Swine Flu: Overview, Treatment, and Prevention Posted By : Sutiyo Na

Swine flu is an illness that is affecting hundreds of individuals in the United States as well as worldwide. According to the CDC, the illness may take some more time. Since one is likely to become infected with the condition, they need to understand swine flu symptoms in order for them to obtain proper treatment or medication.

The Symptoms

The symptoms of H1N1 infection is similar to that of seasonal flu. Among the symptoms include cough, sore throat, running or stuffy nose, chills and fatigue, to name just a few. Several people infected with the virus have complained of diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups prone to H1N1 is not yet known at the moment but it is likely that they are similar to those suffering from seasonal influenza.

People at greater risk of serious side effects from seasonal flu include people more than 65 years old, children below 5 years old, pregnant women, and people with chronic medical consitions as well as those who are taking immunosuppressive medications or with HIV infection.

Avoid Social Contact

If you are feeling sick, your condition may last for more than a week. You should remain at home and refrain from making social contact. As much as possible, you should not communicate with other people to avoid the spread of the virus.

At the moment, the CDC believes that H1N1 has similar properties on the aspect of transmission with seasonal flu virus. If you go out of the house to consult your doctor, wear a mask or use a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

According to recent studies, people suffering from seasonal flu are at risk to transmit the disease a day prior to development of symptoms for up to seven days after getting sick.

Children are more likely to be at risk for a longer period of time so it is best to consult a healthcare provider.

Emergency Warning Signs

If you suddenly become sick and experience any of the following warning signs, this is your cue to seek emergency medical assistance.

In the case of children becoming ill due to H1N1infection, the following warning signs may require immediate medical attention:

* Fast or difficulty in breathing
* Bluish or gray colored skin
* Insufficient amount of liquids
* Severe or continuous vomiting
* Lack of sleep or interaction
* Irritability
* Recovery from flu-like symptoms but the symptoms come back with fever and worse coughing

Among adults, the following emergency warning signs demand immediate medical attention:

* Trouble with breathing or shortness of breath
* Abdominal pains or pressure in the chest
* The individual suddenly becomes dizzy
* The patient is confused
* Severe or continuous vomiting
* Recovery from flu-like symptoms but the symptoms come back with fever and worse coughing

Prevention Is The Best Treatment

You can do your part in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus. Here are some tips on how you can take part in efforts for preventing the spread of infection.

* Be aware. Obtain information about H1N1 by visiting the website of the CDC.

* Use a tissue in covering your mouth and nose when sneezing. Afterwards, throw the tissue in the trash.

* With soap and water, wash your hands after coughing or sneezing. If possible, use alcohol-based sanitizers.

* Refrain from touching your nose or mouth as this could lead to easy transmission of germs.

By being aware of swine flu symptoms, the spread of the H1N1 virus would easily be prevented.

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You And The Swine Flu: Knowledge That May Save You Posted By : Sutiyo Na

With this new strain of influenza running around, properly called Type A H1N1 swine influenza, but more popularly known as the swine flu, I think it would be nice to give people the 411 on the latest medical emergency that's got the world's attention.

Swine influenza came from pigs, hence the name, and pigs usually have regular outbreaks of this disease. The problem with it this time is that this strain of influenza has managed to jump the species and went over to us Homo sapiens and cased a bit of havoc.

Pigs don't have to worry about it because most of them have built-in resistances to the diseases, mostly because of the constant evolutionary exposure to the disease. They like us when we receive the flu: a few chills, sniffles and a bit of bed rest and we're right as rain. Problem with that is us humans don't have this resistance to swine flu, mostly because we're not pigs. The pigs would be in the same boat if a human strain had jumped into the porcine population.

The other problem with it is its virulence. The Center For Disease Control have determined that this strain of swine flu is contagious and can be passed to other people through the normal vectors: the virus can be transmitted when someone touches something that is contaminated and the puts it in his eyes, nose, or mout. It's even airborne as microscopic droplets can travel through the air when someone sneezes. The CDC, however, is still a bit hazy on some other factors like incubation time and much contact is too much contact.

Another problem is that the swine flu has the same symptoms as regular human flu, just worse by an order of magnitude. High fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue can either mean you've been hit by the ordinary human flu and should take the usual cures or maybe you have the swine flu and need to go to the doctor immediately. Personally, it would be better to take no chances and just go to the doctor. Diarrhea and vomiting are the big warning signs though. Death by flue isn't direct though. It just compounds with other diseases like pneumonia and makes it even worse. It can also kick any existing medical conditions you have like asthma up a notch.

So, the question on your mind now probably is: is there no hope or should I just run to the hills to avoid human contact? Thankfully, you don't have to go that far. The CDC has recommended the use of several medicines to treat yourself with and to prevent the spread of the disease. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are viral inhibitors that make sure that the virus does not reproduce. More common antiviral drugs that are bought over the counter can also be effective. They make the symptoms milder and help your body heal itself faster. They can also stop some of the higher level complications that can happen when you are infected, if you take them early enough.

Of course, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. To avoid getting infected, try to avoid close contact with sick people and wash your hands on a regular basis, especially before you eat. If you have the unfrotunate luck of getting sick, isolate yourself and check your symptoms. Immediately consult with your doctor if your sickness persists more than usual.

The swine flu is just the latest in a long line of diseases that have endangered the human race. No matter how frightening it is, it's still pretty survivable. All you need to have is the right knowledge to win the battle.

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Mens health - Exercise & Diet Control Posted By : Cheap

Who doesn't want to live fit and fine? But who doesn't have one or other type of health problem? As the medical science is advancing towards greater health benefits to humane so are growing mental and physical diseases; high cholesterol, heart problems, prostate challenges, obesity, sexual problems, arthritis, lever problems and what not.

Most of these health problems are results of our undisciplined lifestyle and lack of physical activities. A lot of problems can be cured with adjusting some sorts of light exercises in your daily routine, improving your eating habits and changing your diets. This is how they come and this is how they go.

We are discussing here three of sever men's health problems that can be improved naturally with a routine exercises and diet control.

High Cholesterol:
High Cholesterol is also known as silent killer for its first symptom is its last - a fatal heart attach. Imbalance of LDL and HDL cholesterol damages arteries and causes fatal diseases.

Exercise, regular exercise, is a good natural healer of cholesterol imbalance. Getting 20 - 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day is sufficient to better balance your HDL and LDL cholesterol. Some other natural remedies include proper diet choice and eating smaller meals regularly. Eat foods that lower cholesterol and avoid foods that increase cholesterol.

