Sentences with phrase «who prescribe these treatments»

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In Texas, the group said, a rape victim had her prescription for emergency contraception rejected by a pharmacist.Supporters say the rule protects doctors who should not be forced to prescribe treatments...

Her approach is unique in that she tailors treatment based on different menstrual patterns and that she works with an Oriental Medicine Doctor who prescribes specific herbs in the formulas.

The drug metformin is the most common treatment prescribed by health care providers for PCOS and is used to help women who experience difficulty both getting pregnant and maintaining a pregnancy.

Sen. Diane Savino, who along with Sen. Brad Hoylman (D - Manhattan) is set to introduce the «Death with Dignity Act,» wondered what the difference was between stopping treatment to hasten death like Dolan says is okay and a terminally ill person taking a prescribed lethal medicine to end one's life.

Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School have found that patients who were prescribed corticosteroids as part of treatment for Lyme disease - associated facial paralysis had worse long - term outcomes of regaining facial function than those who were prescribed antibiotic therapy alone.

In a recent study, nearly half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses while prescribed opioids for pain were also receiving benzodiazepines, or benzos, which are common medications for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and alcohol withdrawal.

«What comes with sleep apnea are these changes in the brain, so in addition to prescribing continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP — a machine used to help an individual sleep easier, which is the gold standard treatment for sleep disturbance — physicians now know to pay attention to helping their patients who have these other symptoms,» Macey said.

Patients who developed heart failure after heart attack were prescribed the same medications at discharge as those who were not, so researchers concluded treatment for heart attack was not likely responsible for the higher rate of cancer in heart failure patients.

The good news is we can prevent this problem by stopping the source and treating the troubled,» said co-author and CDC director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. «It is critical that states use effective prescription drug tracking programs so we can improve prescribing practices and help get those who are abusing drugs into treatment.»

Those other victims being people in desperate need of pain treatment who can not now get it because of fears related to the prescribing and use of opioids.

Additionally, the proportion of patients in the United States who are prescribed opioids for non-cancer pain has almost doubled over the past decade, indicating the need to do a more focused examination on the safety and efficacy of these and other treatment options.

However, approximately half of patients who begin osteoporosis treatment do not follow their prescribed treatment and / or discontinue treatment within a year.

Very often, clinicians would prescribe exercise classes, physiotherapy, walking and cycling programmes as part of the treatment, but who would like to engage in these activities when they feel like a zombie?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends FDCs to facilitate the optimal drug treatment of TB by improving adherence, possibly reducing prescribing errors, and improving drug supply efficiency.

Less than half of women who filled a statin prescription following a heart attack received a high - intensity statin — indicating they continue to be less likely than men to be prescribed this lifesaving treatment, according...

A 2009 study found that 65 % of physician members of the ASBP who responded to a survey prescribe drug combinations that are not FDA - approved for the treatment of obesity.

Use a warm washcloth to encourage drainage; if it's really bothersome or painful, or if it doesn't improve with home treatment, see your eye doctor, who can prescribe an antibiotic ointment.

Tamoxifen is often prescribed to patients who suffer from gynecomastia because it is one of the most efficient treatments to reduce estrogen levels.

Many physicians who practice homeopathic methods for healing and treatment now prescribe drinking pomegranate juice because they understand the connection between the antioxidants and the relief of hot flashes.

You are not alone, around a third of psoriasis patients surveyed who have mild psoriasis said that they relied on topical (skin) treatments alone, because they had discovered that these kind of treatments had the fewest side effects, or that their psoriasis wasn't severe enough to take a drug regularly, or that their doctor wasn't interested in prescribing any further treatment.

You've got patients reading all kinds of bias information on the internet & essentially risking their own lives, when they have qualified doctors who could be helping these patients test the treatments more safely & then use any beneficial treatments to help other patients, but it seems most doctors are more afraid of risking their own careers than actually helping patients, so they just prescribe the «Standard of Care» treatments, which we all know has a very low survival rate.

The path she prescribes is very specific, which simply does not work for a physical therapist who is always evaluating various treatment paths, depending on the patient's symptoms, lifestyle, activity level, etc..

WebMD [2] explains that the specific type of treatment often also depends on some factors related to the woman who is experiencing these symptoms.When it comes to a pharmaceutical approach, a woman who still has a uterus will often received combination HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), while a woman who does not have a uterus anymore (those who had undergone a hysterectomy) may only be prescribed a dose of estrogen.

