finds most favourable to unleash the love bug among us. “Love found[...]
Eyestrain is generally described as a condition where the muscles that control your eyes are under strain. Eyestrain can be caused by a wide variety of things: usually, however, it is caused by everyday activities like reading, regular computer use and any other activity that requires you to look at small items, like sewing. Repeated[...]
Hair loss is a major affliction for Americans these days. It’s more common in men than it is in women, but still a widespread issue: 35 million men and 21 million women in America deal with it every day! Millions of people are afflicted by it but few seek treatment, and even fewer are aware[...]
Eating a balanced, nutritious diet is one of the keys to living a healthy lifestyle: it provides your body with the energy and nutrients it needs to develop, repair itself, and carry out important biological processes. However, what exactly “balance” is required within our diet is undecided. Over the past several decades, many nutritionists and[...]
Whenever the subject of electronic contacts is brought up, people immediately think about cyborgs and how you could use technology for gadget entertainment purposes. Images of the current Google Glass project might jump into your head when you imagine electronic contacts, as if these are just like the glasses but another step into the future.[...]
Dental implants are a permanent solution to the problem of missing teeth that help people get their old smile back, boost confidence, require next to no maintenance and function just like regular teeth. Unfortunately, many people must forgo the procedure because they do not have the funds to pay for it. While the surgery is[...]
No! Not without help. Read on to find out why. According to a study published by the American Journal of Public Health in 2009, the lack of health insurance is associated with approximately 45,000 excess preventable deaths per year in the United States. This shocking data underlines the importance of health insurance for every individual[...]
Registered Nurses (RNs) are the largest healthcare occupation in the US with about 3 million persons employed as registered nurses. By virtue of their sheer number and their adaptive capacity, the nursing workforce provides ample scope for a plethora of changes to improve the health-care system. The demand for nurses in present-day healthcare scenario continues[...]
Controlled substances are drugs or chemical substances whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government. With the advent of modern technology, the doctor is just a click away, but is a doctor’s prescription for controlled substances a possibility outside the doctor’s chamber? Read on to find out! What is E-Prescribing? It is estimated[...]
For a variety of different reasons, many women have begun using birth control pills. Regardless of the reason, whether it’s to regulate periods, mitigate cramping or safeguard against becoming pregnant, imposing synthetic hormones on a woman’s body is not as innocent and harmless as you might think. How is Birth Control Effected? If you’re unfamiliar[...]
Actos is a pharmaceutical product that can be used by itself or in combination with other medications to treat symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes. But how does Actos actually work? Actos, which is part of a classification of drugs known as thiazolidinediones, works by improving insulin sensitivity, which in layman’s terms means for the body[...]