Question 1

is black kohosh the best thing for  hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Maybe it can help: Black cohosh is a widely studied herbal treament for hot flashes. Some studies have suggested it can help, others suggest no real benefit. So it becomes an individual choice. It may help you, and it is usually safe to try. Red clover has also been used. Lifestyle changes can help, too (stop smoking, exercise, some diet changes). Some rx other than hormones can help (paxil).If serious talk with doc.

Question 2

is pentaxim vaccine (sanofi made in france) really banned?

Accepted Answer

Below: Yes: 
There have been numerous studies over the years, that the dosage of vaccine in Pentaxim against Pertussis is low, that it is not able to protect humans from infection in the long run.

A recent study by WHO also states that pertussis (respiratory disease, which spreads through contact) is on the rise again &amp; is prevalent among 5+ years old children in the United States &amp; Europe, where this vaccine has been adopted as part of the national immunization schedule.

This vaccine has already been banned in developed countries, on WHO’s recommendation.

Question 3

fact or fiction: soursop (fruit native of south america, mexico etc) can treat cancer.?

Accepted Answer

Need more studies: There are some facts that annona muricata ( soursop) perhaps contains an active substance/molecules that  can kill certain cancer cells. Some study has demonstated some positive data in vitro -in the laboratories. However there are a lot of questions that have to be asnwered first before declaring that it can really treat cancer.

Question 4

is docetaxel-120 inj. available in india for chemotherapy (breast cancer) patients?

Accepted Answer

I think so: I think docetaxel should be available in india. However, for sure, check with your local hospital/ oncologist in india.

Question 5

who has cheaper drugs--us or canada?

Accepted Answer

Usually Canada: Typically drug prices for non generic medications are lower in canada than in the us.

Question 6

pentaxim vaccine  banned,which is the best vaccine brand available?

Accepted Answer

Mix of vaccines: DTap, Hib, polio - 3 vaccines.

Question 7

could california medical cover protein shakes/products for bariatrics patients?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It depends on your insurance and the specific supplement you are looking to have covered. Usually I have found that it is not commonly covered. However, I have encountered exceptions in my practice.

Question 8

best drug for lung pseudomonas for patient with pensyln, allergy?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Carbapenems combined with fluorinated quinolones would probably be best.  Aminoglycosides do not penetrate lung tissue very well, but might be added by inhalation to minimize the degree of tracheobronchial colonization.  Best would be to determine the degree of hypersensitivity reaction to pcn and think about desensitization if the strain is multiresistant.

Question 9

is eno(fruit salt) good for diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not help you in any way. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 10

does insurace cover  for herceptin (trastuzumab) to treat breast cancer in nz?

Accepted Answer

Insurance Cover: You need to check with your insurance company what type of cover you are under

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Who has cheaper drugs--us or canada?

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Pentaxim vaccine banned,which is the best vaccine brand available?

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Could california medical cover protein shakes/products for bariatrics patients?

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Best drug for lung pseudomonas for patient with pensyln, allergy?

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Does insurace cover for herceptin (trastuzumab) to treat breast cancer in nz?

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