Autism Sunday – also known as the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, takes place on Sunday 13th February 2011. Autism Sunday … Read more
A swine flu virus infecting a woman in Singapore mutated into a drug-resistant form virtually overnight, doctors reported in a study that they say shows the limitations of using drugs to treat influenza.
Evidence based practice (EBP) revolves around improved patient outcomes. Health professionals use the best evidence possible to make clinical decisions for individual patients. It involves complex and conscientious decision making based on the available evidence, and also on patient characteristics, situations, and preferences.
The Indian Department of AYUSH (alternative systems) released a press note, on Sep. 2, suggesting use of homeopathic medicine Arsenic alba 30 one dose for three consecutive days as preventive for Swine flu. It has the approval of Director General Health Services and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
As per data from the AIDS Epidemic Update there are more people living with HIV than ever before as people are living longer due to the beneficial effects of antiretroviral therapy and population growth. However the number of AIDS-related deaths has declined by over 10% over the past five years as more people gained to access to the life saving treatment. UNAIDS and WHO estimate that since the availability of effective treatment in 1996, some 2.9 million lives have been saved.
Yesterday, 45 fresh cases of dengue were reported in Delhi, India. The number of dengue patients in the national capital shot up to 661. There … Read more
As I mentioned in my analysis about H1N1 influenza and homeopathy, there was some SMS about influenzinum for swine flu or Influenza A H1N1 flu widely circulated in India last week. It created a sort of panic in public, and everyone started procuring it from homeopathic pharmacies even in USA. patients and friends started calling me to have more information on it.
I recieved an update regarding the NHMC CME, to be held on 4th July, Saturday, afternoon 2pm to 4pm in the college campus. This would be a discussion on Common Skin Ailments and Homoeopathy. Dr V. K. Khanna, Dr A.K. Gupta, and Dr S. Verma would be the panelists.
In US, many people lost their sense of smell using Zicam nasal spray, a cold remedy they thought would be safer than other medicines because it was sold as homeopathic (!!). Zicam’s homeopathic label allowed it to be marketed for a decade without a review for safety or effectiveness by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Homeopathic products — over-the-counter remedies that use plant, mineral or animal derivatives — don’t need marketing clearance from the FDA under U.S. rules.
I am sure you must be enjoying your holidays….. 🙂 (Please tell me your experiences during these holidays…) Today, I am sending you a small list of materia medica books that you must read these holidays.