#Treatment #COVID19 #USSenate In stunning testimony before the U.S. Senate, Dr. Pierre Kory, Medical Director at the Trauma and Life Support Center at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, told investigators there is a medicine available that not only can be used as a preventative for COVID-19, but as a treatment for it. That […]
#Rx #drugs #healthcare #publichealth #patients #doctors #malpractice “When prescribing Rx the risks and benefits must be weighed carefully, as natural remedies are often available“– Paul Ebeling Study: 34% of older Americans are prescribed drugs they may not/do not need. In fact, these patients are prescribed 2X as many Rx drugs as needed and are nearly […]
#Regeneron #FDA #COVID19 #FDA $REGN Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) said it has asked federal regulators to authorize its antibody treatment for COVID-19 for emergency use. President Trump received the antibody cocktail last Friday under a compassionate use program after becoming sick with the virus. President Trump hailed Regeneron’s treatment in a video posted on Twitter […]
#FDA #Coronavirus #Plasma #treatment President Trump has announced that the Deep State controlled FDA granted under his order an emergency use authorization to use convalescent blood plasma from people who have recovered from C-19 coronavirus to treat those who are newly diagnosed. This new treatment authorization is part of President Trump overall effort in “marshaling […]
A Yale medical doctor and professor of epidemiology penned a frustrated op-ed in Newsweek, wanting to know why “tens of thousands of patients with COVID-19 are dying unnecessarily.” The solution, Dr. Harvey A. Risch says, already exists: Hydroxychloroquine works when it is given very early in the infection, “especially when given in combination with the […]
$MEIP MEI Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:MEIP): this is an exponential Northside call, the sector analysts sees it having a best-in-class PI3Kδ inhibitor, which has demonstrated strong risk-benefit profile in Phase 1 lymphoma trials. MEIP broke out on 6 April and has confirmed it Bull move, the Support is Strong at 2.53 and the Resistance is NIL, […]
The health emergency of the COVID-19 chaos appears to be entering the containment phase. Thousands of Americans have died, and now The People are clamoring for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts. Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened, rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical […]
Hydrogen Peroxide Has a Long History of Medical Use Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) consists of a water molecule (H2O) with an extra oxygen atom. The oxygen inactivates viral pathogens by breaking down the viral structure Additionally, our immune cells produce hydrogen peroxide. This is in part how your immune system kills infected cells. Hydrogen peroxide therapy […]
$SNY $NVS $ABT The results being seen from an anti-malarial drug approved by the FDA on an emergency-use designation for the treatment of coronavirus are “unbelievable,” President Trump said Monday. “The hydroxychloroquine is something that I have been pushing very hard,” President Trump said on TV. “Dr. Steven Hahn, the head of the FDA, gave us […]
$GILD So far, there have been a limited number of reported cases of COVID-19 infection in the US, and the US military has designated several detention sites around the country to quarantine Americans, should things take a turn for the worse. Historically government health officials have exaggerated the threat of pandemics in the US, including […]
When your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, there’s a 43% chance it may not be needed, a new study finds. “While there has been a lot of research looking at inappropriate prescribing, our findings suggest that we still may be underestimating the proportion of prescriptions that are inappropriate,” said lead study author Michael Ray, a researcher […]
Fully 50% of Americans are chronically ill, and 25% say they or a family member put off getting treatment for a serious medical condition in the past year due to the high costs, a new Gallup poll reveals. The record high-number is up from 19% in a Gallup poll a year ago. Here are highlights from the […]
US adults with diabetes are no more likely to meet disease control targets than they were in Y 2005, a new study finds. Typically, diabetes treatment focuses on controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as no smoking. For the study, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers analyzed data on diabetes care in the […]
As Missouri moves ahead with implementing its voter-approved medical marijuana law, neighboring Iowa sees a bill vetoed by a GOP governor, and more. Alabama Alabama Medical Marijuana Patients Push for Bill Approval. With the House set to vote on a medical marijuana bill today, patients rallied at the state capitol to urge its passage. The […]
