Archive for February, 2010

Role of Other Drugs (non dopamine agonists) in Migraine Management

Here the word “other drugs” means, other than commonly used 5-HT1 agonists, common and simple analgesics (pain relievers), NSAIDs, dopamine antagonists etc. The roles of the other drugs are also very important in management of migraine headache, especially if migraine is not controlled by the commonly used drugs.

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Role of Dopamine Antagonists in Migraine Management

Dopamine antagonists have their role in management of migraine headache. The main role of an oral dopamine antagonist is being the role of adjuvant. The common dopamine antagonists which are used in management of migraine are metoclopramide, chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - February 13, 2010 at 2:31 pm

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Male Pattern of Baldness

Male pattern of baldness is fairly common problem among men of different age groups and mostly seen among men of more than 40 years of age. Alopecia is the medical term used for baldness, which may be male pattern or complete baldness (called alopecia universalis) The common causes of baldness are genetic and hormonal disturbance. The genetic cause of baldness is clear from the fact that baldness is less common among Asians (Mongoloids race) in compare to Caucasians. This is a proof that baldness is genetically determined to a great extent.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - February 9, 2010 at 3:36 pm

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Importance of Safe Drinking Water

Water is rightly equated with life because life is not possible without water. Water is considered synonymous with life. Water is the most essential ingredient in out life for survival. We (humans) can survive for several weeks without food, but without water we can not survive for even few days.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - February 8, 2010 at 11:46 am

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Role of Nasal & Parenteral 5-HT1 Agonists in Migraine Management

The nasal (as nasal spray) 5-HT1 agonists, which are available for treatment or management of migraine headache, are dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan etc. and parenteral (as injection) 5-HT1 agonists are dihydroergotamine and sumatriptan.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - February 3, 2010 at 12:09 pm

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Dental Health Information on the Net

Good dental health is very important for a healthy life. Many people, as many as fifty percent or more of the total population suffer from some sort of dental health problem. But only half of the people who suffer from dental problem consult a dentist for their oral health problem. Some of the common dental health problems are dental carries, bad breath or halitosis, and some gum disease. The few common dental health problems constitute for majority of dental diseases.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - February 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

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