Health Care Industry

We're sometimes our own worst enemies when it comes to talking to our doctor. Here's how to help..

Explore the history, use, and botanical origins of scopolamine. The chemical make-up of this alkaloid and mechanisms of action give insight into therapeutic and medicinal uses, both past and present. Scopolamine remains an important medicine for nausea and vomiting.

Online teaching methods help learners to create innovative virtual learning environments through the meaningful use of technological applications. Could online learning be sufficient for medical training?

DIY DNA kits can be fun and occasionally informative. But can they be trusted over medical professionals? Should you hinge your life decisions on the results of these kits? Can (or should) you rely on positive or negative health results without confirmation?

If you live outside the United States, it is necessary to file overseas medical claims with an insurance company. This article explains what is needed and how to file Blue Cross Blue Shield overseas medical claims.

This article summarizes key trends in the healthcare industry for the global market in different sectors in the coming years to provide inputs for new product development.

Big Herbal is Big Pharma's similarly-guilty sister. Here's how and why Big Herbal should rein in its practices.

This article provides information about the COVID-19 vaccine, who should not get it and the possible side effects.

Also called “sentinel” events, a never event is described as any occurrence “in a healthcare setting resulting in death or serious physical or psychological injury to a patient or patients, not related to the natural course of the patient’s illness.”

Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol. It is also an active ingredient in many other over-the-counter and prescription medications. Understanding how to take it can prevent you from accidentally taking too much, which in some cases can be fatal.

Doctors, nurses, health workers, military personnel, and other frontliners are heroes who continue to work and battle amid the pandemic COVID-19. While people are advised to stay at their homes during the lockdown. Our brave frontliners continue to work to serve the people.

There are differences between a pharmacy and a drug store. Do you know what they are? Which phrase do you use?

The United States healthcare system is facing a rapid rise in expenditure. Furthering costs are increasing insurance premiums and deductibles. Consumer spending on high deductible health plans have increased by $2 million from the previous year alone.

The rising costs of prescription drugs has been controversial and led to two Senate Hearings of this year that called major pharmaceutical executives and pharmacy benefit managers to explain the reason for these rising prescription drug prices.

Five percent of the currently existing drugs can cause hair loss in one way or another. This type of hair loss usually involves scalp hair only. Anticancer drugs, blood thinners, oral contraceptives, and drugs for gout are common culprits, but there are many others on the list.

By the end of this article, you should have an understanding of what a letter of complaint is, what it can achieve, who can complain, and how to go about raising a complaint.

Do you prefer to see the doctor in the morning or the afternoon? Let's hope it's morning. There are several reasons you should ask for a doctor's appointment early in the morning instead of later in the day.

Two recent articles described a rise in cannabis related ER visits in Colorado. This paper describes some serious side effects of cannabis use: anxiety and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and gives suggestions on how to avoid them.

Have you ever taken medication prescribed by your physician, but it doesn't seem to work? If so, you might be taken the medicine the wrong way. There is more to taking medicine than just swallowing a pill.

Some antibiotics, such as tetracyclines, can react with calcium present in milk and other dairy products to form insoluble complexes that are poorly absorbed and have reduced antibacterial effects. This article includes a list of medicines that interact with milk and how to avoid this.

A biopsy is also known as a human tissue test. Simply put, a sample of your body’s tissue will be taken for tests and close examination. Just the sound of that can be a bit alarming. Your doctor is going to remove living tissues from your body after all and that sounds like something really serious.

There are numerous advancement for patients due to new technology. This article explains pharmacogenomic testing, RNA technology, heart valve replacements and new cancer treatments. The treatment for acute strokes and hemorragic strokes is also explained. Artificial intelligence has made advances.

Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea, weakness, and metallic taste in the mouth are some of the common side effects of metformin. Read on to learn more about other side effects and concerns.

Medicare Part C is an Advantage Plan that completely replaces Original Medicare. Learn the pros and cons to know if it's the right choice for your needs.

Medical Quackery is an overpromotion of anything in the field of health and wellness. Learn how to recognize quack doctors, victims of quacks, the potential effects of medical quackery, and assess if quackery should be banned or adapted.

This article investigates how drug metabolism is affected by alcohol in an active, weight-proportionate woman versus a sedentary, overweight man using current, scientific references.

There is so much information out there on whether or not to get the flu shot. What's a person to do? A walk through my search and what I found.

Salbutamol (also known as albuterol and Ventolin) is used in rescue inhalers for asthma. Research suggests that it might reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.

A common ethical dilemma in nursing arises when the religious persuasion of parents making medical choices for their children clashes with the doctor's assessment of what's best.

Spinal taps can make diagnoses that save lives, but they can have painful side effects. Watch out for these signs that you might be suffering from a post-dural headache.

Are you having a calcium scoring test? Here is what you need to know about why your doctor ordered it and what it will tell about your health.

In this article, I will discuss my experience with Accutane, including how to combat side effects and tips on Accutane-friendly makeup and products.

I'll give you a clear understanding of Medicare's parts A, B, C and D; and the optional Medigap supplemental plans.

Malignant hyperthermia is an uncommon skeletal muscle disorder affecting people undergoing general anesthesia during surgeries. This article covers its diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management.

What qualities should you look for in a good doctor? How can you find a good medical provider?

I just had cataract surgery, I asked my doctor, "What is the most frequently asked question about cataract surgery?" He said, "Will I go blind"? Cataract surgery is commonly done to remove cataracts.

If you have a chronic illness or see multiple physicians, it's important to be an active participant in your health care. One way to do that is to keep a medical journal with all your information.

Sure, receiving a massage feels fantastic and the beneficial effects can last for weeks afterward. But what does a massage really do?

The recovery time for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is about two weeks (or more, depending on the individual). Here's what to expect both during and after gallbladder surgery.

Activities have the power to engage mental health clients in groups where they learn knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges they face. Use these activities to make your groups fun.

Have you been prescribed Desoxyn? Know the risks before taking this drug. Find out the dangers, risks, and side effects of using or abusing this prescription medication.

Are you wondering if you can eat a normal diet after gallbladder removal surgery? When can you start introducing normal foods? Dietary complications may vary from one person to the next, but there are foods that can help in the healing process.

Oleanz is an antipsychotic medication manufactured by Sun Pharma, India. It is used for psychotic symptom control, and its main side effects are drowsiness and weight gain.

Beclomin cream is a skin preparation used for mixed fungal and bacterial skin infections with associated inflammation. This article describes its uses and side effects.

When you're dehydrated, oral rehydration solutions are much more effective for rehydration than water, soft drinks, or fruit juices.

It's important to keep your medications organized. Here are a few simple guidelines you should follow when organizing your medications.

The Patients' Bill of Rights established a set of standards by which health care providers should conduct themselves in patient care. Know your rights when it comes to your medical care.

Surgical repair of your shoulder, including your rotator cuff, labrum, bicep, and tendon, can be a scary proposition. Learn what to expect on the day of surgery and throughout your immediate recovery.