Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids, masses of muscle and connective tissue that are stimulated by estrogen, occur in some 20 to 50 percent of women between the ages of 30 and 50. Fibroids are more often seen in African-American women. Diagnosis is made by physical exam, ultrasound or x-rays. The…
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Depression: It's a painful, frightening disease that affects women in all walks of life. One of the most helpful treatments for improvement is knowing that you are not alone.
You believe that your daughter is suffering from depression. Her erratic behavior is more than the normal ups and downs of a teenager. What can you do?
First and foremost, accompany her to a mental health professional, preferably someone who specializes in adolescence. You cannot, nor should not,…
Dragon Pharmaceutical Inc. (OTC BB: DRUG; TSX: DDD; BBSE: DRP) ("the Company") is pleased to announce that August 12, 2005 has been set as the date for the annual stockholder meeting of the Company.
The annual meeting of Dragon stockholders will be held at Dragon’s corporate offices at Suite…
Baseball had undergone major changes in the 1990’s most notably the labor strike that wiped out the World Series and brought revenue sharing and a luxury tax. Baseball had survived and was more exciting than ever, the 50-home run season was back, but the players always seemed to be hurt. Between…
As noted in an earlier article, women have a far greater chance of becoming depressed than men. Why? That's the $2 million question. If that were answered, a lot more women could be spared a lot of agonizing pain. No one fully understands what causes depression-in women or men.
Recently, I was reading Nickelodeon Magazine with my second-grade son and cringed when one of the articles mentioned “going to the loony bin.” When he asked me what this meant, I was glad to have the opportunity to provide an unbiased and unhurtful explanation. Several nights later when we were…
This collection of quotations aims to contain the most poignant, controversial, and historically significant quotes from Baseball's Steroid Era. The quotes, which focus on famous steroid and hGH users or the controversy in general, are delivered by some very influential officials of Major League…
When I was growing up, the "m" (menstruation) word was not mentioned in polite conversations, let alone mixed company. I remember telling my mother that I got my period and her happily telling my dad. I was embarrassed and excited at the same time.
Well, that has surely changed. You see print ads…
Cassandra was thrilled. This was her first pregnancy and everything was going well-both physically and mentally. She was in good shape and hadn't gained too much weight. Her spirits were sky high, anticipating with pleasure all that the baby would bring.
The delivery went well, no complications…
Checks and balances. Not every statistical anomaly is caused by steroid use. The following are factors of which the effects are similar to those of steroid and human growth hormone (hGH) use. Each factor contributed in part to the increase in offense since the early 1990s.
Techniclone Corporation was issued U.S. Patent No. 6,036,955 on March 14, 2000 entitled "Kits and Methods for the Specific Coagulation of Vasculature" by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Beth is depressed. Clinically depressed and depressed about being depressed. She's one of millions of people who have not responded to the magic of antidepressants. She's been there and back for Prozac, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Parnate, Lithium…you name it. Beth is not alone.
Dragon Pharmaceutical Inc. (OTC BB: DRUG; TSX: DDD) today announced the appointment of Mr. Xiaochun Zhang as the General Manager of the Company’s Chinese operations.
As the General Manager of our Chinese operations, Mr. Zhang is responsible for the overall operational and sales and marketing…
For 20 years, antidepressants have given some if not entire relief to countless individuals. The word "some" or partial is used here since about 70 percent of people are improved. That leaves another 30 percent (a significant number) who are only getting partial or no help from this medicine: a.k.a.…
Xenometrix, Inc. has granted a worldwide license for gene expression profiling to Genometrix Incorporated, giving Genometrix access to claims covered in issued U.S. and European patents.
The license is non-exclusive and covers the collection of gene expression profiles utilizing all platforms…
You underwent a major depression and the doctor treated you with antidepressants. You waited the six weeks, and you still were ill. Perhaps not as depressed as you were originally, but still bothered with insomnia, feeling sad and/or anxious and having little appetite. You tried another medication…
Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada, the authors of Game of Shadows, were sentenced to 18 months in prison for not testifying before the grand jury on August 15. The 18 months represents the length of a typical grand jury term. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White rejected the reporters' request for a…
A friend of mine called me last week. She had just caught the tail end of a report on the local ABC 7 report on another way to fight depression. She mentioned something about nerve stimulation. I quickly went online to see if the TV station had anything at its site. All it had was a short blurb. I…
To follow on from yesterdays entry regarding supersets, a much similar training method, which is often confused with the superset, is the compound set. A compound set is the execution of two sets, back to back, which target the same muscle group. An example of this is a set of dumbbell lateral…
I recently received an e-mail from a woman whose 12-year-old anorexic niece was threatening suicide. The girl's weight had rapidly dropped from 97 pounds to 68. While hospitalized, she received group therapy with 30- and 40-year-old women, which the aunt found inappropriate.