Obesity:
Obesity has emerged as a health epidemic around the world. The American Obesity Association reports that obese individuals have a 50-100% increased risk of death as compared to normal weight individuals. Obesity also results into diabetes, joint problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, gallbladder problems, digestive disorders, breathing difficulties, impotence and certain types of cancer. Obesity can be caused by many factors viz. heredity, poor digestive system, irregular eating habits, uncontrolled diet, psychological factors like stress, anxiety, etc.

Regular exercise is an effective and widely accepted method to achieve weight loss. Other home based treatments can include change in diet and improvement in eating schedule. However, if you do not feel that you have lost sufficient weight even after many days of exercise, you better see a doctor.

Heart Disease:
Heart Diseases are leading causes of death in US, UK & Canada. Half of all Americans who die every year die from heart diseases. Common heart diseases are Coronary heart disease (a disease in artery), Cardiomyopathy (hearth muscle disease), Cardio Vascular disease (it affects the heart and blood vessel system), Ischaemic heart disease (caused by reduced blood supply to the organs), Heart failure and few other heart diseases are there.

Again with some specific and regular physical exercise, breathing exercise and diet control, heart disease can be controlled, improved and even, in many cases, cured.

Mismanaged diet can be a significant cause of increased heart problems. Add more and more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fiber and fish to your diet. Avoid using saturated fat and sodium. Other precautions can be quit smoking, avoid passive smoking,

More important is regular exercise. Go walking, cycling, swimming, gardening or dancing. Aerobic exercise can be more beneficial and less risky than anaerobic exercise. But initially patients of heart disease should avoid strain on nerves.

Regular exercise and diet control can help you get rid of hundreds of known and unknown diseases in your body and improve your life values. Do exercise, daily!

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Headache and Migraine Courses in Cambridge Posted By : Dean Watson

I have just completed my teaching tour in the Northern Hemisphere - the first venue was the Cambridge Physiotherapy Clinic, and as usual I was well looked after by my hosts, Anne-Marie Melloy and Martin Callingham. Both Level I and II Courses were well attended and the feedback included ...

Excerpts from feedback forwarded to the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP):

"...Practical sessions, Dean's explanations, excellent information and pack, real patients; very specific, learnt new assessment and Rx techniques; excellent manual handling teaching and clinical reasoning, having patients brought things together well; Dean's person and experience, patient demos; plenty of practical and a lot of supervision during practical; Clinical reasoning and practical approach; well reasoned, clinically applicable course, good approachable teaching style; Excellent differential diagnosis, practical sessions supported with understandable teaching, patient demos helped integrate learning, easy techniques that can be used immediately ..."

Emails received from course delegates:

"I'm ......, the Italian guy that attended your course in Cambridge in April. I write to you first of all to thank you for what you teach .... It is very helpfull and, the most important thing, it works!!! It is surprising how easy it is now for me to reproduce and lessen the patient's headache..."

"I thoroughly enjoyed the advanced part of the course which I attended in Cambridge a couple of weeks ago, you have enthused me in wanting to specialise and become proficient in the treatment of headache and migraine."

I was ably assisted by Jayne Davies (MSc., MCSP, MMACP), who has been instrumental in organising the interactive headache website on the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's website. This site enables physiotherapists to discuss issues surrounding headache diagnosis and management - Well done Jayne!

The weather was reasonable given that I had left an Aussie springtime!

Cheers

Dean

Dean Watson of YourHeadache Solutions, Consultant Headache and Migraine Physiotherapist; Adjunct Lecturer, Masters Program, School of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia; PhD Candidate, Murdoch University, Western Australia. On his site you can search all topics about headache migraine, headache treatment, migraine treatment, headache causes, migraine causes headache symptoms and more.

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Urgent measures can help contain swine influenza Posted By : Hayden Eck

What is swine flu?

Swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease found in pigs. It is caused by one of the swine influenza A viruses. Swine flu results in high morbidity and low mortality of about 1-4%. Amongst the pigs themselves, the virus spreads through aerosols, direct and indirect contact, and through asymptomatic carrier pigs. Although the pigs are prone to regular infections, incidences increase in the fall and winter months in the temperate zones. Therefore, pigs are routinely vaccinated against swine influenza in many countries.

Swine influenza viruses though commonly belong to the H1N1 subtype, other subtypes like H1N2, H3N1, H3N2 are also known to be circulating in pigs. Pigs, on the other hand, are more susceptible to being infected with avian influenza viruses, human seasonal influenza viruses and swine influenza viruses, allowing the genes from the viruses to mix and result in an influenza virus containing genes from a number of sources; this is called a "reassortant" virus. Although swine influenza viruses are species specific, they can in extreme conditions make a crossover to cause disease in humans.

How is swine flu diagnosed?

When a person is under the weather, many symptoms may be present. However, symptoms of swine flu are very similar to normal cold and flu symptoms, and may include:

Headache
Fever
Cough
Appetite loss
Fatigue
Sore throat
Runny nose
Chills
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

Fatigue, appetite loss and diarrhea can be dangerous. If the symptoms are persistent, it becomes imperative that you see a doctor. In order to diagnose your illness, the doctor may order:

Chest x-rays
Respiratory specimen
Blood work

To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen must be collected within the first 4 to 5 days of the onset of the illness as this is the time when the infected person is most likely to be shedding virus; however, children especially, may be shedding the virus for 7 days or longer. In order to identify the swine influenza A virus, the specimen must be sent to the CDC for laboratory testing.

Only RT-PCR or viral culture has the potential to confirm infection with swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus. The test performance of rapid antigen tests and immunofluorescence tests for detection of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus is unknown. Persons who are suspected of having swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus and who test positive for the same using one of these tests should then have confirmatory RT-PCR or viral culture testing to confirm the presence of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus. A negative rapid antigen or immunofluorescence test cannot be used to rule out swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.

The results of this test from nasopharyngeal or nasal swab, along with other information, will in all probability help your doctor take better care of you. Knowing the test results will help prevent the spread of the virus to others.

The Swine Influenza Test Kit is a sensitive test to detect the swine flu virus; however, the FDA has not cleared or approved this test. But it has been agreed by the FDA has agreed that this test can be used under an Emergency Use Authorization.

How is swine flu different from bird flu?

The swine flu and the bird flu viruses do not have a twin-like similarity but are however quite similar. The virus that causes bird flu in humans first mutated from a virus that birds had so that it could then be passed on to humans; once established, it now passes from human to human contact. Same is the case with swine flu. It started among pigs as a virus but then soon mutated to spread to humans. Viruses have the ability to replicate rapidly; these viruses are able to mutate very quickly thereby creating new strains that then move on to multiply in other areas and susceptible hosts.

