he long term devastating effects that diabetes can have for it’s
sufferer are now widely known. The condition can lead to a stroke, heart
disease, damage to the retina and possible blindness, kidney failure,
and diabetes accelerates atherosclerosis (the formation of fatty plaques
inside the arteries which can result in blockages/clots and then a
heart attack).
Such problems are the result of usually when diabetes is left
uncontrolled and blood sugar levels are not properly maintained, most
commonly in adults with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when
insufficient insulin is produced by the body for it to function
properly, or when the body’s cells do not react to insulin. This is
called insulin resistance. The disease is far more common than type 1,
and around 90% of adults with diabetes, have the type 2 strain of the
disease which has roughly 2.8million sufferers in the UK alone.
Dr. Madeleine Castellanos is a certified psychiatrist specializing in
the treatment of sexual dysfunction and the improvement of sex life for
couples or individuals. She has written a detailed article on her
website in which she explains the connection between erectile dysfunction
and diabetes. “Good sexual functioning depends on good blood flow and
the ability to not only perceive sensations, but to have the organs and
tissues respond to these sensations. When a person’s blood sugar is
high, cells cannot function properly and nerve endings become damaged.
This can cause numbness, or worse – uncomfortable tingling. Having
uncontrolled levels of blood sugar also causes damage to the blood
vessels in the form of decreased ability to relax and contract when
needed as well as increased atherosclerosis decreasing blood flow.”
She further comments “Ways that nerve damage manifests for someone
with diabetes could be a decreased sensation in their genitals. When
this happens, it becomes more difficult to become aroused when touched
or stroked. Impaired blood flow commonly causes erectile dysfunction in
men and lack of lubrication or difficulty reaching orgasm in women. To
make matters worse, patients with diabetes have a poorer response to
medications for erectile dysfunction.” Dr. Castellanos also says in her
article that she believes diabetics should keep their blood sugar level
between 80 and 125 instead of trying to maintain the level of under 150
or 180 if they have had the disease for a while.
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Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Christmas brings warnings for asthma and allergy sufferers
As the festive period is upon us, an expert allergist at the Gottlieb
Memorial Hospital in Maywood, Ill, has issued a warning which could
dampen the moods of many. Fresh Christmas trees, plants, air fresheners,
perfumes, dust and nuts may trigger asthma attacks and allergic
reactions according to Dr. Joseph Leija.
Dr. Leija has warned that there is a good chance of a trigger being created through things such as: the dust on old boxes of decorations that have been stored away for probably almost a year, fresh Christmas trees, and the popular holiday houseplant the Poinsetta, which has become almost as widely known at Christmas as holly and ivy.
The allergist commented in a Loyola University Health System news release: “The dust from the boxes and on the decorations that have been packed away in dank basements or dusty attics is triggering reactions in my allergy and asthma patients”. He further went on to suggest methods of avoiding such problems. For instance he advised avoiding scented candles and oils, choosing an artificial tree as apposed to a real and fresh one, staying clear of fresh plants and flowers, be careful with the humidifier and keeping humidity to no more than 48 to 50 percent, and finally to store all decorations in plastic bins to help keep them dust-free.
If you are worried about Dr. Leija’s warnings, why not be prepared and help beat the Christmas blues. At Medical Specialists we offer a wide range of medications to help asthma and allergy sufferers, all at great prices. If you are suffering from asthma like symptoms, you should see your doctor immediately for a diagnosis. Your doctor is able to prescribe medication if he feels you have asthma. If you have already been prescribed an inhaler or have lost your inhaler or run out and cannot get a prescription immediately, we are able to supply you an inhaler to help your asthma symptoms. We now offer both blue (relievers) inhalers such as Ventolin and Salbutamol, and brown (preventers) inhalers such as Qvar Beclomethasone, Qvar Easi-Breathe, and Pulvinal Beclomethasone. If you suffer from hay fever or allergies we offer Loratadine tablets and Nasonex spray. Both of the aforementioned are available without the need for a prescription.
Dr. Leija has warned that there is a good chance of a trigger being created through things such as: the dust on old boxes of decorations that have been stored away for probably almost a year, fresh Christmas trees, and the popular holiday houseplant the Poinsetta, which has become almost as widely known at Christmas as holly and ivy.
The allergist commented in a Loyola University Health System news release: “The dust from the boxes and on the decorations that have been packed away in dank basements or dusty attics is triggering reactions in my allergy and asthma patients”. He further went on to suggest methods of avoiding such problems. For instance he advised avoiding scented candles and oils, choosing an artificial tree as apposed to a real and fresh one, staying clear of fresh plants and flowers, be careful with the humidifier and keeping humidity to no more than 48 to 50 percent, and finally to store all decorations in plastic bins to help keep them dust-free.
If you are worried about Dr. Leija’s warnings, why not be prepared and help beat the Christmas blues. At Medical Specialists we offer a wide range of medications to help asthma and allergy sufferers, all at great prices. If you are suffering from asthma like symptoms, you should see your doctor immediately for a diagnosis. Your doctor is able to prescribe medication if he feels you have asthma. If you have already been prescribed an inhaler or have lost your inhaler or run out and cannot get a prescription immediately, we are able to supply you an inhaler to help your asthma symptoms. We now offer both blue (relievers) inhalers such as Ventolin and Salbutamol, and brown (preventers) inhalers such as Qvar Beclomethasone, Qvar Easi-Breathe, and Pulvinal Beclomethasone. If you suffer from hay fever or allergies we offer Loratadine tablets and Nasonex spray. Both of the aforementioned are available without the need for a prescription.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Actor Simon Pegg shows off thicker barnet and thinner face
The British actor
Simon Pegg has made appearances at several premieres this week,
promoting the fourth installment in the Mission Impossible films. The
star who has appeared in many notable films such as Run, Fat Boy, Run,
and Hot Fuzz, is clearly now a major player in Hollywood, starring
alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
However, it
seems the “Hollywood effect” has taken over the highly popular Brit as
he is now much slimmer in the face and his once receding and thinning
hair appears to have been replaced by a much more fuller head of hair.
This follows the comedian Ricky Gervais, who famously posed in a tiny
pair of gold shorts prior to him hosting the Golden Globes back in
January, showing off the incredible 22lbs he had lost during 2010 from
his previous portly frame. Gervais too seemed to shrink simultaneously
to his career taking off across the Atlantic.
Pegg’s hair
transplant follows X-Factor judge Louis Walsh recently admitting in an
interview that he had undergone a similar procedure which set him back
roughly £30,000 after jibes from boss Simon Cowell, ‘He came up to me
and said: “You know, you’re starting to lose your hair. I said, “I am
not! And anyway, you’re going grey!”
‘I could have
just left it and got on with things, but with TV today, everything is in
high definition, and people notice every little thing’. Even Manchester
United striker and footballing superstar Wayne Rooney earlier this year
announced the news of his hair transplant after an expensive trip to a
Harley Street clinic, tweeting his followers on social networking site
Twitter – ‘I was going bald at 25, why not? I’m delighted with the
result’.
However if you are you are not feeling flush enough to warrant paying 30k for a hair transplant you could try Propecia instead.
Thursday, 8 December 2011
GP’s urged to cut their patient’s limit on erectile dysfunction medication
A committee of NHS managers who are responsible for rationing
recommendations for areas that include Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire,
have asked doctors to limit their patients to just two tablets per month
for those who are taking medications such as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis to treat erectile dysfunction.
The prescribing of such medications on the NHS is already under strict measures, with access to erectile dysfunction medication limited primarily to those who are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s disease, polio, spina bifida, and spinal injury. The South Central Priorities Committee, who have made the new strict recommendations, covers PCTs in Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Berkshire East, Berkshire West and Buckinghamshire. They suggest in their research that people between the ages of 40 to 60 have sex once a week, which could lead to questions about how up to date or accurate this research actually is and also why there is only a two tablet per month idea put forth.
In addition, there is NHS guidance that states that there “appears to be no clinical reason to restrict the number of tablets” of Viagra prescribed to an individual. Dr Paul Roblin, chief executive of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxon LMCs, said: “It is getting in the way of GPs having a sensible dialogue with patients about their requirements. Local priorities committees don’t understand the only restrictions on GP prescribing come from the national black list and grey list. They sometimes portray recommendations as a rule that has to be obeyed, and that’s not true.”
A spokesperson for NHS Oxfordshire had this to say on the subject: “Any decision made by the PCT cannot prohibit prescribing, but will form a recommendation to GPs. The policy can be adapted locally and NHS Berkshire East is implementing the two-dose policy for new patients only.” Moreover, a NHS Berkshire East spokesperson has commented on the new suggested procedure: “Existing patients are prescribed four tablets a month, but new patients are treated in line with the policy published by the Berkshire Priorities Committee.”
The prescribing of such medications on the NHS is already under strict measures, with access to erectile dysfunction medication limited primarily to those who are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s disease, polio, spina bifida, and spinal injury. The South Central Priorities Committee, who have made the new strict recommendations, covers PCTs in Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Berkshire East, Berkshire West and Buckinghamshire. They suggest in their research that people between the ages of 40 to 60 have sex once a week, which could lead to questions about how up to date or accurate this research actually is and also why there is only a two tablet per month idea put forth.
In addition, there is NHS guidance that states that there “appears to be no clinical reason to restrict the number of tablets” of Viagra prescribed to an individual. Dr Paul Roblin, chief executive of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxon LMCs, said: “It is getting in the way of GPs having a sensible dialogue with patients about their requirements. Local priorities committees don’t understand the only restrictions on GP prescribing come from the national black list and grey list. They sometimes portray recommendations as a rule that has to be obeyed, and that’s not true.”
A spokesperson for NHS Oxfordshire had this to say on the subject: “Any decision made by the PCT cannot prohibit prescribing, but will form a recommendation to GPs. The policy can be adapted locally and NHS Berkshire East is implementing the two-dose policy for new patients only.” Moreover, a NHS Berkshire East spokesperson has commented on the new suggested procedure: “Existing patients are prescribed four tablets a month, but new patients are treated in line with the policy published by the Berkshire Priorities Committee.”
Thursday, 10 November 2011
New drug could help obese patients lose tenth of their weight in just one month
A new drug which destroys blood supply to fatty tissue could help people lose a tenth of their body weight in just one month, a study indicates.
Obese rhesus monkeys lost on average 11 per cent of their body weight after four weeks of the experimental treatment. Body mass index (BMI) and waistline also were reduced, while all three measures were unchanged in untreated control monkeys.Imaging studies also showed a substantial decrease in body fat among treated animals. A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre carried out the study. Co-senior author Professor Renata Pasqualini, at the David H. Koch Centre for Applied Research of Genitourinary Cancers, said: “Development of this compound for human use would provide a non-surgical way to actually reduce accumulated white fat, in contrast to current weight-loss drugs that attempt to control appetite or prevent absorption of dietary fat.”
She said previous attempts to treat obesity have predominantly focused on drugs aimed at suppressing appetite or increasing metabolism, but these efforts have been hampered by their toxic side-effects.
The MD Anderson group designed a new drug, which includes a homing agent that binds to a protein on the surface of fat-supporting blood vessels and a synthetic peptide that triggers cell death.
Their blood supply gone, fat cells are reabsorbed and metabolised.
