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Rectogesic, a glyceryl trinitrate for rectal use, is now a pharmacist-only medicine.

The Medicines Classification Committee says pharmacists need to provide information about the interaction between Rectogesic and substances such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra) at the point of sale.
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More needs to be done to prevent a rising tide of infections related to acupuncture, researchers from the University of Hong Kong say.
In a commentary, published online March 19 in BMJ, Patrick Woo and his colleagues stressed that “to prevent infections transmitted by acupuncture, infection control measures should be implemented, such as use of disposable needles, skin disinfection procedures, and aseptic techniques. Stricter regulation and accreditation requirements are also needed.” Read the rest of this entry »

Complementary medicine is a group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy to help lessen a patient’s discomfort following surgery.

Complementary medicine is usually not taught or used in Western medical schools or hospitals. Complementary medicine includes a large number of practices and systems of health care that, for a variety of cultural, social, economic, or scientific reasons, have not been adopted by mainstream Western medicine. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for the secret to the fountain of youth? Alas, there is no real way to stop the aging process.
But studies on people who live into their nineties and beyond offer several clues that may play a role in living longer and enjoying a high quality of life at a ripe old age.

Studies of twins suggest that environment, diet and lifestyle combined have a far greater influence than genes in how long you live. In fact, about 75 percent of known longevity factors are in your control. Read the rest of this entry »

For years, the media have trumpeted the vital role calcium plays in preventing osteoporosis, a silent disease of the bones that makes them weaken and prone to fracture.

The calcium clamor is so loud it sometimes drowns out messages about another nutritional necessity – vitamin D. Without enough vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium and deposit it in the bones. In such cases, the blood raids the skeleton for the calcium it needs, thus raising the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. About 10 million Americans have this condition, with another 34 million at risk. Read the rest of this entry »