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Baby Boomers retiring? Nursing Staffing issues!

2007-12-05T07:22:00.000-08:00

With all the reports of skilled labor shortage due to the retirement of baby boomers, is your organization prepared for the short fall and what contingency plans can you put in place to stem this tide?

According to SHRM, retirees are reinventing themselves and serving as a powerful and valuable resource for companies and organizations. Don't loose all the human capital you spent so much time and money nurturing. Utilize older workers to transfer skills and knowledge before they retire. And after they retire, draw on their expertise and talents.

How?

By using e-learning to easily create and manage this knowledge transfer. You need a system that can allow those with the skills, knowledge and talents to transfer or document their skills so you can easily share with the younger generations. Using a learning management system might help in this case.

Secondly tap retirees to serve in advisory capacities across your company. They bring a lot to the table.

Lastly keep communication channels open (especially electronic communications via emails, discussion boards, blogs and wikis).

There's an old African saying "the old are wise for a reason". Leverage that knowledge before its too late.

ELearning and Health Enterprises

2007-12-04T07:20:00.000-08:00

Keeping track of state and federal regulations and statutes can be daunting. How about continuing education for nurses? How many times have county or regional hospitals been without adequate e-learning and training resources for their staff?

One solution to this issue can be using e-learning for nursing certification training.

The major consideration for using e-learning or web-based training to create, deploy and manage staff training and compliance education is cost and implementation complexity.

How much are you ready to spend for a good learning management system? How about how easy it is to implement your learning management system so you can start training your nurses or staff? Do you need an army of IT professionals or can your learning management system be a simple plug 'n play system that is easy to set up and implement?

Do you have existing courses created for nursing continuing education? Or would you rather purchase nursing courses from your e-learning software provider?

We recommend a single comprehensive learning management system for training. If your training software provider has courses you can purchase, great! But it is important that the elearning system you choose be secure, scalable, robust and easy to implement.

You can check out a free trial of eLeaP Learning Management System

Mangosteen Juice - Testimonials on Mangosteen Juice

2006-03-10T13:56:00.000-08:00

Mangosteen is has been considered one of the most delicate of Thai fruits. While durian is co-opted the title "King of Fruits," it is the hitherto less popular Mangosteen which has captured the fitness, health-conscious and scientific communities' collective imagination. What is the big fuss?

**How XanGo Changed my Life**

I have TMJ and noticed after taking the mangosteen juice for 2 months my jaw did not have the pain it normally had. I also wear a mouth guard at night and now I seem to not have to wear every night. I have less headaches and my jaw feels more relaxed. I would be interested in hearing more
testimonials to about TMJ. I haven't read anywhere the effects mangosteen has on TMJ. Hope this helps.
Kim Rostak

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Seven years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The way it showed up
for me was incredible all over body aches , mostly from shoulders down.
It affected my sleep--I'd wake up every couple hours.
It afffected my emotional well being--I felt irritable and depressed.

I've been on the mangosteen juice since May--a little over three months now--and
when I take it regularly all those symptoms do not express.
When I'm "late"--if I go longer than four hours between doses--I feel the
achiness again.

Fibormyalgia is the mystery disease that has most
doctors simply guessing. Nothing they ever did helped me.

Mangosteen juice has been a Godsend for me. I'm playing
singles tennis again--this time against women half my age!

Pam

Read more testimonials at Mangosteenwellness.com

Commonsense Actions Can Limit Negligent Hiring Claims

2005-09-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

Commonsense Actions Can Limit Negligent Hiring Claims

It’s what you don’t know about a job applicant that can hurt you. As an employer, you can minimize the chance of negligent hiring claims by taking a few simple steps to investigate your candidate’s background.

More information on hiring claims. Hiring Policy download.

Family Law? What is Family Law?

2005-09-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

Family Law? What is Family Law?

