| Drug Updates - Medication Errors | | 2008-06-29 23:51:00 | | Unsafe medication-use practice habits place patients in danger of an infection. To protect patients, remember the following:
* Place a sterile cap on the end of a reusable I.V. administration set that has been removed from a primary administration set, saline lock, or I.V. catheter hub that will be used again.
* Properly disinfect the port when accessing needle-free valves on I.V. sets.
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| Guidelines Seek to Reduce Medication Errors Involving Kids | | 2008-06-25 08:05:36 | | By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- The group that accredits most U.S. hospitals issued guidelines Friday to help prevent medication errors in hospitalized children. Among the recommendations: Children should be weighed in kilograms -- the global standard and the standard for medication dosing -- when they are admitted to a hospital. "The vast majority of countries utilize the metric system, and the recommendations for pediatric medication use are based on the metric system," said Dr. Peter Angood, vice president and chief patient safety officer for The Joint Commission, which announced the "Sentinel Event Alert" at a teleconference. "Sadly, there seems to be a lack of widespread appreciation even among health-care providers that children have unique safety and medication needs," said Dr. Matthew Scanlon, assistant professor of pediatrics-critical care at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of the Joint Commission's Sentinel Event | | By: angelite nurses | | |
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| Medication To Do List | | 2008-06-23 13:11:00 | | Like everything else on this blog this comes from my own personal experience so if I am saying one thing and your doctor is saying another chances are you should listen to the MD. That being said depending on the doctor it is always a good idea to do your research and if you want to scare the hell out of yourself go visit Google and enter the following "Name of med + lawsuit". On with the list.
1. Fiber is your friend. Seems like every single med or med combo I have ever been on tends to dam up the inner working. I have tried a variety of prescription meds to ease this situation and turns out the best solution is Raisin Bran or the knock off version.
2. Watch your diet. So you battle depression for six months and finally the fog is beginning to lift then a new situation presents itself. Nothing fits and some how you managed to put on a lot of weight that is not easily accounted for. I have no idea whether it is the way the med effects the metabolism rate or it is tied into eati | | By: UNTREATABLE' S BLOG - Borderline Personality Self | | |
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| Cadex 12 Alarm Medication Watch | | 2008-06-19 19:43:00 | | Tech geeks with medical condition would want to have this Cadex 12 Alarm Medication watch in their gadget collection. With the Cadex 12 Alarm medication watch, users can program up to 12 daily reminders which includes text message that scrolls across the display wherein you can program the name and strength of the medication (36 characters only). Of course, the Cadex Medication watch can still | | By: Gadget Reviews and How-Tos | | |
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| Education Not Medication | | 2008-05-10 07:48:00 | | "There is no scientific proof of the safety or the effectiveness of drugs and/or vaccinations.According to the journal, BMJ Clinical Evidence, about 2,500 drug treatments offered in conventional medicine produce the following results (including the latest drug killer,Heparin):1) 13 percent are beneficial to the patient2) 23 percent are likely to be beneficial3) 8 percent is a trade-off between benefits and harm4) 6 percent are unlikely to be beneficial5) 4 percent are likely to be ineffective or harmful, and6) 46 percent have unknown effectiveness.There is a 64% risk that the drug or the vaccine treatment you or your child receive will cause harm, will be ineffective or may have unknown side-effects.The leading cause of death in America is not Cancer - NO!It is not Heart Disease - NO! It is not diabetes - NO!The leading cause of death in America is caused by pharma drugs -YES!American does not need more medicine. What America needs is more education. That's right! Education not medicat | | By: Live Blood Cell Darkfield Analyse Blog | | |
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| Cost-related Medication Nonadherence Less Likely After Medicare Part D | | 2008-04-23 00:13:14 | | An article published in JAMA reports that after theimplementation of Medicare Part D, cost-related medication nonadherencemay have improved overall.In 2003 Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement andModernization Act to help the millions of elderly and disabledAmericans who had insufficient or no insurance coverage for outpatientmedications.