Marijuana extracts appear to help children with autism, reducing their disruptive behavior while improving their social responsiveness, a new Israeli clinical trial reports. Kids treated with either a whole-plant cannabis extract or a pure combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and THC experienced a significant improvement in their symptoms, compared with a control group given a placebo, […]
Most of us are familiar with the 12-Step program to addiction treatment, as it is the cornerstone to the treatment and recovery methodologies used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and many other organizations. While these programs are generally effective and accepted by the professional psychological and recovery community, the 12-Step program is not the only […]
America’s Pet Owners Seek Cannabis for Their Pets Pet owners claim cannabis-based extracts, ointments and edibles lead to drastic improvements in pets once debilitated by arthritis, seizures, anxiety and other ailments Federal and state laws can make it difficult for veterinarians to access cannabis products for pets, and many are reluctant to discuss it with […]
Medical Marijuana Update Arizona’s attorney general backs away from arguing that hash is not medical marijuana The Indiana legislature balks on medical marijuana Missouri medical marijuana initiatives have raised big bucks Arizona Arizona Attorney General Withdraws Arguments Saying Hash Isn’t Medical Marijuana. Citing fears of unintended consequences for patients, Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) on […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Test Detects Early Signs of Dementia New artificial intelligence test can detect the early signs of dementia, Japanese researchers revealed, and could help medical professionals diagnose and provide clinical treatment for their patients. Currently, the most common tool for picking up dementia-related diseases is medical imaging, but this method can only make […]
Reduce Anxiety and Depression Without Rx Drugs Anxiety disorders and depressive disorders are 2 of the most common mental disorders of our time. These kind of disorders affect the mood and feelings of the person, and need to be differentiated from usual mood fluctuations. For instance, feelings of sadness or fear are normal reactions to stress. Symptoms of anxiety and […]
Curcumin Joins an Elite Group in Clinical Trials for Cancer Prevention Turmeric, a Yellow curry spice used in Indian cuisine, has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine. Curcumin is one of the most well-studied bioactive ingredients in turmeric having over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and powerful […]
Medical Cannabis Effective in Treating a Wide Range of Health Conditions Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers at The University of New Mexico found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens of health symptoms with relatively minimal negative side effects. In 2 recent studies titled, “Patient-Reported Symptom Relief Following Medical Cannabis Consumption,” and […]
Medical Marijuana Update Oklahoma continues to struggle with its new medical marijuana program, Utah foes try a novel strategy to block a medical marijuana initiative, and more. Louisiana Louisiana Regulators Weight Raising Limit on Number of Patients Doctors Can Treat. The state Board of Medical Examiners is set to boost the number of medical marijuana […]
The Healing Power of Stem Cells Your stem cells naturally act as tiny repair mechanisms making them ideal for use in a range of treatment options. We believe in a holistic approach to your wellbeing. Using haematopoietic stem cells (from cord blood) and mesenchymal stem cells (from placenta, cord tissue and adipose tissue), Target150 offer […]
A Medical Marijuana Battle Rages in Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Update A medical marijuana battle royale is raging in Oklahoma, New York will allow medical marijuana as an opioid replacement, and more. HawaiiHawaii Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana for Opioid Addiction. Gov. David Ige (D) has vetoed a bill that would have allowed medical marijuana […]
One of Golf’s Greatest Has Stem Cell Treatment for Pain Golfing great Jack Nicklaus, 78 anni, receives stem cell therapy to treat chronic back pain that marred much of his competitive professional career and continued long after. The Golden Bear has been hailed as a legend for his 50 years of golf, but during many […]
April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, What You Need to Know The vast majority of dogs who test positive for Lyme live in just 12 states that have heavy infestations of deer ticks A large percentage of dogs in Lyme-endemic states test positive for exposure to the Lyme bacterium, but do not develop […]
Treating Pain Without Drugs Americans consume 99% of the hydrocodone sold worldwide and 81% of all oxycodone — approximately 30X more than medically necessary for the population size of the US Between Y 2002 and 2015, opioids killed an estimated 202,600 Americans Overdose cases increased by more than 30% across the US between July 2016 […]
