Tag: medicine

Four Doctors in Soroka Hospital Israel Committed Suicide in 18 Months

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Doctor. Thank You for saving my life.  Doctors need our appreciation and emotional support.

An article was published in a major Israeli newspaper, “Fourth tragedy in Soroka hospital.  In the course of one year and a half years four doctors in Soroka committed suicide.” Soroka hospital is located in the southern city of Beer Sheva. It is the only hospital in the Negev. It is the third largest hospital in Israel with 1151 beds. It provides medical care for all populations in the area including Jews, Bedouins, and Palestinians.  It is also a teaching hospital affiliated with Ben Gurion University. Doctors are the biggest earners in the public circle. The Director of Vascular medicine in Soroka takes home $28,000 per month. The average salary among medical professionals stands at $8000 a month.

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Medical Membranes Market Sees Significant Growth

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The Medical Membranes Market is expected to reach $3.31 billion by 2022. The medical membranes market is projected to grow from $2.13 billion in 2017 to $3.31 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increase in the number of ESRD patients worldwide. Moreover, the demand for artificial organs and organ transplant will also propel the growth of the medical membranes market in the healthcare sector. The rising incidences of patients undergoing dialysis is another factor driving the demand for medical membranes.

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Substantial Growth in Global Drug Safety Solutions and Pharmacovigilance Market

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The report outlines the competitive framework of the “Drug Safety Solutions and Pharmacovigilance Market” industry detailing the SWOT analysis and market share dominance of the prominent players. Global Card Personalization Equipment Market Report has released a new research Analysis & forecast 2019 to 2026 comprehensive of one or more factors covering regional opportunities, application landscape, product demand trends, and end-use portfolio of the industry over the forecast timeframe.

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Rapid Upsurge in Scintillator Market

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According to a new market research report “Scintillator Market by Composition of Material, Application (Healthcare, Homeland security, Industrial application, Nuclear Power Plants, and others), End Product (Personal Instrument, Hand-Held Instruments, Fixed, and Installed Instruments) & Geography – Global Forecast and Analysis to 2013 – 2020”, published by MarketsandMarkets, the scintillator market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.62% from 2014 to 2020, and reach $479.16 Million in 2020.

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New Alzheimer’s Drug Approved by China After 17 Years of Testing

Editor's Pick Reid Moore 2 Comments

The Chinese equivalent of the FDA internationally approved a new drug shown to be effective at managing mild-to-moderate symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease after a rigorous, 17-year, 3-Phase clinical trial which yielded positive results.

The announcement paves the way for the new drug, designated GV-971 and marketed as Jiuyiyi, to be prescribed immediately in China and increases the likelihood it may be approved in Europe and North America soon.

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New Study: Daytime Nap Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Problems

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Most of us do not need to be convinced of the benefits of daytime sleep. However, a number of studies have previously indicated a possible association between taking a nap during the day and serious cardiovascular diseases, or even type 2 diabetes. Scientists from the University Hospital Center in Lausanne, Switzerland decided to clarify this issue and decided to find out how the frequency of daytime sleep affects human health.

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The World’s Most Addictive Drugs – Are You Hooked?

Editor's Pick Reid Moore 1 Comment

In 2018 more Americans overdosed (both accidentally and intentionally) on prescription drugs than on any other potentially addictive chemical substance – combined. This once overlooked epidemic has only increased over the last 3 years, but at least has lead to greater awareness about addictive drugs and their dangers. While this scourge continues, Americans are now learning more about the devastating effects of all addictive substances, both legal and outlawed. Here is some of what we’ve learned so far about the most addictive drugs on Earth.

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Dietary Do’s And Don’ts For Kids Diagnosed With ADHD – How Can Parents Help Beyond Medication?

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Whether or not ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder) is a made-up condition doesn’t seem to matter to the millions of doctors prescribing powerful psychotropic drugs to a whole new generation of Ritalin-addicted third graders. But, what about when the kids get the munchies? Here are some dietary Do’s and Don’ts for children diagnosed with ADHD that may keep this modern scourge (which used to be called hyperactivity) under control and help kids shut up, sit down and pay attention. Now, where were we?

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Brexit Chaos? Rising Costs, Food Shortages Predicted Once Britain Leaves the EU

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Leaked British government documents say the UK could encounter a shortage of fuel, food, and medicine if they leave the European Union without an agreement in October. The documents, published in the Sunday Times, reveal predictions of chaos in the UK, and the return of roadblocks on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which could fuel protests.

