Just like humans, your beloved dog or cat sometimes needs doctor-prescribed medication. And, as with anything and everything these days, pet meds can be purchased over the Internet — often at prices that are substantially lower than drugs purchased directly from your vet. It's tempting to...
In the April 20 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, a research team reported on "prehypertension", the condition of being in danger of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). First identified in 2003, prehypertension, is defined as blood pressure readings from 120/80 to 139/89 ....
As working Americans and their parents grow older and live longer, more adult children will take on caregiving responsibilities. But are they prepared for the role? No, say Americans in a recent survey by Opinion Research Corporation. People surveyed said they are not prepared to handle...
Nasal symptoms attack you year-round, but using Fluticasone Propionate can help stop the suffering. Fluticasone Propionate is a prescription nasal spray approved to treat indoor and outdoor allergies and nonallergic symptoms and reduce the inflammation that leads to congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose. Quite simply,...
Do you lie down at night trying to fall asleep, only to suffer from the burning affects of heartburn? You're not alone. Thousands of people suffer from the painful burning of heartburn, but the pain you feel might not be simple diet related heartburn. In...
The cost of brand name medications is often too high for people to afford without a medical plan. Most of the cost associated with brand name pharmaceuticals is associated with the marketing and researching of the drug. A cost-efficient solution is to purchase generic alternatives. After...
As the cost of pharmaceuticals continues to rise, taking advantage of the way drugs are manufactured and priced can save you considerable amounts of money. Most of the cost of pharmaceuticals is wrapped up in research and marketing, not manufacturing. Many drugs are priced the...
Reports of Tamiflu resistance in H5N1 surfaced last week. Despite searching, the no one in the flu community could find out where the information came from. It turns out the reports were actually based on old data from an isolated case from Vietnam that seemed...
Japan's Ministry of Health has suggested that it is gearing up to issue another warning of behavioural side effects linked with Roche's immensely successful flu drug Tamiflu (oseltamivir), which is being stockpiled globally in the event of a pandemic of avian flu, according to local...
On October 23rd, members of the CIPA, IPABC and MIPA met with members of Health Canada in Ottawa to discuss with the implementation of legislation and regulation that will affect the future of IPS practice. This meeting corresponded with the recent media focus on the...