Co-senior author Professor Wadih Arap, said: “Obesity is a major risk factor for developing cancer, roughly the equivalent of tobacco use, and both are potentially reversible.”
In earlier preclinical research, obese mice lost about 30 per cent of their body weight with the drug, now called Adipotide.
The drug acts on white adipose tissue, the scientific name for the unhealthy type of fat that accumulates under the skin and around the abdomen, and is a disease and mortality predictor.
Prof Pasqualini said: “Most drugs against obesity fail in transition between rodents and primates.
Adipotide-treated monkeys showed marked improvements in insulin resistance – using about 50 per cent less insulin after treatment. Now the research team are preparing for a clinical trial in which obese prostate cancer patients would receive daily injections of Adipotide for 28 consecutive days.
Treated monkeys’ abdominal fat levels fell by 27 per cent during the study. Fat levels increased slightly in the control group. Lean monkeys did not lose weight in a separate study to test for potential effects of the drug in non-obese animals, indicating that the drug’s effect may be selective for obese subjects.
Monkeys in the studies remained bright and alert throughout, interacting with caretakers and demonstrating no signs of nausea or food avoidance.
The results were published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Levitra orodispersible approved for Scotlands NHS
A convenient new drug to help men overcome erectile dysfunction has been approved by Scotland’s medical watchdog.
An
estimated 2.3 million men are believed to suffer from erectile
dysfunction in the UK, however market research suggests that only one in
10 receive treatment for the condition.
Levitra orodispersible, which is said to be the first and only orodispersible tablet for impotence, dissolves on the tongue without the need for a glass of water.
The research showed that 40% of sufferers regard existing therapies as “inconvenient”.
The “melt-in-the-mouth” drug was approved by the European Commission in September 2010 and launched in the UK in March this year. It was approved by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) last week and will now be made available for use through NHS Scotland.
It is said to be more convenient than existing pills as it can be taken anywhere and the slim credit-card pack is more discreet than a usual pill-packet.
Manufacturers Bayer, who hope the drug will revolutionise treatment for men too embarrassed to seek help, say the formulation “de-medicalises” and helps to remove the stigma attached to impotence.
Each 10mg pack of Levitra orodispersible have anti-counterfeiting safety measures to prevent illegal internet websites selling fake versions.
Ian Russell, specialist practitioner in Andrology and Urology at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, said: “This is really good news for Scottish men. We have been waiting for Levitra orodispersible to be licensed for a while and are relieved that it has finally been approved.
“We feel that it will be particularly advantageous for the younger patients with diabetes and other medical conditions causing erectile dysfunction who will appreciate its advantages the most.”
Tennis star Serena Williams spotted with bald patch on dinner date
The
tennis ace is widely known for her extravagant fashion preferences,
famously donning a black lycra cat suit during the 2002 US Open, and
often alters her hair through the use of hair extensions. Unfortunately
for Serena, it appears this regular use of extensions has damaged her
natural hair and it seems she may be suffering from “traction alopecia”.
This type of hair loss is caused primarily by force being applied to
the hair, either through hair extensions, braiding, weaving, or even as
the result of frequently having your hair in ponytails or pigtails. If
caught and treated early, this type of hair loss is reversible. Other
celebrities who are rumoured to have suffered hair loss as a result of
hair extensions include Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Naomi
Campbell.
The former world number 1 women’s tennis star Serena Williams has
sparked speculation that she may be going bald. The 30 year old and
current world number 14, was on a late night dinner date in Hollywood
with her socialite friend Brittny Gastineau. She was making her way to
her car when she went to move her curly locks away from her face,
however in doing so exposed a large bald patch.When asked, leading Trichologist (hair specialist) David Bailey said, “The hair loss seen on Serena Williams appears to the fronto-vertex region and is indicative of damage caused by traction from hair extensions. It may be that she is also or either suffering from Female Pattern Alopecia, which is due to a hormone imbalance. She should also get her Serum Ferritin levels checked also, as low levels of this can also cause hair loss in women.
For women who are experiencing problems with hair loss, at Medical Specialists we can help you. We offer a numerous array of options best suited to your needs. Available without a prescription, from our Chemist Shop, you can now purchase Regaine for Women. This is specially formulated containing a 20mg/ml of the active ingredient Minoxidil – a clinically proven treatment and is applied direct to the scalp to treat women’s thinning hair.
In addition, with a prescription or via a consultation with one of our Doctors, you can buy Dianette now at even lower prices. Studies have shown that Dianette used for 6-9 months clearly decreases hair loss and hair thinning. Dianette has an ability to block androgen activity at the pilosebaceous unit. Because of this ability, Dianette can successfully be used to treat Androgenetic Alopecia or scalp hair loss in women caused by androgen activity. Dianette has been shown to stop further female pattern hair loss and increase hair thickness within about a year of regular use.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
CDC survey shows more teenagers use condoms
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have recently published a
survey which indicates that a higher number of sexually active teenagers
are now using condoms, either on it’s own or in conjunction with their
partner’s hormonal contraceptive.
After a slight increase in the teen birth rate between 2005-2007, the numbers are once again on the down. Researcher Gladys Martinez, PhD, of the CDC’s division of vital statistics, commented “The slight increase from 2005 to 2007 generated concern that progress over the past two decades in reducing teen pregnancies could have stalled. However, date for 2008 and 2009 show that the teen birth rate again declined from the rate in 2007”. The US based study proved that improvements have been made over the last 20 years. In 1991 (its peak), the teen birth rate for girls aged 15-19 was 61.8 births per every 1000. However by 2009 this had dropped to 39.1 births per every 1000.
The statistics from the survey conducted by the CDC, were acquired via face-to-face interviews with 4,662 teenagers between 2006 and 2010. The most popular and widely used contraceptive amongst teens still remains the condom. 80% of teenage boys claimed to have used a condom when they first had sex and 16% said they had used a condom together with their partner’s hormonal method. From 2002, this represents an increase of 9% and 6% respectively.
For girls, contraceptive methods such as injectables, emergency contraception, and the crontraceptive patch and ring were also now being used more often. The number of teenage girls who said they had tried these non-pill hormonal contraceptives stood at just 2% in 2002, however had risen to 6% in 2006 – 2010.
At Medical Specialists we have vastly expanded our product range and now offer our customers a variety of different condoms that suit you and your partner’s needs. Head to our Chemist Shop today and discover low prices on the popular Durex brand of condoms such as Performax Intense, Fetherlite Ultra, Reel Feel, and more. In addition we offer the Skins brand of commons which are thinner than most condoms and offer a little more lubrication. Just some of the options here include the Assorted pack, Ultra-Thin, Dots and Ribs, etc. Browse the condoms section in our Chemist Shop to discover many more choices!
After a slight increase in the teen birth rate between 2005-2007, the numbers are once again on the down. Researcher Gladys Martinez, PhD, of the CDC’s division of vital statistics, commented “The slight increase from 2005 to 2007 generated concern that progress over the past two decades in reducing teen pregnancies could have stalled. However, date for 2008 and 2009 show that the teen birth rate again declined from the rate in 2007”. The US based study proved that improvements have been made over the last 20 years. In 1991 (its peak), the teen birth rate for girls aged 15-19 was 61.8 births per every 1000. However by 2009 this had dropped to 39.1 births per every 1000.
The statistics from the survey conducted by the CDC, were acquired via face-to-face interviews with 4,662 teenagers between 2006 and 2010. The most popular and widely used contraceptive amongst teens still remains the condom. 80% of teenage boys claimed to have used a condom when they first had sex and 16% said they had used a condom together with their partner’s hormonal method. From 2002, this represents an increase of 9% and 6% respectively.
For girls, contraceptive methods such as injectables, emergency contraception, and the crontraceptive patch and ring were also now being used more often. The number of teenage girls who said they had tried these non-pill hormonal contraceptives stood at just 2% in 2002, however had risen to 6% in 2006 – 2010.
At Medical Specialists we have vastly expanded our product range and now offer our customers a variety of different condoms that suit you and your partner’s needs. Head to our Chemist Shop today and discover low prices on the popular Durex brand of condoms such as Performax Intense, Fetherlite Ultra, Reel Feel, and more. In addition we offer the Skins brand of commons which are thinner than most condoms and offer a little more lubrication. Just some of the options here include the Assorted pack, Ultra-Thin, Dots and Ribs, etc. Browse the condoms section in our Chemist Shop to discover many more choices!
Friday, 7 October 2011
Two men from Brighton arrested after fake Viagra stash found
Two men have been arrested after 90,000 illegal counterfeit Viagra tablets were discovered in a flat.
They were detained after police and health officials from the MHRA raided the home and a lock-up in central Brighton as part of an international crack down on illegal and fake dangerous drugs.
Investigators revealed they had discovered the fake tablets along with 4,800 Valium pills in the raids. Two men, both middle-aged and from Brighton, were arrested on suspicion of selling the fake erectile dysfunction tablets via an unlicensed website.
The fake Viagra tablets which were found were called Kamagra which are an Indian counterfeit of the original licensed Pfizer brand, which sale of them in the UK is illegal.
The Interpol-led operation saw officers from the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), supported by Sussex Police, raided the Brighton locations after receiving intelligence.
A spokeswoman from the MHRA said the two men who had been arrested were not related.
They were detained after police and health officials from the MHRA raided the home and a lock-up in central Brighton as part of an international crack down on illegal and fake dangerous drugs.
Investigators revealed they had discovered the fake tablets along with 4,800 Valium pills in the raids. Two men, both middle-aged and from Brighton, were arrested on suspicion of selling the fake erectile dysfunction tablets via an unlicensed website.
The fake Viagra tablets which were found were called Kamagra which are an Indian counterfeit of the original licensed Pfizer brand, which sale of them in the UK is illegal.
The Interpol-led operation saw officers from the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), supported by Sussex Police, raided the Brighton locations after receiving intelligence.
A spokeswoman from the MHRA said the two men who had been arrested were not related.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
MHRA cracks down on counterfeit and unlicensed drugs
The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has seized
fake and counterfeit medicine worth millions of pounds, as part of their
crackdown on multi-million pound trade in fake and unlicensed medicines
amid fears that the counterfeit and unlicensed drugs are causing
potential health risks.
Investigators have been monitoring websites advertising Kamagra, an Indian version of Viagra, not licensed for sale in Britain. Senior enforcement investigator Danny Lee-Frost says: “No-one involved in those websites is medically qualified. None of the products are licensed or tested. “
The operation is the largest internet-targeting enforcement action of
its kind, with 80 countries participating in this year’s event, the
MHRA said. Across the world, 55 people were arrested or placed under
investigation. In conjunction with UKBA, the MHRA seized illegal
medicine worth about £2 million, including 52,000 doses of counterfeit
pills.
About 1.2 million suspect doses were discovered in or en route to the UK during a seven-day crackdown on rogue websites selling treatments for an array of conditions including erectile dysfunction, weight loss, hair loss, epilepsy and cancer. More than £5 million-worth of these unlicensed pharmaceuticals was found all over the world in the largest operation of its kind.
Nearly 13,000 websites selling fake drugs have been taken down by investigators from the MHRA. The Interpol-led operation, which concluded on Tuesday, came after two English schoolgirls were admitted to hospital with heart problems caused by weight loss pills bought online.
