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Abdominal Breathing - Complementry Medicine 2008-04-12 02:33:33 Yoga Sit erect in a chair with spine, neck and head erect. Keep your eyes closed and rest your hands on the knees. Then exhale slowly, pulling your stomach inwards simultaneously. After full exhalation, hold for a second and then start to inhale slowly and deeply stretching the muscles of the abdomen.Do not use any force or tension; breathing should be slow, deep, continuous and rhythmical. Again, after inhaling, hold for a second and exhale contracting the abdominal muscles. Repeat the process 10-15 times. Do not get up immediately on finishing this Pranayam.BenefitsIt activates all the organs of the digestive system.It cures acidity, indigestion, constipation and gas related problems.It makes one cool, calm and free of tension. Read more:Abdominal
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Abacavir - DRUG 2008-04-12 02:31:58 Generic Name : Abacavir Pronunciation : a-BAK-a-vir TradeName : ABAMUNE Why it is prescribed (Indications) : HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral drugs When it is to be taken : 300mg of the drug is given every 12 hours in the case of adults and 600mgs daily in the case of childrens How it should be taken : The drug is availiable in the form of tablets Special Instruction : The drug should be used with caution in the conditions of hepatic impairement and renal impairement Side Effects : Nausea,vomitting,anorexia,lethargy and fever. Other Precautions : keep
Abciximab - DRUG 2008-04-12 02:31:22 Generic Name : Abciximab Pronunciation : (ab-SIKS-ih-mab) TradeName : Reopro Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This is a platelet aggregation inhibitor used prior to atherectomy When it is to be taken : 0.25mg/kg administered 10-60 minutes before the start of atherectomy followed by continous iv injection of 10 micrograms /min. How it should be taken : The drug is availiable in the market in the form of 5 ml vials. Special Instruction : The plasma concentration of the drug decreases rapidly with initial half life of 10 minutes and a second phase half life of 30 minutes Side
Burns 2008-04-05 10:16:46 General Info about Burns
One of the most painful injuries that one can ever experience is a burn injury. When a burn occurs to the skin, nerve endings are damaged causing the intense feelings of pain. The infusion of large quantities of fluid, mainly a salt solution, as many as 3-4 liters daily, has proved satisfactory. Sometimes a life is saved if not more than one-quarter of the body surface has received a third-degree burn. I have given blood transfusions to two patients with severe burns, with recovery in one case and postponement of death in the other. -Gustav Riehl, 1925
AIDS - The "silent but lethal tsunami" of Asia 2008-09-10 02:30:22 AIDS - The "silent but lethal tsunami
" of Asia
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome"AIDS is an epidemic disease, a potentially preventable, deadly infection for which there is no cure, no vaccine, and it is not under control."- National Commission onAIDS, 1993 Asia has always been looked at by outsiders as the land of mystic magic, serine breath taking beauty, and the harmonious central key to g Read more:AIDS
Agoraphobia- Overview And History 2008-09-10 02:27:02 Agoraphobia- Overview
And History
Agoraphobia is the irrational fear of crowded places, people, or objects. It is derived from the Greek word; "agora" meaning the market place, or a place of assembly, and a "phobia" meaning an irrational fear.Agoraphobia is a common 'Anxiety disorder' It is one of the commonest types of phobic conditions seen in clinical practise. It is defined as a phobic disorder
Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2008-09-10 02:22:06 AML - Overview Nomenclature: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, AML.Acute myeloid Leukemia, more popularly known by its abbreviated form - AML, is a fast- evolving leukemia that affects both children and adults alike.The word 'leukemia' means 'white blood,' and is used to indicate the high white blood cell counts of the disease.Leukemia is a cancer th
General Info about Acute Renal Failure 2008-09-10 02:21:24 General Info about Acute Renal Failure "The kidneys are so beautifully organized; they do their work of regulation with such a positively divine precision, such knowledge and wisdom, that there is no reason why our archetypal man, whoever he is, or any one else, for that matter, should be ashamed to own a pair."---Aldus Huxley "Antic Hay"Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is Read more:General
Sleep Disorders in Elderly / Ageing and Sleep 2008-09-10 02:19:33 About Sleep
Disorders in ElderlySleep is a barometer of good health in the elderly. Sleep problems in the elderly are controlled by various external and internal factors. "Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together"-----Thomas Decker, English dramatist (1572-1632)As we grow old a number of physiological changes takes place that alters both our looks and the body functions.
Advantages of Eating Fish Foods 2008-09-10 02:15:24 IntroductionAustralia's leading health research body, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), suggests that Australians should eat more fish. This is because fish is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly - one or two serves weekly - may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from ch Read more:Advantages
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What is depression in adolescents? 2008-09-10 02:10:07 What is depression
in adolescents
? Depression may be defined as the state of extreme melancholy, where patients who exhibit this condition may develop severe apathy towards their environment. Their physical activity may lessen considerably and can even spend hours in any single posture. Till date, treatment was only done by routine prescription of antidepressants and
About Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 2008-09-05 23:32:51 Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the commonest of childhood cancers and it has, over the years, served as an ideal cancer research model.ALL is the commonest of childhood cancers and accounts for almost 25% of all cancers in children below the age of 15 years.Acute lymphoblastic leukemia has, over the last decade or two, evolved and has served as an ideal model for diagnosing and treating can Read more:Leukemia
General Info about Acute Bronchitis 2008-09-05 23:30:35 It was during the 1800s that this condition causing the inflammation of bronchial mucous membranes came to be known. Further clinical studies have enabled detailed information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of Acute Bronchitis.Inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs (called the bronchi) and the complications related to it, collectively lead to the condition called Acute Bronchiti Read more:General
Acromegaly - Introduction 2008-09-05 23:28:29 Acromegaly is a condition in adulthood due to excessive production of growth Hormone after puberty.Acromegaly is a Greek word meaning enlargement of the extremities. It is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excessive growth hormone (GH) in adulthood after puberty. The incidence of Acromegaly is about 3-4 cases per million population per year. The disease mostly affe Read more:Introduction
About Accident and Trauma Care 2008-09-05 23:23:39 About Accident and Trauma Care The word "Trauma" refers to a wound or an injury, whether psychic or physical. The word is also synonymous with the word accident, referring to an unexpected, unforeseen and unfortunate event. Disability or death from injury is viewed as an act of God or an unpreventable accident. It is true that no one expects to be injured; however in
General Information about Achondroplasia 2008-09-05 23:23:22 Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth. Achondroplasia literally means "without cartilage formation". The problem in this condition is converting the cartilage into bones, particularly the long bones. Achondroplasia is a genetic (inherited) condition that results in abnormally short stature. All persons with achondroplasia are little people. The average height of an adult with achondroplasia Read more:General
About Acne / Pimples 2008-09-05 23:23:05 Nomenclature: Acne
Vulgaris, Pimples
, Spots, Zits.The term acne comes from a corruption of the Greek word - acne in the sense of a skin eruption.Acne popularly known as 'Pimples', is a common skin problem that at some stage affects most boys and girls when they are in their teens.Acne is due to the blockage and the inflammation of skin pores. This results in superficial skin eruptions.The appeara
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