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What is Taj Dermo Lotion ? (Generic Popular name- Calamine Lotion? Calamine lotion is a combination of zinc oxide and ferric oxide and is produced by adding other ingredients like phenol and calcium hydroxide. It has been used as far back as 1500 BC, and more interestingly, it is on the World Health Organization’s List […]
What is Acne? Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. Major Symptoms-: 1. Whiteheads (closed plugged pores) 2. Blackheads (open plugged pores) 3. Small red, tender bumps (papules) […]
Govt urged to focus on export-oriented devices The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has suggested the Indian Government to adopt a four-pillar balanced approach while drafting the policy to assure the sustainable growth of the nascent pharmaceutical industry. FICCI has also proposed that a careful evaluation based selection be made on […]
Fake news evolved from seedy internet sideshow to serious electoral threat so quickly that behavioral scientists had little time to answer basic questions about it, like who was reading what, how much real news they also consumed and whether targeted fact-checking efforts ever hit a target. Sure, surveys abound, asking people what they remember reading. […]
Facts about Paclitaxel: It is an antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of ovarian, breast and lung cancer Its natural origins initially extracted from the bark of the Pacific Yew plant, which grows in Northwest America Its mechanism of action prevents cell division by binding to the cell’s “skeleton”, which eventually leads to cell death […]
The heartbeat is controlled by the electrical system of the heart. This system is made up of several parts that tell the muscle of the heart when to contract. The SA node starts the heartbeat, causing the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, to contract. The signal then travels through the AV node, bundle […]
Following the discovery of penicillin as an antibiotic by Alexander Fleming in 1928, searches were carried out in order to discover more potent and specialist agents for specific bacterial infections. Throughout this search, compounds synthesised from soil microbes proved to be a fantastic source of agents, of which many were shown to less of a […]
Imatinib Mesylate – The turning point for chronic Myeloid Leukemia Survival. This is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor indicated in the treatment of diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This is a condition, which involves an abnormality in the formation of myeloid stem cells, which have a role in the formation of platelets, red blood cells and […]
Breast cancer has been declared the most common cancer in the developing and developed world alike, which can eventually lead to mortality. Following breakthroughs in the last century with treatments and genetic markers, the importance of early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up remains advocated. Tamoxifen has been a successful treatment in breast cancer for almost forty […]
India is, at present, said to be one of the principal areas of growth as far as meat consumption is concerned. According to a report published in Forbes Magazine, the country’s increased interest in eating meat could impact everyone due to both ethical and environmental concerns. The increased meat consumption rate in India is not […]
Atrial fibrillation is a heart arrhythmia in which abnormal electrical signals begin in the atria (top chambers) of the heart, causing a fast, slow or irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation may be treated with the insertion of a pacemaker, if medications and other procedures are not effective. Pacemakers are used in patients who have atrial fibrillation […]
The odds of survival can greatly improve for people with the most common type of lung cancer if, along with the usual chemotherapy, they are also given a drug that activates the immune system, a major new study has shown. The findings should change medical practice immediately, cancer experts say: Patients with this type of […]
Candesartan belongs to the pharmacological class of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs), which are indicated for the management of an array of cardiovascular diseases. It is used as an alternative to where an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is contraindicated or not tolerated, often due to the induction of a cough by increasing bradykinin levels in […]
Naturopathic medicine is not merely offering “natural” treatments in the place of medications, it is a framework of health care. There are six principles of naturopathic medicine which make it a unique model of care. These principles include: First, Do No Harm- by offering the least invasive and safest forms of treatment Doctor As Teacher- […]
Have you ever thought about why people from the past lived longer than people from today? They didn’t have all the advancement in technology and medicine yet they lived healthier and longer. Maybe it is with the progress of lifestyle that our bodies are growing weaker. If you look around you, you may realize that […]
Many older adults find it challenging to meet their daily intake value for different nutrients, but it can be a particular problem for vegetarians. Changes in the body during ageing, including a slowing metabolism and a less effective digestive tract, mean that seniors are more prone to nutrient deficiencies. While including meat in a senior’s diet […]
“Mindful eating means simply eating or drinking while being aware of each bite or sip.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life On June 4th, we introduced Pillar #6 of “The Year of the Best You” – Food is Medicine. Today, we will recap how the month went in the area of nutrition & food. Our June worksheet encompassed 1 […]
“Common sense is not so common.” ~ Voltaire On April 6th, 2017, just this week, a joint report titled Unnecessary Care in Canada was released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) that created a bit of a stir in healthcare. The report focused on 8 CWC recommendations about certain tests and procedures. The shocking (or not […]
“We need myths that will identify the individual not with his local group but with the planet.” ~ Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth The debate about vaccination is not a new controversy. Unfortunately, the fact that I still see so many articles, posts on social media, etc. on reasons to vaccinate just goes to show how we seem to be […]
“A mistake that a lot of people make, and I’ve been guilty of this as well, is that we assume that just because something is natural it is therefore safe, and ergo, good for us. I like to point out that cobras are natural too, but I don’t want to kiss one.” ~ Steve Bivans […]
National Institutes of Health (NIH) has put together a fact sheet on ingredients in exercise supplements, which manufacturers often claim can improve users strength or endurance, or help them achieve their performance goals faster. The fact sheet says that creatine might help with short bursts of high-intensity activity such as sprinting or weightlifting, but not […]
Cell biologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have targeted telomeres with a small molecule called 6-thiodG that takes advantage of the cell’s ‘biological clock’ to kill cancer cells and shrink tumor growth. Dr. Jerry W. Shay, Professor and Vice Chairman of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern, and colleague, Dr. Woodring E. Wright, Professor of Cell […]
People with high cholesterol are at risk of heart attack and stroke because atherosclerotic plaques within their arteries can rupture triggering the formation of a blood clot called an occlusive thrombus that cuts off the blood supply to their heart or brain. People with high cholesterol are at risk of heart attack and stroke For […]
Hugely popular non-steroidal anti-inflammation drugs like aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen all work by inhibiting or killing an enzyme called cyclooxygenase – a key catalyst in production of hormone-like lipid compounds called prostaglandins that are linked to a variety of ailments, from headaches and arthritis to menstrual cramps and wound sepsis. In a new paper, published […]