There has been a rise in the number of people purchasing drugs from these sites, as cash-strapped Britons try to save money. A growing number of people are diagnosing their own medical problems and buying medication online, which has led to a surge in trade in fake and illegitimate drugs that are being supplied without a prescription.
Bogus treatments for epilepsy, asthma, acne, narcolepsy, breast cancer, erectile dysfunction, weight loss, pain relief and human growth hormone drugs were found in raids at a number of locations including Brighton, Wembley, in north west London, and Ebbw Vale, near Cardiff.
Many of the drugs are made in China, Russia or India with the fake pharmacy websites being run by Chinese or Russian criminal organisations but the MHRA has discovered a pharmaceutical drugs factory in London.
The MHRA points to a recent survey of GPs suggesting a quarter had treated patients made ill by drugs bought online.
Its advice is not to buy anything off the internet without a prescription. Legal internet pharmacies should always ask for one, or have an online consultation service with a qualified GMC doctor.
Always make sure the pharmacy shows its registered logo and registered pharmacy number with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Investigators have been monitoring websites advertising Kamagra, an Indian version of Viagra, not licensed for sale in Britain. Senior enforcement investigator Danny Lee-Frost says: “No-one involved in those websites is medically qualified. None of the products are licensed or tested. “
MHRA ceizes fake drugs
About 1.2 million suspect doses were discovered in or en route to the UK during a seven-day crackdown on rogue websites selling treatments for an array of conditions including erectile dysfunction, weight loss, hair loss, epilepsy and cancer. More than £5 million-worth of these unlicensed pharmaceuticals was found all over the world in the largest operation of its kind.
Nearly 13,000 websites selling fake drugs have been taken down by investigators from the MHRA. The Interpol-led operation, which concluded on Tuesday, came after two English schoolgirls were admitted to hospital with heart problems caused by weight loss pills bought online.
There has been a rise in the number of people purchasing drugs from these sites, as cash-strapped Britons try to save money. A growing number of people are diagnosing their own medical problems and buying medication online, which has led to a surge in trade in fake and illegitimate drugs that are being supplied without a prescription.
Bogus treatments for epilepsy, asthma, acne, narcolepsy, breast cancer, erectile dysfunction, weight loss, pain relief and human growth hormone drugs were found in raids at a number of locations including Brighton, Wembley, in north west London, and Ebbw Vale, near Cardiff.
Many of the drugs are made in China, Russia or India with the fake pharmacy websites being run by Chinese or Russian criminal organisations but the MHRA has discovered a pharmaceutical drugs factory in London.
The MHRA points to a recent survey of GPs suggesting a quarter had treated patients made ill by drugs bought online.
Its advice is not to buy anything off the internet without a prescription. Legal internet pharmacies should always ask for one, or have an online consultation service with a qualified GMC doctor.
Always make sure the pharmacy shows its registered logo and registered pharmacy number with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Man gets caught trying to import eleven thousand fake tablets into Latvia
After two weeks of complex operations by the National Latvian Police they unfortunately failed in arresting a man who imported eleven thousand fake Viagra & Cialis tablets from London into the Latvia.
However the 22 year old had realised the police were chasing him and dumped his stash. He has now been detained for trying to import the counterfeit tablets from London which he had planned to sell without a prescription which is illegal.
There are numerous amounts of illegal pharmacy style websites online selling counterfeit Viagra and Cialis, which are sold without a prescription in pubs and clubs throughout Europe for around five Euros per tablet.
It is now on a case by case criminal proceeding, and the 22 year old man is being threatened with imprisonment for up to two years including forced labour or a fine of up to 150 minimum months worth of salary.
For anyone trying to buy prescription medication such as Viagra and Cialis online always make sure the company is a registered pharmacy and displays their pharmacy logo and number on their website.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
UK sexual advice group reports two thirds of men report erectile concerns.
More than two-thirds of men who contacted a British non-profit group
for sexual advice said they had erection problems, officials say.
The association’s Web site attracted more than 200,000 visitors from many countries during the study period, from as far afield as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, the researchers said.
Lead author and family doctor John Tomlinson, who ran a hospital-based men’s health clinic for nine years and now works with the Sexual Advice Association, said the study looked at the 5,531 telephone calls and 2,160 e-mails from men received during 2009 and 2010.
More than 673 e-mails required a more in-depth reply from a doctor specializing in male sexual dysfunction, Tomlinson said.
Analysis of the 673 e-mails found: 69% of the problems were erection problems. This can be treated in most cases with medication such as Viagra, Cialis and levitra.
12% of the emails and phone call were about premature ejaculation, again which can now be treated with prescription medication such as Priligy.
Erection problems increased with age and the age groups most concerned with premature ejaculation were 31 to 40 years and 41 to 50 years respectively. The findings are scheduled to be published in the October issue of the International Journal of Clinical Practice.
The association’s Web site attracted more than 200,000 visitors from many countries during the study period, from as far afield as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, the researchers said.
Lead author and family doctor John Tomlinson, who ran a hospital-based men’s health clinic for nine years and now works with the Sexual Advice Association, said the study looked at the 5,531 telephone calls and 2,160 e-mails from men received during 2009 and 2010.
More than 673 e-mails required a more in-depth reply from a doctor specializing in male sexual dysfunction, Tomlinson said.
Analysis of the 673 e-mails found: 69% of the problems were erection problems. This can be treated in most cases with medication such as Viagra, Cialis and levitra.
12% of the emails and phone call were about premature ejaculation, again which can now be treated with prescription medication such as Priligy.
Erection problems increased with age and the age groups most concerned with premature ejaculation were 31 to 40 years and 41 to 50 years respectively. The findings are scheduled to be published in the October issue of the International Journal of Clinical Practice.
Friday, 9 September 2011
Swine flu claims two more Lives in Greater Manchester
According to reports in the Manchester Evening News two more people
have died from swine flu – and a child with the virus is fighting for
life.
A woman from Bolton and a man from Manchester have become the latest victims. The man had been treated in North Manchester General Hospital.
A child from Bury is critically ill with the H1N1 bug.
As reported in the M.E.N. two men from Oldham and a man from Rochdale have died in recent weeks.
Health bosses are urging vulnerable people – such as pregnant women and the elderly – to have the jab which this year combines the swine flu and seasonal flu vaccine for the first time.
Dr Kevin Perrett, consultant in public health at NHS Manchester, said: “A man died in the intensive care unit at North Manchester General Hospital on December 8 with swine flu as part of the cause of death. Our thoughts are with his family as they come to terms with their loss.”
A spokesman for NHS Bolton said: “We can confirm that a patient from Bolton has died after suffering complications from the H1N1 strain of flu, which is commonly known as swine flu. While deaths from swine flu are rare, it is one of the main strains of flu around this winter, and, unfortunately, that means some deaths will occur.”
In the North West, just 28 per cent of vulnerable people – including those with respiratory and immune conditions – have had the vaccine while only half of over-65s have had it.
Anyone who is over 65, has a serious long term condition or is pregnant can contact their GP to have a vaccine. For the majority of people the advice is to stay at home, contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or visit the NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk to check your symptoms. If you are still concerned, you should telephone your GP who will be able to give you advice.
For further information on how to treat the Swine Flu Virus please click the following link about Tamiflu.
A woman from Bolton and a man from Manchester have become the latest victims. The man had been treated in North Manchester General Hospital.
A child from Bury is critically ill with the H1N1 bug.As reported in the M.E.N. two men from Oldham and a man from Rochdale have died in recent weeks.
Health bosses are urging vulnerable people – such as pregnant women and the elderly – to have the jab which this year combines the swine flu and seasonal flu vaccine for the first time.
Dr Kevin Perrett, consultant in public health at NHS Manchester, said: “A man died in the intensive care unit at North Manchester General Hospital on December 8 with swine flu as part of the cause of death. Our thoughts are with his family as they come to terms with their loss.”
A spokesman for NHS Bolton said: “We can confirm that a patient from Bolton has died after suffering complications from the H1N1 strain of flu, which is commonly known as swine flu. While deaths from swine flu are rare, it is one of the main strains of flu around this winter, and, unfortunately, that means some deaths will occur.”
In the North West, just 28 per cent of vulnerable people – including those with respiratory and immune conditions – have had the vaccine while only half of over-65s have had it.
Anyone who is over 65, has a serious long term condition or is pregnant can contact their GP to have a vaccine. For the majority of people the advice is to stay at home, contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or visit the NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk to check your symptoms. If you are still concerned, you should telephone your GP who will be able to give you advice.
For further information on how to treat the Swine Flu Virus please click the following link about Tamiflu.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
New Viagra style sex drink to hit the UK
A sex drink dubbed ‘liquid Viagra’ in the USA has become a huge hit, and is now set to make its debut in the UK.
Its called Turn on and it claims to increase sexual energy and desire of clubbers while heightening senses to give the “best sex ever”.
Jonathan Long from its UK distributor Trade Developments believes it could be bigger than Red Bull.
“I think it could bring a much needed injection of excitement to the UK drinks and night-time economy,” the Daily Star quoted Jonathan as saying.
“The success of Red Bull inspired me to bring Turn On to the UK market. It’s already proving to be a great success in America and I think it has the potential to be as big as, if not bigger than Red Bull.
“It isn’t an energy drink, it is a health supplement, which could really help to spice-up the nation.”
According to creators, people who drink Turn On to enhance their love-making have a feeling of warmth and sensuality and a nice tingling sensation flowing through their body.
Turn On Ingredients-
Carbonated Water, Glucose and Sucrose, Citric Acid, Maca, Schizandra,Guarana, Ginseng, Caffeine, Ginkgo Biloba, Aromas and Colour.
Its called Turn on and it claims to increase sexual energy and desire of clubbers while heightening senses to give the “best sex ever”.
Jonathan Long from its UK distributor Trade Developments believes it could be bigger than Red Bull.
“I think it could bring a much needed injection of excitement to the UK drinks and night-time economy,” the Daily Star quoted Jonathan as saying.
“The success of Red Bull inspired me to bring Turn On to the UK market. It’s already proving to be a great success in America and I think it has the potential to be as big as, if not bigger than Red Bull.
“It isn’t an energy drink, it is a health supplement, which could really help to spice-up the nation.”
According to creators, people who drink Turn On to enhance their love-making have a feeling of warmth and sensuality and a nice tingling sensation flowing through their body.
Turn On Ingredients-
Carbonated Water, Glucose and Sucrose, Citric Acid, Maca, Schizandra,Guarana, Ginseng, Caffeine, Ginkgo Biloba, Aromas and Colour.
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Man jailed for 14 months for giving girlfriend genital herpes
David Gold 29 who works for the Highways Agency has admitted causing grievous bodily harm by giving the sexually transmitted infection (STI) to his then partner, Cara Lee, 23.
But sexual health experts and charities have called the decision to imprison him ‘outrageous’. It is the first time anyone has been convicted for passing on a STI.
Mr Golding had kept his infection a secret from Ms Lee when the couple were together in 2009, and later denied it when confronted by his partner, Northampton crown court heard. After finding out she had been infected with Herpes, Ms Lee moved out and reported him to police in March 2010.
Judge Michael Fowler told Golding, from Daventry: ‘Because it was in a relationship, it was particularly mean and one which amounted to a betrayal – a betrayal in a relationship in which you professed love.
