Medical Technology Avenue archive: November 2010

Insecticide Treated Bed to Fight Against Malaria

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Malaria is a medical condition that affects the liver and red blood cells. This condition is transmitted through Plasmodium-infected mosquitoes. Fever, headache and vomiting are some of the common symptoms of malaria. Just like dengue, malaria could be a life-threatening condition if left untreated.

UNICEF is one of the organizations that work against the spread of malaria. One of the effective solutions this organization recommends is insecticide treated bed. This type of bed costs $6 and could last up to 5 years.

If I’m not mistaken, Davao City government distributed tons of insecticide treated mosquito net to ward against the spread of malaria and dengue in remote areas of DC.

I scouted around for insecticide treated bed in every mall in DC but to no avail. Fortunately, we have “screens” installed in our house to prevent mosquitoes from entering our abode.

On another note, if you want to donate insecticide treated bed, you may visit www.unicef.org.

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Flossing and Its Many Benefits
Knee Pain Remedy: More Delicious Option
Ultima-C Sodium Ascorbate for Asthmatic
Dark Chocolates for Raising Good Cholesterol-- The HDL
Hot Drinks for Flu

Hot Drinks for Flu

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I don’t usually sip hot drinks when I have flu. But, according to a new research conducted by Common Cold Centre of Cardiff University, drinking any hot drink alleviates the symptoms of sore throat and cough. The warm drink increases secretions, thereby, soothing an inflamed throat.

The researchers of that study also recommend quaffing of spicy foods and hot soups as they, too, can offer the same effect.

Good thing is that my body’s defense mechanism is strong enough to ward off flu virus.

Other topics of interest:
Hair Loss Problem would Soon be Over
A Glance at Sensitivity Testing
Flossing and Its Many Benefits
Knee Pain Remedy: More Delicious Option
Ultima-C Sodium Ascorbate for Asthmatic

Hair Loss Problem Would Soon be Over

hairlosspreventiontips.com

Hair loss problem among adult males would soon be rectified, according to a study. It would be possible by simply “manipulating” the gene, called APCDD1, which is involved in hair loss problem that arises in childhood.

According to researchers, a common mutation is needed to arrest a “signaling pathway,” which is used to control hair growth.

Still, many things are needed to be straighten out but it would surely change how hair loss problem is treated.

Source: Reader's Digest

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Gumtect for Bleeding Gums
Vitamin D Prevents Osteoporosis
Fruits and Vegetables for Treating Different Diseases Like Prostate Cancer and Diabetes
Lipid Metabolism and Its Associated Diseases
Hormonal Imbalance Linked to Acne Problem

A Glance at Sensitivity Testing

Also known as drug resistance testing, susceptibility testing and C&S, sensitivity testing is a laboratory examination that determines whether a particular antimicrobial agent (antibiotic) is effective in putting an end to the growth of the bacteria or fungi which cause the infection.