Related PostsNot understanding Medicare Part D still an...Still lack of [...] | | By: A Medicare News Blog - Care About Medicare | | |
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| Diet to Reduce High Blood Pressure- A Natural Hypertension Treatment with No Medication | | 2008-04-11 09:30:40 | | Can a diet to reduce high blood pressure really cure hypertension with no medication? Yes and most people are unaware that their diet has an enormous impact on their high blood pressure points. In fact, you can naturally cure high blood pressure naturally with changing your diet, taking the correct vitamins, supplements, and minerals, and learning various exercises (including breathing techniques you can do anywhere). Unfortunately, to the patient's demise, doctors always recommend a variety of medications to reduce high blood pressure. Whether the medication is synthetically widening the arteries or slowing the heart rate, medications are only hiding the true problem of high blood pressure… build up in your arteries! Choosing to a Natural Cure The biggest mistake you can make is to naively take high blood medication the rest of your life. Millions do and the side-effects can be annoying after the first few months, not to mention the next 20+ years. Though natural health, also c | | By: Health Care Guide | | |
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| Drinking risks health, interferes with medication | | 2008-03-30 22:21:32 | | One out of 10 elderly people on Medicare report drinking more alcohol than is recommended, according to a study published by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Related PostsSigns Of Excessive Drinking Among The Elderly...MemberHealth Announces Findings of 2006 Medication Therapy...XLHealth’s Care Improvement Plus Teams Up With...Study Confirms That NSAIDs Treatment Can Reduce... | | By: A Medicare News Blog - Care About Medicare | | |
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| Pain Relief Medication | | 2008-03-26 15:35:30 | | There is generally no respite from back pain, once you have an injury in this area; most sufferers entire thoughts will be to how to administer some effective back pain relief medication; The problem with pain relief medication is that it doesn’t help the cause of the problem, just merely makes it a little more [...] | | By: Alternative Medicine | | |
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| Birth Defects And Medication Links | | 2008-03-13 18:21:13 | | One cause of birth defects can be traced to medications ingested by the mom-to-be. There are several drugs that are known to cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Some medications have warnings on the label to advise pregnant women to not take them.
A study published in August of 2006, in the issue of Neurology, [...] | | By: Womens Health News | | |
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| Medication For Life - Joke of the Day | | 2008-02-28 00:24:04 | | A distraught patient phoned her doctor’s office. Was it true, the woman wanted to know, that the medication the doctor had prescribed was for the rest of her life? She was told that it was. There was a moment of silence before the woman continued, “I’m wondering, then, just how serious my condition is. This [...] | | By: Dailywaste.com Humor and Funny Pics | | |
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| Stop-smoking medication varenicline (Chantix) | | 2008-02-27 20:17:09 | | Cigarette smokers who want to quit have several medications to choose from to help in their effort to stop smoking. Chantix works by blocking the effect that nicotine has on the brain. Chantix may make it easier to stop smoking.
Nicotine replacement products, including the patch, gum and lozenges, and the antidepressant bupropion (Zyban), can help [...] | | By: Health blog | | |
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| Medication and Diabetes | | 2008-02-18 13:02:08 | | Depending on how well your blood sugar levels are being controlled, your doctor may or may not prescribe medication for you. These medications are in pill form, and you may be prescribed more than one medication, as different medications for diabetes have different roles.
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| Health Tip: Giving Pain Medication to Your Child | | 2008-02-09 08:21:37 | | (HealthDay News) - Giving your child medications, even over-the-counter medicines, should always be carefully monitored by your doctor.The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions before you give any pain medication to your child:If a person younger than age 18 has the flu or chickenpox, never give the person aspirin, which could lead to a rare but deadly condition called Reye's Syndrome. Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) is a generally safe painkiller for young children. Be careful about giving ibuprofen to children who are allergic to aspirin, as they may also be allergic to ibuprofen. Pain relievers may be dangerous for children with asthma, so don't administer them without a doctor's consent. Be careful not to give your child too much of the same medication. Sometimes the same active ingredient can be found in more than one medication.
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| Depression in Young Doctors Tied to Medication Errors | | 2008-02-09 08:08:00 | | (HealthDay News) -- Medical residents who are depressed are about six times more likely to make medication errors than those who aren't depressed, says a study that looked a 123 pediatric residents at three children's hospitals in the United States.Researchers found that 20 percent of the residents were depressed, and 74 percent were burned out. During the study period, the residents made a total of 45 medications errors, and those who were depressed made 6.2 times more medication errors than those who weren't depressed.There didn't appear to be any link between higher medication error rates and burnout. The study was published online Feb. 7 in the British Medical Journal.These findings suggest that doctors' mental health may play a more significant role in patient safety than previously suspected, the study authors said. In addition, the high burnout rate among residents in this study -- consistent with other studies -- indicates that methods of training doctors may cause stress that | | By: Integrative Medicine (CAM) Blog | | |
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| Cancer Drugs - Learning About Cancer Medication | | 2008-01-10 16:03:00 | | There are many types of cancer that people may suffer from but one thing that stays similar is the types of medication that they may be using. There are many forms of medication that you may be prescribed with various types of side effect to go with each. Your doctor will go over your particular case with you and determine which type of treatment is the best. Your treatment may consist of such treatments as Chemotherapy, Hormone therapy, Biological therapy, Alternative and complimentary therapy and of course drug treatment. Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs which are done intravenously, by mouth, Injectable and topical applications. They stop the growth of cancer cells as they destroy the cells. This type of treatment is usually done in cycles. They will usually alternate treatments with rest periods to allow the person to recuperate. Some of the anti-cancer medications that your doctor may use may include such medications as: Hexalen, Elspar, Blenoxane, Xeloda, Idamycin and Doxil just to name a few. Most cancer medications come with a hefty list of side effects. Unfortunately the necessity of the medication makes it almost impossible to avoid side effects. If you suffer from severe side effects your doctor will most likely prescribe another medication to counter act the side effects. Some of the side effects that you may or may not experience with cancer medications might be: Feeling very tired and weak, more susceptible to infections and they can bleed and bruise easily. Keep in mind that you can use other drugs to counteract the side effects and that makes it much easier for you to undergo the necessary cancer treatment. Radiation therapy is the form of treatment where they use ionizing radiation. This type of treatment kills off the cell in the area that is being treated. This makes it impossible for the cells to grow back. Often times the area of cancer will be surgically removed and then the radiation and chemotherapy will start. If you choose to do the horm | | By: How to Detect Cancer | | |
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| Herbal Remedies for Depression - Consider This Instead of Traditional Medication | | 2007-12-16 09:01:00 | | Just because you have depression, doesn't mean you need to take the traditional medication. In fact, a number people are using herbal remedies for depression. There is no denying that a lot of people are getting relief from their depression, because of herbal remedies.