‘The injury you caused by this infection is at least or more serious than an injury leaving a scar because it carries continued recurrence, extreme discomfort and consequences for relationships she will have in the future.’
David Everett, defending, said his client was ‘extremely stupid but he did not do this in a premeditated way.’
Sexual health experts said herpes was not serious enough to amount to grievous bodily harm under the Offences Against the Person Act.
‘Being sent to prison for 14 months for passing on herpes simplex is like being sent down for ten years for a parking offence,’ said Dr Colm O’Mahoney, sexual health consultant at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
‘This is outrageous. Will children now be prosecuted for “giving” their friends chickenpox? ‘Most people who have genital herpes don’t know it because, even if they do get recurrences, it is such a trivial genital infection that they don’t notice it.’
He said genital herpes has the same implications as a facial cold sore. In Britain, about 6million people have genital herpes and up to 40million may have picked up herpes simplex (a cold sore) on the face.
However if Mr Golding had acted earlier admitted the problem and sought out treatment for his genital herpes such as Valtrex, his jail sentence could have been avoided.
But sexual health experts and charities have called the decision to imprison him ‘outrageous’. It is the first time anyone has been convicted for passing on a STI.
Mr Golding had kept his infection a secret from Ms Lee when the couple were together in 2009, and later denied it when confronted by his partner, Northampton crown court heard. After finding out she had been infected with Herpes, Ms Lee moved out and reported him to police in March 2010.
Judge Michael Fowler told Golding, from Daventry: ‘Because it was in a relationship, it was particularly mean and one which amounted to a betrayal – a betrayal in a relationship in which you professed love.
‘The injury you caused by this infection is at least or more serious than an injury leaving a scar because it carries continued recurrence, extreme discomfort and consequences for relationships she will have in the future.’
David Everett, defending, said his client was ‘extremely stupid but he did not do this in a premeditated way.’
Sexual health experts said herpes was not serious enough to amount to grievous bodily harm under the Offences Against the Person Act.
‘Being sent to prison for 14 months for passing on herpes simplex is like being sent down for ten years for a parking offence,’ said Dr Colm O’Mahoney, sexual health consultant at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
‘This is outrageous. Will children now be prosecuted for “giving” their friends chickenpox? ‘Most people who have genital herpes don’t know it because, even if they do get recurrences, it is such a trivial genital infection that they don’t notice it.’
He said genital herpes has the same implications as a facial cold sore. In Britain, about 6million people have genital herpes and up to 40million may have picked up herpes simplex (a cold sore) on the face.
However if Mr Golding had acted earlier admitted the problem and sought out treatment for his genital herpes such as Valtrex, his jail sentence could have been avoided.
Friday, 12 August 2011
China selling “ground up aborted foetus” Viagra pills claims Korean TV documentary
If true, China’s craziness with illegal aphrodisiacs has hit and all time low. A South Korean television company has recently reported in a documentary, that China has been using ground up aborted foetuses and selling them as Viagra style aphrodisiacs pills.
In the documentary the pills called “man pills” claimed aphrodisiacs from China had contents with turned out to be 99.7% human. The Ministry of Health here was so mortified that they’ve actually called for an investigation. South Korea’s SBS TV aired a documentary on August 6 says Geekosystem.
The documentary also reportedly uncovered the process by which the aborted foetus pills are manufactured. Supposedly, the medicine companies store the dead babies in a “normal family’s refrigerator,” so as to be undiscoverable, and when they are ready to use the dead baby, they put it into a medical drying microwave. Once dry, they grind the dead baby up and put the powder into a pill capsule.
These pills are then packaged up in Northern China and transferred over the border to South Korea. According to China Daily, however, the Ministry of Health is investigating this issue to see if these pills actually exist. Deng Haihua, spokesman of the ministry, said on Tuesday that the ministry has instructed its provincial agency in Jilin to look into the case. Deng said China has strict management of disposal of infant and foetal remains as well as placentas. “Any practice that handles the remains as medical waste is strictly prohibited,” Deng said.
According to the country’s regulations, medical institutions and their staff are prohibited from trading corpses.
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Weight Loss Can Boost Your Libido
If you have lost your mojo, replacing certain foods in your diet and dropping a few pounds can increase your libido therefore not needing to take Viagra according to a new study.
The risks associated with obesity are widely known, and adult-onset diabetes is the largest risk associated with it. But did you know that the disease can cause male impotence? It's true. According to The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, nerve damage or reduced blood flow puts male diabetics at risk for sexual problems and bladder issues some 10 to 15 years sooner than their healthy counterparts. In fact, as many as 75 percent of men with diabetes suffer from such problems, and most of the time, the symptoms go undiagnosed.
A recent study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine points to some good news: Losing just 5 percent of body weight can improve erectile function and enhance sexual desire in obese men with Type 2 diabetes. Only a small number of men were studied, but the results were remarkably consistent across the board. Whether they lost 5 or 10 percent of their original body weight, the subjects showed increased testosterone levels and better erections for as long as they maintained their weight loss.
So how do I lose the weight without taking Xenical I hear you saying, well I will list a few easy pointers to guide you in the right direction to losing that midriff.
Limit Tran’s fats
A little fat won't hurt you, unless its Tran’s fat. According to a Harvard University study in the US, you could cut your risk of a heart attack in half by eating just 4g less of Tran’s fat each day.
Swap to Olive Oil
It's one of the richest sources of oleic acid and everyone should have a bottle of olive oil in their kitchen to cook with, instead of butter, margarine & Vegetable oil. Olive oil also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that will strengthen your immune system and may lower high blood pressure.
Eat Porridge
Pretty simple this one, just eat it at least twice a week and it's full of B vitamins. Studies have also shown that adding a spoonful of antioxidant-packed honey will improve spatial memory, according to studies by the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Stock up on Fish
Try and eat fish as much as possible especially Sea Bass which tend to be very low in fat, so are an excellent choice for people who are trying to lose weight
Eat your greens
What ever your favourite vegetables maybe add them to your meals, meaning you will be eating more food but fewer calories especially if you swap them for chips.
Exercise
Exercise is a must for weight loss even if it is just 15mins per day. Try and work out as hard as you can for those 15mins and within a month you should notice some toning.
Follow these guidelines and within 2-3 months noticeable weight loss and toning should be showing, and not only that your erectile problems may have gone altogether.
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Dangers of drinking Viagra style caffeine drinks.
Coffee drinkers who want to spice up their love lives have been warned not to buy the caffeine-based drinks that contain a substance similar to Viagra.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand are warning consumers not to consume such drinks called Sexpresso and Rock Hard as they don’t inform customers that they contain medication similar to the prescription medicine Viagra on the label.
Tests have shown that the drinks contain chemicals similar to Viagra and there is a ban against adding prescription medication or their analogues to foods throughout Australia and worldwide.
“State and territory food enforcement agencies are currently investigating the products, which are being sold as an instant coffee product, and have been available on the internet and in adult shops,” FSANZ said.
It is still unclear what side-effects the drugs could have aside from sexual enhancement.
“These analogues, like any drugs can interact with prescription medicines and may be dangerous, particularly for people with certain health conditions,” a FSANZ alert reads. “Consumers who are using this product should stop taking it immediately and speak to a doctor if they are experiencing side effects.”
There have been several instances where government has called for a food recall because of the presence of prescription medicines in foods.
Taking prescription medication which has not been prescribed can be extremely dangerous to a person’s health. Taking Sildenafil can be dangerous with certain heart drugs. It interacts with many medications and can raise or drop blood pressure; also it is not advisable to drink grapefruit juice whilst taking Viagra, because that pushes up the blood level of the drug.
You should always speak to your doctor before taking Viagra as even natural products can interfere with prescription medicines.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand are warning consumers not to consume such drinks called Sexpresso and Rock Hard as they don’t inform customers that they contain medication similar to the prescription medicine Viagra on the label.
Tests have shown that the drinks contain chemicals similar to Viagra and there is a ban against adding prescription medication or their analogues to foods throughout Australia and worldwide.
“State and territory food enforcement agencies are currently investigating the products, which are being sold as an instant coffee product, and have been available on the internet and in adult shops,” FSANZ said.
It is still unclear what side-effects the drugs could have aside from sexual enhancement.
“These analogues, like any drugs can interact with prescription medicines and may be dangerous, particularly for people with certain health conditions,” a FSANZ alert reads. “Consumers who are using this product should stop taking it immediately and speak to a doctor if they are experiencing side effects.”
There have been several instances where government has called for a food recall because of the presence of prescription medicines in foods.
Taking prescription medication which has not been prescribed can be extremely dangerous to a person’s health. Taking Sildenafil can be dangerous with certain heart drugs. It interacts with many medications and can raise or drop blood pressure; also it is not advisable to drink grapefruit juice whilst taking Viagra, because that pushes up the blood level of the drug.
You should always speak to your doctor before taking Viagra as even natural products can interfere with prescription medicines.
Friday, 29 July 2011
Viagra sniffer dogs Search For Counterfeits
Two specially trained sniffer dogs are being used by Pfizer, the company that developed and markets the male impotence treatment Viagra, to sniff out counterfeit Viagra tablets for the customs authorities in Finland, according to Pfizer It is the first time sniffer dogs have ever been used in Finland to find fake medications, which can be detected even if they’re well-packed.
The dogs – Springer, a mixed breed of spaniel and Border collie, and Willem, a pointer, were trained in the Holland. They have already been dubbed “Viagra dogs.”
According to Pfizer, the dogs cannot detect the two other brands of male impotence medication Cialis and Levitra, as these are made of a different, though similar molecule and would have a different smell to the dogs than Viagra, whose generic name is sildenafil citrate.
The dogs – Springer, a mixed breed of spaniel and Border collie, and Willem, a pointer, were trained in the Holland. They have already been dubbed “Viagra dogs.”
According to Pfizer, the dogs cannot detect the two other brands of male impotence medication Cialis and Levitra, as these are made of a different, though similar molecule and would have a different smell to the dogs than Viagra, whose generic name is sildenafil citrate.
The Impact of expiring Viagra patents on consumers
Pfizer is the pharmaceutical corporate giant behind Viagra, the globally popular and successful erectile dysfunction medication, which has earned Pfizer billions of dollars since it was first marketed in 1998. Over the last 13 years Pfizer has enjoyed legal protection from copycat generic drugs thanks to patents on Viagra and its active ingredient Sildenafil, which have kept competition low and prices for Viagra high.
Now Pfizer’s patents are starting to expire. Its Brazilian patent expired in June 2010 and the patent for New Zealand expired this month, whilst the US patent will expire in March 2012 (pending a trial). The sales figures of Viagra are expected to take a hit as increased competition from generic versions of the drug legally enter the market but what will be the impact on the consumer?
The first obvious answer is that falling prices is a good thing for the consumer. The high price of Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs, such as Cialis and Levitra, has meant that access to drugs for a condition that affects 1 in 10 men worldwide has been limited to those who can afford it. A significant drop in the price will bring it within financial reach for many more men.
However, in New Zealand Dr Bert Rauber has raised concern that cheaper anti-impotence medication may have an adverse effect on health. He is concerned that lower prices will cause increased demand and put pressure on GPs to prescribe the cheaper medicines without first conducting testing for potential underlying causes.
