Healthcare Industry

MP Biologicals manufactures a rapid diagnostic drug test used to identify drug use or consumption. The device is a urine collection cup that comes with test strips built either into a test card or...

When enroll in the traditional Medicare system, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part D, which is the drug prescription plan. If you are not happy with the plan Medicare enrolls you in...

Medical research contributes to new discoveries and ideas, including new medications. The pharmaceutical field is forever improving and growing because of medical research that strives to develop...

Nursing protocols are detailed plans that describe a care plan for nurses for a particular condition or disease. Writing nursing protocols might seem like a daunting task, but the format is...

Before I nail these guys to the wall (see picture) here's the good news for Pfizer. It's the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company headquartered in New York. It's also No.1 in...

With the 2008 National Survey on Drug use and Health showing an estimated nearly 20.1 million illicit drug users in the United States, more people are requiring the services of drug treatment...

If you are in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and think you're not getting your money's worth, or maybe you don't believe you can afford to pay the premiums any longer, it's possible to...

With an estimated 20.1 million illicit drug users in the United States (according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health) there has never been a greater need for certified drug and alcohol...

The FDA approval process is very stringent and requires several steps, including a pre-clinical phase, followed by three phases of clinical trials, then a thorough application before approval...

Drugstore labels can be intimidating to look over, especially for people who are not familiar with the types of information on the labels. It is important to be knowledgeable about the information...

A drug and alcohol treatment plan is typically written on an individual basis by a client's counselor. The treatment plan details the services a client entering a drug and alcohol rehab center...

Soma is the brand name for carisoprodol, a painkiller used to relieve back, joint, and muscle pain. The pill comes in two doses, 250 mg and 350 mg tablets. It is produced by Meda Pharmaceuticals....

Learn valuable information about understanding the risks of improper dosing, side effects, and harmful interactions with prescription medicine. These scenarios can decrease the effectiveness of...

Anyone with Medicare---Part A, Part B or both---is automatically eligible for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. There are no exclusions based on income, current health or current...

Byetta is a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Byetta is the market name for exenatide.

Therapeutic ultrasound refers to a broad range of ultrasound techniques used to cure or treat various medical conditions or diseases. This includes, but is far from limited to, ultrasound for...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that certain information be provided with prescription medications intended for human use. This information is typically made available through a...

The soon to be released pocket Sign Language Translator by Krown Manufacturing, Inc. transforms text into sign language for the hearing impaired. Enter text into the touch screen, and the...

Veramyst Nasal Spray treats seasonal and continuous allergies in adults and children over 2 years old. Doses of Veramyst are delivered through a precisely measured mist. Veramyst does have some...

According to Section 423.36(a) of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, you may disenroll from Medicare Part D and your specific prescription drug plan by submitting a disenrollment request...

According to the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Accountability Act, patients who encounter problems with prescription drug benefits are eligible for a number of personal...

The 21st century provided means to develop new medicines and drugs for the treatment of various diseases. As we progress, more drugs are developed for the treatment of illnesses and epidemics by...

Medicare Part D is a voluntary insurance program enacted in 2003 to provide prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans aged 65 and older who qualify for Medicare. The drug benefit became...

Generic medications are developed to function the same as the equivalent name-brand medications. Generics can be marketed when the name-brand equivalents are no longer protected by patent.

Medicare Part D was passed as an act of Congress in 2003 as the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act. It officially went into effect on Jan. 1, 2006. While the program...

Millions of low-income families in the United States need prescription drug help. Soaring costs for medicine make it difficult for people in poverty to purchase the drugs they need to stay...

Most people are unaware that prescription drug coverage is not covered within the parameters of the Medicare program. However, government-reviewed and approved plans are available to consumers...

With the cost of medications on the rise in the United States, many people are turning to online Canadian pharmacies in the hopes of finding discounted prices or relaxed rules regarding...

Celebrex is a drug use to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain. Pharmacologically, it belongs to the class of COX-2 inhibitors and is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug...

Namaste drug treatment is a new-age treatment based upon yoga. Yoga has been used for centuries, especially in far Eastern and Asian cultures and is becoming increasingly popular in the United...

Locating a Medicare prescription drug insurance plan can be on onerous task, so many just stick with the insurance they have when they retire. However, there are differences between plans in...

Testosterone enanthate is a synthetic steroid used to treat hypogonadism. Patients with certain pre-existing conditions should not take this drug, and its use may cause a number of detrimental...

Butalbital is a barbituate that has the ability to work quickly. Butalbital usually is mixed with different medicines to produce a specific treatment, such as with acetaminophen or aspirin in...

When it comes to proving a person has been using or is under the influence of drugs, urinalysis drug tests are the most commonly used. In order for a urinalysis drug test to be conducted, a person...

Many of our modern medicines have been derived from plants in tropical rain forests around the world. Half of all plant-based medicines are derived from our rain forests and are a valuable source...

The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 established Medicare Part D and changed the Part C (Medicare+Choice) Plans established in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997....

Crinone (progesterone gel) is a medication used to treat infertility in women who have hormone deficiency or menstrual problems. Crinone is applied to the vagina using a special applicator tip.

Medicare prescription gap occurs when a beneficiary is covered under a Medicare drug plan up to a maximum amount for the year. Once this amount is spent the coverage stops creating a gap until the...

Different drug tests are more effective than others. Saliva drug tests have become the most common and effective for employers that are not necessarily looking for the battery of information that...

Medicare is the U.S. government's health-care program for people age 65 and over. President Harry Truman proposed the idea in 1945, and President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law in...

A drug and alcohol counselor helps drug addicts and alcoholics recover from their addictions. To become a counselor, you have to have a master's degree. A license is also generally required. Drug...

The Medicare prescription drug plan, or Medicare Part D, provides insurance coverage on brand name and generic medications. Anyone who has Medicare is eligible for the program and can sign up...

Drug screening is commonly used by employers to test potential new employees for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol. Drug screening is also commonly used on the job site when an accident...

Marijuana prescribed? Does that mean marijuana (pot, weed, canibus) is now legal in the United States? The answer is no -- not for everyone. There are strict federal laws and restrictions that...

Phenytoin, which is the generic name of the commercial drug Dilantin, is an anticonvulsant, also known as an anti-epileptic, that controls seizures by suppressing abnormal electrical activity in...

A lot of people seem to be insuranceless right now, whether it's unemployment, not enough employment, whatever. I'm a strong believer that everyone has a right to medication. The information...

Lyrica is the brand name of pregabalin, a drug used to treat fibromyalgia, epilepsy and nerve pain. Like all drugs, Lyrica has the potential to cause side effects in patients who use the product...

There are different types of rehabilitation programs available for different levels of addiction, as well as programs designed specifically for the users of certain drugs. An appropriate...

Drug testing is an everyday reality for employers, law enforcement officials and others. There have been many methods used to detect if someone is using drugs, including tests on urine, blood and...

There are numerous drug plans offered by Medicare and many types are covered under Medicare subsidiaries such as AARP Medicare or Railroad Medicare. Many plans may also be determined by your age...