Marion County Health Department confirms norovirus highly contagious virus for an outbreak of illness among nearly 400 customers of an Olive Garden restaurant outside Indianapolis. Tests on three employees and one customer were positive for norovirus.
Dr. Anil Singhal
Erectile Dysfunction :: Gene therapy for erectile dysfunction shows promise in clinical trial
The first human trial of gene transfer therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED) indicates that gene therapy that lasts for months and eliminates the patient’s need for on-demand drugs (such as Viagra and Cialis), could become the future treatment of choice for this common problem, according to a paper in the most recent issue of Human Gene Therapy.
Chikungunya :: Treating after effects of chikungunya
Chikungunya is turning out to be a national epidemic & a major calamity. There are horror stories of whole villages in Rajasthan being affected & old people who are so debilitated that they are not able to feed themselves.
Skin Care :: 5 homeopathic medicines for chloasma – pregnancy mask
Melasma (chloasma or the mask of pregnancy when present in pregnant women) is a tan or dark facial skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy medications.
Health :: Best Health Articles in October 2005
Following are the best health articles in October 2005, arranged as per viewed frequency:
Hidradenitis :: Homeopathic medicines for hidradenitis suppurativa, hydradenitis
Hidradenitis is a chronic inflammation of the apocrine glands, a type of sweat gland found on certain parts of the body. One or more red, tender swellings (lesions) may appear and fill with pus, typically in the areas of the groin, armpits or buttocks. The lesions enlarge and often open and drain on their own. Sometimes, a doctor needs to drain them. Scarring may result. Multiple blackheads (comedones) also are present in the affected areas.
Hypertension :: Online books on hypertension diet
Hypertension cannot be cured, but it can be controlled through lifestyle changes and prescriptive medication. While medications to treat hypertension are available, research has shown that modest lifestyle and dietary changes can help treat and often delay or prevent high blood pressure.
Obesity :: Ayurvedic Guide to Diet and Weight Loss
The inspiration for writing The Ayurvedic Guide to Diet & Weight Loss: The Sattva Program arose from my work and study as a physician for the past twenty years in the field of Ayurvedic Medicine – Scott Gerson.
Gangrene :: A chronic disease – gangrene
Gangrene is the term used to describe the decay or death of an organ or tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. It is a complication resulting from infectious or inflammatory processes, injury, or degenerative changes associated with chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus.
Clostridium botulinum bacteria used in beauty cosmetics – Botox
Hollywood stars have discovered that ageless beauty is just an injection away. BOTOX Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age.
It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).