“The concern is that if more are asking for it they won’t look at the bigger picture.” States Dr Rauber, who runs an erectile dysfunction clinic in Hamilton. The bigger picture being that erectile dysfunction is often viewed as an early warning sign of deeper underlying medication conditions, such as diabetes, prostate cancer and heart disease. If it becomes cheaper for doctors to prescribe erectile dysfunction medication then it is possible that the testing for these diseases and the subsequent necessary treatment maybe delayed or missed altogether.
In New Zealand Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has already released a cheap generic drug, while Pfizer has offered its own generic, ‘Avigra’. According to Dr Rauber the price has dropped from $25 to $8 a tablet. The relative affordability may result in more men seeing it as a lifestyle drug with which to improve their sexual prowess in the bedroom rather than because they have genuine erectile dysfunction.
“Now it’s cheaper, there’s going to be a lot of guys running around saying `I want a harder erection’, but they don’t actually have any erectile dysfunction. They have, in their own mind, a poor erection, but it’s subjective isn’t it?” says Dr Rauber.
Now Pfizer’s patents are starting to expire. Its Brazilian patent expired in June 2010 and the patent for New Zealand expired this month, whilst the US patent will expire in March 2012 (pending a trial). The sales figures of Viagra are expected to take a hit as increased competition from generic versions of the drug legally enter the market but what will be the impact on the consumer?
The first obvious answer is that falling prices is a good thing for the consumer. The high price of Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs, such as Cialis and Levitra, has meant that access to drugs for a condition that affects 1 in 10 men worldwide has been limited to those who can afford it. A significant drop in the price will bring it within financial reach for many more men.
However, in New Zealand Dr Bert Rauber has raised concern that cheaper anti-impotence medication may have an adverse effect on health. He is concerned that lower prices will cause increased demand and put pressure on GPs to prescribe the cheaper medicines without first conducting testing for potential underlying causes.
“The concern is that if more are asking for it they won’t look at the bigger picture.” States Dr Rauber, who runs an erectile dysfunction clinic in Hamilton. The bigger picture being that erectile dysfunction is often viewed as an early warning sign of deeper underlying medication conditions, such as diabetes, prostate cancer and heart disease. If it becomes cheaper for doctors to prescribe erectile dysfunction medication then it is possible that the testing for these diseases and the subsequent necessary treatment maybe delayed or missed altogether.
In New Zealand Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has already released a cheap generic drug, while Pfizer has offered its own generic, ‘Avigra’. According to Dr Rauber the price has dropped from $25 to $8 a tablet. The relative affordability may result in more men seeing it as a lifestyle drug with which to improve their sexual prowess in the bedroom rather than because they have genuine erectile dysfunction.
“Now it’s cheaper, there’s going to be a lot of guys running around saying `I want a harder erection’, but they don’t actually have any erectile dysfunction. They have, in their own mind, a poor erection, but it’s subjective isn’t it?” says Dr Rauber.
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Durex dismiss condom shortage
Durex have reassured the UK regarding fears that condom supplies were under threat yesterday, even though a legal row with a major Indian manufacturer remains unresolved.
The statement came as Reckitt, which also produces Dettol, Cillit Bang and Air Wick, reported a 14 per cent increase in adjusted operating profit to £1.1bn in the six months to June.
TTK Lig, which is thought to produce more than 50 % of Durex's condoms, stopped its supply in May, following a dispute with its parent company Reckitt Benckiser over pricing and distribution rights. Durex said there were still "plenty" of its condoms available, despite a City analyst warning that retail supplies were waning and after a High Court bid to force TTK to resume supply failed.
Alex Smith, an analyst at Citigroup, said industry sources suggested the Indian supply disruption was being felt in the UK at retailer level. However, a spokesman for Durex Condoms yesterday dismissed the claims, saying other factories had stepped up production to help make up for TTK.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Bigger bums in Britain cause increase in large toilet seat sales
The obesity epidemic in Britain is now so bad that we are being forced to splash the cash on larger sized toilet seats. The Derby-based business “Gordon Ellis & Co”, has reported that their sales have doubled in the last two years for their expensive American imported “Big John” seats which they sell for £200. These larger seats are 19inches wide, in comparison to a normal sized seat which is 14inces in width, and can withstand a whopping maximum weight of 60 stone.
Steven Evanson, Director of Gordon Ellis & Co said: “People are getting bigger, wider, and heavier. Why shouldn’t they have a comfortable time when they go to the toilet” He further added, “We tell them, ‘your bums aren’t too big – your toilet seat isn’t big enough’.” Clearly with rapidly expanding sales, the toilet seats have been a success and one customer from Manchester is pleased with her purchase: “My husband required a little more room and was breaking many toilet seats a year – the Big John put an end to that.”
As we have previously reported (http://www.medical-specialists.co.uk/news/2011/07/19/survey-shows-over-half-of-britain-are-%e2%80%9cfat%e2%80%9d-2/), figures show that roughly half of Brits are in the “overweight” category and with one in every 11 deaths being linked to weight issues; the problem is a serious one.
If you want to lose those extra pounds, Medical Specialists can help! Offering prescription and non-prescription genuine branded medications such as Xenical and Alli, we now boast even lower prices and have a vast wealth of knowledge and understanding about our patient’s feelings and the problems they incur.
Steven Evanson, Director of Gordon Ellis & Co said: “People are getting bigger, wider, and heavier. Why shouldn’t they have a comfortable time when they go to the toilet” He further added, “We tell them, ‘your bums aren’t too big – your toilet seat isn’t big enough’.” Clearly with rapidly expanding sales, the toilet seats have been a success and one customer from Manchester is pleased with her purchase: “My husband required a little more room and was breaking many toilet seats a year – the Big John put an end to that.”
As we have previously reported (http://www.medical-specialists.co.uk/news/2011/07/19/survey-shows-over-half-of-britain-are-%e2%80%9cfat%e2%80%9d-2/), figures show that roughly half of Brits are in the “overweight” category and with one in every 11 deaths being linked to weight issues; the problem is a serious one.
If you want to lose those extra pounds, Medical Specialists can help! Offering prescription and non-prescription genuine branded medications such as Xenical and Alli, we now boast even lower prices and have a vast wealth of knowledge and understanding about our patient’s feelings and the problems they incur.
Lady Gaga losing her hair?
According to sources, Lady Gaga has started to apply the popular anti-baldness product Rogaine (known in the UK as Regaine), to her rapidly thinning and damaged locks. This follows years of abuse that she has subjected her hair to, with the flamboyant singer almost as famous for her wacky colourful hair styles and fashion choices as she is for her music.
Apparently it was during her worldwide “Monster’s Ball” tour that the worrying first began to creep in about the alarming rate of her dwindling locks. It was rumoured that she lost her temper backstage as she began to comb her hair and large chunks of it fell out. An unknown source had this to say “Over the years Lady Gaga has put her locks under a lot of stress. She’s poured so much chemical over them that it’s damaged her follicles. She’s hoping that by using Rogaine, she can repair some of the harm”.
The pop star, famed for her collection of wigs, may have to rely on them in the future more often until her therapy of Rogaine (Regaine) begins to take effect. She has commented on her hair problems in the past “I had to get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out”.
For women who are experiencing problems with hair loss, at Medical Specialists we can help you.
We offer a numerous array of options best suited to your needs. Available without a prescription, from our Chemist Shop, you can now purchase Regaine for Women. This is specially formulated containing a 20mg/ml of the active ingredient Minoxidil – a clinically proven treatment and is applied direct to the scalp to treat women’s thinning hair.
In addition, with a prescription or via a consultation with one of our Doctors, you can buy Dianette now at even lower prices. Studies have shown that Dianette used for 6-9 months clearly decreases hair loss and hair thinning. Dianette has an ability to block androgen activity at the pilosebaceous unit. Because of this ability, Dianette can successfully be used to treat Androgenetic Alopecia or scalp hair loss in women caused by androgen activity. Dianette has been shown to stop further female pattern hair loss and increase hair thickness within about a year of regular use.
Apparently it was during her worldwide “Monster’s Ball” tour that the worrying first began to creep in about the alarming rate of her dwindling locks. It was rumoured that she lost her temper backstage as she began to comb her hair and large chunks of it fell out. An unknown source had this to say “Over the years Lady Gaga has put her locks under a lot of stress. She’s poured so much chemical over them that it’s damaged her follicles. She’s hoping that by using Rogaine, she can repair some of the harm”.
The pop star, famed for her collection of wigs, may have to rely on them in the future more often until her therapy of Rogaine (Regaine) begins to take effect. She has commented on her hair problems in the past “I had to get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out”.
For women who are experiencing problems with hair loss, at Medical Specialists we can help you.
We offer a numerous array of options best suited to your needs. Available without a prescription, from our Chemist Shop, you can now purchase Regaine for Women. This is specially formulated containing a 20mg/ml of the active ingredient Minoxidil – a clinically proven treatment and is applied direct to the scalp to treat women’s thinning hair.
In addition, with a prescription or via a consultation with one of our Doctors, you can buy Dianette now at even lower prices. Studies have shown that Dianette used for 6-9 months clearly decreases hair loss and hair thinning. Dianette has an ability to block androgen activity at the pilosebaceous unit. Because of this ability, Dianette can successfully be used to treat Androgenetic Alopecia or scalp hair loss in women caused by androgen activity. Dianette has been shown to stop further female pattern hair loss and increase hair thickness within about a year of regular use.
Monday, 25 July 2011
New Research by the Journal of Periodontology Suggests a Link between Oral Hygiene and Erectile Dysfunction
Research conducted on behalf of the Journal of Periodontology suggests a link between periodontitus, a severe form of gum disease, and erectile dysfunction. The study involved 70 individuals of which it was estimated around 80% suffered simultaneously from both conditions, with notable heightened erectile dysfunction in those suffering from severe periodontitus.
Researchers are keen to expand the study on a larger scale with longitudinal follow-up in order to further ascertain the link between the two and how this may affect men with either health concern. The research highlights the importance of good oral health in men and particularly in those suffering from erectile dysfunction. Though the findings are preliminary, it is clear that an increased awareness of good oral hygiene is apparent in men experiencing ED problems.
These findings bring a number of common erectile dysfunction issues to the surface once more. Firstly, the link between a disease such as periodontitus and ED is a relatively difficult concept of association and one which may also affect the general health of sufferers; a fact not necessarily welcomed by men who may find it difficult to seek treatment for the latter condition.
Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation made the following comments regarding the new research; “To associate gum disease, the major preventable cause of tooth loss in adults, with such a taboo subject amongst males is not something that should be taken lightly, if in theory, four out of five men who suffer from erectile dysfunction have poor oral health, the effect it could have on their general health poses a serious risk to those involved.”
Secondly, the reluctance of men suffering from erectile dysfunction to seek advice and treatments is an ongoing issue, an issue Medical Specialists are keen to resolve by offering confidential, medically accredited advice. Research such as that published in the Journal of Periodontology in to cause and prevention of the condition is thoroughly welcomed by the company;
David Bailey, managing director of Medical Specialists comments; “The more we know medically about erectile dysfunction, the more we can work to develop and supply effective treatments to combat this often debilitating condition. The result of this study confirms the correlation with gum disease and now we can take positive steps to reduce the risk of becoming a potential sufferer of erectile dysfunction.”