The area of law, which deals with separation, divorce, child custody, and division of marital assets, as well as adoption. Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including, but not limited to marriage, civil unions, divorce, spousal abuse, child custody and visitation, property, alimony, and child support awards, as well as child abuse issues, and adoption. This list is by no means dispositive of the potential issues that come through the family court system. In many jurisdictions in the United States, the family courts see the most crowded dockets. Litigants representative of all social and economic classes are parties within the system. Because the family courts are notoriously underfunded and see a relatively large proportion of economically dependent litigants, a common criticism levied is that the system inherently prejudices the needs of these disadvantaged parties. ..[family law resources]

GoogletestAd - Google Test Ad Monitoring Software

2005-08-16T13:50:00.000-07:00

What is GoogletestAd? Well I got my WordTracker top weekly keywords and again I was surprised that Googletestad was again ranking high. I figured let me check this this out.

The Sedu Ionic Ceramic Pro Flat Iron & Hairstyles Rage is on

2005-08-16T12:25:00.000-07:00

sedu hair styles - Jennifer Anistons Hair Styles With Sedu Hair Straightener
The Sedu Ionic Ceramic Pro Flat Iron & Hairstyles Rage is on

Apparently Sedu flat iron, ionic hair straighteners are all the rage these days.... even famed friends' star Jennifer Aniston is in on this trend.

Here are a bunch of resources on this incredible breakthru for hair straighteners:

* Sedu Hairstyles for Women
* Sedu Hairstyles photogallery
* Consumerpedia on Sedu
* Barb Quinn on Sedu Hairstyles
Sedu resources on Paccasa ->

Got Las Vegas vacation time?

2005-08-05T10:05:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas Hotel Reservation info from Paccasa. Ready to visit the dream city Las Vegas? Book hotels in Las Vegas including Las Vegas Resorts, Las Vegas Shows and Tours and get some Vegas Golf in.

Dolphin Pool Cleaners from Maytronics - Dolphin Plus Battery, Dolphin Dynamic ProX

2005-08-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

Dolphin Pool Cleaners from Maytronics - Dolphin Plus Battery, Dolphin Dynamic ProX
Leading the field of pool cleaning technology, Maytronics has earned international recognition for its innovations in the field. With years of experience, Maytronics has developed a product line that sets new standards in high-tech pool cleaning. All members of the DOLPHIN family deliver unmatched performance with superior capabilities.

Get more information on Dolphin Pool Cleaners from Paccasa - http://www.paccasa.com/art/shopping/home_garden/

HR Matters - Human resource policies, Compliance, Employment Law Tips

2005-05-13T13:01:00.000-07:00

For free health information such as prescription drug resources to dictionary of cancer terms we use http://free-health-info.blogspot.com/

HR Matters - Human resource policies, Compliance, Employment Law Tips

Cancer terms - ALVAC-CEA vaccine to abdominoperineal resection

2005-05-13T12:58:00.000-07:00

ALVAC-CEA vaccine
A cancer vaccine containing a canary pox virus (ALVAC) combined with the human carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) gene. ..[more]

amifostine
A drug used as a chemoprotective drug to control some of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. ..[more]

amikacin
An antibiotic drug used to treat infection. It belongs to the family of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. ..[more]

amino acid sequence
The arrangement of amino acids in a protein. Proteins can be made from 20 different kinds of amino acids, and the structure and function of each type of protein are determined by the kinds of amino acids used to make it and how they are arranged. ..[more]

A33 monoclonal antibody
A type of monoclonal antibody used in cancer detection or therapy. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced substances that can locate and bind to cancer cells...[more]

AAP
Alanine aminopeptidase. An enzyme that is used as a biomarker to detect damage to the kidneys, and that may be used to help diagnose certain kidney disorders. It is found at high levels in the urine when there are kidney problems. ..[more]

abdomen (AB-do-men)
The area of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs. ..[more]

abdominoperineal resection
Surgery to remove the anus, the rectum, and part of the sigmoid colon through an incision made in the abdomen. The end of the intestine is attached to an opening in the surface of the abdomen and body waste is collected in a disposable bag outside of the body. This opening is called a colostomy. Lymph nodes that contain cancer may also be removed during this operation. ..[more]

Useful Cancer Dictionary Terms

2005-05-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

abarelix (a-ba-REL-iks)?
A drug used to reduce the amount of testosterone made in patients with advanced symptomatic prostate cancer for which no other treatment options are available. It belongs to the family of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists. Also called Plenaxis...[more]

ABCD rating?

