Adverse drug reactions

Article Abstract:

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are classified into two types, augmented reactions resulting from an exaggeration of the normal pharmacological actions of a drug, and bizarre reactions which are responses not expected from the known pharmacological actions of the drug. If an ADR is dose-related, it might be minimized by reducing the dose, but it is important to consider other potential causes such as the person's underlying illness, another disease, or other over-the-counter medicines used for self-medication.

Health aspects, Drugs, Adverse drug reactions

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The real cost of nursing

Article Abstract:

The nursing profession has long been recognized as one of the most poorly paid and despite several efforts by elder nurses and nursing unions, which overhauled the pay structure, they still do to fare well. New survey showed that redundancies and job freezes is forcing increasing number of nurses to seek financial assistance and nurses think the situation is unlikely to change in the near future.

Financial management, Personnel administration, Finance, Compensation and benefits, Nursing, Company financing

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Combating high cholesterol

Article Abstract:

Several people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) whose LDL levels do not respond to a combination of diet, exercise and medication need a dialysis to clear their blood. In cholesterol dialysis the patient's blood is extracted through one cannula, passed through a machine that removes cholesterol, and then returned to the bloodstream via a second cannula.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Risk factors, Hypercholesterolemia, Disease/Disorder overview

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