Home Medical Supplies

"We've become a couch potato culture (and) it's a lot easier to pop a pill"

For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.

The most widely used drugs are those to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol - problems often linked to heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

The numbers were gathered last year by Medco Health Solutions Inc., which manages prescription benefits for about one in five Americans.

Experts say the data reflect not just worsening public health but better medicines for chronic conditions and more aggressive treatment by doctors. For example, more people are now taking blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering medicines because they need them, said Dr. Daniel W. Jones, president of the American Heart Association. Read more

Researchers find smoking-lung cancer culprit

"This interesting piece of science adds to our understanding of why smoking is so deadly. Smoking is the single biggest preventable cause of cancer and causes nine out of 10 cases of lung cancer"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A protein responsible for repairing damaged DNA may be a vital link to explaining how smoking causes lung cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

Lung cells exposed to cigarette smoke produce less of the protein, called FANCD2, the team at Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute reported.

Without FANCD2, damaged DNA can cause cells to proliferate out of control instead of destroying themselves as normal cells do.

The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, could lead to better treatments for lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death globally, the researchers said. Lung cancer kills more than 1 million people every year and only 15 percent of patients live for 5 years or longer. Read more

Menthol hampers tobacco regulation

"I would have been in favor of banning menthol"

Public health experts say exempting menthol from a ban on flavored cigarettes shows the power the tobacco industry has over the U.S. Congress. via Daily India

Home Medical Supplies And Equipment For Caregivers And Healthcare Professionals.

Home medical supplies and equipment are standard inventory items in millions of homes across the nation. These products are necessary due to an aging population and more outpatient services. Supplies and equipment must be readily available so caregivers may provide the services that used to be handled by hospitals and nursing care facilities. Items such as electric wheelchairs, electric scooters, scrubs and oxygen therapy products are now necessary for many.

Medical supplies will soon be in great demand as many become care providers in their homes. It is obvious to us that the future stress on the health care system will be extraordinary. Many have already begun to react and we are carrying the types of items and equipment that may now turn a bedroom into a hospital room and a medicine cabinet into a virtual pharmacy.

Home medical supplies and equipment are available from premier providers on the Internet and we have made them our partners . We recognize the needs of caregivers which is why we have associated ourselves with the finest companies. You will find an assortment of completrely unique items tailored for your circumstance as well as the basic products and equipment you will need. If you cannot find what you need please contact us and we will be happy to do whatever we can to insure that you find it.

If you are providing care and require health-related products you will appreciate the convenience of ordering online. You will find excellent products to assist you in providing treatment and therapy including ostomy and oxygen therapy. Those requiring physical therapy equipment can order electrotherapy products and exercise devices. You can also stock up on standard items such as bandages, gloves, nutritional supplements, syringes and hundreds of accessory items.

Anyone that accepts the responsibility of providing care in their residence is accepting a major responsibility and will require a great deal of support. We believe that it is helpful for those making this selfless commitment deserves to have access to any resources that will make the job easier. As we locate these resources we will make them available to you.

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Home Medical Supplies And Equipment For Caregivers And Healthcare Professionals.