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Generic Seizure Drug Issues in Brain Tumor Patients
2008-02-16 06:10:00
Technically, all generic versions of Dilantin should be equivalent to their brand-name counterparts. Apparently, problems with breakthrough seizures and generic dilantin are nothing new. Unfortunately, some neurologists will not tell you this until it is too late.Things you need to know:Dilantin is manufactured by Pfizer.Generic Dilantin is made by the following companies:* Mylan Pharmaceuticals* Apotheca* Taro Pharmaceuticals* Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories* Hospira Worldwide* Baxter Healthcare Corp.* Actavis* Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals.Personal example of what can happen when switching from one generic to another.- My father's original prescription was filled at a local pharmacy wherein he received Mylan's version of Dilantin.- Blood levels were around 7 with no breakthrough seizures.----------- Next script was filled through a mail order pharmacy with Taro's Version of Dilantin.- Seizure within days.- Blood levels dropped to 4.Things to think about- Generic pills do not ...
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Top Tips To Treat And Prevent Ankle Pain
2008-02-15 07:24:00
You did it again - stumbled on the steps of the escalator at the mall. Teenagers snickered. Pain and humiliation fought for your attention. Humiliation won. Now, the morning after your mishap, the humiliation has faded, but the pain in your ankle has not. You park yourself on the sofa, weighing whether to hobble to work or stay home and catch the early morning movie. Essentially a hinge, the ankle is the meeting place of three bones and a system of ligaments, tendons, and muscles. We put so much wear and tear on our ankles that they are prone to injury, especially sprains and strains. A sprain involves damage to the ligaments, while a strain pertains to the muscle and tendons.And if you think a sprained ankle is most likely to be a runner's problem, guess again. Sedentary folks who slip, stumble, or otherwise take a misstep may be more likely to sprain an ankle than athletic types. Prompt treatment will speed healing and reduce the risk of further injury. Twenty percent of sprains ...
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Natural Home Remedies for Strep Throat
2008-02-14 06:10:00
There are many ways of helping the body in dealing with infections. Home remedies for strep throat are various and they include many aspects: diet, natural antiseptics, natural analgesics or natural antibacterial cures. Used appropriately, home remedies for strep throat can speed up the process of healing by fighting bacteria and by stimulating the immune system of the body.Strep throat can occur to anyone, at any time. Although children and teenagers are the ones who often get strep throat, adults may also be affected by this illness. Strep throat occurs due to infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. This type of bacteria is very contagious and can be easily transmitted through secretions (sneezing, coughing) or physical contact (handshake, touch). Even perfect hygiene can’t prevent strep throat from occurring, as the bacteria that cause the infection are also airborne. In some cases, you can contract the bacteria responsible for strep throat just by standing next to a con...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
2008-02-13 06:09:00
Experts call carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) the leading occupational hazard of the computer age. But you don't have to spend your days pounding on a keyboard to develop this condition.When you repeatedly move your fingers in the same pattern for hours on end, the tendons that connect your finger muscles to your wrist bones get irritated and inflamed. In turn, the ligaments that connect your wrist bones swell. The swollen tissues make for very tight accommodations inside the carpal tunnel, the channel deep inside your wrist where your finger tendons and wrist ligaments come together.Within the narrow confines of that channel, the tissues press on an important and highly sensitive set of nerve fib ers called the median nerve. The median nerve controls sensation and movement in your hand. When the nerve is under pressure, you experience tingling, burning, or numbness in your hand-the classic symptoms of CTS.Though computers are rightly blamed for the majority of CTS cases, the condition...
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Arthritis and You in the Workplace
2008-02-12 18:36:00
A Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that arthritis limits millions of working Americans' productivity, activity, or ability to work. According to the Arthritis Foundation's coverage of the report, state-specific data shows those reporting arthritis-related work limitations ranged from 25 percent in Nevada to 51 percent in Kentucky. The state median is 33 percent. These significant statistics come with a price tag with another CDC study showing state-specific earning losses in 2003 which ranged from $78 million to $4.3 billion due to arthritis. In that same year, the total cost of arthritis to the U.S. economy was $128 billion.A previously released CDC report also shows unemployment is higher in every state among people with arthritis. CDC also anticipates that the number of people with arthritis will increase significantly over the next few years, resulting in a loss of human resources and a greater economic impact across the country."A strong nation need...
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Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Kidney Stones
2008-02-11 06:11:00
Because cutting the kidney to extract a stone can reduce the kidney's effectiveness by 20%, less invasive methods to eliminate kidney stones are being developed. The ones which work the fastest, without unwelcome side effects, are the home remedies to get rid of kidney stones.As an alternative to surgery, shock treatment (extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy -- ESWL) to literally shatter the stone into small pieces can be used. However, although this is carried out under local anesthetic, the feeling of having been run over by a truck persists for some days after.Another form of treatment involves inserting a probe up the urethra and up into the urinary tract. This does give direct contact with the stone, which then requires a less powerful shockwave to shatter it, so meaning less residual pain. Alternatively a laser may be used on the end of the probe to fragment the stone.All these surgical procedures are painful to a degree, require a hospital visit and are thus, undesirable, so...
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Home Remedy for Hives
2008-02-10 06:34:00
Hives also known as urticaria. Allergic reaction to a drug or food is a cause of hives. They range in size from a few millimeters to several inches in diameter. Hives can be round, or they can form rings or large patches. Hives can occur on any skin surface, but usually spare the palms and soles of the feet. Hives are classified as acute or chronic depending on the length of the episode. Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. Hives may be associated with dramatic swelling reactions; swelling of the lips, eyes, and ears can suddenly and grotesquely alter the appearance of an allergy victim. Swelling of the lips and tongue may occur immediately after eating a food and may be life-threatening because of airway obstruction. Some patients get hives occasionally only when they ingest a specific food or food additives. Other get hives as a chronic problem which can go-on for years. Most studies of chronic hives suggest a low % of food allergy causes usually be...
