Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Pain and Suffering Compensation

Pain and Suffering Compensation

Have you met with an accident and looking for some kind of pain and suffering compensation to meet your medical bills and lost wages? If yes, we give you some information on how you can claim pain and suffering settlements. Read on...


Whenever a person meets with an accident, the insurance company becomes responsible for paying the lost wages and medical bills, besides pain and suffering caused to the insured. Pain and suffering compensation includes everything related to non-economic damages and includes everything which can't be calculated. For example, medical bills, damage of property and lost wages can be calculated and so does not fall under this category. It would include costs associated with recovering from injuries and not being able to take part in routine activities, thereby resulting in financial loss. However, the amount you can claim is not clearly defined and you need to furnish proof of all the loss you have incurred due to the accident.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Treatments for Anxiety Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorder is associated with mental as well as physical health of a person. It can affect individual’s mental status and social life. Hence, you need to seek proper treatments for anxiety disorder as early as possible.


During our lifetime, we may face plenty of physical and mental health problems. Anxiety disorder is a group of mental illnesses that is characterized by exaggerated, excessive anxiety about everyday life events. People suffering from anxiety disorder are likely to always expect any kind of disaster and can’t prevent worrying about money, health, work or family. There are various types of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Pain the Only Certainty As Radcliffe Lines Up for Race With Marathon Destiny

Pain the Only Certainty As Radcliffe Lines Up for Race With Marathon Destiny

British athlete hopes to overcome femur fracture and reassert dominance of grueling event


On an epic weekend of action for British sport there is only one place to turn for guaranteed raw emotion and unvarnished drama: Paula Radcliffe's latest assault on the Olympic marathon.


At 7.30am on Sunday in Beijing - just after midnight UK time - the nation's most celebrated athlete will take her first steps on the road to redemption, four years after her dreams of gold ended tearfully in an Athens gutter.


At the roadside as the race begins in Tiananmen Square will be her parents Pat and Peter, who are babysitting daughter Isla for the day, and her husband and coach Gary Lough. In the UK a huge audience is expected to watch her every step.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Pancreatic Lipase

Pancreatic Lipase

Pancreatic lipase is an enzyme or rather a type of lipase, which is secreted from pancreas. This enzyme is responsible for metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Check out the article below to know more about this enzyme.


As we all know our digestive system is a complex system where whatever we eat is properly converted into energy, broken into different substances needed for our body and so on. Pancreas is one of the very important organs which play a very important role in digestion of food. It secretes lipase, a form of enzyme which is essential for proper digestion of food. Lipase levels in blood are a major indicator of what could be wrong with the digestive system of a person and subsequently overall health of that individual. If you want to know more, the text to follow will tell you more about pancreatic lipase.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir


Generic Name: oseltamivir (os el TAM ih veer)


Brand Names: Tamiflu


What is oseltamivir?


Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral medication that blocks the actions of influenza virus types A and B in your body.


Oseltamivir is used to treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. Oseltamivir may also be given to prevent influenza in people who may be exposed but do not yet have symptoms. This medicine will not treat the common cold.


Oseltamivir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Important information about oseltamivir

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Malarone

Malarone

Malarone


Generic Name: atovaquone and proguanil (a TOE va kwone and pro GWAHN il)


Brand Names: Malarone, Malarone Pediatric


What is Malarone?


Malarone contains a combination of atovaquone and proguanil. Atovaquone and proguanil are medications used to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Malarone works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body.


Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.


Malarone is used to treat or prevent malaria.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Restoril

Restoril


Generic Name: temazepam (te MAZ e pam)


Brand Names: Restoril


What is Restoril?


Restoril belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).


Restoril is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep.


Restoril may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Important information about Restoril


Restoril may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking it and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Take Restoril only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Trileptal

Trileptal

Trileptal


Generic Name: oxcarbazepine (ox kar BAY zeh peen)


Brand Names: Trileptal


What is Trileptal?


Trileptal is in a group of drugs called anticonvulsants, or antiepileptic drugs. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures.


Trileptal is used to treat partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy who are at least 2 years old. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.


Trileptal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Important information about Trileptal


Do not take Trileptal if you are allergic to oxcarbazepine or to a similar medicine called carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol).

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Tretinoin

Tretinoin

Tretinoin


Pronunciation: TREH-tih-NO-in


Generic Name: Tretinoin


Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.


Tretinoin can cause severe, even fatal, side effects. Therefore, it must be used only under close medical supervision. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, breathing trouble, weight gain, dizziness, chest pain, or unusual fatigue. It may be necessary for your doctor to use other medicines with tretinoin to reduce the chance of side effects. Tretinoin can cause severe birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Therefore, women who are pregnant must be informed of the risk to the fetus from tretinoin use. Women must avoid becoming pregnant while taking Tretinoin. Pregnancy tests should be performed 1 week before starting use of Tretinoin. Women should use 2 forms of contraception (birth control) at the same time, or avoid sexual intercourse, while taking Tretinoin and for 1 month after tretinoin use has been stopped. Women must also have monthly pregnancy testing and birth control counseling from their doctor while taking Tretinoin.