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With the outbreak of coronavirus infection, people are now being advised to wear surgical masks for protection. Surgical masks are easily available in the market. Experts suggest using surgical masks to protect yourself from harmful airborne bacteria and virus particles, keeping flu at bay. A surgical mask is different from the anti-pollution P-rated or N-rated […]
India has decided to rethink which medicines can and can’t be sold without prescriptions. These measures will finally create a definition for over the counter (OTC) drugs and possibly curb the sale of some dangerous medicines. So what separates OTC drugs from prescription-only and why is this categorisation so important? In November 2016, India’s drug […]
Medicare could have saved nearly 90% of spending on angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-II-receptor blockers in 2016 and 2017 through generic substitute or therapeutic interchange, according to study results published in JAMA Internal Medicine. “Prescription drug spending accounts for an increasing share of U.S. health care costs.” Mathew E. Growdon, MD, MPH, of the […]
It’s pretty much just two women who name the 200-plus drugs that come out every year Generic prescriptions allow patients to get the medicines they need at a lower price, without sacrificing the quality of treatment because, as we know, generic drugs are required by the FDA to be nearly identical to their name-brand […]
According to the World Health Organization, sham drugs are the world’s most lucrative counterfeit goods, with a global market worth roughly $200bn, and Africa accounts for around 42% of the world’s cases. But what is behind this scourge, and what can be done to stop it? Abi Miller finds out. Counterfeit drugs are a deadly, […]
Dexamethasone is a type of corticosteroid medication manufactured by Taj Pharmaceuticals India. It is used in the treatment of many conditions, including COVID-19 respiratory side effects, rheumatic problems, a number of skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, croup, brain swelling, eye pain following eye surgery, and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis. In adrenocortical insufficiency, it should be used together with a medication that has greater mineralocorticoid effects such as fludrocortisone.[1] In preterm labor, it may be used to improve outcomes in the baby. It may be taken by mouth, as an injection into a muscle, or intravenously. The effects of dexamethasone are frequently seen within a day and last for about three days.
In Wuhan, China, where the novel coronavirus has killed at least 106 people and sickened 4,515 more, wearing face masks is mandatory. Half a world way in the US, major retailers are selling out of basic surgical masks amid panic from consumers.(So far, there have been five confirmed cases of coronavirus here.)Surgical masks are a […]
Regularly eating foods like bacon and sausages may raise the risk of breast cancer, according to researchers. A review of studies found women who ate high levels of processed meat had a 9% increased risk of the cancer compared with those who ate little of it. The study backs up previous findings of the World […]
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free. Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls. Where words come out from the depth of truth, where tireless striving stretches its arms toward perfection. Where the clear stream of reason has not […]
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free. Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls. Where words come out from the depth of truth, where tireless striving stretches its arms toward perfection. Where the clear stream of reason has not […]
Too many Americans struggle with the high cost of drugs. In some cases, patients go without needed medicines. This is why drug pricing is a matter of public health. And it’s why FDA launched a Drug Competition Action Plan that focuses on three key areas designed to facilitate more generic competition, promote patient access, […]
Caffeine is the world’s most commonly consumed psychoactive substance. It functions as a central nervous system stimulant, meaning it affects neural activity in the brain and increases alertness while reducing fatigue. If the body becomes dependent on caffeine, eliminating it from the diet can cause withdrawal symptoms that typically begin 12–24 hours after stopping […]
Fibromyalgia is the second most common condition affecting your bones and muscles. Yet it’s often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Its classic symptoms are widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue. There’s no cure. But a combination of medication, exercise, managing your stress, and healthy habits may ease your symptoms enough that you can live a normal, […]
Centre directs all outlets to display generic medicines separately! The State may soon see supply of generic medicines to patients at all the government-run hospitals thanks to the initiative taken by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation under the Union Health Ministry. The State has entered into an agreement with a public sector company […]
Conceived by the UPA government as “Jan Aushadhi Scheme” in 2008 in order to provide quality medicine at affordable prices to all, the scheme has undergone major revamping and restructuring under the Narendra Modi led NDA government and has become one of the most popular schemes of the current government. The scheme was renamed as […]
Experts believe the move will have little impact given limited production of generic drugs and authority of doctors in prescribing medicines. The government has made it mandatory for all chemists to display generic medicines prominently as a part of a larger push to make health care affordable. A decision in this regard was taken […]
Introduction: Research shows that half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. Scientists are discovering that changes in the body leading to mental illness may start much earlier, before any symptoms appear. Through greater understanding of when and how fast specific areas of children’s brains develop, we are learning more about […]
What Is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)? Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by eating very little food or avoiding eating certain foods. It’s a relatively new diagnosis that expands on the previous diagnostic category of feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood, which was rarely used or studied. Individuals with […]
Chronic constipation is also known as faecal impaction. It happens if you are regularly constipated for long periods of time. What faecal impaction: A faecal impaction means having a large amount of dry, hard poo (stool or faeces) in the back passage (rectum). Doctors also call this chronic constipation. The diagram shows the parts of the bowel, including the […]
Key facts Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. Researchers have estimated that each year there are 1.3 million to 4.0 million cases of cholera, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera (1). Most of those infected will have no or mild symptoms, […]
When capital thrives, competition exists. When competition exists, the patients get affordable, high quality care In the first part of this series, we examined the much-maligned world of branded generics. And hopefully convinced some of you to look beyond the criticism and at the facts in what we think is a very important public health […]
When Katy Seppi first got her period, the pain was so debilitating that she frequently missed school. “I also had really heavy periods,” she says. “In high school, my mom taught me to use two super tampons at once so I could go to school. My dad once had to take me to the hospital […]
Dieting during your pregnancy What does diet during pregnancy mean? When we refer to diet during pregnancy, we are not speaking about restricting calories or trying to lose weight. Dieting to lose weight during pregnancy can be hazardous to you and your baby, especially since a weight loss regimen may restrict important nutrients such […]
Speaking of pleasure, what could be more delightful than a cup of tea, coffee or chocolate drink when reading through the dailies or after a stressful meeting? But researchers found that adding sugar to tea or cocoa may reduce its beneficial health effects. In a new study, researchers at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, […]
