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Arthritis is a group of more than a hundred conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Its most common form is osteoarthritis which is associated with excessive wear and tear of cartilage. Some forms of arthritis affect other tissues and organs in the body, and [...]
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Arthritis and Glucosamine Sulfate
Monday, May 31st, 2010Methylsulfonylmethane in osteoarthritis
Sunday, May 30th, 2010Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Many adults suffer from the debilitating effects of this disease. In western countries, osteoarthritis strikes many people by age 65 and in about 80 percent of those who are above 75 years of age. Osteoarthritis has a significant impact on public health. A person’s [...]
Continue readingInternet addiction linked to depression
Friday, February 26th, 2010Posted by: Maria/ MD Health Forum.com Team
Many of us consider the Internet as the most brilliant innovation in the history of mankind. Whether we admit it or not, the Internet has significantly changed almost every aspect of our lives. Although we enjoy the convenience it provides, much debate surrounds its possible consequences on the [...]
Continue readingLow Glycemic Index Diet and Diabetes
Sunday, January 24th, 2010Diabetics are encouraged to engage in healthy lifestyle practices such as exercise and healthy eating habits. These measures will help in blood sugar control and thereby prevent various complications of the disease. Much research has been done to find out the best dietary strategy to help diabetics gain a better control over their sugar [...]
Continue readingChildhood Obesity And Its Possible Consequences
Sunday, October 18th, 2009Posted by: Maria/ MD Health Forum.com Team
When I was young, I envied chubby kids because of the attention that got from most adults. Those kids were considered cute and healthy, while the skinny kids, like myself, were called names. I was a weakling in everyone’s eyes, ironically, I rarely got sick. [...]
Impact of Human Error on Patient Safety
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Hospitals have a duty to provide patients with the safest possible conditions in emergency departments to reduce the likelihood for errors and injury to patients in this rather busy environment. When relatives bring their loved ones to the ER, they trust health care professionals to provide them with utmost care and don’t [...]
Continue readingMetformin reduces risk of pancreatic cancer
Monday, August 24th, 2009Scientists from the University of Texas found that metformin, a widely used antidiabetic drug, can reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 62 percent. The study appears in the August 1 issue of Gastroenterology.
Previous studies show that antidiabetic drugs have various effects on cancer. To find out the [...]
HIV Patients’ Increased Susceptibility to Tuberculosis: A Mystery No More
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009Tuberculosis (TB) is considered as a global burden. It is the most common opportunistic infection affecting HIV-positive people. Having HIV increases one’s risk to develop TB by up to 50 times. Out of 9.27 million cases of TB in 2007, it is estimated that 1.37 million were HIV positive. A [...]
Continue readingPotential risks from the side effects of dementia drugs
Saturday, June 6th, 2009A new study suggests that the adverse effects of some dementia drugs could be placing the elderly patients at risk. Cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon and Reminyl) have been proven effective in managing some symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Medical professionals are aware of the possible side effects of this class of [...]
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