Hemophilia cannot be cured but when the condition is managed with medication, many patients experience a normal quality of life. The treatment approach depends on the type of hemophilia a child has, as well as how severe the condition is. There are two forms of this condition, hemophilia A and hemophilia B, although most cases are hemophilia A. The two […]
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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces levels of the hormones that cause pain, inflammation, swelling and fever. It is used to treat conditions such as toothache, headache, arthritis, back pain and menstrual cramps. Like other NSAIDs, ibuprofen is associated with a number of side effects. Overdosing on the drug can lead to toxicity and serious harmful effects, […]
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Viruses can cause many important diseases which throughout history had the power to change entire countries geographically and economically as a result of sweeping infections that were impervious to known cures. For example, in the twentieth century alone, smallpox has killed an estimated 300 million individuals, whereas recent Ebola outbreaks have heightened fears of a global pandemic. It must be […]
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Disparities in the quality and availability of healthcare across different population groups is a major problem in many developing and developed nations, including the United States. Several measures have been taken to try and eliminate these disparities, which impact on various minority groups including ethnic minorities, the elderly, immigrants, and people with disability, amongst others. A report by The Commonwealth […]
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Antiviral drugs are shown to be effective in prophylaxis and therapy for influenza and are likely to be active against a potential new pandemic strain. Several studies have demonstrated the efficiency of the neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir (known under a brand name Tamiflu) in reducing influenza viral titer and symptom intensity; nevertheless, its usefulness can be compromised by the emergence and […]
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Barbiturates were first used in 1903. They are derivatives of the chemical molecule barbituric acid. There are over 2000 derivatives of barbituric acid that have been used in medicine. Dependence and abuse liability It was in 1912 that the first cases of dependence on barbiturates were reported from Germany. Dependence or physical dependence is defined as a condition when long […]
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Anxiety disorders can be distressing and may often need therapy. The most important part of treatment of this condition is patient education. The guidelines especially for panic disorders, where patient may suffer sudden attacks without warning, recommend education for the family as well. The symptoms of an anxiety attack may appear similar to a heart attack or other medical ailments. […]
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Liver transplant is performed in people who have severely damaged livers or have developed liver failure. These people are usually put on waiting lists for the donor livers to be available for transplant. As soon as a suitable liver is available the next person on the waiting list is contacted. The new liver has to match the recipient’s blood group, […]
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Macular degeneration, also sometimes referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a health condition that involves central loss of vision as a result of damage to the retina of the eye. There are several other symptoms of the condition, which will be detailed in this article. General Symptoms The initial symptoms of macular degeneration typically involve blurring of vision […]
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A wide range of medications are used to treat various heart conditions. Some examples of the drugs used in cardiovascular medicine include: Anticoagulants or blood thinners – These agents prevent coagulation or clotting of the blood. Injectable forms of anticoagulants include dalteparin, enoxaparin, tinzaparin and heparin. Warfarin is a commonly used blood thinner that can be taken in the form […]
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