F1: Liberty Media Needs a Solution to Keep Ferrari on The Grid $RACE Ross Brawn believes F1 needs to find a “solution” that keeps Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) in the sport without giving them special treatment., that’s Quaint. Ferrari’s former technical boss is now part of F1’s hierarchy, handed the role of sporting boss by owners Liberty […]
CBD Shows Promise as New Treatment for Psychosis An ingredient in cannabis called cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promise in a clinical trial as a potential new treatment for psychosis, scientists said in a report last Friday. Scientists conducted a small trial of people with psychosis and found patients treated with CBD had lower levels of […]
Opioids Driving Down Life Expectancy in US Rising death rates from opioid abuse are chipping away at Americans’ life spans, a US government study revealed recently. Between Y’s 2000 and 2015, researchers found, US life expectancy increased overall, from nearly 77 to 79 years. But, buried within that broad pattern were some ominous trends. The […]
CDC: Daily 91 Americans Die from an Opioid Overdose More than 33,000 Americans were killed by opioids in Y 2015, and nearly 50% of them involved a Rx (prescription) for the drugs. Drug companies made more than 375,000 non-research opioid-related payments to more than 68,000 physicians, totaling more than $46-M This amounts to 1 in […]
US Patients’ Opioid Overdoses Leading to More ICU Admissions & Deaths $POTN Now more and more patients are Opting for CBD instead of Rx pain medications. A growing number of Americans are needing IC (intensive care) for opioid overdoses and dying after receiving treatment for serious complications, a US study revealed Wednesday. Opioid-related overdose deaths […]
New Study: vitamin C Helps Stop Cancer from Spreading Vitamin C may be even better for you than we thought, according to new research, it may help stop Cancer from spreading. Researchers compared 7 substances: including 3 experimental medications Vitamin C, also referred to as ascorbic acid, was more potent than 1 trial drug But […]
Rx Painkillers & Heroin Led to the Worst Drug Addiction Crisis in US History Expert scientists says the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should review the safety and effectiveness of all opioids, and consider the real-world impacts the powerful painkillers have, not only on patients, but also on families, crime and the demand for […]
Its Summer, Protect Yourselves from Poison Ivy Poison ivy, oak and sumac are closely related plants, and may be found growing in similar environments in the US. In fact, all 3 grow throughout the country. except Hawaii, Alaska and parts of Nevada. Poison ivy is found throughout the US, Poison sumac is distributed mostly on […]
Take a Nap When You are Tired, Here is Why As long as it does not take more than 30 to 60 mins, a nap is good for our health in many ways. It is natural, so why not take advantage of our nature to take a nap in the afternoon; rain, snow or sunshine? […]
Pet Owners Treating Sick Animals With Marijuana As more states legalize marijuana for humans, more pet owners are giving their animal companions cannabis-based extracts, ointments and edibles marketed to treat everything from arthritis and anxiety to seizures and cancer. Most of these pet products, which are not regulated, contain cannabidiol or CBD, a chemical compound […]
New Treatment Guidelines Stress Non-Drug Interventions for Back Pain In a recent NW-T’s article, doctors are increasingly starting to prescribe activity in combination with a wait-and-watch approach for back pain patients. On 14 February, the American College of Physicians also issued updated treatment guidelines for acute, subacute and chronic low back pain, now sidestepping medication […]
FLASH Alert: Dogs and Cats Also Suffer Strokes Recently that the veterinary community realized that like humans, dogs and cats also suffer strokes. With increased use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) scans in pets, strokes are being diagnosed more often. Though, they are still a relatively rare occurrence in both dogs […]
Stem Cell Treatment is Controversial, The Research Takes Time US President George W. Bush (43) issued an executive order banning federal funding for new sources of stem cells developed from pre-implantation human embryos in Y 2001, bringing to a virtual halt research in the US. Then a few years later Shinya Yamanaka, and Kazutoshi Takahashi […]
Accuray Radixact Treatment For Cancer Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) announced today that leading hospitals in Europe and the United States are now treating patients with the new Radixact™ Treatment Delivery System, fully integrated with the new Accuray Precision™ Treatment Planning System and iDMS™ Data Management System. The first patient treatment in the world was administered […]
