Category : Medications & Drugs : Health & Medical

Evista Vs. Boniva

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In individuals age 50 and older, one out of two women and one out of four men will have an osteoporosis-related fracture. Even though osteoporosis can occur at any age, bone loss occurs fastest in post-menopausal women, which is when Evista and Boniva are commonly prescribed. How do these two medici

Sources of Vitamin K2

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Sauerkraut contains high levels of Vitamin K2sauerkraut image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comVitamin K2, also known as menaquinones, are a group of vitamins required by the body for strengthening the skeleton and maintaining cardiovascular health. All K vitamins are only stored a ...

Erratum

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In the article 'Antibacterial treatment of early Lyme disease prevents late complications' it incorrectly stated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US has developed a set of diagnostic criteria for surveillance and clinical diagnosis of Lyme disease.

Carbuncle Treatment

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Carbuncles can be painful. Essentially, a carbuncle is a group of boils that form under the skin, commonly filled with pus and having several different exits out of the surface of the skin. A carbuncle is caused by a staph infection of the hair follicle. It generally results in a red lump that can b

Vitamins for Men Only

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Some vitamins are especially important for men.vitamins image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.comVitamins help replenish the body's nutrients, contributing to the body's ability to retain nutrients. Because the biochemistry of the human body differs between male and female, different levels...