Medical Specialists would urge men to visit their dentist regularly as well as their doctor to ensure the healthy functionality of both areas. Prevention of potential gum disease in men is recommended by Dr Nigel Carter, who suggests a routine of brushing twice daily, regular visits to the dentist and a reduction of sugary foods and drinks.
Erectile Dysfunction can only be treated effectively with medical advice, recognised treatments and an understanding of the condition by sufferers. Medical Specialists offer all three: securely, confidentially and discreetly. Managing Director David Bailey confirms; “We are proud to employ GMC Doctors and RPSGB Pharmacists to offer expert advice,” he explains, “we supply Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, the leading treatments for erectile dysfunction, which can be dispersed and delivered within a 24 hour period. There is no need to suffer in silence with this condition.”
Famous sufferers of erectile dysfunction such as Sir Stirling Moss, agree that men should seek help and treatment for the condition rather than feel embarrassed or suffer in silence. In an interview with BBC News in 2006, Sir Moss admitted he suffered from the condition and had tried a variety of available treatments such as Viagra UK, Cialis UK and Levitra UK and found Levitra suited him best.
Sir Stirling’s experimentation is common among sufferers. It is important to ascertain the correct treatment for the individual, a fact that Medical Specialists highlight with exacting medical questions in order to prescribe the correct treatment for the individual. Sufferers may choose from Viagra, Cialis or Levitra and can vary their treatment accordingly.
Lastly, encouragement from famous names such as Sir Stirling Moss and others encourages men to seek help. An Online Pharmacy such as Medical Specialists can provide expert medical advice and treatments with little embarrassment to the sufferer, helping to reduce the stigma associated with erectile dysfunction.
Furthermore, the supply of recognised treatments Viagra, Cialis and Levitra UK ensures customers are continually supplied with the best treatments available in the United Kingdom. Erectile dysfunction can be treated and Medical Specialists can help in all respects of problems associated with this condition.
Researchers are keen to expand the study on a larger scale with longitudinal follow-up in order to further ascertain the link between the two and how this may affect men with either health concern. The research highlights the importance of good oral health in men and particularly in those suffering from erectile dysfunction. Though the findings are preliminary, it is clear that an increased awareness of good oral hygiene is apparent in men experiencing ED problems.
These findings bring a number of common erectile dysfunction issues to the surface once more. Firstly, the link between a disease such as periodontitus and ED is a relatively difficult concept of association and one which may also affect the general health of sufferers; a fact not necessarily welcomed by men who may find it difficult to seek treatment for the latter condition.
Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation made the following comments regarding the new research; “To associate gum disease, the major preventable cause of tooth loss in adults, with such a taboo subject amongst males is not something that should be taken lightly, if in theory, four out of five men who suffer from erectile dysfunction have poor oral health, the effect it could have on their general health poses a serious risk to those involved.”
Secondly, the reluctance of men suffering from erectile dysfunction to seek advice and treatments is an ongoing issue, an issue Medical Specialists are keen to resolve by offering confidential, medically accredited advice. Research such as that published in the Journal of Periodontology in to cause and prevention of the condition is thoroughly welcomed by the company;
David Bailey, managing director of Medical Specialists comments; “The more we know medically about erectile dysfunction, the more we can work to develop and supply effective treatments to combat this often debilitating condition. The result of this study confirms the correlation with gum disease and now we can take positive steps to reduce the risk of becoming a potential sufferer of erectile dysfunction.”
Medical Specialists would urge men to visit their dentist regularly as well as their doctor to ensure the healthy functionality of both areas. Prevention of potential gum disease in men is recommended by Dr Nigel Carter, who suggests a routine of brushing twice daily, regular visits to the dentist and a reduction of sugary foods and drinks.
Erectile Dysfunction can only be treated effectively with medical advice, recognised treatments and an understanding of the condition by sufferers. Medical Specialists offer all three: securely, confidentially and discreetly. Managing Director David Bailey confirms; “We are proud to employ GMC Doctors and RPSGB Pharmacists to offer expert advice,” he explains, “we supply Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, the leading treatments for erectile dysfunction, which can be dispersed and delivered within a 24 hour period. There is no need to suffer in silence with this condition.”
Famous sufferers of erectile dysfunction such as Sir Stirling Moss, agree that men should seek help and treatment for the condition rather than feel embarrassed or suffer in silence. In an interview with BBC News in 2006, Sir Moss admitted he suffered from the condition and had tried a variety of available treatments such as Viagra UK, Cialis UK and Levitra UK and found Levitra suited him best.
Sir Stirling’s experimentation is common among sufferers. It is important to ascertain the correct treatment for the individual, a fact that Medical Specialists highlight with exacting medical questions in order to prescribe the correct treatment for the individual. Sufferers may choose from Viagra, Cialis or Levitra and can vary their treatment accordingly.
Lastly, encouragement from famous names such as Sir Stirling Moss and others encourages men to seek help. An Online Pharmacy such as Medical Specialists can provide expert medical advice and treatments with little embarrassment to the sufferer, helping to reduce the stigma associated with erectile dysfunction.
Furthermore, the supply of recognised treatments Viagra, Cialis and Levitra UK ensures customers are continually supplied with the best treatments available in the United Kingdom. Erectile dysfunction can be treated and Medical Specialists can help in all respects of problems associated with this condition.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
New figures show rise in STIs in the over 50s
Dr Sean Cummings a Harley Street clinic that specialises in Sexual Health, has claimed that sexually transmitted infections in the over 50 year olds are now more common than first realised.
He has described the story of a mother of three in her late 50s who visited his clinic after having been a divorcee of 5 years, had been active on the dating scene. She had been involved with a “friend of a friend” and also a gentleman she had met through a dating website. Both relationships were sexually active. Dr Cummings explains more about the situation “She had started experiencing discomfort – discharge, and pain on urinating, which is why she had come to see me. They had never used condoms as, she explained “I never did with my husband. I was on the pill then, and I went through the menopause years ago – I thought there was no reason to”.”
Dr Cummings then ran some tests and had to deliver the unfortunate news to her that she was actually suffering from gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). “She was upset, embarrassed, but also shocked. At her age she didn’t really think she had anything to worry about”. Many of Dr Cummings patients are respectable men and women in their 50s and 60s, recently single for the first time in potentially several years. He also notes that a typical patient is a newly sixty something woman who has returned from holiday where she has had an affair and contracted an STI, or middle aged men who have picked up an infection from an extramarital affair.
In addition, the Health Protection Agency has been warning about the rapidly increase in STIs among the slightly older generation. Latest figures published show that gonorrhoea is up 8% in a single year and 14% since 2001, and genital herpes has risen by 15% in the last year and an incredible 142% in ten years. Chlamydia infections have also increased by 9% in the past year, and by 138% in the past ten years.
If you are suffering from the common STI, herpes, Medical Specialists can help you. We now offer the antiviral medication “Valtrex”, which can help in reducing the risk of spreading genital herpes. However, you must also use safe sex practices. This includes always wearing a condom made of latex and avoiding sexual contact when you have an outbreak or think you are about to get an outbreak. Valtrex will not cure herpes, but will lessen the symptoms. It helps to slow the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.
He has described the story of a mother of three in her late 50s who visited his clinic after having been a divorcee of 5 years, had been active on the dating scene. She had been involved with a “friend of a friend” and also a gentleman she had met through a dating website. Both relationships were sexually active. Dr Cummings explains more about the situation “She had started experiencing discomfort – discharge, and pain on urinating, which is why she had come to see me. They had never used condoms as, she explained “I never did with my husband. I was on the pill then, and I went through the menopause years ago – I thought there was no reason to”.”
Dr Cummings then ran some tests and had to deliver the unfortunate news to her that she was actually suffering from gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). “She was upset, embarrassed, but also shocked. At her age she didn’t really think she had anything to worry about”. Many of Dr Cummings patients are respectable men and women in their 50s and 60s, recently single for the first time in potentially several years. He also notes that a typical patient is a newly sixty something woman who has returned from holiday where she has had an affair and contracted an STI, or middle aged men who have picked up an infection from an extramarital affair.
In addition, the Health Protection Agency has been warning about the rapidly increase in STIs among the slightly older generation. Latest figures published show that gonorrhoea is up 8% in a single year and 14% since 2001, and genital herpes has risen by 15% in the last year and an incredible 142% in ten years. Chlamydia infections have also increased by 9% in the past year, and by 138% in the past ten years.
If you are suffering from the common STI, herpes, Medical Specialists can help you. We now offer the antiviral medication “Valtrex”, which can help in reducing the risk of spreading genital herpes. However, you must also use safe sex practices. This includes always wearing a condom made of latex and avoiding sexual contact when you have an outbreak or think you are about to get an outbreak. Valtrex will not cure herpes, but will lessen the symptoms. It helps to slow the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Healthy Gossip - Social media health news website
Healthy Gossip have recently re-designed their popular website, which focuses on health news from around the globe.
Healthygossip.com works in the same vein as Digg, by users submitting health news and voting on the most popular stories of the day.
So far Healthy Gossip is the only user submitted social media site which is dedicated to providing health news online, and according to their directors traffic has increased to the website by 500% over the past year alone.
Finding health related stories on Celebrities, men and women's health, weight loss, medicine can be challenging and may have you trawling the web for hours on end, hopefully Healthy Gossip could provide a useful website for people looking for information.
Healthygossip.com works in the same vein as Digg, by users submitting health news and voting on the most popular stories of the day.
So far Healthy Gossip is the only user submitted social media site which is dedicated to providing health news online, and according to their directors traffic has increased to the website by 500% over the past year alone.
Finding health related stories on Celebrities, men and women's health, weight loss, medicine can be challenging and may have you trawling the web for hours on end, hopefully Healthy Gossip could provide a useful website for people looking for information.
Survey shows over half of Britain are “fat”
Analysts “Bioglan” have published a survey which shows almost half of the population are overweight or obese. The survey shows that the Scottish are the heaviest, with 52% being classed as overweight or obese. Northern Ireland, the North East, and the South East are bottom in the table, all tied with just 46%.
The survey would appear to indicate that East Anglia is the healthiest region in the UK. Only 6% eat 2 or more takeaways per week, compared to the whopping 31% of Londoners who are gorging on more than 2 takeaway meals every week. In addition, only 7% of East Anglians claim to drink 14 or more alcoholic drinks per week in comparison to the heaviest drinkers in the North East and North West, whereby 13% of both regions admit to drinking more than 14 drinks every week.
Interestingly though, the survey is not entirely doom and gloom. It does show improving attitudes and habits to maintaining a good level of health. For instance at least 60% of people in all regions claim that they go to the gym at least once a week, which is a positive sign. Moreover, there are many experts who claim that the Body Mass Index (BMI) that is used to calculate the level of an individual’s body fat, is unfair and prejudiced against those with high muscle mass.
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The survey would appear to indicate that East Anglia is the healthiest region in the UK. Only 6% eat 2 or more takeaways per week, compared to the whopping 31% of Londoners who are gorging on more than 2 takeaway meals every week. In addition, only 7% of East Anglians claim to drink 14 or more alcoholic drinks per week in comparison to the heaviest drinkers in the North East and North West, whereby 13% of both regions admit to drinking more than 14 drinks every week.