Avian flu so far has found it difficult to infect humans unless they were exposed to birds intensely. This is because the virus has not mutated in a way that makes it transmissible by one human to another. However, the swine flu virus has genetic origins from both pigs and birds. The biggest difference here is that the swine flu virus has mutated to an extent where it can readily be transmitted on human to human contact.

What drugs are available to treat swine flu and bird flu?

Antiviral treatment is normally the first line of treatment for the confirmed, probable or suspected cases of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection, prioritizing treatment of hospitalized patients and patients with high risk for complications.

Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) with actively works against influenza viruses, including the swine influenza virus. Antiviral drugs are generally used to treat swine flu or to prevent infection with swine flu viruses. These medications are prescribed by a health care professional.

As of today, four influenza antiviral drugs are approved for use in the United States. They are:

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Zanamivir (Relenza)
Amantadine
Rimantadine (Flumadine)

Laboratory testing conducted on the swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses so far has indicated that the viruses are susceptible (sensitive) to oseltamivir and zanamivir. Antiviral drugs can make the illness milder as well prevent serious influenza complications. However, these antiviral drugs work best when they are started within two days of the onset of the illness.

Antiviral drugs can also be used as a preventive measure to protect a person who has been or may be near a person with swine flu. Antiviral drugs are about 70% to 90% effective in preventing the flu.

Antiviral doses recommended for treatment of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in adults or children 1 year of age or older are the same as those recommended for seasonal influenza. Oseltamivir use in children less than 1 year of age was recently approved by the U.S. FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

Moreover, there are vaccines available that can be given to pigs to prevent swine influenza from spreading. Nonetheless, there is no vaccine to protect humans from swine flu yet. It is believed that the seasonal influenza vaccine will likely help provide partial protection against swine H3N2, but not swine H1N1 viruses.

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Relax With Your Own Spa at the comfort Of Your Home Posted By : Bhupesh Patel

It is something that you have seen advertised on television many times over and it is something that you have probably dreamed about owning. Even though it used to seem that owning your own spa at home was something far fetched, it is now something that can truly be within reach. Many companies are now selling these at home spas for incredible prices which make it easy for just about anyone to afford their own comfortable spa.

Whether you are paying cash or you are getting one on credit you will finally be able to relax at home after a hard day of work. You can mentally and physically relax in a spa and create your own little area of ecstasy. There is no reason to continue to suffer with the small tub you have in the bathroom when you can easily have a nice spa installed at your home. Use it alone or share it with someone close to you. It is a relaxing experience that you will probably find yourself indulging in day after day and there is nothing to be ashamed of for it.

Just make sure that when you are shopping for the perfect spa at home that you are looking at all of the different companies that sell them. You want to make sure that you are not only getting the best deal but the best spa as well. You want that even balance between something affordable and something that is going to last for a long time to come. This may mean that you will not end up with the absolute cheapest at home spa on the market. It is better that way though if it means that you will not have to worry about it breaking or no longer working as well within a few short years.

But since even the best of the best can break down from time to time it is important to make sure that you are getting a spa with a warranty. By having that little bit of insurance on your side you will be able to rest soundly knowing that you will always have your at home spa to enjoy. It may take a little time and a little research on your part but in the end it is completely worth it. You will have the spa that you always wanted and you will be able to mentally and physically enjoy the benefits that come with having such a tool of relaxation.

Once you have your spa installed it will only be a matter of time before your friends and family are asking to use it. Then after a few uses they will wonder how they can get one of their own. Go ahead and share the information you learned so that your loved ones can also benefit from having their very own spa at home.

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Demystifying Cholesterol, Drive Down Your Cholesterol Levels - A Review Posted By : Andrew Mullins

Demystifying Cholesterol is a hot new product that teaches its readers the facts AND the fictions about cholesterol. In fact, this ebook is all about cholesterol and only cholesterol.

In order to fight the cholesterol battle and potentially add years of healthy, productive living to your "allotted span", you need to know just exactly what it is you're fighting against. This product promises to do just that and after reading it I have to agree.

Lowering your cholesterol levels is the front line battle plan for those at risk of stroke and heart attack. Arteries that are clogged with "fatty deposits" are the main culprit of heart attack and stroke and driving down those deposits has been proven by many medical experts to be the one action that ALL "at risk" individuals should take.

Demystifying Cholesterol, does, indeed, fulfill it's promise of revealing the many ways of naturally lowering cholesterol levels, in addition to offering insight into the medical professions methods and drugs. You will learn cooking methods that add little or no cholesterol to your diet, how to shop for reduced or lower cholesterol items, and how to communicate your ideas and concerns about your cholesterol level with your own doctor.

In addition to this very readable and informative ebook, they are currently giving away a great weight loss product and a recipe ebook full of low-fat, low-cholesterol delicious recipes. Part of the difficulty in lowering cholesterol is what I call "food boredom". Boredom from eating the same old food day in and day out. Demystifying Cholesterol has provided a group of recipes that revitalizes your diet and helps you lower your cholesterol, while at the same time providing new and exciting ways to prepare your meals.

Your health, your future, should be important to you and learning about the number one killer in America should be a priority. Don't be a statistic. Learn the methods used by people the world over to lower cholesterol and live longer, healthier lives.

If you're at risk of heart attack or stroke because of your high cholesterol level, I suggest you take a good look at "Demystifying Cholesterol" and learn the many ways of lowering cholesterol.

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Work place drug test and professional help of getting cleared of it Posted By : mark flaming

Work place drug testing has become a common phenomenon in the recent years. Most of the companies are in favor of conducting drug testing campaigns to ensure that their employees are not under the influence of any drugs. And also this has been legally acclaimed in the most of the countries. Several other institutions, like schools, sports teams and other such institutions are also in favor of conducting drug tests. With the growing threat of drug addiction to humanity this becomes much essential to take necessary steps. In the rehabilitation camps also these campaigns are organized in order to better judge and analyze their patients. Drug testing is also a very important tool in the hand of the employers to certify the physical health of their employees out of the damaging effects of the intake of drugs. This is obvious, as the corporate houses would always want the full efficiency of their employees so that they can get the most out of them.

Now that most of the corporate are concerned about drug tests and as they are in favor of conducting periodical tests on their employees, it becomes a serious question in the minds of the employees how to pass a drug test? As it is known that that there are several methods by which drug test can be conducted like, urine test, hair follicle test, saliva test, etc. you need to know how to pass them. Here in this matter test clear advisors can help you a lot. All you need to do is to explain your situation and they can suggest you the required steps to be followed in order to pass a drug test.