A staging system for prostate cancer that uses ABCD. “A” and “B” refer to cancer that is confined to the prostate. “C” refers to cancer that has grown out of the prostate but has not spread to lymph nodes or other places in the body. “D” refers to cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or to other places in the body. Also called the Jewett staging system or the Whitmore-Jewett staging system...[more]

abdominal
Having to do with the abdomen, which is the part of the body between the chest and the hips that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs...[more]

abscess
An enclosed collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body. An abscess is a sign of infection and is usually swollen and inflamed. ..[more]

ABT-751
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called sulfonamides...[more]

action study
In cancer prevention clinical trials, a study that focuses on finding out whether actions people take can prevent cancer. ..[more]

Activase

A protein that is made by the body and that helps dissolve blood clots. It can also be made in the laboratory and is used in the treatment of heart attack and stroke. It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer. Activase belongs to the family of drugs called systemic thrombolytic agents. Also called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (r-tPA), and Alteplase...[more]

aloe-emodin
A substance found in certain plants, including aloe vera. It belongs to a family of compounds called anthraquinones, which have shown anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. ..[more]

aluminum sulfate
A type of immune adjuvant (a substance used to help boost the immune response to a vaccine). Also called alum. ..[more]

Mangosteen. What is this fruit?

2005-03-28T13:53:00.000-08:00

Mangosteen – What is it?

The Mangosteen is tangerine-sized and is deep purple in color on the outside, with a bright white pulp in the inside. Prized because of its excellent flavor, in Asia it is called the “Queen of Fruits,” and, in the French Caribbean, the Food of the Gods.” Used for centuries throughout the lands in which it grows, recent scientific studies have revealed an incredible scope of potent human health benefits leading many to believe that Mangosteen will be the most important fruit on earth.

Mangosteen: The X Factor (Disclaimer: No medical claim is made on any particular product. Dietary supplements are not a substitute for treatment by your licensed medical professional.)

Testimonials:
Are you suffering from Rheumatic or connective tissue disease, Degenerative disc disease, Lupus, Chronic pain syndrome, Peripheral neuropathy, Migraine headache, Stomach and duodenal ulcers, Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Moderate to severe depression, Hashimoto's Disease, Sjogrens Syndrome, I.B.S., Cancer, Cardiovascular disease and hypertension, Post-menopausal mood disorder and PMS, Viral infections, Bacteria infections, Fungal infections, Hemorrhoids, Psoriasis, Severe allergic reactions, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease, Anklyosing Spondilitis, Fibromyalgia, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Low white cell count? Do you know someone who does? Maybe you are just curious about this disease or others.

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I've been looking to do all that I can to improve my health and well being for about 2 years. I've done everything from traditional sweat lodges to herbal detoxification and many other herbal supplements. I've changed my diet drastically over this period of time and all of these things have helped me to feel better and more alive, in ways that I can't describe.

Taking [mangosteen juice] has been one of the best choices I've made. Because of the dedication I've given to cleansing my body, I was able to notice a tremendous difference within one week of having [mangosteen juice] everyday. Its been fifteen years since I've been able to wake up in the morning without wishing I could sleep for a couple more hours. With [mangosteen juice] that fatiguehas vanished.
Glenn S.
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I was having severe back problems - numbness in my legs etc. - sciatic problems. I was getting epidural shots to help with the pain. I was afraid of losing my job as I had to miss work. My son had to miss work to drive me to get the shots and back home.

