My dad has high blood pressure. He also has edema (swelling) in his right leg, the reason for which the doctor hasn’t been able to diagnose. Therefore, Dad has increasingly has been vigilant about his salt intake, reading packaged food labels to identify the sodium content.
However, salt seems to be everywhere in food these days. And we're consuming large quantities of it! Rather than the 3.7 to 5.8 grams of salt that is the daily recommended amount, an average American man will consume...
Although there has been some debate over the notion that salt is salt for those who need to stick to a low-sodium diet, the many benefits... Read more »
In August 1955, Dr. Kurtzke published the Disability Status Scale (DSS) which is used to evaluate a patient’s impairment due to MS on a... Read more »
You've seen the books out there with their Eat This Not That recognizable titles. And the concept makes sense. Choosing your fast food... Read more »
Friday September 9, 2011 the Drug Safety and Risk Management Committee will meet to discuss the issues involving Bisphosphonates for... Read more »
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs) are the most prescribed medications in the world, but are also the most misunderstood... Read more »
Health Canada has approved Singulair (montelukast sodium) for the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis in people ages 15 and older. Allergic... Read more »
This is a study to evaluate the treatment of patients entering emergency rooms with asthma attacks when they are given an intravenous form of MK0476... Read more »
This is a study to determine if patients entering an emergency room with asthma attacks might benefit from an IV dose of an approved drug with the... Read more »
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Prevention You can help prevent attacks of hay fever by reducing your exposure to the suspected allergens. It helps to: Stay indoors as much... Read more »
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Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
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