Around a third of psoriasis patients surveyed who have mild psoriasis said that they relied on topical (skin) treatments alone, because they had discovered that these kind of treatments had the fewest side effects, or that their psoriasis wasn't severe enough to take a drug regularly, or that their doctor wasn't interested in prescribing any further treatment.

Those who have ever been to a dermatologist for acne treatment might find it counterintuitive that I suggest a probiotic since most dermatologists prescribe an antibiotic to fight acne.

Research on dentist prescribed «home» bleaching treatment has revealed that for folk who achieved a whiter shade, only half of them still had whiter teeth half a year later.

Research on dentist prescribed «home» bleaching treatment has revealed that for folk who achieved a lighter shade, only half of them still had better teeth half a year later.

For this reason, we focus on the experiences of those students who used the treatment as prescribed.

The organization initially set out to help owners who were facing impossible financial hurdles after a pet was prescribed an expensive treatment for injuries or a grave illness.

If your horse has primary or secondary problems with smoke - induced respiratory injury, you should contact your veterinarian who can prescribe specific treatments such as intravenous fluids, bronchodilator drugs, nebulization, or other measures to facilitate hydration of the airway passages.

If you notice hair missing from your dog's coat, contact your veterinarian, who will determine a cause and prescribe an appropriate treatment regimen.

Next, Dr. G. Robert Weedon, the veterinarian who oversees the shelter medicine program, prescribed an inexpensive heartworm treatment plan that has only recently been documented in the veterinary literature.

If your dog's skin symptoms consist of just mild flaking or itching, then the home treatment described above to cure dog dry skin is appropriate.If the condition is worsening over time, or if you see symptoms such as redness, hair loss (alopecia), or if there are oozing lesions, these are signals that it is time to visit a veterinarian who can prescribe medications that can reduce skin inflammation (steroids), treat dog skin infection (antibiotics), or to help with itch.

The decision to prescribe any medication will rely solely on the evaluation of a licensed veterinarian who will decide if your dog needs to take any type of medication, as well, as the dose and recommended treatment length.

To treat worms, visit a veterinarian who will prescribe a treatment based on the type of parasite.

If these symptoms are seen, call a veterinarian who will diagnose and prescribe treatment.

Plaintiffs who are honest and forthright about their injuries and follow the recovery treatment plans prescribed by their healthcare providers put themselves in the best possible position.

The overall view of the situation seems to be that patients who are prescribed Xarelto, whether it is to prevent blood clots, stroke, or for treatment, tend to suffer far worse side effects than what they may have been experiencing originally.

Like any company, pharmaceutical corporations as well as doctors who prescribed the medication, have the liability of ensuring that their products are safe for consumption and that these medical treatments do not pose an unhealthy risk to their patients.

It is up to the GP or health professional who recommends, refers or prescribes the therapy or treatment.

The «treatment» was largely given by the patients themselves, who could even prescribe their own medications, with little involvement of professionals.

Due to the risk of unwanted side effects in children and teenagers who use psychotropic medications, these medications are often prescribed as a last resort and in conjunction with other types of treatment such as counseling.

Tuohy doesn't believe we are over-subscribing Ritalin — child psychiatrist Emeritus Professor John Werry says we are under - diagnosing and under - prescribing psychiatric drugs for children — but for children who have behaviour problems there are good, non-drug treatments available.

Community detoxification is a treatment option for people who are taking prescribed or illicit benzodiazepines, methadone or z type drugs, who can't or don't want to go into a residential detoxification service.

Fortunately, conducting randomized trials over the decades, intervention researchers have produced numerous manual - guided, evidence - based treatments (EBTs) for depression, anxiety, and conduct in youth.2 Unfortunately, these treatments have not been incorporated into most everyday clinical practice.3 - 5 A common view is that the complexity and comorbidity of many clinically referred youths, whose problems and treatment needs can shift during treatment, may pose problems for EBT protocols, which are typically designed for single or homogeneous clusters of disorders, developed and tested with recruited youths who differ from patients seen in everyday clinical practice, and involve a predetermined sequence of prescribed session contents, limiting their flexibility.3 - 8 Indeed, trials testing these protocols against usual care for young patients in clinical practice have produced mixed findings, with EBTs often failing to outperform usual care.7, 9