Interestingly though, the survey is not entirely doom and gloom. It does show improving attitudes and habits to maintaining a good level of health. For instance at least 60% of people in all regions claim that they go to the gym at least once a week, which is a positive sign. Moreover, there are many experts who claim that the Body Mass Index (BMI) that is used to calculate the level of an individual’s body fat, is unfair and prejudiced against those with high muscle mass.
However, for those looking to lose extra pounds, Medical Specialists can help! Offering prescription and non-prescription genuine branded medications such as Xenical and Alli, we now boast even lower prices and have a vast wealth of knowledge and understanding about our patient’s feelings and the problems they incur.
Monday, 18 July 2011
Condom campaign for young men in Jersey
Young men in Jersey aged 16-21 are being encouraged to use condoms, as part of a new sexual health campaign
called Protect and Respect. It has been developed by the Jersey Condom Distribution Scheme in response to research showing condoms as the most popular method of contraception among young people.But only 19% of men take up the offer of free condoms in Jersey. The campaign will involve a website and a Facebook page. And posters will be put up at secondary schools, sports centres, football clubs and youth centres.
The Jersey Condom Distribution Scheme said: "Condoms are the only barrier method of contraception that can protect against both sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy. "It is hoped that the campaign will not only encourage young men to use condoms consistently and correctly, should they choose to have sex, but also raise awareness that they can get free condoms from a range of services in Jersey."
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Friday, 15 July 2011
Pregnant women who smoke are putting babies at risk of severe birth defects
New report shows Mothers who smoke during their pregnancy are putting their babies at risk of severe birth defects
A study has indicated that smoking during pregnancy is putting the baby at risk of being born malformed. The study, initiated at the University College London (UCL), analysed approximately 174,000 instances of malformation together with 11.7 million healthy births. The experts based their conclusions on 172 research papers that have been published in the past 50 years.
Mothers who smoke during their pregnancy are increasing the risk of having a baby with missing or deformed limbs by 26%. In addition, there is a 28% increased risk for clubfoot, 27% for gastrointestinal defects, 33% for skull abnormalities, 25% for eye defects, and 28% for cleft lip/palate.
With roughly 17% of women in England and Wales smoking during their pregnancies (around 120,000 of the 700,000 babies born each year), clearly the data from the study should be a huge encouragement for women everywhere to give up the cigarettes.
Professor Allan Hackshaw, lead author from the study, commented “People may think that few women still smoke when pregnant. But the reality is that, particularly in women under 20, the numbers are still staggeringly high. Maternal smoking during pregnancy is a well-established risk factor for miscarriage, low birth weight and premature birth. However, very few public health educational policies mention birth defects when referring to smoking and those that do are not very specific – this is largely because of past uncertainty over which ones are directly linked.”
He further added “Now we have this evidence, advice should be more explicit about the kinds of serious defects such as deformed limbs, and facial and gastrointestinal malformations that babies of mothers who smoke during pregnancy could suffer from. The message from this research is that women should quit smoking before becoming pregnant, or very early on, to reduce the chance of having a baby with a serious and lifelong physical defect.”
A study has indicated that smoking during pregnancy is putting the baby at risk of being born malformed. The study, initiated at the University College London (UCL), analysed approximately 174,000 instances of malformation together with 11.7 million healthy births. The experts based their conclusions on 172 research papers that have been published in the past 50 years.
Mothers who smoke during their pregnancy are increasing the risk of having a baby with missing or deformed limbs by 26%. In addition, there is a 28% increased risk for clubfoot, 27% for gastrointestinal defects, 33% for skull abnormalities, 25% for eye defects, and 28% for cleft lip/palate.
With roughly 17% of women in England and Wales smoking during their pregnancies (around 120,000 of the 700,000 babies born each year), clearly the data from the study should be a huge encouragement for women everywhere to give up the cigarettes.
Professor Allan Hackshaw, lead author from the study, commented “People may think that few women still smoke when pregnant. But the reality is that, particularly in women under 20, the numbers are still staggeringly high. Maternal smoking during pregnancy is a well-established risk factor for miscarriage, low birth weight and premature birth. However, very few public health educational policies mention birth defects when referring to smoking and those that do are not very specific – this is largely because of past uncertainty over which ones are directly linked.”
He further added “Now we have this evidence, advice should be more explicit about the kinds of serious defects such as deformed limbs, and facial and gastrointestinal malformations that babies of mothers who smoke during pregnancy could suffer from. The message from this research is that women should quit smoking before becoming pregnant, or very early on, to reduce the chance of having a baby with a serious and lifelong physical defect.”
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Islington has highest rate of herpes in the UK
A report on herpes in the UK has shown that those who had diagnosed 178 cases of shingles per 100,000 in 2010 to 13% more than in the area of the second worst and meaning 356 in total.
Only cases diagnosed at sexual health clinics could be recorded in the studio, so the actual infection rate was much more likely to be higher. Dr Eva Jungmann, senior consultant at the Center of Arc, a sexual health clinic in Holloway Road, Archway, said: “Some people with herpes is very hard to bear, and get frequent recurrences. There is a great health risk but poorly can affect people psychologically and socially. “A cause of ulcers, also increases the likelihood of transmitting or acquiring HIV.”
Islington also has the third highest rate of gonorrhea in the UK – which has seen a 26% increase since 2009 – and was in the first seven areas of syphilis and genital warts, according to figures released by the Agency for Health Protection. Chlamydia is most common, with 584 diagnosed cases per 100,000 people.
Dr. Jungmann said Islington is likely to be greatly affected by sexually transmitted diseases are more common in less affluent areas. He added: “health education activities for youth and outreach projects have been reduced – so I would not be surprised to see further increases.”
STI rates in London as a whole are 50 percent higher than the rest of the country, but recurrent outbreaks of the virus that can be treated with medications such as Valtrex. For more information on where to buy Valtrex online, please click on the highlighted link.
Only cases diagnosed at sexual health clinics could be recorded in the studio, so the actual infection rate was much more likely to be higher. Dr Eva Jungmann, senior consultant at the Center of Arc, a sexual health clinic in Holloway Road, Archway, said: “Some people with herpes is very hard to bear, and get frequent recurrences. There is a great health risk but poorly can affect people psychologically and socially. “A cause of ulcers, also increases the likelihood of transmitting or acquiring HIV.”
Islington also has the third highest rate of gonorrhea in the UK – which has seen a 26% increase since 2009 – and was in the first seven areas of syphilis and genital warts, according to figures released by the Agency for Health Protection. Chlamydia is most common, with 584 diagnosed cases per 100,000 people.
Dr. Jungmann said Islington is likely to be greatly affected by sexually transmitted diseases are more common in less affluent areas. He added: “health education activities for youth and outreach projects have been reduced – so I would not be surprised to see further increases.”
STI rates in London as a whole are 50 percent higher than the rest of the country, but recurrent outbreaks of the virus that can be treated with medications such as Valtrex. For more information on where to buy Valtrex online, please click on the highlighted link.
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Greyhound trainer gives his dogs Viagra in race-betting scam
Anthony Fowler, 61 greyhound trainer, gave his dogs Viagra and Marijuana in a race betting scam. Mr Fowler said they would “run their heads off” when he gave them Viagra at unlicensed meetings and he would place bets on them to win. But when he wanted them to lose he would feed them Marijuana because it would slow them down.
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This would improve the betting odds on his dogs and he could then give them Viagra or Nandrolone the testosterone based drug used by athletes to improve performance to increase speed at another race.
Now he has been convicted of two charges of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and two charges of administering drugs knowing it might cause injury.
John Ellwood, prosecuting for the RSPCA, told the court: “He admitted in interview that he fed his greyhounds cannabis when he wanted them to lose races. He did so by boiling the cannabis.
“When he wanted the dog to win the race he injected it with a drug which turns out to be Nandrolone, which is a testosterone derivative.
“He explained Nandrolone and travel sickness pills would affect the way the dogs would run. In particular, he showed the officer Viagra tablets which, according to him, make them ‘run their heads off’.”
Mr Ellwood said police interviewed Fowler in September last year after receiving reports he was involved in selling cannabis. Fowler told the officers he was drugging his dogs and police informed the RSPCA.
Fowler was later interviewed by an RSPCA inspector – by which time his greyhound Jake had died.
He explained the dog had injured its shoulder at a race meeting and a vet said fixing the shoulder would be costly. Mr Ellwood said cannabis could cause convulsions and hallucinations in dogs. Viagra could cause inflammation of the blood vessels.
Fowler had initially denied charges against him but he changed his plea to guilty at Hartlepool magistrates. No mitigation was given and Fowler, of Stockton-on-Tees, is due to be sentenced after a probation report has been prepared. He declined to comment after the case. The court did not explore how much he was alleged to have made from his scam.
Speaking after the case, Trudy Baker, founder of Greyhound protection group Greyt Exploitations, said: “I have never heard of Viagra being used before. But there been eight cases of dogs testing positive for cocaine in the last three years. “The industry is self-regulating. It is just not done properly.”
Cialis overtakes Viagra as market leader
Viagra has finally been knocked off its No.1 position in the global market for erectile dysfunction medication by Cialis. In March Viagra claimed about 39% of the market whilst Cialis captured 41% according to IMS Health data. This is a historical “first” and a remarkable milestone for the makers of Cialis, Eli Lilly, considering that Pfizer created the market for erectile dysfunction drugs when they first produced Viagra back in the late 1990s.
The worldwide sales of Cialis totalled $1.7 billion in 2010, representing an increase of 9 percent on the previous year. This included sales outside the USA of over $1 billion. The differences between Viagra and Cialis may be the reason why Cialis has eventually caught up with and now overtaken Viagra’s market share.
With Viagra the user takes it when they need it and the effect wears off after 4 hours. However, with Cialis there are a few more options. The stronger dosages of 10mg and 20mg have an effect which lasts for 36 hours. In France it is know as “le weekender” since its user can take one tablet which lasts the whole weekend. Alternatively, the lower dosages of 2.5mg and 5mg are meant for daily use giving users a better chance of reducing the potential side effects that may occur with regular Cialis 10mg or 20mg tablets.
It is possible that Cialis holds a psychological advantage over Viagra since it is a pill that is either taken once and lasts for a longer period of time (le weekender) or is taken on a daily basis and thus becomes seen as something akin to brushing your teeth in the morning. Either way the theory is that it does not remind the user of their failings whenever they have sex.
Another more tangible theory is that Viagra’s sales are increasingly being eroded by competition from cheap generic copies – a trend that is likely to be exacerbated when their patent on Viagra expires in March 2012. Some analysts believe this may also erode sales of Cialis with Morgan Stanley analyst David Risinger predicting Cialis sales in 2015 of just $1.4 billion.
However, City analyst John Boris predicts Cialis sales in 2015 of $2.2 billion. This scenario is based on the fact that Cialis could maintain a higher price than Viagra because the generics will not have the extended time effect of Cialis. This is because the patent on Cialis will not expire until 2017.
Furthermore, Eli Lilly is coming up with more innovative ideas to keep Cialis sales rising. In Europe they are pushing Cialis as a medication for hypertension, whilst in the U.S. they are currently seeking approval for it to be used as a treatment for middle-aged men with enlarged prostates.