While sadness is a feeling we all expression from time to time, prolonged sadness without recovery is something no one should | | By: healthy life | | |
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| Medication Mixup Mayhem & Money | | 2007-11-27 20:32:15 | | Calories eaten yesterday: 1241
Fat: 37g (27%)
Carbs: 81g (27%)
Protein: 137g (46%)
Weight this morning: 142.2 (One week ago: 133.6)
Calories burned in exercise today: 355
The extra calories burned today was because after my usual workout at the gym I walked to work from the train station to burn a few extra calories. I totally did NOT feel like working out today; I woke up with a bad headache | | By: Carbohydrate Addict | | |
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| Referencing “Constitution” Grounds for Compulsory Medication | | 2007-11-19 12:21:44 | | Anyone with ANY sense WHATSOEVER should be pretty darn appalled by this video. They want to make people who reference the Constitution as a defense against Federal Government activity submit to compulsory medication! Wow!! Stand up to this stuff folks. The easiest way is voting Ron Paul 2008. | | By: Ponder This | | |
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| Prescription Medication Addiction Almost Killed Me | | 2007-11-13 15:45:49 | | Prescription medications was surely something I needed, but it was was also something I abused. After neck surgery I was still in need of pain medication, something which I hoped the surgery would take care of. The Loritab I was taking worked fine, but like any good addict, I figured if one worked really well, then two Loritab would work great. Well the extra pill sure made me feel good, but as time went on my tolerance to Loritab grew. Pretty soon I went from four a day to 14 a day. I definitely developed a Loritab addiction and couldn’t stop.
I finially entered a medical detox that understood how to detox someone who had prescription medication addiction, but who also had to return to using the same drug. This terrified me as I could never give up mu Loritab, but the Loritab abuse was killing me.
After completing the medical detox, I went to a rehab that understood prescription medication addiction and Loritab addiction in general. They haelped me understand the difference be | | By: LGBT Drug Treatment | | |
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| Choosing a Malaria Medication | | 2007-11-08 20:31:49 | | I wrapped up my final immunizations this week, knocking out my third Hepatitis B shot, Meningitis (for all those dorm style accommodations), and the Flu.
Malaria doesn’t exist in Tahiti, New Zealand or Australia, so I won’t need to start popping pills until about January 27, 2009 - two days before I fly to Bali. [...] | | By: GoBackpacking | | |
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| Naturally Treat Gout- Why Curing Gout does NOT Require Medication | | 2007-10-14 23:15:23 | | When does the weight of a 4-ounce blanket feel like the weight of a 4-ton truck? When you suffer from the arthritic pain of gout. Can you relate?If you are considering the various options for gout treatment, it is important to know that you can save hundreds of dollars and more effectively treat gout (long-term) with a gout natural treatment. In fact, a simple natural gout treatment can stop the gout pain in less than 2 hours. However, most gout sufferers opt for the traditional method of medication and injections to decrease the arthritic pain because of convenience. Have we become that dependent upon doctors and medication for our health?The irony of this is that naturally treating gout is often more simple, more affordable and more convenient than the traditional treatment for gout. Let me explain why your doctor forgot to mention a centuries-old gout home remedy.Natural Cures and Home Remedies for GoutDid you know that research is finally catching up with natural health? Years ago, | | By: Health Care Guide | | |
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| Seniors not continuing medication after Medicare ends | | 2007-09-11 20:19:34 | | A new study finds up to 13-percent of American seniors may be putting their health at risk because they’re not taking their medications.
