Thursday, April 25, 2024
Recent research claims that large pharmaceutical companies rewrite scientific articles to exaggerate the virtues of a drug and mask its adverse side effects. Doctors write prescriptions based on this false information, informs the Italian magazine L’Espresso in a recent edition, in an article signed by Silvio Garattini, Director of the Mario Negri […]
Typically, when someone is charged with a DUI, it refers to driving while under the influence of alcohol. But, a DUI can actually refer to being impaired by any substance when you get behind the wheel of a vehicle. In the new age of prescription drug use and pot legalization, […]
Every year, it seems, drug companies come up with new drugs to help addicts fight their addictions to alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics. But do these drugs work? Are they dangerous? In one of the more ironic wrinkles in medical history, are they addicting? The quick answer to these questions is […]
Doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field have best intentions when providing care for their patients. However, they’re human as well. Mistakes can be made. The body is a complex organism. When you're introduced to a prescription you may not know how your body will react since there are […]
Everyone wants to save money where they can. When you think about medical bills and prescription costs, you pretty much assume you’re stuck paying a fortune. Thanks to advances in smart phone technology, and an army of clever app designers, you can choose from a myriad of apps to help […]
Using a prescription safely is vitally important for maintaining proper health. Physicians prescribe medications for patients who are experiencing acute or chronic medical conditions. Drugs manufactured for illnesses can have side effects that are mild or severe. Each individual prescribed a medication is carefully evaluated by a physician to make […]
Opioids are a class of narcotic drugs that produce a variety of effects, including pain relief. Street drugs like heroin are in the opioid class, as are prescription medications like Vicodin, OxyContin, and Fentanyl. While prescription drugs do relieve pain, they are not in the same category as over the […]
Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in some states in the United States. However, it remains illegal under federal law. Prospective employers may require job applicants to undergo a drug test for weed as one of the conditions for employment. Safety-sensitive industries such as transportation may also require employees […]
For many of us, raising a family is one of the most important ambitions we have in life. Dreams of teaching our children how to ride a bike, playing catch with dad or learning to bake cookies under mom’s watchful eye are practically universal. But with infertility affecting upwards of […]
A sound health is our top priority to excel in any field of life and health insurance plans are helping us greatly with the same. In this article, you will learn what are medical cover options for people with disabilities and how can they make the maximum from them. SSDI […]
Believe it or not, the first and foremost cause of bankruptcy In the United States is health care. It has been reported by The Balance that 56 million of Americans have a hard time of charges that has anything to do with the cost of their health care. This data was […]
Opiate addiction is now a national problem. This disease is often caused by the need to relieve pain, not get high. The prescriptions are legal with a low dosage. The patient may build up tolerances for the drugs and need higher dosages. If the doctor won’t renew the prescriptions, patients often look for similar drugs on the […]