Most people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) do not notice any symptoms of the condition because the body naturally has greater kidney function than necessary and can tolerate a significant reduction without effects. In fact, many cases of chronic kidney disease are detected with a routine blood test or urinalysis. Patients with CKD usually have regular tests to monitor the […]
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. PLENDIL® ER Felodipine Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some of the common questions people ask about PLENDIL ER. It does not contain all the information that is known about PLENDIL ER. It does not take the place of talking to your […]
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The epidemiological rates for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) vary considerably throughout the world. This is thought to be due to environmental and behavioral changes, in addition to differences in diagnostic criteria used throughout the world. It is more common in boys than in girls. As it is diagnosed in childhood and the symptoms may improve with time, the prevalence […]
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Although supercritical fluids were used as eluents for chromatographic separations in 1962, the term supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) was first used only five years later. Since then, the technique has come a long way, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. SFC has rightfully earned its place in the pharmaceutical industry simply because it has outperformed other techniques used in the field. […]
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Female smokers usually show less interest in breastfeeding as they believe that formula food is a safer alternative. Infants born to women smokers have shown to be prone to lung infections, SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), and asthma. Credit: Sata Production/ Shutterstock.com Breastfeeding plays a vital role in an infant’s health. Breast milk is an essential and complete food for […]
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are bacteria that grow and survive naturally in water and in dirt. These bacteria have been classified as nontuberculosis to distinguish them from tuberculosis-causing bacteria, also known as the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. As a family of bacteria, NTM include more than 150 different species. Many of these often do not lead to the onset of illness in […]
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The kidneys are vital organs, which means they are essential to survival. They perform a number of functions that are necessary to keep a person healthy and alive. Some of the main functions include the following: Filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood Regulating blood pressure Producing hormones required to keep the bones strong and the blood healthy Maintaining […]
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ZATAMIL* Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Why am I using Zatamil? Zatamil contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate. Zatamil is used on the […]
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There are several things which can help manage an anxiety disorder in pregnancy. One of the most important things that a woman with anxiety should do is take care of herself. This is one task which should be given priority by the woman, even when the care of her family requires much time and effort. Mild anxiety may be treated […]
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For centuries the classification of living organisms into distinct groups and species was done by morphology. While this was sufficient for Darwin and early biologists to study evolution and relatedness of some organisms, this method becomes difficult when characteristics vary. Genetic differences can instead be investigated by looking at certain sequences of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), because these sequences are conserved […]
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