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Drug Eluting Balloons Market Expanding

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A drug-eluting balloon is an emergent device which improves clinical results in coronary corridor ailments. It turns into a practical elective treatment alternative for the hindrance of coronary restenosis as well as consequent revascularization through stent advances. Drug-eluting balloons are foreseen to be quickest developing category over the years to come because of nonstop endorsement of new products, benefits over standard balloon as well as lesser price when contrasted with stents.

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Alternative Health Therapies That Don’t Really Work – Was Grandma Totally Wrong?

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Like the old saying goes, you’ve got everything if you’ve got your health. And most people will do anything to keep it. Especially if Grandma says it worked in her day. Turns out, old people don’t know what they’re talking about either. Here are some health myths that have been proven to be completely wrong.

And (mostly) hilarious…

Eat Breakfast To Lose Weight

The theory is, if you’re full you can have a light lunch and a well-balanced dinner. It actually does work. Unfortunately, it’s all the junk food you fill up on in between that’s really making you fat…

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Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of The Human Body – How Are We Walking Around in These Things?

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Throughout history, the human race has made some great advances in biology, with significant scientific discoveries proved by intuitive logic, successful hypothesizing and irrefutable empirical evidence. And, oh yeah. Just plain old dumb luck. Still, some mysteries of the human body have yet to be solved.

Here are some of the last remaining few…

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Theratechnologies Bonds, Short Term, High Yield, Fixed Income Investment, Yielding 8% YTM

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This week, Durig Capital looks to a Canadian issuer, a specialty pharmaceutical company that is successfully treating long-term HIV patients with its unique medicines so that patients have the opportunity to have a better quality of life. Theratechnologies (TSX:TH) has two landmark drugs, Trogarzo™ and EGRIFTA™ specifically developed to help HIV patients. The company has reported its second quarter results (for the three months ending May 31, 2019) and continues to see outstanding growth over its product lines.

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Increasing Demand Fueling Medicinal Plant Extracts Market

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Global Medicinal Plant Extracts Market is growing due to increasing demand for herbal medicines and Ayurveda & homeopathic products because of changes in consumer behavior thus influencing the growth of this market. Increasing acceptance of medicinal plant extracts based products due to rising awareness as well as health concerns is also one of the key factor driving the growth of the global medicinal plant extract market.

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Global Smart Pills Market Sees Strong Growth

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Smart pills are revolutionary technological innovations that have reduced the gap between digital technology and healthcare. Smart pills are basically small-embedded electronic appliances or medical devices that are embedded with cameras, sensors, and trackers. These electronic devices can be easily swallowed, as they provide a complete evaluation of the gastrointestinal monitoring tract.

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A Direct Approach of Functional Medicine: Functions and Principles

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Functional medicine is a district medical model which separates from conventional approach. Functional medicine is something which promotes wellness and helps to prevent and treat chronic disease. Functional medicine doctors in Denver focuses on how your body works, they view each individual as genetically and biochemically unique.

How Does a Functional Medicine Treat Diseases?

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Sleep Aids Market Expanding

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In terms of revenue, others product type segment-consisting of mattresses and pillows, chin straps and mouth pieces & nasal devices is projected to remain dominant. By indication type, insomnia segment is expected to be most dominant segments and collectively gain more the 35% market share over the forecast period. Sleep apnea segment is expected to gain more traction than narcolepsy over the next decade owing to rising prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea.Among all distribution channel e commerce segment is the second most dominant segment for sleep aids market which is then followed by hospital pharmacies. Asia-Pacific is the second most lucrative region for the sleep aids market and projected to grow at fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

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Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Market Growing Fast

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The sound waves with frequencies above 20kHz are called as Ultrasound and operate at the frequencies higher than the normal human hearing range i.e. 20 Hz to 20 kHz. These are used to measure the distance of an object by projecting sound waves on them. Ultrasonic probe uses the ultrasonic wave which generates the signals and detects the returned signals and creates image of the object. This technique is widely used for the visualization of the internal body parts for diagnostic purposes because it is considered to be safe for the human body. The Probes need to be disinfected every time before use.

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Arthroscopy Instruments Market Growing Strong

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A number of factors such as increasing preference for minimally invasive procedures, ongoing technological advancements, and improving regulatory framework are fueling the growth of the global arthroscopy instrument market. Additionally, increasing occurrences of sports-related musculoskeletal disorders, such as the bone tumor, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis, are propelling the growth of this market.

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