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Alan Haburchak's Articles in Health & Fitness

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  • 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.
  • Asbestos Lawyers & Lawsuits
    Developing asbestos litigation can be a difficult and scary situation, especially if you are the sufferer of mesothelioma cancer or have lost a loved one because of asbestos exposure. However, contact an asbestos lawyer who can consult you on your case will provide support and practical development of an asbestos lawsuit.
  • Asbestos Legislation Aims to Increase Mesothelioma Funding
    Mesothelioma cancer is caused by the inhalation of asbestos. Currently, the United States imports unregulated products that may put Americans at risk for asbestos exposure. However, legislation that was recently introduced to the U.S. Congress aims to dissolve any further risks for asbestos exposure.
  • Avandia Linked to Bone Fracture and Osteoporosis Risk
    Swiss scientists recently discovered a link between the consumption of Avandia, a type 2 diabetes treatment, and an increased risk of bone fracture as well as the development of advanced osteoporosis. The drug has been previously linked to heart complications but this is the first time that conclusive evidence has tied the drug to the bone condition.
  • Avandia Makers Receive Warning
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning to GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Avandia, a type 2 diabetes drug. The warning was issued after a routine inspection turned up evidence that information from clinical trials of the drug had been withheld from the FDA. Avandia has created a controversy as it has been linked to an increase of heart disease and early onset osteoporosis.
  • 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.
  • Dangers of Dioxins
    Dioxins are chemical compounds that are of similar characteristic and quality. They are used in an array of products and uses but are often responsible for the development of cancer among individuals and animals.
  • DES (Drug-Eluting Stents) Linked To Serious Side Effects
    Drug-eluting stents (DES) occur when a metal scaffold is inserted into a coronary artery to prevent it from collapsing. The scaffold may be coated with a pharmaceutical drug that operates on a time-release of the medication. While DES is a popular treatment in today's world of modern technology, the adverse effects of DES can be detrimental to a patient and increase their risk of developing life threatening illnesses.
  • Drugs Induce More than Just Weight Loss
    Fen-Phen and Redux, were both once highly sought after weight-loss drugs, even being prescribed by some physicians in the early 1990s. However, the use of the weight loss drugs became banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after reports surfaced linking the drugs to severe heart problems among patients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Human Tissue Scandal Rocks Medical World
    Human body tissue is collected from what are known as tissue banks, a collection of funeral homes, universities, hospitals, etc., around the country. Human tissue that has been safely cleared of diseases is used in many medical procedures such as skin grafs or organ transplants. However, the industry is highly unregulated, and, as a result, the use of diseased and illegally obtained tissues has entered the market.
  • 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.
  • Link of Ortho Evra Patch and Death
    Ortho Evra is a rather new form of birth control that is available for women to use as a patch on their skin. However, reports are beginning to surface about the risks of the Ortho Evra patch that may have been responsible for at least 23 deaths due to the increase risk of developing blood clots within the body.
  • Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Research Gets a Boost With Recent Study
    Mesothelioma is a deadly form of lung cancer that has severe side effects which can be painful for a victim. While no known treatment can cure mesothelioma, scientists recently discovered a potential method for decreasing cancerous mesothelioma cell growth.

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