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Global Recall – Hypertension drugs contain wrong drug

A global recall for blood pressure drugs has been issued by Accord Healthcare, since they contain a heart failure drug. Oral consumption of 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide tablets is used to treat high blood pressure. Recently during the export of one lot of 100-count bottles, it was discovered that the lot contains spironolactone tablets. The company believed that no other lot was involved in this confusion. Hence, Accord Healthcare recalled the lot since spironolactone pills can immediately alter the potassium levels, which leads to life threatening issues. Though spironolactone is used to treat liver cirrhosis and heart failure, it should be consumed only under doctor’s recommendation. The US- Food and Drug Administration said that it was a pharmacist, who first alerted Accord Healthcare to the issue. Later Accord Healthcare said that it had not received any reports of injuries due to this issue. The hydrochlorothiazide pills are peach or light orange ...
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Wearable chronic pain reliever app – Quell 2.0

Nearly millions of people throughout the world are living with chronic pain in one form or the other. With the rise of opioids in the epidemic level, there arises a rise in search for new treatment measures. The wearables company named NeuroMetrix had redesigned their device named Quell for an easier and convenient utilization. The modified Quell 2.0 app has taken the FDA approved nerve stimulation technology to the next level, which is supposed to be the latest breakthrough for chronic pain treatment. The Quell 2.0 device is smarter, 50% smaller and 20% more powerful. The new Quell 2.0 app is available online at www.QuellRelief.com. Quell 2.0 app is integrated with a neurostimulation microchip which includes all the features of Quell device. It easily adapts to changes in body position and automatically starts the therapy in switch-on mode. This app is user-friendly with a varied automation feature like start and stop, ...
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Vision test via voice recognition

Opternative had developed the world’s first web-based vision test via voice activation. The users can renew their prescription online using their smartphones, even if their prescription got changed. This web-based technology totally relies upon voice recognition software belonging to Microsoft, Google and IBM Watson for a safe and easy voice guided vision test. This technology understands the voice of patients and proceed them through the online vision test for the continuous medical conversation, which overall takes less than 15 minutes. The existing solution of Opternative includes both smartphone and computer; whereas, this present technology uses only the smartphone. The company was founded in 2012, which is specialized in performing vision test from anywhere at any time and get an accurate reliable prescription via online. They have created online modernized digital eye care technologies, which include detection of refractive errors and ocular health profile by the certified eye-specialists, thereby promoting enhanced user ...
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Dyspareunia can spoil your sexual life – Act immediately!

A type of physical discomfort where the pain occurs during sexual intercourse is termed as dyspareunia. Even after intercourse, this throbbing pain may last for hours. Pain might occur due to lack of lubrication or infection in genital area. Other emotional causes like stress or history of sexual abuse may also play a major role. Females are more affected compared to males. Sometimes the condition of dyspareunia is often mistaken for lack of interest in the relationship which might cause emotional distress and greater misunderstandings. It’s high time not to feel shy and the need of the hour is to follow five treatment options listed below, to improve sexual life and emotional intimacy. Antibiotic treatment: The major cause of dyspareunia in women is pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID) which is caused due to microbial infections. Hence, the administration of proper antibiotic treatment can cure PID and dyspareunia. Psychological therapy: Psychological counseling ...
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Drawback in PSMA PET imaging technique observed by researchers.

A study published in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine remarked that it noticed a huge drawback in the Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging technique and warned doctors who use only PSMA PET for diagnosis to be vigilant for faulty diagnosis. “It is important that nuclear medicine physicians be aware of this pitfall, as the interpretation of PSMA PET scans may have a substantial impact on therapy guidance,” said Christoph Rischpler, MD, in the department of nuclear medicine at the Technical University of Munich in Germany. For detecting prostate cancer staging and metastases in imaging, PSMA proves to be a very efficient target as it is an extremely easy-to-read enzyme, helping better diagnosis and plotting of management protocol. Recent findings, however, show that PSMA elevates in response to some benign tissue as well, duplicating findings of lymph node metastases. This could lead to ...
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New drug formulation for opioid addiction approved by FDA.