I started taking [mangosteen juice] and now I am pain free and not getting any shots and can walk normally! I was also afraid I was losing my hearing and might need a hearing aide. I went to church. Usually I sit in the front so I can hear. However, one Sunday I was late for church and had to sit in the back and I heard everything crystal clear. I have also lost about 10 lbs. I am so enthusiastic! I can also see a big difference in my skin tone, my memory and my vision.
Helen
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Try Xango today

ACIDULATED PHOSPHATE FLUORIDE to ACYCLOVIR (Zovirax®)

2005-03-27T18:32:00.000-08:00

What is Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride dental foam?
February 12th, 2005
ACIDULATED PHOSPHATE FLUORIDE (FluoroFoam™ and many others) is a dentist-applied product that supplies sodium fluoride, which is a mineral that strengthens tooth enamel. Fluoride helps to prevent dental decay. Generic acidulated phosphate fluoride foam is available. ..[more]
What is Aciphex?
February 27th, 2005
Aciphex is used for short-term healing of a gradual breakdown (erosion) or sore (ulceration) in the esophagus which may be caused by the backward flow of gastric acid from the stomach into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD); ..[more]
What is Actonel?
February 27th, 2005
Actonel is a prescription medication to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. ACTONEL is a prescription medicine used: * to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. * to prevent and treat osteoporosis in men and women that is caused by treatment with steroid medicines such as prednisone. * to treat Paget's disease of bone (osteitis deformans). The treatment for Paget's disease is very different than for osteoporosis and uses a different type of ACTONEL...[more]
What is acyclovir injection?
February 12th, 2005
ACYCLOVIR (Zovirax®) treats certain types of viral infections, specifically herpes infections. Acyclovir will not cure herpes infections; it will help the sores heal faster and help to relieve the pain or discomfort. Sometimes acyclovir is given to help prevent the infection from coming back. Acyclovir also treats shingles and chickenpox infections. Generic acyclovir injections are available. ..[more]

ACRIVASTINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (Semprex-D(R)) to ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN, ASA

2005-03-27T18:30:00.000-08:00

What are acrivastine; pseudoephedrine capsules?
February 12th, 2005
ACRIVASTINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (Semprex-D(R)) is a combination of an antihistamine and decongestant. It relieves the symptoms of allergies like hay fever (seasonal rhinitis) including nasal and sinus congestion. A generic capsule is not yet available. ..[more]
What are acyclovir tablets or capsules?
February 12th, 2005
ACYCLOVIR (Zovirax(R)) treats certain types of viral infections, specifically herpes infections. Acyclovir will not cure herpes infections; it will help the sores heal faster and help to relieve the pain or discomfort. Sometimes acyclovir is given to help prevent the infection from coming back. Acyclovir also treats shingles and chickenpox infections. Generic acyclovir tablets and capsules are available. ..[more]
What are Adefovir tablets?
February 12th, 2005
ADEFOVIR (Hepsera™) is used to treat infections due to the hepatitis B virus. Adefovir can slow the liver damage caused by hepatitis B. It will not cure or prevent hepatitis B infection. Generic adefovir tablets are not available. ..[more]
What are altretamine capsules?
February 21st, 2005
ALTRETAMINE (Hexalen(R)) is a type of chemotherapy for treating cancer of the ovaries. Altretamine interferes with the way cancer cells grow. Generic altretamine capsules are not yet available. ..[more]
What does adalimumab injection do?
February 12th, 2005
ADALIMUMAB (Humira™) is used to help treat rheumatoid arthritis. Adalimumab may help prevent further damage to your bones and joints, and can decrease arthritis symptoms like joint pain and inflammation. Adalimumab may be used with other drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Adalimumab is usually given only after an optimal response to other drugs has not not been achieved. Adalimumab is not a cure for rheumatiod arthritis. Adalimumab works by blocking a protein in your body called TNF-alpha. This protein can cause inflammation in your joints. Generic adalimumab injection is not yet available. ..[more]
What is Abilify?
February 27th, 2005
Abilify is used to treat schizophrenia. Abilify has not been studied in children under 18 years of age...[more]
What is acetaminophen oral suspension or syrup?
February 26th, 2005
ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol(R), Panadol(R), Feverall(R) and many others) is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It is the preferred treatment for patients with aspirin allergy, ulcers, or clotting (bleeding) disorders. Patients who are taking medicines to treat gout can safely take acetaminophen. There are many generic variations available for adults and children. Generic acetaminophen suspension and syrup are available. ..[more]
What is acetaminophen; aspirin, ASA; caffeine powder?
February 15th, 2005
ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN, ASA; CAFFEINE (Goody's(R) Headache powder) is a combination product used to relieve mild to moderate pain caused by arthritis, colds, headache, muscle aches, menstrual discomfort, sinusitis, and toothache. Generic acetaminophen; aspirin, ASA; caffeine powder is available. ..[more]

