A healthy male infant (2.68 kg, Apgars 9 and 10) was born at 36 weeks gestation by cesarean section, under general anesthetic. This is the fifth reported case of intrathecal   more »

Health Canada has approved SATIVEX® with conditions, under the Notice of Compliance with Conditions (NOC/c) policy. This authorisation reflects the promising nature of the clinical evidence which must be confirmed with further studies. Products   more »

Marijuana (also known as cannabis) is a hemp plant. The flowers and the leaves of the plant contain a chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which causes the effects felt with marijuana use. It is the THC that is sought after for various   more »

Grapefruit juice can block your body from metabolizing (breaking down) some medications. This can lead to dangerously high levels of medication in the body, which may increase the risk of serious side effects. For a few medications, it can lead to   more »

When I say that my wife is noncompliant, I mean that she never follows the financial advice I so freely give her, "which is the main reason," she often tells friends, "that my business is successful." In medicine, however, noncompliant has a different meaning: · it's what   more »

Most definitions cover a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies outside of the domain of conventional or allopathic medicine. These therapies may be separated into 5 major groups   more »

Some medications should be taken with food. Depending on the medication, there are different reasons for this: · the medication is absorbed into the body better if there is food in the stomach (e.g., calcium, nelfinavir, sertraline) · the medication can cause stomach upset, and food can help   more »

Pharmacists are dynamic, patient-oriented professionals committed to fulfilling the health care needs of their patients. Pharmacy is a profession that is expanding in new directions to   more »

A clinical trial is a health-related research study that is conducted according to a pre-defined written plan. Why are clinical trials done?   more »

Market research is a way for businesses to find out what customers think of their products, what factors affect a customer's decision to use a product, and what their customers want and need. And it's not just for new cars and toasters - market   more »

When I say that my wife is noncompliant, I mean that she never follows the financial advice I so freely give her, "which is the main reason," she often tells friends, "that my business is   more »

There are thousands of internet websites out there selling prescription medications, experimental medications, and all kinds of "miracle cures." You can be risking your health and even your life by buying medications over the internet. While some   more »

The conversation with your pharmacist is a two-way street: both parties should be listening, asking questions, and offering information. The pharmacist should ask you for relevant information   more »

Steroid use can rewire brain circuits, ramp up aggression, dial down control. Super high doses of anabolic steroids appear to effectively change the chemistry of the brain, ramping up aggression while   more »

Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids IBD: steroids Steroids may have a number of side effects · Visible effects · Invisible effects · Psychological effects Important steroid use warning   more »