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are you available?

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HealthTap always is.: You have posted on HealthTap's basic, free, public, informational forum, where neither medical care nor prescriptions are given. Perhaps you wish to connect with a doctor for a private consultation. Private consultations are available on our premium forum, the details of which can vary depending on which part of the world you are in. Text-chat (that works like an email conversation) can be done.

Question 2

why is eecp not widely available?

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Possible reasons...: Some hospitals have eecp machines and technicians in the U.S.. There may be reasons why not more machines are available. Maybe some cardiologists don't believe the treatments produce much benefit. Perhaps there are not many patients eligible who are also at low risk for complications of eecp. Maybe the possible complications are worrisome. If interested, one can consult his cardiologist.

Question 3

what is serelaxin medicine ? is it avilable ?

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Not in the US: This is a medication meant for heart failure which increases the output of the heat, dilates blood vessels and improves kidney filtration rates.  Unfortunately, it hasn't been approved for use in the US as it doesn't seem to work as well as expected.

Question 4

what types of diuretics are available?

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Many: Diuretics  all work on different parts on the nephron which is the basic building  block of the kidney. You have thiazides, loop diiuretics, potasium sparing diuretics. They all work by increasing the amount of water exceeted in the urine usally by blocking reabsorbtion of sodium ir potaium.

Question 5

hi which gynaecologist are available in witbank for me keyplan ?

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Referrals: HealthTap's free, public site is for education. We are not a referral service. Recommend that you contact your health insurance company to find out if that is a covered benefit and if it is, to get a list of their covered network providers.

Question 6

is ergocalciferol available otc?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ergocalciferol, otherwise known as Vitamin D2 is available over the counter.

Question 7

is a cure available for tinitus?

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Not really: This is a ringing in one or both ears, which can range from mildly annoying to constantly bothersome.  It may occur in association with hearing and inner ear problems and some consider it to originate in the hearing centers of the brain.  A variety of things have been tried, mostly unseccessfuly like various herbs and anti-histaminics.  Some find relief from masking sound. Good luck.

Question 8

is lader,cavity removal available?

Accepted Answer

: If you meant "laser cavity removal," the answer is not readily. Lasers have wide usage in Dentistry, and their efficacy depends on the problem at hand and the skill/training of the practitioner. Try searching on your computer for laser dentistry in your zip code. What's more important than the gadget is the competence of the practitioner.

Question 9

when did levodopa become available?

Accepted Answer

1960s: Taken from Parkinson Foundation web site:

•Levodopa was developed in the late 1960s and was the first medication proven effective in treating a chronic neurodegenerative disease like PD.

Question 10

is parapectalin still available otc?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: it is. Kaopectate (kaolin and pectin) is common brand.

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