Continuous Integrated Triage

The concept of resource-based decision making would seem to be basic to the practice of medicine and especially emergency medicine and disaster medicine. Unfortunately the reality is that in the United States of America and, actually in most industrialized nations, medical care decisions are not resourced-based, they are emotionally-based. And this works in all but the most dire of circumstances.

Will Viagra be Available Over-the-Counter?

A recent report in the Reuters news reports that may make a move to allow Viagra available for consumers to purchase over-the-counter without a prescription. If the move goes to plan, consumers could see the impotence drug on the shelves for purchase without a prescription.

Knee Replacement Surgery in India - Benefits, Costs, Function

Although Knee replacement surgery has been practiced in India for the last ten years, it is only in the two years that a high flexion prosthesis introduced in allows High flexion upto 155 degrees. This High flex prosthesis allows more bending and permits a high degree of function. Costs are much cheaper than the west, about a quarter.

Off Label Drug Use Marketing

Off-label drug use has left use with the problem of off-label marketing. Although off label marketing has been deemed illegal by the FDA, that hasn’t stop drug companies from pushing their drugs for uses that haven’t been approved. All it has done is force drug companies to find a more crafty way to solicit their information.

Canadian Drugs For Seniors

A huge increase in monthly medication expenses makes it very difficult for some seniors to afford essential medicines prescribed to them. Most Canadian drugs are cheaper than in the US, and senior citizens may be able to cut down expenditure on medication by ordering drugs through the Internet.

Online Doctors

Online physician locators will help patients to locate doctors at ease without leaving home, if they have a computer and Internet connection. This makes the search relatively easy, as there is a wealth of information about a huge number of doctors, right at the finger tips of patients seeking information online. Information Web sites provide an overview on the selected doctor's medical skills.

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals

Veterinary pharmaceuticals are a very important facet of the care given to cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Veterinary pharmaceuticals are also used in the care of companion animals like dogs, cats, horses and birds. Besides these animals, all other animals that humans can provide care for are treated for various problems using veterinary pharmaceuticals.

Power and the Doctor

Patients expect and often want powerful doctors; that is a doctor who has reassuring authority, who is apparently capable and whose pronouncements can reduce anxiety. One definition of medical or 'Aesculapean' authority divides it into three parts: Sapiential, Moral and Charismatic. These words are somewhat off putting at first meeting but bear with me.

Prescription Drugs: A High Price To Pay

In a recent article, an MSNBC correspondent brought up the issue of high prices on prescription drugs. Many of these drugs are special vitamins, as well as supplements that certain peoples bodies lack and need and are forced to buy.

Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Are you aware that about one in every fifty adults in the U.S. has obsessive compulsive disorder? An individual suffering from this condition becomes overwhelmed with persistent thoughts and actions. This means that an individual hat is affected with this condition will lose the ability to function normally on a daily basis.

Tumescent Liposuction - Destination India

This article describes about the Tumescent Liposuction: the need, procedure and management of the condition. Further it explores the advantage of getting the surgery for Tumescent Liposuction in India.

New Congress Wants to Increase Pharmaceutical Regulations and Receive More Donations

Companies like Pfizer and Amgen are finding out the hard way that the new democrat led congress is going to make changes. Just 3 days after the New Year, the new congress voted for more restrictions on their business.