America’s Opioid Addiction Epidemic Was No Accident Today, more Americans use RX opioids than smoke cigarettes. Opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and morphine also kill more Americans than automobile accidents annually. Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, lied to doctors and patients, convincing them that OxyContin, a narcotic pain killer was safe and non-addictive […]
Mission 22: A National Movement Focused on Vets Suffering Combat Trauma “The only way I could heal and get better was to continue to serve. I kept talking to other Veterans and formed Mission 22.”–US Veteran Tom Spooner This organization is a national movement that focuses on the suffering of Veterans who have combat trauma. […]
Pain Relief Naturally Without Rx Drugs If you are in severe pain or struggling with chronic pain, it can quickly sideline your life. A new US government report shows that more than 54% of US adults had some type of musculoskeletal pain disorder such as back, joint or neck pain in Y 2012, the latest […]
Cancer is the Biggest Health Challenge in America Americans believe their greatest health care challenge is cancer, a new survey finds. Cancer is #1 on the list, followed by obesity, neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; diabetes and heart disease. Also, while Zika virus and Ebola garner the media’s attention, the […]
Facts About “Walking Pneumonia” Hillary Clinton’s diagnosis of pneumonia is a common and she is very likely to fully recover, health experts say. But this event demonstrates shows that this ailment is more serious than many people think and that they need to follow their doctor’s instructions. “Pneumonia is not an innocuous disease. What happened […]
Cancers Associated with 9/11 Attacks Aggressive and Hard to Treat Cancer rates among 1st responders and cleanup workers at Ground Zero have grown dramatically in the 15 yrs following the 9/11 attacks that destroyed the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Almost 3,000 people were killed and 7,000 injured when Islamic Terrorists few commercial […]
The Common Garden Oleander Can Kill Your Pet If you live in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, or California, where Oleander grows wild and is a popular landscape plant watch off-leash pets carefully. Many pet owners do not realize how deadly the Oleander plant can be if ingested by humans, dogs, cats, birds, horses, cows, and other […]
Summer Allergies and Colds Tips for Treating Symptoms We associate allergies with Spring and Fall, and cold viruses with Winter months. But in fact Summer colds and allergies are common, and knowing whether your symptoms are caused by one or the other is Key to getting the right treatment. Health experts note that colds and […]
Americans Spend $30-B Annually on Alternative Medicine, Why? Consumers in the US spend about $30-B annually on alternative medicine, according to a newly published federal report from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), in which 44,743 individuals in the US aged 4 and above participated. The Big Q: Why do people in America spend […]
The Mystery of Acupuncture’s Beneficial Effects Million of people in America receive acupuncture annually, and growing. There are a variety of acupuncture techniques, those mostly used in the US incorporate traditions from China, Japan and Korea and involve penetrating the skin with a thin needle at certain points on the body. The needle is then […]
Some Tips on How to Relieve Lower Back Pain Naturally Lower back pain is the most commonly reported type of pain and a leading cause of disability, missed work and doctor visits in the US. Estimates suggest approximately 80% of adults will suffer from lower back pain in their lifetime. Also, the cost of lower […]
Anti-Aging Drugs Being Tested for Dogs Dog owners are eager to find ways to extend the lifespans of their companions. A drug found to extend the lifespan of mice is being tested in dogs in hopes it could not only help them live longer, but possibly humans as well, news report say. Rapamycin, which appears […]
Nutrition is the Foundation of Our Pet’s Health My regular readers know that nutrition is a Key passion, and it flows to animal nutrition as well. And so, I believe that whole fresh real foods are the best nutrition for our pets. As far as I know there is no independent research being conducted on […]
Tailored Exercise Routine Can Beat Diabetes Exercise helps beat diabetes and other chronic diseases as effectively as medications and surgery, according to major new research. “Similar to surgery, exercise is not a single entity and must be tailored to the condition,” says Dr. Tammy Hoffmann, professor of clinical epidemiology at Australia’s Bond University, who led […]
Super Foods Are Cancer Killers To brand a vegetable, spice or other edible a “super food” is to recognize that it has the capabilities that far outdistances others among them. 3 super foods that distinguish themselves nutritionally are Ginger, Turmeric and Carrots. A Key bonus they share is that they are disease-fighting antioxidants. People who […]