ACETAMINOPHEN-BUTALBITAL-CAFFEINE to ACITRETIN (Soriatane®)

2005-03-27T18:29:00.000-08:00

What are acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine tablets or capsules?
February 15th, 2005
ACETAMINOPHEN-BUTALBITAL-CAFFEINE (Fioricet(R), Esgic(R), Endolor(R), and others) is a combination product used to treat certain types of headaches and migraines as well as mild to moderate pain. Federal law prohibits the transfer of acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with any one else. Generic acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine tablets and capsules are available. ..[more]
What are acetaminophen; aspirin, ASA; caffeine tablets, caplets, or geltabs?
February 15th, 2005
ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN, ASA; CAFFEINE (Excedrin(R) Extra Strength, Excedrin(R) Migraine) is a combination product used to relieve mild to moderate pain caused by arthritis, colds, headache (including migraine), muscle aches, menstrual discomfort, sinusitis, and toothache. Generic acetaminophen; aspirin, ASA; caffeine tablets, caplets, or geltabs are available. ..[more]
What are acetohexamide tablets?
February 12th, 2005
ACETOHEXAMIDE helps to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Treatment is combined with a suitable diet and balanced exercise. Acetohexamide increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas and helps your body to use insulin more efficiently. Generic acetohexamide tablets are available. ..[more]
What are acitretin capsules?
February 12th, 2005
ACITRETIN (Soriatane®) is used to treat severe forms of psoriasis. Acitretin is not a cure, but it helps reduce the redness, thickness, and scaling that occur with psoriasis. Acitretin can cause serious side effects, including birth defects if given to someone who is pregnant. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Before you receive your acitretin prescription you should discuss and sign a Patient Information/Consent form with your prescriber. This is to help make sure you understand the risk of birth defects and how to avoid getting pregnant. If you did not talk to your prescriber about this and sign the form, contact your health care provider. Generic acitretin capsules are not yet available. ..[more]

Alclometasone (Aclovate) to Ursodiol

2005-03-27T18:20:00.000-08:00

What is ALCLOMETASONE (Aclovate(R))?
February 10th, 2005
ALCLOMETASONE (Aclovate(R)) is a corticosteroid. Alclometasone treats skin problems that are accompanied by itching, redness, and swelling. Generic alclometasone skin cream or ointment is not available...[more]
What is Alprostadil?
February 3rd, 2005
Alprostadil is used to produce a sexually functional erection in males with impotence (erectile dysfunction)...[more]
What is LACTULOSE (Cephulac(R), Chronulac(R), Duphalac(R))?
February 10th, 2005
LACTULOSE (Cephulac(R), Chronulac(R), Duphalac(R)) is a complex sugar-like laxative derived from lactose. It helps to treat chronic constipation and to treat or prevent hepatic encephalopathy or coma (brain disorders that result from liver disease). Generic lactulose syrup is available. ..[more]
What is Ticlopidine?
February 3rd, 2005
Ticlopidine is used to reduce the risk of stroke. It works by preventing excessive blood clotting. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. ..[more]
What is URSODIOL (Actigall(R), Urso(R))?
February 10th, 2005
URSODIOL (Actigall(R), Urso(R)) is a bile acid. The drug helps dissolve gallstones in those who cannot have gallbladder surgery or who do not need the surgery. ..[more]

