Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that have a high atomic weight and a density at least 5 times greater than that of water. Their multiple industrial, domestic, agricultural, medical and technological applications have led to their wide distribution in the environment; raising concerns over their potential effects on human health and the environment. TheirContinue reading “Lung cancer and heavy metal toxins”
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Generic drug vs Brand name, Bioequivalence
Bioequivalence is a term in pharmacokinetics used to assess the expected in vivo biological equivalence of two proprietary preparations of a drug. If two products are said to be bioequivalent it means that they would be expected to be, for all intents and purposes, the same. Birkett (2003) defined bioequivalence by stating that, “two pharmaceuticalContinue reading “Generic drug vs Brand name, Bioequivalence”
Where do we stand on our fight against cancer causing substances?
We keep adding a list of these carcinogens or toxins each year. We have produced and manufactured foods in the factory in greater quantities and have to rely on so many chemicals. Educating the public about the hazards of these carcinogens is very slow and tricky. We have seen an increase in number of womenContinue reading “Where do we stand on our fight against cancer causing substances?”