Medicine: Generic vs. Brand
by Louise October 5th, 2009 | Drugs, Medication
When a new type of medicine first hits the market, it is the only one of its kind available, and consumers in need of it are forced to buy it. As a brand name, it tends to be expensive due to the research and effort that went into making the product. However, many simply can't afford the steep prices of the brand names. Â A CNN article published earlier this year stated that in a survey conducted by Consumer Reports, it was determined that "28 percent of Americans have taken steps such as not filling prescriptions, skipping dosages and
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The iPill
by MPK November 12th, 2008 | Health News, Medication
When you take medication, how can you be assured that it is being released into your system at the necessary location? Until now, there was less assurance.
However, Philips Healthcare has announced new "intelligent pill technology". The iPill has the ability to measure the amount of acid in the digestive tract. When the pill reaches the location that has the correct acidity level, the medication is released.
Another feature of the iPill noted on Philips' website is that "the capsule is designed to measure local temperature, and report measurements wirelessly to an external receiver unit."
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However, Philips Healthcare has announced new "intelligent pill technology". The iPill has the ability to measure the amount of acid in the digestive tract. When the pill reaches the location that has the correct acidity level, the medication is released.
Another feature of the iPill noted on Philips' website is that "the capsule is designed to measure local temperature, and report measurements wirelessly to an external receiver unit."
To read the full article about this
Influenza
by Bea October 21st, 2008 | Diseases, Illness, Medication
It's about that time again--flu season.
Did you know that every year (on average), 5%-20% of the United State's population gets the flu while more than 200,000 people are hospitalized, and 36,000 people die from the flu.
What is the flu? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It can cause mild to severe illness, and it can cause death. In order to protect yourself from this serious disease, you need to take certain precautions.
One of the most effective ways to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination. You should get your yearly flu
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Did you know that every year (on average), 5%-20% of the United State's population gets the flu while more than 200,000 people are hospitalized, and 36,000 people die from the flu.
What is the flu? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It can cause mild to severe illness, and it can cause death. In order to protect yourself from this serious disease, you need to take certain precautions.
One of the most effective ways to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination. You should get your yearly flu
Know What Pill You’re Popping!
by Lisa Stauber September 18th, 2008 | Drugs, Health Research, Herbal Supplements, Medication, Vitamins
In our modern age, it seems there is a pill for everything. Unfortunately, many times these pills have side effects - and we don't always save all of the fine print we get from the pharmacist.
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Is your dry mouth related to the antibiotics, or a new symptom? Can you drink milk with your statin medication? Can you take your anti-inflammatory with your iron supplement?
What about herbal remedies and vitamins? You can purchase these over the counter, but the FDA doesn’t require them to be labeled the same way prescription medications are. It’s also possible that
Disaster Prep and Medications
by Lisa Stauber September 2nd, 2008 | MedicationHurricane season is in full swing, and over 2 million people in the path of Hurricane Gustav evacuated this week. There are two more storms headed toward the United States, and more evacuations may be in order.
Do you have health problems? Are you prepared for a natural disaster? The Red Cross includes tips on preparing an emergency kit for quick evacuation in case of hurricanes, but if you have an illness, you need to be proactive and prepare extra supplies.
People with chronic medical problems must be ready to care for