abciximab injection to ACETYLCYSTEINE (Mucomyst(R)

2005-03-25T13:57:00.000-08:00

What is abciximab injection?	February 12th, 2005
ABCIXIMAB (ReoPro(R)) prevents your blood from clotting during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack, or while you are undergoing a procedure to treat a blocked coronary artery. Generic abciximab injection is not yet available. ..[more]

What is ACCUTANE, ISOTRETINOIN?	February 10th, 2005
ISOTRETINOIN (Accutane®, Claravis™) treats severe cystic acne (also called nodular acne) that has not responded to other therapy such as antibiotics. It can produce complete and prolonged remission of the disease. ..[more]

What is ACETASOL HC, ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL?	February 10th, 2005
ACETIC ACID; HYDROCORTISONE (Acetasol®, VoSoL® HC and others) is used to treat outer ear infections, sometimes referred to as 'swimmer's ear.' Acetic acid stops the growth of bacteria and fungus. Hydrocortisone stops the inflammation and itching caused by the infection. Generic Acetic acid; Hydrocortisone ear solution is available...[more]

What is ACETAZOLAMIDE (Diamox(R))?	February 10th, 2005
ACETAZOLAMIDE (Diamox(R)) helps to treat glaucoma, certain types of epilepsy or seizure disorders. It can also help mountain climbers who get altitude or mountain sickness. Generic acetazolamide tablets are available. ..[more]

What is Acetic Acid; Hydrocortisone Ear Solution?	February 10th, 2005
ACETIC ACID; HYDROCORTISONE (Acetasol®, VoSoL® HC and others) is used to treat outer ear infections, sometimes referred to as 'swimmer's ear.' Acetic acid stops the growth of bacteria and fungus. Hydrocortisone stops the inflammation and itching caused by the infection. Generic Acetic acid; Hydrocortisone ear solution is available. ..[more]

What is ACETYLCYSTEINE (Mucomyst(R), Mucosil(R))?	February 10th, 2005
ACETYLCYSTEINE (Mucomyst(R), Mucosil(R)) is a drug that makes mucus or sputum in the lungs easier to cough up; the drug loosens and thins the sputum. It can help improve breathing in patients with bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, tuberculosis, or other lung diseases. Generic acetylcysteine inhalation solutions are available. ..[more]

Drug information - from abacavir to methoxsalen

2005-03-25T13:52:00.000-08:00

ABACAVIR - SULPHATE - What is abacavir oral solution?	February 10th, 2005
ABACAVIR (Ziagen®) is an antiviral drug called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or NRTI. Abacavir is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. ..[more]

ABREVA, DOCOSANOL (OTC)?

February 10th, 2005

Docosanol is a unique chemical compound also known as behenyl alcohol. Docosanol can reduce the duration of symptoms attributed to cold sores and fever blisters caused by HSV, however, docosanol is not virucidal. Because its mechanism of action differs from other antivirals (e.g., acyclovir, penciclovir, valacyclovir), docosanol is not considered a true antiviral, although it has been shown to have activity against acyclovir-resistant HSV. ..[more]

ACCUNEB, ALBUTEROL SULFATE?

