medicines
medicines
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by FRANCIS ADAM - 2008-10-09
A number of oxygen-radicals are formed in our body during process of metabolism of nutrients in body cells. These oxygen-radicals (oxidants) are highly reactive (due to free electrons) and can dam...
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by Md. Wasim Aktar - 2008-10-20
The history of Medical Science is very interesting. Centuries before the advent of Islam the Arabs had their own system of medicine in the form of herbs and shrubs (‘Aqaqir wa'l Hashä'ish) which w...
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by MD. WASIM AKTAR - 2008-10-20
Abstracts The modern Medical Science is based on the findings and thinking of the people of historical age. If no one knows the base and work of the previous on a subject, he or she could mere de...
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by Alien - 2008-11-13
What is an ulcer?An ulcer is damage to the inner lining (the mucosa) of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine (duodenum). A bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the main cause of ulcers in thi...
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by Alien - 2008-11-13
Streptomycin This was the first drug introduced for the treatment of tuberculosis. It must be given by injection, as it is not absorbed through the intestines. This limits its long-term use. It is. b...
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by Alien - 2008-11-13
With altered organ-functions, the effects and efficient removal of drugs is affected in elderly. Elderly are more likely to experience adverse effects of drugs. They may not be able to tolerate full ...
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by Alien - 2008-11-13
Glaucoma Glaucoma is a condition in which the tension inside the eyeball is raised causing damage to the innermost layer of eye i.e. retina. Major risk factors for the development of glaucomatous opt...
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by Alien - 2008-11-13
Diltiazem (Dilzem 30 mg, Dilzem SR 90 mg)Its action on the heart rate is less than verapamil. It decreases blood pressure to a lesser extent than nifedipine. It relieves spasms of coronary arteries. ...
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by FRANCIS ADAM - 2008-11-12
Migraines,headaches which involve intense throbbing pain, sometimes accompanied by visual disturbances as well as sensitivity to light and sounds, have been found to respond to a drug hitherto use...
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by Alien - 2008-11-13
Acne (Pimples) Acne or pimples is a very distressing skin disorder which affects adolescents and young people. As a rule, it is often genetically predisposed. It regresses with time but in some peopl...