A bulging disc condition is often the result of the gradual aging or wear and tear of the disc, also known as degeneration. This usually happens when the spinal discs age and lose water contents. Because of this, the disc loses its flexibility and becomes more prone to rupture due to minor twist or strain. Bulging disc symptoms may occur when you try to lift heavy objects and you make use of your back muscles instead of your thigh muscles. This...more
Quite a few private health carriers operating in the healthcare landscape have strategically planned ahead to invest in private health exchanges. While some of these leading carriers have already established their health insurance exchanges, several others are actively hunting for a comprehensive, private exchange application or private exchange hosting solutions. But, a few health care experts are wondering if setting up private health exchanges...more
They are an invaluable resource to doctors and drug companies alike, but the activities of Britains medical-rep sales force may soon be looming large on the Serious Fraud Offices legal radar. A string of startling revelations imply that the NHS and the pharmaceutical industry could be placed in severe financial and legal peril by the latest legislative crackdown on bribery. Industry watchdog the PMCPA (Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority) recently found leading international drug companies were spending millions on hospitality, in order to forge close links with doctors, nurses and staff who hold the purse-strings to the NHSs 12 billion drug budget. And the figures could be just the tip of the iceberg, as Britains pharmaceutical companies do not presently disclose the scale of their expenses spending. The British pharmaceutical industry employs 83,000 people nationwide and generated 29.3 billion of exports in 2009 alone. But the latest Bribery Act 2011 has the legal eagles hovering, with the pharmaceutical giants and Health Trusts firmly in their sights, and the power to impose limitless fines and 10-year jail terms. The Act outlaws the provision of any financial or...more
For example, if you have a good relationship with your current doctor, you will want to find health insurance that lets you keep seeing him. Ask him what insurer he is partners with, if any.Your health insurance can help you reduce your taxes. Lots of people don't understand the premiums that you pay on your health insurance can be deducted off...more
Many suffer from Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is the most common ailment that humans suffer from. IBS is also known as mucous colitis, spastic. IBS is generally a functional disease which relates to various diseases of the intestinal tract, the stomach, intestines and gallbladder and colon .IBS generally occurs when the muscles and the...more
If you are looking for an effective stretch mark treatment, you may need to consider more than the simple fact that you have a scar of this type. In fact, if you do not pay attention to the location, origin, and age of the marks, you may find it somewhat difficult to be successful in gaining relief. At the very least, if you consider these three factors, you will have a better chance of working with a dermatologist to resolve this issue.Treatments Based on Stretch Mark LocationEven though most stretch marks occur in the lower abdominal area, they can also develop in other locations where fat tends to accumulate. This includes breasts, arms, and other areas. If you have abdominal marks, they may be removed during a tummy tuck or some other fat reduction procedure. Unfortunately, if you have stretch marks in other areas, making use of surgical reductions may not be very useful. In particular, if you have marks on your breasts, you may have to have surgery on both breasts for the sake of symmetry. Treatments Based on Stretch Mark OriginNo matter whether these marks occur as the result of carrying a child, growing too fast during puberty, or as a result of excessive body building, they...more
Even though you may be very happy about the arrival of your new son or daughter, you may not be very happy about the stretch marks that developed during your pregnancy. No matter whether you have only one mark or several, they are bound to look more...more
When most people think of energy shortages that put big demands on the economy, they tend to think of gas and oil. But water is fast becoming one of the most precious resources on earth. That looming shortage increases the urgency for professional...more
We all know that our body is made up of thousands of organs and all these organs combine to make various organ systems. All these organ systems are having there own individual piece of work but they all work in proper coordination with each other so...more
Though you won't see it said in our public Medias, bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common infections that affect women's reproductive system. It is said that about one out of every three women will at some point in time in their lives develop...more
Anyone with a history of Accutane use, even if it was several years ago, needs to be aware of the signs of Crohn's disease and other types of inflammatory bowel disease. In 2009 the FDA issued a black box warning regarding Accutane about the...more
enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is so widespread that almost all males are guaranteed to get it, provided that they are old enough. BPH affects more than 50% of all men, aged sixty or older. this percentage is higher in the 80+ age...more