Occupational Asthma (OA) is a lung disorder that occurs due to exposure to toxic substances at the workplace. The mainstay of management of OA is reduction of exposure to the toxic substances.
The ancient medical tradition in India, Ayurveda is now gaining acceptance in many parts of the world. Learn more about how this amazing science categorizes each individual into any of the 3 prakritis.
Mushrooms are true wonder foods with numerous health benefits. But be warned there are poisonous mushrooms too. Mushrooms are world''s greatest untapped resources of nutrition.
Sharing of private health information with third parties has been found to be routine in popular health apps but is far from transparent.
Frequent episodes of depression and anxiety can increase your risk of memory loss later in life say your fifties, finds a new study.
Scientists have patented a NEW method for preparing anti-leukemia compounds which have only been available from an Asian tree till now.
Radiomics, a field of study that systematically extracts patterns from CT scan images and then measures these patterns using artificial intelligence, has been found useful to predict patients' response to chemotherapy in lung cancer.
Can the world be free of tuberculosis (TB)? Yes, it is possible, say experts. Increased political will and financial resources can help eradicate TB by 2045. Acting quickly and strategically can save the next generation from TB.
Gene therapy gives new hope for age-related blindness. Scientists were able to deliver the gene for a retinal opsin into the genome of ganglion cells using an adeno-associated viral vector. The blind ganglion cells were restored and became sensitive to light.
Eating too many eggs, i.e., 3 to 4 eggs per week can increase the risk of developing heart disease due to high cholesterol content in the egg yolk. However, eggs contain essential nutrients that your body needs. So, you can consume eggs in moderation.
Tuberculosis preventive therapy (treating asymptomatic latent tuberculosis infection) is highly effective, especially in patients with HIV infection, and significantly reduces death rates. One-month combination treatment of isoniazid plus rifapentine had fewer side effects and patients were more likely to complete treatment and this regimen may be useful in ending the tuberculosis scourge.
Moderate strength training exercises such as squats, planks or lunges can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of lifestyle choices such as drinking and smoking, or health issues such as high blood pressure and obesity.
Tramadol is an opioid or narcotic analgesic drug prescribed for treating moderate to severe pain such as post-operative pain, cancer pain, low back pain, pain and inflammation of the joints, pain due to serious injury, or severe dental pain.
Mycophenolate mofetil is an immunosuppressant agent prescribed for preventing the rejection of organ transplants such as kidney, heart, and liver. It is also recommended for treating systemic lupus erythematosus, crohn's disease, and psoriasis.
Doxycycline is prescribed for treating bacterial infections, respiratory tract infections, rickettsial infections, sexually transmitted infections, and ophthalmic infections. It is considered as an alternative drug of choice for actinomycosis and syphilis.
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