It is seen in the recent surveys that the corporate business concerns are leaning more towards the hair follicle test rather than any other tests. The reason behind this is perhaps that the hair follicle test provides longer detection window than urine test and saliva test. The hair follicle test detection window is so broad that it can detect usage of drugs for one to three years. Where as in a saliva test it is only a few days. And the urine test of about a month or two. Most of the other institutions like smaller business houses and schools, etc. go for the urine test because of its cost efficiency. A urine test can be conducted by collecting the urine samples and simply by using a panel kit. It can also be sent for the laboratory if thorough analysis is required. In relation to that a hair follicle test is a much costly process.

Therefore as the corporate houses are investing such an amount of money, it can be clearly seen how much concerned they are about the growing threat of drug addiction. But by the implication of these rules and conditions of employment it is seen that the use of drugs among the employees have decreased to a great extent as nobody really wants to lose his job just because they are found positive to drugs. And it is also true that many of them are taking professional assistance to get cleared of the drug test. And if you need real help in this matter there are always the Test Clear advisors at your side.

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The prime suspects of Bladder Infections Posted By : Robert Henry

Bladder infection or inflammation occurs due to several reasons. This infectious disease leads to uneasiness and painful urine secretion. People infected with the infectious disease suffer from severe problems like urgent and frequent urine flow, blood in urine, pain in abdomen, fever etc. These symptoms are at moderate level during the initial stages but tend to aggravate eventually.

This disease is predominantly seen among women, who suffer from the disease due to short size of urethra. This leads to shorter distance between anus and vagina. The bacteria present in the bowel get transferred to the urethra due to inadequate cleaning habits. Thus, a back to front motion of bowel cleaning transfers the bacterium to the urinary tract.

However, the men get infected with the bladder infection during the old age. This happens due to enlarged prostate gland that facilitates the transfer of bacterium. Some men suffer from the infection due to kidney stones or urinary tract abnormalities. This prevents the complete elimination of urine from the urinary bladder. The contaminated urine in the bladder acts as a breeding ground and leads to bladder inflammation

The children suffer from bladder infection due to Vesicoureteral reflux. This happens when bladder is unable to block the urine, which is pumped into the urethra for excretion. Thus, the urine shows and upward movement towards the kidneys and gives birth to bacterial microbes. At times, the bladder infection can link to kidneys and lead to acute Pyelonephritis.

Hence, patients with symptoms of bladder infections must drink ample water and maintain proper diet to fight against the infections. You can also undergo an antibiotic treatment to kill the microbes responsible for the infection. However, if you are a patient of recurrent cystitis, then you should adopt natural or herbal remedies to improve the immunity of the body.

So, maintain proper hygiene and safeguard your urinary bladder from infections that can be highly painful and life threatening.

About the Author: Robert Henry is connoisseur in the field of medication. He has been writing some amazing articles on bladder infections, symptoms and cures of diseases. His knowledgeable articles have brought amazing changes in the lives of several individuals.

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Understanding Hemorrhoids and Hemorrhoid Treatment Posted By : TerryDonaldstein

The fact is that the medical establishment has had plenty of time to come up with effective and affordable treatments and cures for common hemorrhoids, but the fact is they havent. Are they that complex and difficult a malady to treat that the answers truly continue to evade the giant drug companies? Or is it as an ever increasing number of people are saying? That theres just more profit in stringing hemmorhoid sufferers along.

Does This Make Any Sense To You?

After all, how much money is to made on a truly lasting topical treatment. You would buy it once and that would be the end of their dealings with you. Hey! maybe there is a reason that you have to keep going back to your local drug store time and again to pay the exorbitant prices they charge for their so called hemorrhoid treatments.

New Alternative Hemmorrhoid Treatment Options

So now online venues are offering alternative treatment products and information material that has been generating positive reviews. Can it be that research entities that aren't tied to multinational drug profiteers have actually made some headway and are now offering products like verbally based treatment products that truly bring long term relief?

If It Works Thats All That Really Matters

The fact is that if you were to ask any chronic hemorrhoid sufferer they would tell you that as far as they're concerned, they don't care what its made of, if it works thats all they care about. Also bear in mind that so many of todays conventional chemical treatments are actually based of of natural substances that are now being synthesized.

Read the Reviews On the Very Latest Hemorhoid Treatment Products

The good news is that there are now at least "new" and affordable options that can be found online that you can try if you aren't satisfied with the hemorrhoid treatments that you have been using up till now. Also, you don't have to be anyones guinea pig because all these sites are loaded with authentic customer testimonials that you can read before you decide to buy.

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The Bottom Line On New Discoveries For Treating Hemorrhoids Posted By : TerryDonaldstein

The fact of the matter is that there is a cure for hemorrhoids out there and some say that it has already been discovered. Basically its a way to shrink back swollen hemorrhoid tissues and keep them back to where they were long before your hemorrhoid problems began.

New Products For Treating Hemorrhoids?

Sound too good to be true? Well the fact of the matter is that literally millions of people have used it over the years and virtually all of them swear by it. Don't bother looking for it in your local drug story though because drug companies don't market truly effective hemorrhoid treatments.

The Basic Economics Of Conventional Hemorrhoid Treatments

Hey! Why would they? If they came up with a real long term solution to hemorrhoids, you wouldn't give them your money on a regular basis like you've been doing all along! You see, the fact is that big drug companies aren't into finding long term solutions to anything. They simply don't earn money the way that temporary remedies do.

New Online Venues Devoted Entirely To Treating Hemorrhoids

So now there are new online venues devoted entirely to treating hemorrhoids. Venues that not not only offer products based off Asian herbalist's formulas but also information packets that you can use to finally learn all about hemorrhoids. Hey! Why haven't the drug companies told you anything about hemorrhoids other than how much they bother you?

The Fact Is That They Can Be Treated More Effectively

The fact is that by using these new methods and treatments you can shrink them back to where they were before they made their first appearance. Hey! They aren't cancer! They're just swollen veins on your exhaust pipe, so the fact is that they can be treated and you can find more relief than you have been with the knowledge and products that you have been using.

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Don't Touch That Pork: A Few Swine Flu Truths And Myths Posted By : Sutiyo Na

With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth involved with the latest flu outbreak, I think it's time we set a few things straight about the swine flu. Think of it as a little public service announcement just to shock some of you out of that panic and get you thinking straight.

First of all, pork is safe. Yes, I know it's called swine flu but it's nothing like mad cow disease. That's why there's a flu at the end instead of disease, of course. The disease spreads via the same way normal flu spreads: contact with a contaminated area or person then contact with either the eyes, nose, or mouth of the prospective infected. Cooked pork can't possibly be ever infected because cooking and preparation make sure that the meat is clean and healthy for consumption. So, yeah, no need to worry about the ham and bacon in the supermarket.

