http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:53:05 -0700 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:44:07 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Special-Ambien-Precautions?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Zolpidem is better known by its trade name of Ambien. While it is mainly a sleeping pill for those with insomnia, it can be given for things like RLS (restless leg syndrome) and for brain function improvement in those in a coma. On the streets,... Medication Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:44:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Special-Ambien-Precautions?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d24-A-Message-from-Bayer-Diabetes-Concerning-FDA-meter-news?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner You may have heard some recent news regarding concerns over certain blood glucose meters and the possibility of inaccurate results due to cross-reactivity with sugars other than glucose.We want to let you know that Bayer’s meters DO NOT use the... diabetes Press Release Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:30:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d24-A-Message-from-Bayer-Diabetes-Concerning-FDA-meter-news?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Barr-Laboratories-Inc-issues-a-voluntary-nationwide-recall-of-DextroamphetamineAmphetamine-20mg-T?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner August 13, 2009 - Barr Laboratories, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) 20mg Tablets, 10... Medication Press Release Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:15:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Barr-Laboratories-Inc-issues-a-voluntary-nationwide-recall-of-DextroamphetamineAmphetamine-20mg-T?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Limited-Recall-of-772-Cartons-of-Iced-Jumbo-Green-Onions-due-to-Possible-Health-Risk?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  August 12, 2009, Salinas, CA - A precautionary voluntary recall of 772 cartons of iced jumbo green onions under the brand names Omo and Fu Choy distributed from three locations, R.A.M. Produce Distributors of Detroit, Michigan, Franzella Distri... Press Release Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:56:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Limited-Recall-of-772-Cartons-of-Iced-Jumbo-Green-Onions-due-to-Possible-Health-Risk?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d13-FDA-Urges-Consumers-Not-to-Purchase-or-Use-Certain-GelFilled-Teethers?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner Luv N’ Care Ltd. of Monroe, La., is initiating a nationwide recall of gel-filled teethers with the brand names “Nuby,” “Cottontails” and “Playschool,” because the liquid inside the gel-filled teethers has bee... Press Release Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:55:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d13-FDA-Urges-Consumers-Not-to-Purchase-or-Use-Certain-GelFilled-Teethers?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Treatment-of-Mesothelioma?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Mesothelioma is a cancer that attacks the chest cavity and the pleura of the lungs. There can be cancerous cells in these locations, tumors (tight masses of cancerous cells), or both.  While it is not from smoking directly it can be exacer... Cancer Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:17:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Treatment-of-Mesothelioma?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d11-How-Mesothelioma-is-Diagnosed?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer specifically caused by direct contact with asbestos. It will affect the lungs and can spread into the abdomen. There are some noted deaths from the disease, like Steve McQueen and rocker Warren Zevon. While... Cancer Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:02:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d11-How-Mesothelioma-is-Diagnosed?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Preventing-Hypoglycemia?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner Hypoglycemia is the state of low blood sugar that can occur in diabetics or non-diabetics whenever the blood glucose levels dip too low, lower than normal. Normal blood sugar ranges in diabetics, according to the American Diabetes Association, are 70... Hypoglycemia Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:43:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Preventing-Hypoglycemia?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Actos-Side-Effects?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Actos is the American brand name of the generic drug pioglitazone. Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione with hypoglycemic action, is also marketed under the Mexican name Zactos and the European name of Glustin. It is for the treatment of type 2 di... diabetes Medication Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:52:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Actos-Side-Effects?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Benefits-of-a-Gallbladder-Scan?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  A gallbladder scan is usually requested when the patient is showing signs and symptoms of having gallbladder dysfunction. It can be used to tell the cause of any jaundice the patient is exhibiting, to determine if there is a problem with the fu... Diagnostic Tests Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:24:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Benefits-of-a-Gallbladder-Scan?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Risks-of-a-Gallbladder-Scan?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  A gallbladder scan is ordered when you have right side pain and other indications of a dysfunctioning gallbladder. The test takes about two hours and is given while you are lying down underneath a scanner much like an MRI. The first injection i... Diagnostic Tests Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:24:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Risks-of-a-Gallbladder-Scan?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Novartis-starts-testing-swine-flu-vaccine?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner LONDON August 5, 2009, 03:08 pm ETSwiss drugmaker Novartis has begun injecting its swine flu vaccine into people in the company's first human tests, a spokesman said Wednesday. The vaccine is being tested in a yearlong trial of 6,000 people of all ag... colds and flu Press Release Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:03:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Novartis-starts-testing-swine-flu-vaccine?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d5-The-Allergy-Scratch-Test?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  The Allergy scratch test is a test to see what foods, medications, plants, dust, animals, or molds the person is allergic to. They check for a skin reaction to a protein that can signal to the doctor what items the person is allergic to. Once t... Allergies Diagnostic Tests Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:47:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d5-The-Allergy-Scratch-Test?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Womens-Health-101-What-is-a-Glucagon-Shot?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  If there is something that is just as vital to a diabetic as insulin, it is glucagon shots. These are a life saving kit that should be readily available at any time, and shown to those around the diabetic so they know what to do should they eve... diabetes Hypoglycemia Info 101 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:00:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Womens-Health-101-What-is-a-Glucagon-Shot?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Treatments-for-Lyme-Disease?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Lyme disease, also known as borreliosis, comes from bites from hard ticks, or from the Ixodes genus of ticks. It is the most common of all tick borne diseases. Lyme disease is an infectious disease characterized in the early stages by its signa... Disease/Conditions Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:23:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Treatments-for-Lyme-Disease?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d3-What-a-Low-BUN-Test-Result-Means?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) tests are called to help give an idea how much kidney function that a patient has. It is included in two broad testing items that doctors and healthcare professionals can call for. They are the BMP (basic metabolic pan... Diagnostic Tests Kidneys Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:46:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d3-What-a-Low-BUN-Test-Result-Means?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d3-What-a-High-BUN-Test-Result-Means?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  The BUN test, or blood urea nitrogen test, is a blood test designed to show the level of nitrogen that is in the bloodstream. This nitrogen is a byproduct of urea. When protein is broken down in the liver, urea is made and passed on through the... Diagnostic Tests Kidneys Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:45:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d3-What-a-High-BUN-Test-Result-Means?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Ambien-Side-Effects?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Zolpidem is marketed under many names, but the most known is Ambien. While it is typically prescribed as a sleeping pill for things like insomnia and for brain injury/coma patients for brain function improvement, there are many that are taking ... Medication Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:42:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Ambien-Side-Effects?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Side-Effects-of-Abilify?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Abilify, also known by its generic medication name of Aripiprazole, has received approval from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use in schizophrenia and in bipolar disorder. While it seems to be different from other antipsychotics in ... Medication Mental Health Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:19:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Side-Effects-of-Abilify?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Taking-Abilify-Properly?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner  Abilify, or Aripiprazole, has received approval from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use in schizophrenia cases and in bipolar disorder cases. While it seems to be different from other antipsychotics in its pharmaceutical makeup, it ... Medication Mental Health Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:17:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5944-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Taking-Abilify-Properly?cid=exrss-Womens-Health-Examiner