Quote for the Day Medicine is a collection of uncertain prescriptions the results of which, taken collectively, are more fatal than useful to mankind.
- Napoleon Bonaparte
Last Updated : Wed, 16 May 2012
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Study Shows Delays in Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum DisordersOne in three children who have an older sibling with an ASD fall into a group characterized by higher levels of autism-related behaviors or lower ... -
Study Links Modest Alcohol Intake With Less Inflammation in Patients With Common Liver DiseaseA well-done study shows modest intake of alcohol is associated with less evidence of inflammation of the liver, a condition that increases cirrhosis ... -
First Study to Explore the Benefits of Fish Oils at the Cellular LevelFor the first time, researchers at the University of California, have explored a living mouse cell and mapped the processes that fuel the celebrated ... -
Minimum 20 Percent 'Fat Tax' Needed to Cut Obesity, Heart Disease RiskA minimum food tax of 20% needs to be levied on unhealthy food and drinks to have a significant effect on diet-related conditions such as obesity and ... -
School-based Screening Program for DiabetesUnion health ministry has initiated a school-based screening program for diabetes in six districts, says Health Minister Ghulam Nabi ...
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Undetected Nutrient Deficiencies: The Cause of Ill HealthMicronutrient and antioxidant deficiencies are most common and go unnoticed. They are the root cause of most lifestyle related ... -
Hip Replacement SurgeryHip joint replacement has been instrumental in transforming the lives of many who had been disabled owing to severe pain in the hip joint. ... -
Bael - The Ultimate Medicinal Summer FruitThe bael is an important aromatic medicinal tree of Indian origin. Despite the goodness it packs in itself, due to the lack of knowledge, the fruit ... -
Cough - Symptom EvaluationCough is a symptom of a condition usually affecting the respiratory tract. It may be acute or chronic, wet or dry. The type of cough can help the ... -
Decreased Appetite - Symptom EvaluationA reduced appetite deprives an individual of essential nutrients and results in weight ...
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Influence of Diet and Toxins in Autism EpidemicAutism is directly affected by the food we eat. Mineral deficiencies, inability to remove toxins from the body and use of high fructose corn syrup ... -
Lenalidomide-based Regimens for Multiple MyelomaAn anticancer regimen containing lenalidomide along with maintenance treatment with lenalidomide appears to be effective in treating multiple ... -
Antipsychotic Drugs and Relapsing SchizophreniaSchizophrenia is a chronic distressing and debilitating ailment. About 80% of the patients report recurrence within 5 years. Antipsychotic drugs are ... -
Viruses can Result in Acute Attacks of Chronic Lung DiseasesThere are evidences that respiratory viruses are linked to exacerbations of chronic lung diseases like asthma, COPD and cystic ... -
Relationship Between Asthma and ObesityObesity and asthma are interlinked. According to a study published in the journal of Obesity, it was found that overweight adolescents and children ...
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TegaserodThis medication is a selective serotonin receptor agonist, prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who have constipation as their ...
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Taliglucerase AlfaThis medication is an enzyme, prescribed for Type 1 Gaucher ...
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AvanafilThis medication is a PDE5 inhibitor, prescribed for erectile ...
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Ursodeoxycholic AcidThis medication is a biliary agent, prescribed for ...
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TioproninThis medication is a chelating agent, prescribed for preventing kidney stone ...
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The NotebookThe story starts with an old man reading to an old woman in the hospital. As youngsters they were true lovers separated and reunited seven years ... -
The SoloistWhat would you do if you came across a prodigious musician who is schizophrenic and homeless? The Soloist is a 2009 drama directed by Joe Wright. It ... -
The Incredible HulkDr.Bruce Banner transforms into a giant in a genetic accident. He is living in shadows searching for an antidote. The warmongers capture him. After ... -
Drugstore cowboyBob Hughes is a drug addict and he lives with his wife and another young couple, who are also drug addicts. The four friends, to be able to support ... -
The ShiningJack Torrance is a writer and he decides to work in the Overlook Hotel as a caretaker, because he believes the hotel’s solitude will help him write ...
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