Alan Haburchak's Articles in Health & Fitness

  • Hernia Patch Recall Affects Thousands of Patients
    The United States has the highest rate for deaths among incisional hernia patients. Recently, hernia patients using the Bard's Composix Kugel Mesh Patch had another reason to worry as the patch was recalled for a second time. The patch had previously been recalled in 2005, but the current recall affects more patch users than previously.
  • Seroquel Patients Awareness of Side Effects
    Seroquel is an antipsychotic drug that was initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2004. Seroquel is often prescribed as an "off label" drug, meaning it is prescribed for things other than what the FDA approved it for. However, Seroquel side effects include raised blood sugar levels and potentially being linked to diabetes.
  • Avoid Unwanted Effects Of Provigil
    For individuals suffering from the inability to stay awake, a prescription medication known as Provigil is often prescribed. However, Provigil has several side effects ranging from mild to serious including Stevens Johnson Disorder, which is a painful skin disease. Additionally, Provigil is extremely dangerous to children and should never be given to them.
  • Accutane and Associated Risks
    Accutane is an oral medication given to individuals who suffer form of acne known as severe recalcitrant nodular acne. While Accutane is prescribed to thousands of Americans, especially teenagers, each year, the drugs side effects can be very dangerous. Side effects range from depression to liver disease and nerve damage. It's important for a patient who has taken, plans to take or is taking the drug to be aware the dangers.
  • Lead Poisoning the Cause of Many Illnesses Like ADHD
    Lead is found in an array of objects in and around the home and it has long been known that the use of lead can lead to severe and traumatic illnessess or results in not only adults but especially children. It was recently discovered that in addition to stunted growth and hearing loss, among other health issues, that lead poisoning can also be a factor leading to ADHD in children, especially boys.
  • Explaining Anoxic Brain Injury
    Anoxic brain injury differs from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because a TBI is usually the result of a blunt force to the head causing a specific area of the brain to become injured. Anoxic brain injury occurs when there is an interruption in the flow of oxygen and blood to the brain. There are serious consequences when such a brain injury occurs and many of the side effects include seizures, depression and emotional damage.
  • Treatment Options for Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
    Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a rare and painful illness usually found on patients already suffering from kidney disease. Researchers have discovered that the tie between those suffering from kidney disease and those with NSF are similar and usually relate to the use of gandolinium as well as undergoing MRAs/MRIs. But there is hope for those with NSF, as treatment options can be available.
  • Severe Memory Loss Due To Traumatic Brain Injury
    Traumatic brain injuries are a common type of accident that occur everyday to average Americans. The severity of a brain injury can range from concussions to memory loss. Memory loss is ususally associated with severe traumatic brain injuries and is a cognitive side effect. While there is no known treatment for memory loss, there are some medicinal treatments that can help reduce the effects of moderate to severe memory loss.
  • Treatment Options for Mesothlioma
    Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly disease that is the result of long periods of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of mesothelioma cancer can take decades to be revealed, which is why LegalView.com provides a resource of information for victims with the cancer to better understand the different types and treatments available

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