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- 1691: The Human Brain
- ... result of tumors, infections of nerve tissues, or severe trauma to the head. There is no special class of people who can be affected; anyone can have an epilepsy. The treatment for this disorder involves drugs -- anticonvulsants. Some of them, like Phenytoin, Trimethadione and Carbamazepine require only a physician's prescription. Meningitis is one of the diseases that is caused by a bacterial infection. It is quite common but rarely fatal ...
- 1692: How the Government May Have Created AIDS
- ... aware of Dr. Strecker's work. He was very vocal, gave many press interviews, was constantly on television and radio urging people to wake up to the cover-up concerning AIDS. Did Representative Huff use drugs? Perhaps yes, but only occasionally and recreationally. Was he an addict? No. Would he have known how dangerous a massive overdose off cocaine and heroin was? Yes, of course. Cause of death: officially a stroke ...
- 1693: Tumours
- ... experimentally induced in animals by chemical, physical, and viral agents, and by radiation. Cancer researchers no longer believe that a single drug will be able to cure cancer. Experts now believe that a combination of drugs will be the best method to kill tumours. One route being researched utilizes antibodies that bind to specific receptors on the tumour cell, thereby inhibiting tumour growth by blocking certain tumour-growth factors from entering ...
- 1694: Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myosits (Flesh eating Disease)
- ... toxic-shock syndrome can occur. When serious disease develops, the sore throat is usually not present. Treatment Treatment includes the surgical removal of infected tissue or amputation if necessary. Also, if one is lucky, giving drugs like penicillin, will work. There are no vaccines available to prevent group A streptococcus. Health Canada and other researchers are working to develop new strategies and treatments to combat disease outbreaks when they occur. Some ...
- 1695: Bronchitis
- ... mucus. Antibiotics may be needed if the cause is bacteria. Treatment of chronic bronchitis is more difficult. The patients lungs are already damaged and the destruction of the airways are not easily renewed. Bronchial dilator drugs may be given to the patient to relieve any such obstruction, while physiotherapy will help the patient get rid of any sputum. Yoga and breathing exercises may help shortness of breath. In severe cases, urgent ...
- 1696: Schitzophrenia and Other Mental Disorders
- ... 85% recovery. The only problem is to convince the person into taken medication because they think they are fine. In some cases people with a disorder think that the goverment is making them take the drugs.
- 1697: Ritalin
- ... should limit abuse and ensure continued success in treating ADHD. References Bailey, W. J. (1995). Factline on non-medical use of Ritalin. Factline Number 9 November 1995, [on-line], pp. 1-7. Available: Http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/. Clark, C. G. (1996). Stimulant Medications. Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder, [on-line], pp. 1-12. Available: Http://www.ADDCLINIC.com/. Clinical Pharmacology Online, Ritalin.. (1997). Clinical Pharmacology Online. Gold Standard ...
- 1698: Free Condoms Distribution Programs
- ... for sexual activity when in fact it is generally parents that are not ready for their children to be sexually active. Just as television public service announcements urge parents to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol, parents should be urged to keep an open dialogue with their children regarding issues of sexuality as their children mature at their own rates. So in conclusion I believe strongly that condoms should ...
- 1699: Acupuncture
- ... quells chemotherapy. Although much of the research is flawed or inconclusive,( funding for large controlled studies has been scant), several reputable researchers have demonstrated that acupuncture works better than a placebo- -and sometimes better than drugs-- at relieving a variety of aches (Kanigel 3). Since few health insurers cover acupuncture most patients have paid $95-$125 per-session charges out of their own pocket. Acupuncture is an ever growing debate about ...
- 1700: Plants, Spirits, and Healing
- ... the mind, which may bring physical effects on the body, that can aid in recovery. Also it has been shown that many ancient plant remedies contain medically active substances, and are a major source of drugs.
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