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Intestinal Obstruction :: A case of intestinal obstruction – Acalypha Indica

Mrs. Kalawati, around 58 years old, was brought to me by her daughter on 18-01-05 in great distress with a severely distended abdomen. She had not passed stool since about a week and on asking also said that she had not passed any gas since few days though she had tried all sorts of churans for it. She had a constant feeling of rumbling in abdomen and had no appetite or thirst. If she were fed forcefully she would throw up. I suspected intestinal obstruction from the presentation.

Depression :: Antidepressants effective against depression

Depression can strike at any age and treatment options can vary, but a new study suggests antidepressants remain one of the most effective ways to treat the illness.

Meditation :: Mindfulness meditation for stress

Think about how many times you do that during a busy day. Now, think about how before that breath has even left your body, your mind has already begun to move on to its next distraction. The calming effects of the deep breath rush out as your brain gets busy.

Meditation :: Mental and emotional benefits from meditation

A majority of the benefits are mental and emotional. You begin to value yourself more, you don’t feel like a victim of your state of mind, you sleep better, and so on. People who meditate regularly have less hospital visits and doctor visits than other people.

Diet :: Seizure of Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed a Complaint for Forfeiture against Lipodrene, a dietary supplement that contains ephedrine alkaloids. The U.S. Marshals, seized the dietary supplement Lipodrene located at ATF Fitness Products, Inc., in Oakmont, PA.

Health :: Revlimid – lenalidomide for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug Revlimid (lenalidomide) for the treatment of patients with a subtype of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). The subtype is MDS patients with deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality.

Breast Cancer :: Treating breast cancer when pregnant

The treatment of breast cancer when the patient is pregnant does not increase the risk of congenital anomalies – assures Dr. Guillermo, director of the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the University Hospital of the University of Navarra.

Exercise :: Rapid Weight Changes Found Risky for Young Athletes

Doctors should be aware of the health risks posed to teenage athletes who quickly slim down by forcing themselves to vomit or by avoiding fluids, or who bulk up by overeating, a report said.

Health :: Best Health Articles in October 2005

Following are the best health articles in October 2005, arranged as per viewed frequency:

Health :: Impotency

Today young people, suffering from sexual disorders, are very common. Thirty one percent males are suffering from sexual problem. Most of their complications arise due to the prevailing ignorance on sexual matters. Emotional and stress problem are the cause of sexual dysfunction. Malnutrition, poor quality of life style and prior traumatic sexual experiences also lead to sexual dysfunction.