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Pap Smear Screening

A Pap smear is a type of test used to screen for cell changes that have the potential to lead to cervical cancer in women.

29 Jul 2010

What is a Pap Smear?

A pap smear is a screening test used in gynecology that checks for cancerous or precancerous conditions of the cervix.

29 Jul 2010

Arthralgia Causes

There are several causes of joint pain that range from injuries, infections, inflammation to severe degenerative systemic or whole body disorders.

29 Jul 2010

Arthralgia or joint pain is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than a disease in itself that can be treated. The management of arthralgia thus depends on the cause, type and severity of the condition.

29 Jul 2010

What is Arthralgia?

The term arthralgia literally means joint pain. It is a combination of two Greek words – Arthro – joint and algos – pain.

29 Jul 2010

Dystonia Treatments

There is no cure for dystonia but certain medications can help ease symptoms and make the condition easier to live with. Examples of treatment approaches include medication, physiotherapy and surgery as well as addressing any associated conditions such as anxiety, stress and depression.

20 Jul 2010

What Causes Dystonia?

Dystonias are disorders characterized by muscle spasms and contractions. Dystonia is thought to be neurological in origin, but the condition does not affect people’s intelligence, memory or language ability.

20 Jul 2010

What are the Symptoms of Dystonia?

The symptoms of dystonia vary depending on which form of the condition a person has and how severe it is. If the dystonia is genetic or the cause is unknown, it is termed primary dystonia, while dystonia that occurs due to an underlying disease such as stroke, encephalitis, Parkinson’s disease or head injury, is referred to as secondary dystonia.

20 Jul 2010

What is Dystonia?

Dystonia refers to a range of movement disorders characterized by muscle spasms and contractions. The contractions may be sustained or intermittent and are often awkward and sometimes painful. In some forms of the condition, the patient may also experience tremor.

20 Jul 2010

Ileus Symptoms

Ileus is a functional, non-mechanical inhibition of coordinated gastrointestinal activity that frequently occurs after abdominal surgery.

20 Jul 2010

Ileus Treatments

Ileus is a functional, non-mechanical inhibition of propulsive bowel activity which can arise as a complication of a major abdominal surgery. Traditional strategies for management of ileus emphasize prevention; that incorporates anesthetic choice, use of opioid-sparing analgesia, preoperative psychological preparation, proper surgical technique and early feeding after the operation.

20 Jul 2010

What is Ileus?

Ileus is a term used to describe the functional and non-mechanical inhibition of propulsive bowel activity, regardless of the pathologic mechanism.

20 Jul 2010

Ginseng Side Effects

The use of ginseng has been associated with several side effects and adverse drug interactions. Generally, the short-term use of ginseng is considered safe for the majority of people but some research suggests that long-term use can lead to several adverse side effects.

20 Jul 2010

Ginseng Types

Ginseng is a popular plant in traditional Chinese medicine that grows in various areas of the world, usually in cooler climates. Ginseng is commonly used as a tonic to maintain and support well-being and health.

20 Jul 2010

Ginseng and Reproduction

Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Purported benefits include its aphrodisiac effects, improvement of sexual dysfunction in men, and its antihyperglycemic effects when used to treat diabetes. Ginseng is also known for its effects as a muscle relaxant. The plant’s reputation for enhancing libido and sexual performance is well known worldwide.

20 Jul 2010

Science and Ginseng

Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, but there is a paucity of scientific data regarding its efficacy and health benefits.

20 Jul 2010

What is Ginseng?

Ginseng is a type of slow-growing perennial plant that belongs to the genus Panax in the family Araliaceae. The plant is also called Ginnsuu in some regions of China and other parts of Asia.

20 Jul 2010

Drug Patents and Generic Pharmaceutical Drugs

When a pharmaceutical company first develops a new drug to be used for a disease condition, it is initially sold under a brand name by which the clinicians can prescribe the drug for use by patients. The drug is covered under patent protection, which means that only the pharmaceutical company that holds the patent is allowed to manufacture, market the drug and eventually make profit from it.

20 Jul 2010