What is meant by “tobacco is a gateway drug”? A gateway is an entrance to a new and usually unexplored area. With respect to drugs, a gateway drug is one that opens the door to the possibility of using other drugs in addition to...
Read MoreI always thought that having a heart attack was the end of the story. Now you give me the good news that nearly everyone recovers nowadays. Is this true? The short answer is not everybody recovers, but the good news is that most...
Read MoreIntravenous TPA is the only FDA-approved therapy for acute ischemic stroke, based on the pivotal NINDS TPA Stroke Study. The drug is now approved in North America, Europe, and Japan for treating acute ischemic stroke. In the...
Read MoreWhat is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a treatment that has been practised for several thousand years. In China it is a standard form of medical treatment. The key principles behind it are: • We all have a vital energy called Ch’i...
Read MoreWhat is high blood pressure (BP)? High BP is not an illness or disease – rather it is a risk marker for illnesses that you wish to avoid. These include stroke, heart attacks, kidney problems and other problems affecting the...
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