Treatments

Stimulants for ADHD
Children's health 26 Jun 2007

Stimulants for ADHD

Psychostimulants are medications that increase the amount of chemical messengers to stimulate certain areas of the brain. Psychostimulants can reduce symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
Mindfulness
Men's Health 18 Jun 2007

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a technique in which a person becomes intentionally aware of their thoughts and actions in the present moment, non-judgementally. It is attracting increasing…
Liver Transplants
Children's health 15 Jun 2007

Liver Transplants

Liver transplant is a surgical procedure in which a diseased liver is replaced with a donor organ. It treats cirhossis and acute or chronic liver…
PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
Children's health 25 May 2007

PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors)

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a commonly prescribed class of medications whose main action is to create a pronounced and long-lasting reduction of stomach acid…
Prostate Cancer Treatments: How Do I Choose?
Cancer 18 May 2007

Prostate Cancer Treatments: How Do I Choose?

New treatments are on the block for prostate cancer claiming reductions in side-effects - but are they really better at achieving the goal of curing…
Weight Loss Drugs
Children's Health 18 May 2007

Weight Loss Drugs

Weight loss drugs are designed to help people who are classified as obese lose weight. The main aims in the treatment of obesity are to…
Surgical Treatment of a Skin Cancer or Other Lesion
Cancer 17 May 2007

Surgical Treatment of a Skin Cancer or Other Lesion

Surgical removal of skin cancer lesions is a common skin cancer treatment performed by GPs to remove cancerous growth and prevent regrowth.
Meal Replacement Programs
Gastro 11 May 2007

Meal Replacement Programs

Effective weight loss strategies are needed to help overweight and obese people lose weight and maintain weight loss in the long term. Meal replacements for…
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Bone 02 May 2007

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofin are used to treat pain and inflammation and reduce temperature in fever.