In another e-mail, a…
Although anorexia nervosa is often associated with teenage girls, it can strike at any stage of life. The previous article explored anorexia among young children. At the other end of the spectrum is evidence suggesting that middle-aged and elderly women are sufferers.
There are few statistics on…
Dragon Pharmaceutical Inc. (TSX: DDD; OTC BB: DRUG) is pleased to announce that the Company has strengthened its European presence by appointing an additional key executive in the newly established European office to focus on capturing European business opportunities through the execution of the…
Currently, players are awarded arbitration after three years and free agency after six years of major league service time. Given the six year span under one team’s control, players are likely to be reaching their potential when their first shot at free agency comes around. There is an inherent…
Most sports are great for kids. There's camaraderie, discipline, and commitment to physical conditioning that can last a lifetime. But sometimes they can become an obsession leading to anorexia nervosa.
According to ANRED , "eating disorders are significant problems in the worlds of ballet and…
Five of the redacted names from the Jason Grimsley Affadavit by IRS Special Agent, Jeff Novitzky, have finally leaked to the media after four months of speculation. Multiple media outlets have now published the redacted names of six former teammates including David Segui who confessed to ESPN that…
What good is it having wide boulder shoulders and a wide sweeping back if you sport a pencil neck? Whilst many directly train their traps and develop them well, there are others who seem to miss the traps completely from their training regime, simply relying on back and shoulder exercises to supply…
Last month ABC News.com reported the death of former British child singing star Lena Zavaroni. According to the report, at the time of her death, Zavaroni, 35, weighed less than 60 pounds. But anorexia nervosa did not kill her. She died of complications following brain surgery.
Zavaroni's fame…
The roster is full of would-be-still-might-be Hall of Famers including Bonds, McGwire, Clemens, Rodriguez and Palmeiro. Tejada and Sheffield could join them, or rather join them in not joining them in the Hall, depending on how the Hall voters reconcile the era and the statistics.
Abuse can take many forms, among them: battering, sexual assault, and emotional harm. Some argue that hurtful words to a child (e.g., "You're so stupid") can leave deeper scars than any fist or belt. But one thing is for sure: all these experiences have profound psychological impacts that last…
U.S. District Judge William Alsup ordered Barry Bonds' personal trainer, Greg Anderson released from jail Thursday, citing a legal "snafu" that has arisen in the case. Alsup said Anderson must be freed because a federal appeals court hadn't affirmed his contempt order within the required 30 days…
It's no secret that managed care has made essential medical coverage difficult to obtain. But HMO's are especially tough on anorexic patients.
A March 27, 1999 Wall Street Journal article, reprinted online by the Kansas City Star reported that insurers frequently refuse to cover the long hospital…
As Game of Shadows’ authors Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada await their appeal, and ultimately a decision on whether or not they go to jail, the government continues its investigation into who leaked BALCO transcripts and court documents to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Dragon Pharmaceutical Inc. (TSX: DDD; OTC BB: DRUG; BBSE: DRP) today announced a business update and selected unaudited 2004 pro-forma financial data of the Company combined with Oriental Wave Holding Limited.
On January 12, 2005, Dragon completed the acquisition of Oriental Wave Holding Limited.
The physical and psychological effects of anorexia nervosa on eating-disordered persons are well-known. Less obvious is the fact that the illness exacts a similar toll on family and friends. It is important for loved ones to not only educate themselves about this condition, but to seek support and…
These men are resposible for helping rid baseball of steroids and human growth hormone (hGH). Certain people such as Bud Selig and Jose Canseco have had a profound effect on the scnadal and will ultimately prevent countless players and children from using steroids and hGH.
A new technology may soon banish an old scourge: body image distortion in anorexics. Using "virtual reality," researchers are trying to help patients develop healthy ideas about their figures.
Although razor thin, the anorexic sees herself as fat. She, therefore, constantly tries to lose weight…
Performance enhancing steroids such as used commonly by bodybuilders and professional athletes grew in popularity despite their being banned in competitive sports and eventually in the US being classified as a controlled substance and limited to prescription use. Athletes then turned to the possibly…
The Steroid Era is now cemented in baseball lore alongside the Dead Ball Era. The Dead Ball Era, notorious for a lack of offense, began in 1900 and ended in 1919 when the White Sox threw the World Series and Major League Baseball made a number of changes that favored offense.
Short steroid cycles - a system of taking anabolic steroids, which means that the duration of cycle is no more than 4 weeks. Ideally, of course, a "cycle" in this form is not longer than 2-3 weeks. Bill Roberts is the founder of this system. It was he who brought the innovation in bodybuilding.
Why…
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