Secondly, there's a treatment. Zanamivir and oseltamivir are neuroaminidase inhibitors which is a fancy description of what they do; they're a type of antiviral drugs that inhibits cell reproduction of viruses so that they won't spread in the patient's body. The Center for Disease Control has highly recommended their use for the treatment and control of the disease. Actually, if you find yourself sick, you can do initial treatment via the normal over-the-counter antibiotics that you use when dealing with the normal flu. These can help make the symptoms more bearable and help your body resist the disease better. Those and quite a bit of bed rest can go a long way to make you feel better.

Thirdly, it's not gonna kill us all. Even at the height of the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic, with its more than fifty million worldwide death count, the human race wasn't exactly in danger. Plagues and diseases have been a part of human civilization and history for years. Humans have a way of surviving and infections eventually burn out, one of the disadvantages of killing your hosts too quickly. The bodycount may pile high but no natural disease can eliminate the human species that easily. Besides, like I mentioned earlier, it is treatable and you can recover from it.

Fourth, it's not that contagious. Okay, yeah, it's contagious, but like all diseases it has its particular infection vectors and if you know those vectors, a disease can easily be avoided. In this case, swine flu it may be, but it's still the flu. This means it spreads through the contact points I said earlier. Regularly washing your hands before eating is a step in the right direction and, also, not hanging around sick people, though that one should be pretty obvious.

Fifth, it's still the flu. The description maybe a bit vague and the name exotic, but it's still the flu in the beginning. You'll know you're from it the same way you know you're sick from the flu: colds, coughs, chills, and fatigue. That's the initial stuff though. If you were smart, you'd have taken your antibiotics and lessened the effects. If you're okay after a few days, that was just the normal flu. However, if the symptoms persist, and you start to vomit or start to suffer from diarrhea, then it's swine flu and you better call for a doctor.

Well, that's all then. Hopefully, these bits of information help clear up a few things about the swine flu and help you to undestand the currect situation the world is in.

I'm world wide internet marketer and write about health, sport and finance. If You want more specific The News Outbreak About Swine Flu, Come to my Website : www.aboutswineflu.co.cc

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Learn All the Very Latest On Hemroid Treatment Products Posted By : TerryDonaldstein

Finally there are places that you can go to that are devoted entirely to hemroid treatment. Not only that but they also offer reams of information on the pesky little devils that have brought you nothing but misery. Its funny though. You would think that in the light of the numbers of people that have them and how much misery they deliver, information and affordable effective treatments would have been available a long time ago.

The Key Is In Understanding How Hemroid Treatment Products Work

Wouldn't you know it! Its the Internet thats now plays host to these new hemroid treatment venues that are finally giving people the information and products that the drug companies have been playing hide and seek with all along. Hey! They knew that the key to keeping you buying their quick-fix temporary relief products was to keep you in the dark about them.

Here's a Surprising Factoid You Might Like To Know

Also along the subtest hemroid treatment products, did you know that Asian herbalist have been treating hemroids for centuries with natural treatments that actually work better then off the shelf treatment products like you find down at your local drug store?

You Can Get Rescued From Your Misery

If it all sounds too good to be true then you need to take a few minutes to go to some of theses sites and brows through the hundreds of customer testimonials that they have posted. Photos and letters from people just like you, that have finally found effective and affordable long term solutions to their hemroid misery.

Hemroid Treatment Solutions In the Information Age

In fact, you will be amazed at how the information alone will make a difference in how much your roids do or don't bother you and the irony is that once you have information between your ears, its yours to keep and use for life. Free of charge!

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Has a Hemorrhoid Cure Finally Been Discovered? Posted By : TerryDonaldstein

Don't you find it more than a little bit odd how big pharmaceutical conglomerates with all their millions to spend on research, just can't seem to find cures for simple maladies like the common cold and hemorrhoids. Oh sure they have countless pricey products to treat the symptoms but a real hemorrhoid cure just seems nowhere in sight.

Now Your Starting To See the Light

Hey! If you had a chocolate company that every chocolate craver in town was coming to every day to get their fix, would you develop and market a cure for chocoholics?! Of course not! So now you know why pharmaceutical companies don't have curse but rather instead offer life time symptom treatments.

Man! Those Damn Chinese are Taking Everyones Business!

The real irony is that a hemorrhoid cure may have been around all along and guess who had it? Would you believe that ancient Chinese herbalists have been treating hemorrhoids and their symptoms for centuries with herbal remedies? Also would you also believe that these same herbal remedies are now available online!

Hey! Does Morphine Work To Kill Pain?

If you have any doubt that natural herbal remedies are effective then ask yourself where morphine and all the other opiate based pain medications came from? Thats right! They came from a plant that Asians had been using for centuries to cure pain, the opium plant.

You've Been Using Synthesized Herbal Treatments All Along!

Penicillin comes from orange mold, aspirin originated from a natural source and the list just goes on and on. You see, the fact is that a good percentage of the medicines that are used in hospitals and doctors offices today are based off of natural substances that are now being synthesized and produced in pill form.

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A New Spotlight On Hemorrhoid Treatment Methods Posted By : TerryDonaldstein

Isn't it odd that after all these decades of your tax dollars subsidizing and bankrolling hemorrhoid treatment research efforts of the big pharmaceutical conglomerates, real information still remains a tight commodity. Sure they have their handful of highly priced temporary treatment products they are hawking, but at the same time they're always very tight lipped regarding any knowledge that have.

Real Hemorrhoid Treatment Information

Theres a reason for that and it makes just too much sense. The reason that they don't want you to have that information is because if you had it, you wouldn't need their products at the level that you currently do. You see, they don't want you to find any permanent relief! Hey! What good does that do them and their bottom line?

You Need More Fiber In Your Diet

The fact is that if you have hemorrhoids you most likely need more fiber in your diet. Thats because one other problem that you may be experiencing is tearing or fissures in your rectum walls. You wouldn't know it though, because most of the symptoms are the same. Also the catch on fiber is that it will temporarily make matters worse as far as pain at the toilet is concerned.

Cut Out the Hot Sauce! - It Aint Worth It!

You see, it will mean more trips to the bathroom, thus more discomfort for the first couple of days. After that though when some healing has taken place, you will finally achieve some real relief. Also cut out all spicy foods. Hey! If you have hemorrhoids and or any problems with your tail pipe for that matter, all it takes a dash of hot sauce and you'll feel it the next day.

Gulp Your Bran In Fruit Juice - Try the Turbo Bran Technique!