The worldwide sales of Cialis totalled $1.7 billion in 2010, representing an increase of 9 percent on the previous year. This included sales outside the USA of over $1 billion. The differences between Viagra and Cialis may be the reason why Cialis has eventually caught up with and now overtaken Viagra’s market share.
With Viagra the user takes it when they need it and the effect wears off after 4 hours. However, with Cialis there are a few more options. The stronger dosages of 10mg and 20mg have an effect which lasts for 36 hours. In France it is know as “le weekender” since its user can take one tablet which lasts the whole weekend. Alternatively, the lower dosages of 2.5mg and 5mg are meant for daily use giving users a better chance of reducing the potential side effects that may occur with regular Cialis 10mg or 20mg tablets.
It is possible that Cialis holds a psychological advantage over Viagra since it is a pill that is either taken once and lasts for a longer period of time (le weekender) or is taken on a daily basis and thus becomes seen as something akin to brushing your teeth in the morning. Either way the theory is that it does not remind the user of their failings whenever they have sex.
Another more tangible theory is that Viagra’s sales are increasingly being eroded by competition from cheap generic copies – a trend that is likely to be exacerbated when their patent on Viagra expires in March 2012. Some analysts believe this may also erode sales of Cialis with Morgan Stanley analyst David Risinger predicting Cialis sales in 2015 of just $1.4 billion.
However, City analyst John Boris predicts Cialis sales in 2015 of $2.2 billion. This scenario is based on the fact that Cialis could maintain a higher price than Viagra because the generics will not have the extended time effect of Cialis. This is because the patent on Cialis will not expire until 2017.
Furthermore, Eli Lilly is coming up with more innovative ideas to keep Cialis sales rising. In Europe they are pushing Cialis as a medication for hypertension, whilst in the U.S. they are currently seeking approval for it to be used as a treatment for middle-aged men with enlarged prostates.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
STI numbers triple over 10 years
Cases of sexually transmitted infections have tripled in a decade, according to new figures in Scotland. Increases were recorded in genital herpes, Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV across Scotland between 1999 and 2009.
The sharpest rise was in cases of genital Chlamydia which can lead to infertility. Reported diagnoses increased from 5,676 to 18,277, according to Scottish Government figures. The Conservative party, which obtained the details, said the increases paint a "hugely worrying picture" of sexual health.
Diagnoses of genital herpes increased from 933 to 2,627 over the decade, while cases of gonorrhoea increased from 538 to 1,021. Figures for infectious syphilis were not available for 1999 but showed an increase from four cases in 2000 to 189 in 2009. The number of HIV-infected people increased from 156 in 1999 to 360 in 2010. For the decade from 1999, the total number for all five infections went from 7,303 to 22,540.
For protection against sexually transmitted infections you must always where a condom. Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are highly effective in preventing transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including discharge and genital ulcer diseases. For further information on where to buy condoms online please click the highlighted link.
Once you have caught an STI such as herpes wearing a condom alone will no long stop you from suffering from flare ups. Treatment is needed such as Valtrex when can stop the infection from appearing all together if taken correctly. For further information on where to buy Valtrex online please click the highlighted link.
The sharpest rise was in cases of genital Chlamydia which can lead to infertility. Reported diagnoses increased from 5,676 to 18,277, according to Scottish Government figures. The Conservative party, which obtained the details, said the increases paint a "hugely worrying picture" of sexual health.
Diagnoses of genital herpes increased from 933 to 2,627 over the decade, while cases of gonorrhoea increased from 538 to 1,021. Figures for infectious syphilis were not available for 1999 but showed an increase from four cases in 2000 to 189 in 2009. The number of HIV-infected people increased from 156 in 1999 to 360 in 2010. For the decade from 1999, the total number for all five infections went from 7,303 to 22,540.
For protection against sexually transmitted infections you must always where a condom. Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are highly effective in preventing transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including discharge and genital ulcer diseases. For further information on where to buy condoms online please click the highlighted link.
Once you have caught an STI such as herpes wearing a condom alone will no long stop you from suffering from flare ups. Treatment is needed such as Valtrex when can stop the infection from appearing all together if taken correctly. For further information on where to buy Valtrex online please click the highlighted link.
Justin Bieber gets a safe gift from NVo Condoms
Justin Bieber recently have been given a years worth of condoms as a gift from NVo Condoms.
So why the shipment of safety? NVo mailed the Bieb 365 condoms after hearing that his romance with teen Disney queen Selena Gomez is getting hot and heavy. An insider from the Bieber team recently said, “Justin’s been told straight up that if he’s having sex, he had better use protection.”
Nuvo gives away over 200,000 condoms a year to prevent teen pregnancy and STDs.
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Viagra fact or myth questions answered.
VIAGRA IMPROVES YOUR SEX DRIVE: Myth. It can improve erection problems in most men who use it. But it won't increase your sex-drive or urge, if that's what's up. In other words, it may well put lead in your pencil. But it won't find a long-lost pencil case.
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VIAGRA WAS ORIGINALLY A DRUG FOR ANGINA: Fact. Researchers were investigating men's hearts when they discovered that the drug actually improved erection quality. Result? An abrupt change of tack. And that means blokes with heart problems can relax when using Viagra - so long as it's been recommended by their GP. After all, if it was originally a heart treatment, it's not likely to hurt, is it?
VIAGRA'S THE ONLY TREATMENT WORTH TAKING FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: Myth. In fact, there are two other pill treatments these days: Cialis and Levitra. And there are non pill options, too, ranging from injections, through vacuum devices, to psychosexual counselling. Remember, too, that some men don't need treatment at all - the odd failure to rise to the occasion may just be because of temporary knackeredness.
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE INTERFERES WITH VIAGRA: Fact. It can also mess up the other pill treatments - by increasing their blood flow. So most experts advise avoiding necking the magic pills with grapefruit juice.
VIAGRA'S AVAILABLE ON THE NHS: Myth. Not for most men, it's not. A few are entitled to an NHS prescription - such as those with MS, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer. The rest have to cough up to keep their pecker up.
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VIAGRA CAN MAKE YOUR VISION GO BLUE: Fact. Strange, but true - very rarely. It's temporary and harmless, though. More common side effects include flushing, indigestion and a dripping nose. Oh, and headache - just pray she doesn't say, "So have I."
VIAGRA GIVES YOU AN INSTANT ERECTION: Myth. Some of the older treatments - like injections - did this. But if you pop the pill and just wait for the old chap to stand to attention, you could be waiting all night. Because the drug simply primes you for action - you still need the usual foreplay to get you going.
YOU CAN BUY VIAGRA ON THE INTERNET: Fact. Of course you can, but only buy from an online pharmacy such as www.medical-specialists.co.uk
VIAGRA'S ONLY USED FOR ERECTION PROBLEMS: Myth. In fact, it's also used for some lung diseases and altitude sickness. And, supposedly, it helps jet lag as well - though that particular research was restricted to hamsters.
New erectile dysfunction medication awaiting FDA approval
Vivus Inc. have announced that they have submitted a “New Drug Application” (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for a new medication to be entered into the lucrative $4 billion erectile dysfunction market. The new drug, named “Avanafil”, may take several months for its FDA approval to be confirmed and will be thrust into an increasingly competitive market that already includes Viagra, Cialis, and the newly introduced Levitra Orodispersible tablets.
Clinical trials with Avanafil have taken place involving over 1,350 subjects, with 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosage strengths being analysed. The NDA submitted by Vivus is backed up by including data from Phase 3 trials and these trials were said to have proved the drug’s safety and efficacy. Results showed that patients who had taken the 200mg dose, had achieved an erection sufficient for penetration in 77% and 63% of the trials, in comparison to just 54% and 42% in patients dosed placebo. In addition, many patients were able to have successful intercourse in a mere 15 minutes of taking Avanafil.
With the patent for Viagra due to expire in 2012, the market for impotence medication will become very interesting in the following year and we may yet see many more new and exciting products being introduced.
Clinical trials with Avanafil have taken place involving over 1,350 subjects, with 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosage strengths being analysed. The NDA submitted by Vivus is backed up by including data from Phase 3 trials and these trials were said to have proved the drug’s safety and efficacy. Results showed that patients who had taken the 200mg dose, had achieved an erection sufficient for penetration in 77% and 63% of the trials, in comparison to just 54% and 42% in patients dosed placebo. In addition, many patients were able to have successful intercourse in a mere 15 minutes of taking Avanafil.
With the patent for Viagra due to expire in 2012, the market for impotence medication will become very interesting in the following year and we may yet see many more new and exciting products being introduced.
Monday, 11 July 2011
Only 15% of men admit to premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) can be a common problem for men at any age throughout there lives, and with a recent study in Malaysian only 15% of men confessed to have experienced it.
Another 14 per cent had "probable PE", said consultant urological surgeon and Monash University Sunway campus clinical associate professor Dr George Lee. He said a recent Asia-Pacific study showed that PE affects approximately 30 per cent of men in this region. "The Asia-Pacific PEPA (Premature Ejaculation Prevalence and Attitude) study showed that 15 per cent of Malaysian men confessed to having PE and 14 per cent probable PE," he said.
In simple terms, premature ejaculation is when a man ejaculates within about one minute from the point of penetration. This usually causes distress among sufferers.
Dr Lee said the average time for a man to ejaculate from the point of penetration is between four to eight minutes. "Some men ejaculate much faster than the average time and this has a huge negative impact on their self-confidence and relationship," he said at an NST Live session recently. He said men who were bothered by this may suffer from PE. "Open and honest communication with their partner is the step in the right direction," he said, noting that unlike erectile dysfunction (ED), the prevalence of PE remains constant from age 18 to 80.
He said ED was when a man could not get an erection to have sex or can't keep an erection long enough to finish having sex. PE is by far the biggest complaint that men have about their sexual performance. They want to last longer during intercourse to prolong the pleasure, for themselves and their partners.
Dr Lee said many men who see their doctors for sexual dysfunction cannot differentiate between PE and ED and, therefore, are given the wrong treatment and never go back to see their doctors again. "We are fortunate that more and more research is ongoing to help identify treatment strategies, to improve men's sexual and overall health." When asked if PE could be treated, Dr Lee said since the 1950s, PE had been treated with stop-start, and squeezing techniques.
This was popularised by sexologists Masters and Johnson. However, such treatment has poor efficacy and low compliance. "Fortunately, there is pharmaceutical treatment for PE these days," he said.
Among the treatments include topical cream to numb the penis and medications to increase 5HT neuro transmitters. However, he said, topical creams were very undesirable as they numb the vagina too. Treatment can also include behavioural, pharmaceutical interventions and use of dapoxetine. Another treatment that can be used is a pill called Priligy that is capable of increasing the duration of intercourse by three to four folds in scientific trials.
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On whether alternative methods, including the use of "Gambir Sarawak" would work, Dr Lee said it only numbed the penis. "The effect from its use is not well received." He said the use of Tongkat Ali definitely did not work for PE. "Some Chinese traditional medicines claim to improve the interval of intercourse, however, there are no clinical trials to support it, he said.
Dr Lee said the psychological impact of PE was also substantial for the partners of those with the condition.
"It is only a cause for divorce if the couples do not address the issues." Dr Lee said the real cause of PE was unknown. Some believe it is caused by psychological trauma during sexual maturity.
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