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Angina pectoris
Posted on 10 September, 2011, 3:44 pm
Angina pectoris usually occurs when myocardial(heart) demand for oxygen exceeds the ability of the coronary arteries to supply oxygenated blood which carries throughout our body. Common cause is usually coronary artery obstruction or obstruction due to atherosclerosis. There are several types of angina pectoris, and the most common form is stable angina. It is due [...]
Myocardial infarction
Posted on 7 September, 2011, 2:15 pm
Myocardial infarction is commonly known as heart attack. Myocardial infarction is basically the death of myocardial tissue or heart tissue, caused by an insufficiency or lack of oxygen supply to the myocardium (heart). It results from rupture of an atheromatous plaque in a coronary vessel, leading to thrombus formation, blocking the vessel and causing occlusion [...]
Leptospirosis
Posted on 18 July, 2011, 1:52 am
The Philippines, being a tropical country and frequently visited by typhoons, exposes us to the risks of infection being caused by LEPTOSPIROSIS. This disease, also known as “Weil’s Disease or Weil’s Syndrome, is transmitted to humans by wading in flood waters contaminated with animal urine, usually from rats. Leptospirosis is caused by many different species [...]
Dengue Fever
Posted on 30 June, 2011, 12:59 am
In the 19th century, Dengue fever was considered a sporadic disease that is known to cause epidemics at long intervals. Also known as “breakbone fever “ or “dandy fever”, it is currently ranked as the most important mosquito-borne viral illness in the world, increasing 30-fold in the last 50 years! The latest Department …
Health Advisory on Smoking
Posted on 2 June, 2011, 4:13 am
The need for smoking cessation. Tobacco is the 2nd biggest cause of death worldwide. The expected number of tobacco-related deaths will increase to 8 million worldwide by 2030. Active smoking cessation causes a wide range of health conditions and fatal diseases like cancer, lung and heart diseases. Tobacco dependency is a recognized medical condition …
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Erectile Dysfunction Tied To Long Term Painkiller Use
Posted on Thu, 16 May 2013
A new study suggests that long term use of opioid prescription painkillers for back pain is tied to a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). The findings are published in the 15 May online issue of the journal Spine. Lead author Richard A...
Read more>>Survey Finds Patient Satisfaction Improved By Pharmacist-Directed Anticoagulation Service
Posted on Tue, 14 May 2013
As hospitals look for ways to improve patient satisfaction and boost their Medicare reimbursement, a Henry Ford Hospital study found that an inpatient pharmacist-directed anticoagulation service (PDAS) might be an unexpected opportunity...
Read more>>First Drop In US Drug Spending In Six Years
Posted on Sat, 11 May 2013
Total per capita spending on drugs in the USA fell 3.5% in 2012, there were fewer non-emergency hospital admissions and doctor office visits, and prescription use went down by 0.1 percent, according to a new report issued by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. The report - Declining Medicine Use and Costs: For Better or Worse? - informed that $325...
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