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| When You Need Medication For Panic Attacks | | 2007-07-18 14:24:07 | | By: Ian Jefferson It is necessary to take panic attack medication for the treatment of panic disorders. There is a wide variety of medications available and most need a prescription and cannot be purchased over the counter. When a person suffers from a panic disorder, the symptoms may include accelerated heartbeat, palpitations, sweating and various forms of distortions. One of the problems associated with suffering from severe panic attacks is that the person suffers from fear and anxiety of future panic attacks which may increase the symptoms and could cause other health problems. Treatment with panic attack medication is therefore essential.Panic attack medications that allow the individual to feel calm, relaxed and at ease belong to a group of medicines referred to as Benzodiazepines, also referred to as sedatives or tranquilizers. When taking this form of panic attack medication, one may experience a decrease in panic attack disorder symptoms. The disadvantage of using Benzodiazepines is that they are addictive and cause constant fatigue. Various forms of this type of medication include Librium, Valium, Ativan and Xanax.Antidepressants are also a form of panic attack medication which is used to treat long-term symptoms of panic disorder. On many occasions, the individual suffering from the panic disorder is also suffering from depression, therefore this form of treatment is utilized. Antidepressants work with the neurotransmitters in the brain, which send and receive messages, to control the symptoms caused by the anxiety disorder. Various types of antidepressants include Celexa, Pamelor, Elavil, Prozac and Luvox, to name just a few. These antidepressants all work with either one or two neurotransmitters in the brain, each targeting a particular source or symptom of anxiety.When taking this form of panic attack medication, there are a number of adverse side effects that one may suffer from. As with any medication, not all individuals suffer from these side | | By: Stress Control | | |
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| Online Medication, Discount, Weight-Loss pills en Viagra | | 2007-06-16 10:35:00 | | The increasing trend of counterfeit medicines and the danger posed by unregulated markets is the focus of Chapter One of the Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board. The Report also reviews worldwide illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse trends. Other highlights include the widespread misuse of prescription and weight loss drugs.Volgens de RIVM, het Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu is de kans groot dat mannen met erectieproblemen die hun medicatie via andere kanalen dan de apotheek betrekken, te maken krijgen met een vervalsing. De Nederlandse markt is de afgelopen jaren overspoeld met vervalsingen van Viagra en Cialis, twee geneesmiddelen voor de behandeling van erectiestoornissen. Slechts in drie procent van de gevallen gaat het om echte Viagra-pillen.Voor de mannelijke erectie is echter niet alleen een krachtige, goedgetrainde bekkenbodemspier van belang. De gehele fysieke gesteldheid, gezondheid én conditie zijn maatgevend voor een optimaal | | By: The Health Archive | | |
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| Anti Anxiety medication | | 2007-06-04 05:04:08 | | In our busy lives it is very easy to ignore any situation that is unpleasant or even uncomfortable. However what should you do if suddenly you become anxious without any known cause? There are people who become housebound due to their fear of being in crowded places or even open places where they might [...] | | By: Cure Your Anxiety Site | | |
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| Reducing Blood Pressure Without Medication | | 2007-05-20 11:02:34 | | Once again I am seeing the results of living Healthy in a reduction in Blood Pressure. I have just finished my third week of a eating live style change (diet) that is focused on weight loss, and changing my blood chemistry. As mentioned earlier I have high cholesterol, triglycerides, am pre-diabetic and my blood pressure has crept up beyond acceptable limits. My goal through a change in my eating habits is to change each of these problem areas and bring them back into control. In addition I have added mild forms of exercise back into my life. Walking the dog, hikes in the mountains and along the local rivers. I have cut way back on alcohol use and after three weeks am seeing the results. I take my blood pressure first thing in the morning to keep the time consistent, and also before the stress of the day starts to build. In three weeks I have seen a drop in 15 points systolic and 10 points diastolic. I am almost back in the acceptable range in both categories. This is quicker and beyond what I expected. I am living proof that eating right and staying active can make a difference. My goal is to continue with the change in my eating habits indefinitely and to add intensity to my exercise over time. What I am going for is something that I can sustain the rest of my life and right now working out at the gym 5 days a week is not sustainable, but brisk walks are. It is worth the changes in diet and lifestyle to know I am becoming healthier day by day. My 44th birthday is three weeks away. My plan is that on my 45th birthday I will be 45 pounds lighter, that my blood chemistry will be in line, and that my blood pressure will be controlled naturally. It is so worth the battle. | | By: One Man's Battle | | |
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| MEDICATION INTERACTION | | 2006-01-30 02:58:00 | | Medication interactions are common and can be fatal. One medication in particular is Coumadin which is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). The way Coumadin works is it decreases the clotting factors ability to form blood clots which can cause the patie | | By: Top Of My Head | | |
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