Effective dose

The mortality rate for lung cancer in both gender was doubled of the incidence rate across that period. The challenge in treating lung cancer would be to deliver an effective dose to the target volume without risking damage to the critical structures. With proton therapy, oncologists can perhaps deliver highly effective and precise dose to the exact location of the tumor. Therefore, it is possible to reduce side effects with proton therapy, especially when patients are presented with…

CDC decision was made. Shingrix was given recommendation over the only Shingles vaccine on the market over a decade, Zotavax. Insurance companies have agreed to cover the cost of Shingrix which the maker, GlaxoSmithKline, estimates to be $280 for 2 doses. Data from the CDC shows that almost ⅓ of all people will acquire shingles. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster…

parahaemolyticus in experimentally infected mice [127]. Phages can lyse bacteria in the supurrative wounds, mucous membrane and biofilm which are antibiotics resistant [128-132]. Only one dose of anti-K1 polysaccharide capsule phage was as effective as numerous injections of streptomycin in treating a highly virulent lethal dose of E. coli strain having…

Case reports and small studies demonstrated efficacy with ketamine use in patients non-responsive to treatment with opioids.1-3 The use of ketamine reduced the dose of opioids required and in some cases, enhanced quality of life at the end of care.1-3 A protocol for ketamine use in palliative care is available, however it was last revised in 2002.4 A lack of published evidence exists on large, randomized, controlled trials due to the patient population that requires IV ketamine for palliative…

Nelson Awondo Migraine prophylaxis using Topiramate Medical Practitioners have been using many different medications for the treatment and prevention of migraines. Some of these medications are effective in the treatment or prevention of migraines in some people but not on others. Topiramate has been a good option for migraine prevention. I am going to evaluate the effectiveness of topiramate in the prevention of migraines by looking at randomized control…

inhabitants are experiencing less or moderate one and, it’s not shocking that painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are part of every person medical cupboard. But what accurately is the distinction between the two drugs, and is one more effective or helpful than the other? A common question many doctors and pharmacists are asked is can you take ibuprofen and paracetamol at the same time? Tapedaily answers this question by going into extra detail about each drug. Hopefully, this will…

Betahistine - Dose and Duration Dependent Effect Effectiveness of betahistine has been demonstrated to be dose-and time-dependent. Reportedly, 48 mg daily during 3 months seems to be the most successful therapeutic scheme for MD and other types of peripheral vertigo. This dosage has been shown to be useful in controlling symptoms, reducing frequency and intensity of attacks, facilitating vestibular compensation, improving quality-of-life and preventing new episodes1. Additionally, an…

insomnia with over-the-counter sleeping pills first. If this fails, people may seek prescription sleeping pills from their doctors. Sleeping pills come with risks. What if there was a better alternative? 1. It’s Effective Would it surprise you to learn medical cannabis is just as effective as sleeping pills when it comes to treating insomnia? It’s true! Different strains of cannabis have been…

Overall, our experiment shows a correct result which our graph of turbidity versus coagulant dose have the correct pattern as the true result. However there might be error occur that make our result not accurate. The important of jar test. By performing jar tests, we can try alternative treatment doses and strategies without altering the performance of the full-scale treatment plant and easily compare the results of several different chemical treatments for time of formation, floc size,…

medical practitioners. Effective treatment depends on accurate diagnosis of the causes of the complaints. Betahistine is a histamine modulator and its efficacy and safety has been demonstrated in numerous clinical trials. The effectiveness of betahistine has been demonstrated to be dose-dependent and time-dependent. This review is an update on the use of betahistine in the management of vertigo with focus on dose and duration of treatment. Keywords: Betahistine, vertigo, dose, duration of…