Go to the market and buy yourself a bag of plain, raw wheat bran and six or seven cans of "thick pulpy" fruit juice or "nectar". Now take a medium sized glass and fill it about one third of the way up with the bran and then fill it the rest of the way with the juice. Stir it up well and chug it down! Chase it with gulps of straight fruit juice!

A Truly Effective and Inexpensive Hemorrhoid Treatment Method

Its tough the first handful of times but in no time at all you'll get the hang of it. Now thats straight fiber! So now if you eat a steak or any other types of low fiber foods that you may like, just chug some fiber this way when the meal is done and you'll definitely notice the difference the next day.

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Champix varenicline helpful for smoking cessation treatment Posted By : Shaily brown

Champix -Smokers can plan to quit

The smoking cessation drug, Champix, can help you if you want to stop smoking. It's a tried and tested drug that has helped millions of smokers worldwide to stop smoking and to give up cigarettes for good. Champix is an oral drug that is available in the UK on prescription only.

The main ingredient in a Champix pill is varenicline tartrate, which works by reducing nicotine cravings and the nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Unlike some other treatments, Champix doesn't contain nicotine in its ingredients, so the risk of relapse is reduced. The Champix treatment is generally prescribed for a period of 12 weeks, which is normally enough time for someone to overcome their nicotine dependency, but a further 12 weeks can be prescribed by a doctor if necessary.

Who can take Champix?
Champix is for smokers who are committed to quitting, but need an extra bit of help. Champix is only available with a prescription from your doctor, by arranging a consultation with him/her you can determine whether Champix is safe and suitable for you to use.

Champix should not be used by pregnant women and with great caution by those who are breast feeding. It can also clash with other prescription and non-prescription medicines, so make sure you tell your doctor if you are taking any medication. There also maybe concerns for people with Kidney conditions. Champix should not be used by anyone with a history of seizures or mental illness such as depression.

What dosages of Champix are there available?
To begin your Champix treatment your doctor will first ask you to set a quit date. You will need to begin your Champix dosage one week prior to your quit date. For the first three days, your doctor may recommend the lower 0.5mg dose once a day. This will then increase to twice daily for days 4-7. This helps the body to slowly get accustomed to the drug and to prevent feelings of nausea.

After 7 days, your dosage of Champix is increased to 1mg twice daily for 12 weeks. This is the recommended standard dosage of Champix as approved by the European Commission. To minimise nausea, take Champix with a full glass of water after a meal. If you forget to take a dose, try to take it as soon as possible. If there is a danger of taking both tablets too close together, only take one of your two daily tablets and continue as normal the next day. Never take two doses at the same time or close together if you miss a dose.

Does Champix have any side effects?
If you experience any Champix side effects they will usually be mild to moderate and may disappear gradually as your body gets used to the medication as well as the nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Some of the commonly reported Champix side effects are nausea, headache, difficulty sleeping (insomnia) and abnormal dreams.

Some rarely observed side effects reported by people taking Champix Varenicline include a change in taste, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence and constipation. Consult your doctor as soon as possible if you experience changes in behaviour, changes in mood, depression or feelings of aggression or agitation.

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as puffy, swollen eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands or feet; if you experience hives, shortness of breath, a severe skin rash with peeling and blistering along with headache and fever, coughing or any pain whatsoever.

From where should I buy Champix?
Champix is available to buy at most pharmacies with a valid prescription. It can also be purchased online from a licensed pharmaceutical site (never buy from a site you suspect may not be licensed). If you choose to buy online, you will be asked to complete an online consultation. You will be provided with a questionnaire, which asks you about your various medical details. On the basis of these details, the online doctor decides whether to issue you a prescription or not. Once you get a valid prescription, you need to complete payment details with your selected online source to arrange delivery to your residential address.

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External Hemorrhoid Treatment - How To Cure External Hemorrhoids Posted By : Thomas Voullemier

If you have ever suffered from external hemorrhoids, then you understand just how uncomfortable and dreadfully painful that they can be. For some people, this is an ongoing and very serious problem. The great thing is that there is External Hemorrhoid Treatment that is available in several forms. When you have hemorrhoids, all you can think about is getting rid of them. They can cause problems in all aspects of living from sitting down to walking. You simply cannot live a quality lifestyle if you are suffering from external hemorrhoids.If you are considering using an External Hemorrhoid Treatment, you will be glad to know that there are several options to choose from.

Using a home treatment for hemorrhoids is a very wise option due to their affordability and convenience. There is really no need to spend a lot of money and unnatural and costly treatments that don't work.One of the first things to consider is the usage of petroleum jelly for your External Hemorrhoid Treatment. This is one of the most painless, affordable, and fast natural treatments available on the market. Most bottles of petroleum jelly usually will not cost you over $2.00. You can find petroleum jelly at most pharmacies, grocery stores, and discount stores.

External hemorrhoids always develop on the outside of the rectum. They are very sensitive and irritated and are caused when too much stress and pressure is placed on the veins in the anal region. Petroleum jelly will effectively decrease the symptoms. Petroleum jelly is easy and quick to apply and will quickly relieve the pain and discomfort. Depending on the sensitivity and severity of the external hemorrhoids, frequent applications may be needed. It can be applied as often as necessary.Another very effective External Hemorrhoid Treatment that is commonly used is phenylephrine, or Preparation H. The ointment is applied externally to constrict the blood vessels and reduce any swelling that may be present.

There is a good chance of getting rid of the hemorrhoid if the swelling and irritation can be relieved. This ointment may require frequent application, depending on the severity of the condition. Phenylephrine works very well, and in many cases, nothing else is needed for relief.If you are the type who has more in mind for hemorrhoids home treatment, then you might want to consider making a few extra changes to your lifestyle. For example, start wearing underwear made with soft cotton to help ease some of the irritation, redness, and swelling. You may even want to consider what could be causing your external hemorrhoids. Some of the most common causes are lifting heavy weights, a strong cough, straining due to constipation, and long bouts of sitting and/or standing. Pregnancy can also cause a female to become more prone to external hemorrhoids due to the changes in hormones and chronic constipation.

It is best to use a natural External Hemorrhoid Treatment because of the effectiveness, as well as the lack of financial demand involved. Surgical procedures are sometimes considered, however, most are not necessary and should be avoided. Other natural methods need to be considered before anything else because there is most likely something out there that will work to get rid of them quicker and faster, without breaking the bank.Once the hemorrhoids have vanished and the irritation and pain have departed, it is a good idea to take some measures to prevent them from recurring. It helps to eat high fiber foods to reduce the chance of constipation and drink plenty of water. If constipation is a problem, stool softeners can be used if necessary.If you are the type who finds themselves sitting behind a desk for hours a day, then you should find time to stand up and stretch every couple of hours. Go for a walk on your lunch break to bring some balance to the amount of strain that is placed on your body. If your job requires long hours of standing, then a good preventative measure would be to find time to sit down frequently throughout the day. Avoid foods that cause you to become constipated like cheeses and other foods that have been known to slow down the digestive system like those which are high in sugar and low in fiber. As you might have noticed, External Hemorrhoid Treatment done the natural way is the best and most simple way.

