Archive for April 18th, 2007

Menopausal Medications: What Every Woman Should Know

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

Menopausal medication has recently been shocked by the WHI (Women s Health Initiative) study which changed the entire way of considering prescribing menopausal medications drugs to alleviate menopause symptoms. Hence, this worldwide, major study was surprisingly stopped in the middle of its course after preliminary results showed that what was once freely prescribed menopause medication were holding a considerable threat to women using them for a long term.

Menopausal medications which consisted of an association of estrogen and progesterone were found in this study, when used over a prolonged period of time to maybe have an association with an increase in cardio-vascular complications and even some breast cancers.

The conclusion of this wide study was that further studies were needed but that caution in prescribing menopausal medications is warranted. Hence, what used to be almost an automatic reflex for doctors to prescribe HRT (hormone replacement therapy) to all women going through menop (more...)

Why US Travelers Need to Buy Medical Insurance When Traveling to Canada

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

Unexpected accident and illness while on vacations and trips could be very frustrating. This is the reason why US travelers need to avail of a Travel Medical Insurance when traveling to Canada. All people who wish to travel may secure themselves with such insurance to avoid the untimely and costly medical expenses while traveling in Canada.

Injuries, sickness and other unforeseen catastrophic events could happen anytime. This is the reason why we should never underestimate the need to have a travel medical insurance handy. Untimely and uncalled for financial burden could be so troublesome and you wouldn t wish for this to happen to you or your family.

Imagine paying $1,500 to $3,500 for daily hospitalization charges as a non-resident of Canada. These daily rates and this rate vary by province, and the patient s condition upon admission. It is indeed so expensive! The vacation of you dreams can turn into an instant nightmare and so much of a traumatic experience.

Purchasing Canad (more...)




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