Cassipa, a Teva Phaarmaceuticals manufactured sublingual film containing naloxone and buprenorphine in new dosage amounts, receives FDA approval on the 7th of September as a continuing therapy for opioid addiction. In a press release, the FDA announced that the buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film, formulated in a 16 mg/4 mg dose for Cassipa, is sanctioned not only in its brand version but also in its generic edition. The two drugs in different strength combinations are also approved by the FDA. A set management protocol including psychotherapy and counseling should comprise of Cassipa post the patient is administered and stabilized with a step-ladder buprenorphine 16 mg dose of another brand. Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) certified professionals only can prescribe these drugs. “There’s an urgent need to ensure access to, and wider use and understanding of, medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder … the FDA recently described a streamlined approach to ...
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Compressor Nebulizer

A compressor nebulizer is a nebulizer driven by a compressor. Jet nebulizers which are the most commonly used nebulizers are connected by a tube to the compressor. It compresses air and pushes it into the tube which turns the liquid medicine into mist. For the successful delivery of medication to the lungs, a good quality compressor nebulizer must be used. Ddu brings the best-in-class compressor nebulizer suppliers/ manufacturers together. They are Shenzhen Homed Medical Device Co., Ltd., Vega Technologies Inc., Shenzhen Fitconn Technology Co.,ltd., SHENZHEN BI-RICH MEDICAL DEVICES CO.,LTD., Dongguan YHRT Medical Technology Co.,Ltd, AceWin Co., Ltd., and many more. As nebulizers are most frequently used in the paediatric age group, our team has included animal cartoon shaped compressor nebulizers as well. All the nebulizers are made from genuine and high-quality durable parts. They are CE/FDA certified and are have a warranty of minimum 1 year. Paediatric clinics/hospitals can purchase ...
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Vital Signs Monitor

Electronic vital signs monitors are common place in hospitals. It has been 40 years since they have been used to monitor vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and SpO2. They are extremely important in ICUs where constant evaluation of vital signs of critical patients is crucial. Ddu (Drugdu.com) offers a vast selection of vital signs monitors. Simple electronic vital signs monitors to hi-tech portable vital signs monitors are assembled by our team. A number of manufacturers/ suppliers present their vital signs monitor on Ddu including General Meditech Inc., Shenzhen Hwatime Biological Medical Electronics Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Viatom Technology Co., Ltd, Better Life Medical, ChoiceMMed, and ShenZhen BOXYM Technology Co., Ltd.Focusing on the Checkme Lite vital signs monitor manufactured by the Shenzhen Viatom Technology Co., Ddu offers its customers with a light-weight portable heart-rate, ECG, SpO2, and blood pressure monitor. It is an easy-to-use portable medical device which ...
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Regular daytime nap might lead to Alzheimer disease

Varied research is going on throughout the world in order to find the cause and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Bloomberg School have reported that the elders who often feel sleepy during day time are three times more prone to Alzheimer’s disease. These study findings were recently published in the journal named SLEEP. Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to the development of beta-amyloid plaques in brain which results in the changes of nerve structure. The risk of this disease can be reduced by following proper exercise, diet as well as cognitive activities. Recently it was discovered that sleep pattern is also a major risk factor. Improper sleep can develop beta-amyloid protein accumulation in later stage of life. But the reason behind this mechanism is still unknown. The research team came to know the role of sleep by conducting a ...
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Single dose medicine to reduce flu symptoms by one day

Influenza (flu) is a common air-borne viral infection whose symptoms include fever, body pain, cough and cold. It takes minimum five days for a complete cure, in spite of drug administration. There is no single drug against flu which can reduce the symptomatic duration in teens and adults. The scientists from the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered that a single dose of drug named baloxavir marboxil can quickly kill the virus and reduce the symptomatic duration by one day, with zero side effects. Baloxavir was tested in comparison with placebo and another approved drug named oseltamivir, where the time duration was comparatively proved to be lesser, via clinical trials in Japan and United States. The study findings were published in the journal named New England Journal of Medicine. Frederick G. Hayden, MD, from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, said “Baloxavir shows remarkable antiviral potency in ...
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