You might be surprised at how many more hemorrhoids home treatment options that you can find to eliminate your hemorrhoids. External Hemorrhoid Treatment in most cases should remain relatively cheap. In the end, you will be glad that you saved your money for other things besides surgeries and expensive doctor's visits. Understanding the cause of your external hemorrhoids will make things a lot easier in the long run as well. Just know that there are dozens of natural options out there that work, you just have to find the one that is right for you.

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Swine Flu Can Transfer To Human Race Posted By : Sutiyo Na

Have you been watching the news and/or read your daily broadsheets at all recently? If so, you've probably heard the term "Swine Flu" bouncing around a lot. While you are in the pigs fair or your hog race backyard and you were ever unlucky enough to be sneezed on by a sick pig, would you catch its flu? Not necessarily - it takes more than simply breathing in a pig's germs (just like kissing his messy and slimy nose) for you to get sick.

While most people come down with the normal human flu at some point, it's not really a danger to anyone but the very young (from 0 month to 7 years old) and the very old (from 60 to 90 years old). Fortunately, the human immune system is there to recognize and neutralize the effects of the virus. Each year, the virus mutates just slightly and most of the population is once again susceptible to the disease. This is why a new vaccine must be created regularly to reflect the most recent influenza mutants out in the environment.

When the human flu virus mutates its external proteins, the body's defenses still recognize them and eventually mount a response (the period of sickness occurs while the body is developing that response). If this failed to happen, you would eventually succumb to the virus and you will die.

If a people's immune system might not immediately stop a new human influenza infection, it does recognize that new mutant and begin building a response. Avian and swine peplomers, on the other hand, are not easily recognized by the human system because our race did not include pressure from those particular viruses. The animal influenza has been able to mutate enough to cross the species bridge and infect humans as well as humans we have come into a close contact with the animals (e.g. as a hog racer, we care for them and eventually sold out to the market for more extra income) that carry these viruses.

In the past this would not have been a worldwide epidemic. An infected village might just die out in isolation (the nearest hospital was more than 10 miles away from the village). Now it's different: if a traveler can become infected from a hog race backyard in one region and fly thousands of miles to another, long before they experience symptoms of possible flu.

So what's the fall away message from all of this? Can we do anything? Well as individuals it's wise to go through the same sanitary practices as we might during flu season. We must be aware if our pigs catch flu during the season so that we put them instantly in a quarantine area that no other individual will take care of your pigs without protective suits. And traveling to places which have reported Swine Flu cases probably isn't a great idea.

There are people as you observe in different agencies and they have spent their whole lives preparing for just these kinds of epidemics and they are currently working very hard to provide the public with the best information and advice about the Swine Flu.

They are only there waiting for your attention and willingness to diagnose if you suspected yourself a possible Swine Flu virus. They are there to help you live longer.

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The Lowdown on The 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak Posted By : Sutiyo Na

The 2009 outbreak of swine flu or H1N1 virus is recently hugging the limelight due to the potential harm or effects it can have on a patient or on a community. Unfortunately, the source of the virus still cannot be traced.

Before the first case in the United States was discovered, the illness was believed to have started in Mexico which eventually spread to other countries. Recently, the first case of swine flu was reported in
Costa Rica. Alarmed that it could grow into a worldwide flu epidemic, the World Health Organization of the United Nations and the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) in the United States raised its pandemic alert level to Phase 5, which signifies that a "pandemic is imminent."
While experts believed that the recent outbreak is not as fatal as previous epidemics, such as the SARS virus, health officials believe that the number of cases could go up as the new flu is expected to make its way throughout the United States.

The new swine influenza strain is apparently a new variant of four strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the strain is endemic in humans and birds and a couple are endemic in pigs.

However, according to scientists the 2009 H1N1 outbreak is of swine origin which is associated with the virus isolated in North America in 1998. To hasten understanding of the current outbreak as well as in coming up with a vaccine, scientists from Canada have completed the full genetic sequencing of the H1N1 virus.

The new strain of H1N1 has become widespread in Mexico and the United States with confirmed cases in 18 countries and suspected cases in 42 others. Travelers have been warned not to travel to affected countries such as Iceland, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, to name a few.

In addition, warnings have also been issued warnings to visitors of countries affected by the outbreak. It is advisable for visitors to see the doctor right away if they experience flu-like symptoms.
In Mexico, schools, universities, and all public events were suspended from April 24 to May 6, 2009. In the United States, over 400 schools were closed as of May 3, 2009, which included schools in Texas and about 250,000 confirmed or probable cases.

Dr. Keiji Fukuda, who is the Assistant Director-General for Health Securiy and Environment of the World Health Organization confirmed that efforts to control the outbreak is already too late and should now focus on lessening the effects of the virus. He also clarified that closing borders or limiting travel to infected areas will do little in stopping the spread of the H1N1 virus.

On April 28, 2009, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that as much as possible, people should avoid non-important travel to Mexico.

According to Dr. Ira Longini, who is an expert in the mathematics and statistics of epidemics, staying at home, seeking medical care, closing public venues, and making anti-flu medicines accessible can help reduce the sickness by almost two-thirds.

Finally, according to Dr. Longini, the focus of efforts is to slow transmission until there is a vaccine that can be developed and made available for controlling swine flu outbreaks.

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In Dire Need of Swine Flu Vaccine Posted By : Sutiyo Na

According to the World Health Organization, efforts for developing a swine flu vaccine has been ongoing since the first human case of the virus has been confirmed. Estimates place the initial doses of the vaccine will be administered in 5 to 6 months time.

While people diagnosed with H1N1 virus seems to be headed for recovery, there have been deaths recorded. Aside from that, receiving vaccines for this virus is important particularly the elderly and individuals with a weak immune system, since they are prone to complications such as pneumonia.

Likewise, the vaccine will serve as protection in case the condition persists particularly during the winter months which is the time when influenza is at its peak.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), although they are still incomplete, current evidence shows that seasonal influenza vaccines will provide minimal or no protection against swine flu. Every year, a new batch of flu vaccine is developed and matched with strains that the WHO determines will most probably circulate in the winter months, which happens to be the peak season for influenza outbreaks.