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Tea - A Healthier Choice
2008-02-06 06:27:00
Tea is one of the world's second most popular beverage (after water), but most Americans consider it a poor second to coffee as a caffeine-laced pick-me-up or after-meal beverage. Recently, however,... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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A Look at Herbal Green Tea
2008-02-06 06:25:00
Herbal green tea offers many healthy benefits for one's body. The green tea leaf is loaded with catechins polyphenols that include EGCG. EGCG is an incredibly useful and powerful antioxidant. Green ... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Affordable Health Care Supplemental Insurance for Seniors
2008-02-06 06:24:00
By the time seniors are considered ?seniors,? they usually have a nice little retirement nest as well as health and life insurance policies to fall back on. Maybe they are widows or widowers who have... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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What Exactly is Lymphoma?
2008-02-05 20:05:00
Lymphoma is not a single disease, it is in fact a group of diseases in which the cells of the immune system become cancerous and begin to divide and multiply in an uncontrolled manner in a lymph... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Natural Cures For Skin Allergies
2008-02-05 20:04:00
Hives are an allergic skin reaction during which certain cells release histamine and other inflammatory chemicals. These chemicals cause small blood vessels in the area to leak and this causes the... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Why Arginine Is A Non-Essential Amino Acid You Can't Do Without
2008-02-05 20:01:00
The subject of a great deal of intense research by conventional medicine, nutritional therapists and sports scientists for at least fifty years, arginine is now regarded as one of the most important... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Soups - a Recipe for An Immune System Boost
2008-02-05 20:00:00
A strong immune system is your first line of defense against allergies, colds, flu and other illnesses. There are many disease causing viruses and bacteria that invade our systems each day. Having a... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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How Stress Affects the Immune System
2008-02-05 19:58:00
Although stress affects the immune system, many people either don't know this or don't realize how serious it is. Because it's hard to imagine anyone consciously putting their health and life at... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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How to Strengthen the Immune System with Yoga
2008-02-05 19:56:00
Yoga is known for its amazing power to boost the systems of the body. A good yoga workout massages and nourishes every single organ in the body. Each cell is caressed and nourished. Yoga helps lower... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Nutritional Vitamin Supplements
2008-02-05 06:25:00
It's about time you placed your life at a premium. A good life isn't just about the quantity of life, it's also about the quality of life. Think about it: you don't want to be bedridden or a... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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What Is A Vitamin And How Do They Help Our Bodies?
2008-02-05 06:24:00
If you want to know what is a vitamin then you also really need to know what it does and why it is necessary for the health, well-being and vitality of the human body. A vitamin is an organic... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Vitamins To Clear Skin
2008-02-05 06:23:00
Acne can sometimes be improved with a regimen of vitamins and vitamin supplements. Vitamins to clear skin are readily available and reasonably priced. Vitamins to clear skin problems can be found in... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Dental Insurance Requirement For All
2008-02-04 06:14:00
When health hazards are concerned its best to consult a specialist rather than wasting time with a general practitioner. Even in the case of an aggravated oral health issue its best to visit a... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Daily Skin Care Regime - Why is a Daily Skin Care Regime Important?
2008-02-04 06:12:00
A professional skin care regime is one of the most important parts of maintaining your skin's health. Your skin is not a smooth surface like a sheet of glass. On the contrary, your skin is more like... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Top Diet Review for 2008
2008-02-04 03:13:00
Wondering how to get your new year's resolution rockin'? Here is a great review of the top diets for 2008 . Nutri-System The NutriSystem program is about convenience. They sell pre-packaged meals... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Healthy Living With The Green Tea Diet
2008-02-03 19:12:00
With the increasing focus on weight loss and healthy eating, we are subjected on a daily basis to an overwhelming amount of information. It seems that every day brings the advent of some new weight... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Weight Loss Cure - Options For Healthy Living
2008-02-03 19:10:00
For many women in their 30s and beyond, weight gain can be a serious problem. According to a recent study, women in their fourth and fifth decades of life routinely gain approximately a pound per... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Healthy Living On The Go
2008-02-03 19:08:00
Are you one of those type of people that find themselves always running from here to there? And you want to lose weight and live healthier? There is hope for you and others, that just can't find... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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You'll Never Guess That Knee Pain Is A Big Problem
2008-02-03 06:17:00
Did you know that people have a big problem with different types of knee pain? It's a big problem that comes with many solutions. Those solutions or treatments, takes careful reading and planning to... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Yoga Positions to Improve Your Health
2008-02-02 06:46:00
Yoga is a great way to improve your health and wellbeing these days as most yoga positions incorporate many of the practices of the Hindu religion. It has become very popular throughout the world as... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Is A Nintendo Wii Weight Loss Program Even Possible?
2008-02-02 06:44:00
There are countless of blogs out there that claims that you can lose weight with the Nintendo Wii. With the goal of shedding pounds, Wii bloggers are now logging their daily activities and monitoring... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Food To Take Camping & Hiking
2008-02-02 06:42:00
If you're planning a family camping or hiking trip, you'll need to think a bit about what kinds of food to take with you. Not all food keeps as well as others, and not all is easy to carry either. So... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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Colon Cleanse Ratings and Benefits
2008-02-02 06:41:00
There are various debates on about the necessity and usefulness of colon cleansing. Yet, the obvious benefits of this treatment cannot be overlooked. Every year, many people suffer from colon related... A health blog with articles including fda, bird flu virus, cancer, weight loss, vaccines, medicare, conspiracy, hair loss, hpv, virus, politics, supplements and other health topics.
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