February 10th, 2005

Albuterol is a moderately selective beta2-receptor agonist. Albuterol is a racemic mixture of R- and S-isomers, and is widely used as a bronchodilator. It is indicated for the management of asthma exacerbations or other chronic obstructive airway diseases. It is similar in structure to terbutaline, but exhibits less cardiac stimulation and more prolonged bronchodilation than isoproterenol or metaproterenol...[more]

ACCUPRIL, QUINAPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE?	February 10th, 2005
Quinapril is an oral angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. Similar to ramipril, quinapril is a prodrug that requires deesterification to the active metabolite quinaprilat...[more]

ACEON, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE?

February 10th, 2005

Perindopril is an oral angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor which is used alone or in combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension. Perindopril is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed to perindoprilat. Perindopril is an intermediate-acting ACE inhibitor, allowing for once or twice daily dosing. In general, ACE inhibitors appear to have a lesser effect on blood pressure in black patients (low renin population) than in non-black patients. ..[more]

What are abacavir; lamivudine; zidovudine tablets?	February 10th, 2005
ABACAVIR; LAMIVUDINE (3TC); ZIDOVUDINE (ZDV) (Trizivir™) is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine are all antiviral drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors or NRTIs. This combination may reduce the amount of HIV in the blood and increase the number of CD4 cells (T-cells) in the blood...[more]

What are acarbose tablets?

February 12th, 2005

ACARBOSE (Precose(R)) lowers blood sugar in patients with diabetes. It slows the entry of certain sugars from food in the intestine into the body. Because it acts to reduce the absorption of sugars or starches in food, it must be taken with meals. Treatment is combined with a balanced diet and exercise. Acarbose may be used with some other diabetic medications. Generic acarbose tablets are not yet available. ..[more]

What are acebutolol capsules?

February 12th, 2005

ACEBUTOLOL (Sectral(R)) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Acebutolol is used to control high blood pressure (hypertension), and to treat or prevent certain heart rhythm problems (ventricular arrhythmias). Acebutolol does not cure high blood pressure. Generic acebutolol capsules are available. ..[more]

What is ACEPHEN, ACETAMINOPHEN (OTC)?

February 14th, 2005

ACEPHEN, ACETAMINOPHEN (OTC) Acetaminophen (APAP, paracetamol) is a para-aminophenol analgesic and is the active metabolite of phenacetin. Due to the toxic effects of phenacetin at therapeutic doses and that it is metabolized to acetaminophen, phenacetin is no longer used. Acetaminophen possesses analgesic and antipyretic activity similar to aspirin; however, acetaminophen has no peripheral antiinflammatory activity or effects on platelet function. ..[more]

What is 8-MOP ® (methoxsalen)?	February 9th, 2005
8-MOP ® (methoxsalen) 8-MOP (methoxsalen) is a drug which has been shown to be effective in the treatment of certain skin diseases when combined with exposure to a very specific kind of light. The skin diseases are vitiligo and psoriasis. In either skin disease, the use of the drug must be combined with exposure to the special light to produce effective therapy. ..[more]

Health Resources - including drugs, medication from Paccasa

2005-03-25T13:50:00.000-08:00

What Is Behçet’s Disease?

February 3rd, 2005

The disease was first described in 1937 by Dr. Hulusi Behçet, a dermatologist in Turkey. Behçet's disease is now recognized as a chronic condition that causes canker sores or ulcers in the mouth and on the genitals, and inflammation in parts of the eye. In some people, the disease also results in arthritis (swollen, painful, stiff joints), skin problems, and inflammation of the digestive tract, brain, and spinal cord...[more]

What Is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?	February 9th, 2005
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot as it should. The bleeding is due to a low number of platelets (PLATE-lets), which help the blood clot and stop bleeding. People with ITP often have purple bruises that appear on the skin. The bruises mean that bleeding has occurred in small blood vessels under the skin. ..[more]

What Is von Willebrand Disease?	February 9th, 2005
Von Willebrand disease is an inherited bleeding disorder. Children born with the disease have one or both of the following: Low levels of a protein that helps the blood to clot, or The protein does not work as it should...[more]