Influenza virus comes in various strains which contains different proteins on their surfaces. The body's immune system can only fight and destroy a virus if they are able to recognize these proteins. It is worth noting that antibodies that recognize one strain may not detect other strains.
Existing vaccines may only offer some protection against swine influenza if the proteins on its surface are identical to strains used to develop previous vaccines. According to the NIBSC, they are trying to determine if the swine flu virus, which is an H1N1 strain of type A influenza, as well as previous H1N1 vaccines match current vaccines.

The preparation of a vaccine commences after a virus develops as they provide the starting point for the production of the vaccine. As such, there is always a time delay while a vaccine is being developed. Preparation of a vaccine involves several steps so it would take several months before a vaccine becomes available.

According to WHO estimates, the virus needed for producing the vaccine will be accessible to vaccine manufacturers by the middle of May while the initial dose for a new vaccine would be ready within 5 to 6 months after that. Waiting time would be much longer if the growth of the vaccine proceeds rapidly.

Vaccination plays a crucial role in the prevention and reduction of the effects of serious conditions. Unfortunately, they are not entirely effective and could lose its effectiveness if the virus mutates.
Existing flu vaccines are valid for about one year and are 70% - 80% effective against transmission with strains of influenza virus that are identical to strains used in the production of vaccines.

The WHO believes that it is too early to tell how the A(H1N1) virus would change. It is closely monitoring any changes in the virus and this would help countries quickly react to any important changes that the virus may show.

Vaccines help the body combat certain diseases in case an individual becomes afflicted with the illness in the future. On the other hand, an antiviral drug is used on people who is already infected with a virus. Although they work in various ways, they generally work to prevent the virus from spreading to different cells in the body.

Swine flu vaccines are administered prior to exposure to a virus so they would be protected from that agent. Antivirals only work if administered within a certain period of time before or after they are exposed to the virus.

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The Latest Killer Flu: Swine Flu And You Posted By : Sutiyo Na

The Center for Disease Control has probably had some very wild times this past decade. First SARS, then the bird fle, and now today's potential epidemic is the swine flu. First manifesting itself in Mexico this past April, this new and terrible strain of Type A H1N1 influenza is one of those things that every microbiologist and health care professional is afraid of.

The reason for that fear is pretty simple. Like the bird flu, this particular strain crossed species. Specifically, it crossed over from the swine population, a species that has an in-built resistance to it, to the human population, a population that does not. If this spreads and becomes a full blown epidemic, the swine flu may reach the heights of the 1918 Spanish Flu, which killed fifty to a hundred million people worldwide and devastated the post-World War I generation.

The CDC has stepped up its alert levels and some governments have instituted quarantine procedures, but still more and more cases are emerging across the world. Mexico City has most of the fatalities though, with most other cases outside of city being less severe in symptoms. However, this is just a month into the outbreak and anything can still happen. With the continuing spread of the disease, let's talk about how this affects you.

Let's be honest here, after all that I've just said, there's actually no real reason to panic. Actually, we shouldn't panic. That's because panic just confuses people and to deal effectively with something of this magnitude, being confused is not the state of mind you want to be in. What you really need to be is to be aware and knowledgeable about what you're dealing with. This and quick ddecisive action is what got the world through SARS and the bird flu, and it most likely will help us make sure that the swine flu isn't the one that kills us all.

The swine flu is pretty much like your normal human flu. It has all the same infection vectors, all the same symptoms, and all the same treatments. It's all just heightened by a factor of two, mostly because humans haven't any natural resistance to the disease. If you want to avoid getting infected do all the same things that you'd do to avoid getting the flu: wash your hands regularly, take your vitamins, and avoid sick people.

If you somehow get sick, it's not the time to run around like a headless chicken. You immediately isolate yourself so you won't infect others and observe your symptoms, all of the while taking your regular flu medicine. Note that even if it is called swine flu, it's still a virus and antiviral drugs are pretty effective in putting a dent in the symptoms you may experience and help your immune system kick the infection out.

It your symptoms persist despite your efforts, you better start calling for a doctor. Don't worry if it really is the swine flu - the CDC has recommended the use of antiviral inhibitors that help stop the reproduction of the disease and the sickness is definitely treatable.

Let's all just remember that the swine flu maybe deadly, but it's still just a disease. And the only things you need to have to beat a disease is being smart and being careful. With all the noise that the media brings up about it, that fact may get lost in the shuffle. Remember it and it may just save your life.

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Diethylpropion is effective and well tolerated for weight loss

MedWire News: The appetite suppressant diethylpropion produces sustained and significant weight loss long-term and is well-tolerated, show results from a small randomized controlled trial.
Diethylpropion is an “amphetamine-like” sympathomimetic appetite suppressant, which acts by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system.
“Although diethylpropion is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of obesity since 1959, few studies had evaluated its use for more than 12 weeks,” explain Cintia Cercato (University of São Paulo, Brazil) and colleagues.
As most previous studies were less than 20 weeks in duration, Cercato and team carried out a year-long study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of diethylpropion long-term.
After undergoing a 2-week screening period, 69 obese (body mass index [BMI] 30–45 kg/m2), but otherwise healthy, adults were assigned to a hypocaloric diet (30% fat, 15% protein, 55% carbohydrate) and then randomly assigned (double-blind) to take either diethylpropion 100 mg/day (n=37) or placebo (n=32) for 6 months.
At 6 months the trial became open-label and all remaining participants received diethylpropion. Overall, 22 patients from the placebo and 30 from the diethylpropion group completed 6 months of the study. The corresponding numbers at 12 months were 15 and 21 individuals, respectively.
Reporting in the International Journal of Obesity, the researchers write that at 6 months those in the diethylpropion group had achieved a 9.8% reduction in initial weight (average weight loss of 9.3 kg) versus a 3.7% reduction in (average weight loss of 3.1 kg) the placebo group, a statistically significant difference.
At 12 months, the participants treated with diethylpropion throughout the study had achieved a 10.6% reduction in initial weight (average weight loss of 10.1 kg) compared with a 7.0% (mean 6.7 kg) reduction in initial weight achieved by those who switched from placebo to diethylpropion at 6 months.
The cohort were closely monitored for adverse events, which were generally minor. Only dry mouth and insomnia occurred significantly more often in the diethylpropion group than in the placebo group, and this was only for the first 3 months. Contrary to expectations, treatment with diethylpropion did not appear to significantly increase blood pressure.
Of note, total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were reduced significantly more in the diethylpropion than the placebo group.
The authors concede that the study was small and say that more studies are desirable in the future.
However, they conclude that their results are encouraging and suggest that diethylpropion may induce greater weight reduction than the alternative weight-loss drugs orlistat and sibutramine.
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