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Antioxidants

Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Antioxidants are found in many foods, including fruits and…

Anxiety

Fear and anxiety are part of life. You may feel anxious before you take a test or walk down a dark street. This kind of…

Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn’t make enough new blood cells. Causes include Toxic…

Arakoda

Arakoda

What is Arakoda? Arakoda is an anti-malaria medicine that interferes with the growth of parasites in the human body. Parasites that cause malaria can enter…

Arm Injuries and Disorders

Of the 206 bones in your body, 3 of them are in your arm; the humerus, radius and ulna. Your arms are also made up…

Arm pain

Arm pain can be caused by a wide variety of problems, ranging from joint injuries to compressed nerves. Depending on the cause, arm pain can…

Arnica

Arnica  is a genus of perennial, herbaceous plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The genus name Arnica may be derived from the Greek arni, “lamb”,…

Arthritis

If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and…

Artificial Limbs

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include Circulation problems from atherosclerosis or diabetes.…

Aspirin

Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a salicylate medication, often used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Aspirin, also known by its generic…

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.

Specializing in chromogenic and turbidimetric reagent technologies, Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC) has been a global leader in endotoxin and (1→3)-ß-D-glucans detection products and…

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. Your airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have…

AstraZeneca AB

AstraZeneca AB

We are a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can…

Aurobindo Pharma

Aurobindo Pharma

Aurobindo Pharma Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing company headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India. The company manufactures generic pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients.…

Autoimmune Diseases

Your body’s immune system protects you from disease and infection. But if you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy cells in your…

AVIOQ, Inc.

AVIOQ, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of diagnostic tests, particularly in the field of in vitro diagnostics (IVD). AVIOQ…

B Vitamins

B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play essential roles in various physiological functions within the body. There are eight distinct B vitamins,…

Back Injuries

Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back injuries can result from sports injuries, work…

Back Pain

If you’ve ever groaned, “Oh, my aching back!”, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out…

Baclofen

Why is Baclofen Prescribed? Baclofen is used to treat pain and certain types of spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) from multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries,…

Bavarian Nordic A/S

Bavarian Nordic A/S is a Danish biotechnology company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines for infectious diseases and cancer. Bavarian Nordic…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is an American health care company that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of medical products and pharmaceuticals. Here are some…

Bayer HealthCare LLC

Bayer HealthCare LLC

Bayer HealthCare LLC is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, a global pharmaceutical and life sciences company based in Germany. Bayer HealthCare focuses on the development…

Belladonna

For centuries, healers have used Belladona as a powerful anesthetic for surgeries. It reduces swelling, eliminates muscle twitches, relieves nerve pain, ends muscle aches and…

Bio Products Laboratory

Bio Products Laboratory

Headquartered in Elstree, in the UK, and with plasma collection centres across the US, BPL is dedicated to producing a range of medicines for the…