medicine /med·i·cine/ (med´ĭ-sin)
patent medicine
medicine [med´ĭ-sin]
patent medicine,
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1. any drug or remedy.
2. the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.
3. the treatment of disease by nonsurgical means.
alternative medicine see complementary and alternative medicine.
aviation medicine that dealing with the physiologic, medical, psychologic, and epidemiologic problems involved in aviation.
Chinese herbal medicine a highly complex system of diagnosis and treatment using medicinal herbs, one of the branches of traditional Chinese medicine. Herbs range from the nontoxic and rejuvenating, used to support the body's healing system, to highly toxic ones, used to treat disease.
clinical medicine
1. the study of disease by direct examination of the living patient.
2. the last two years of the usual curriculum in a medical college.
complementary medicine , complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) a large and diverse set of systems of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on philosophies and techniques other than those used in conventional Western medicine. Such practices may be described as alternative, existing as a body separate from and as a replacement for conventional Western medicine, or complementary, used in addition to conventional Western practice. CAM is characterized by its focus on the whole person as a unique individual, on the energy of the body and its influence on health and disease, on the healing power of nature and the mobilization of the body's own resources to heal itself, and on the treatment of the underlying causes, not symptoms, of disease. Many of the techniques used are controversial and have not been validated by controlled studies.
emergency medicine the medical specialty dealing with the acutely ill or injured who require immediate medical treatment.
environmental medicine that dealing with the effects of the environment on humans, including rapid population growth, water and air pollution, travel, etc.
experimental medicine the study of diseases based on experimentation in animals.
family medicine see under practice.
folk medicine the use of home remedies and procedures as handed down by tradition.
forensic medicine medical jurisprudence.
geographic medicine
1. geomedicine.
2. tropical m.
group medicine the practice of medicine by a group of physicians, usually representing various specialties, who are associated together for the cooperative diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
herbal medicine herbalism.
holistic medicine a system of medicine which considers man as an integrated whole, or as a functioning unit.
internal medicine that dealing especially with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of internal structures of the body.
legal medicine medical jurisprudence.
mind-body medicine a holistic approach to medicine that takes into account the effect of the mind on physical processes, including the effects of psychosocial stressors and conditioning, particularly as they affect the immune system.
naturopathic medicine naturopathy.
nuclear medicine the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
occupational medicine the branch of medicine dealing with the study, prevention, and treatment of workplace-related injuries and occupational diseases.
orthomolecular medicine a system for the prevention and treatment of disease based on the theory that each person's biochemical environment is genetically determined and individually specific. Therapy involves supplementation with substances naturally present in the body (e.g., vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids) in individually optimized amounts.
patent medicine a drug or remedy protected by a trademark, available without a prescription; formerly used for quack remedies sold by peddlers.
physical medicine physiatry.
preclinical medicine
2. the first two years of the usual curriculum in a medical college.
preventive medicine science aimed at preventing disease.
proprietary medicine a remedy whose formula is owned exclusively by the manufacturer and which is marketed usually under a name registered as a trademark.
psychosomatic medicine the study of the interactions between psychological processes and physiological states.
rehabilitation medicine the branch of physiatry concerned with the restoration of form and function after injury or illness.
socialized medicine a system of medical care controlled by the government.
space medicine the branch of aviation medicine concerned with conditions encountered by humans in space.
sports medicine the branch of medicine concerned with injuries sustained in athletics, including their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) the diverse body of medical theory and practice that has evolved in China, comprising four branches: acupuncture and moxibustion, herbal medicine, qi gong, and tui na. In all of these, the body and mind are considered together as a dynamic system subject to cycles of change and affected by the environment, and emphasis is on supporting the body's self-healing ability. Fundamental to TCM are the yin and the concept of basic substances that pervade the body: qi, jing, and shen, collectively known as the three treasures, and the blood (a fluid and material manifestation of qi) and body fluids (which moisten and lubricate the body).
travel medicine , travelers' medicine the subspecialty of tropical medicine consisting of the diagnosis and treatment or prevention of diseases of travelers.
tropical medicine the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the tropics and subtropics.
veterinary medicine the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of animals other than humans.
pat·ent medicine (p t nt)n. A nonprescription drug or other medical preparation that is often protected by a trademark. |
patent medicine
Etymology: L, patens, open, medicina
a drug available to the general public without a prescription. The ingredients and contraindications are usually listed on the label or wrapper. Also called OTC drug, proprietary drug.
Patent Medicine
A bottled mixture of herbs and plants, often in a 25% to 50% alcohol base, that was most popular from the 1870s to the 1930s, primarily in the American West; patent medicines were huckstered as cure-alls for conditions ranging from smallpox to cholera, and sold by mail or in travelling medicine shows
medicine [med´ĭ-sin]
1. any drug or remedy.
2. the art and science of the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.
3. the nonsurgical treatment of disease.
alternative medicine see complementary and alternative medicine.
aviation medicine the branch of medicine that deals with the physiologic, medical, psychologic, and epidemiologic problems involved in flying.
ayurvedic medicine the traditional medicine of India, done according to Hindu scriptures and making use of plants and other healing materials native to India.
behavioral medicine a type of psychosomatic medicine focused on psychological means of influencing physical symptoms, such as biofeedback or relaxation.
clinical medicine
1. the study of disease by direct examination of the living patient.
2. the last two years of the usual curriculum in a medical college.
complementary medicine (complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)) a large and diverse set of systems of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on philosophies and techniques other than those used in conventional Western medicine, often derived from traditions of medical practice used in other, non-Western cultures. Such practices may be described as alternative, that is, existing as a body separate from and as a replacement for conventional Western medicine, or complementary, that is, used in addition to conventional Western practice. CAM is characterized by its focus on the whole person as a unique individual, on the energy of the body and its influence on health and disease, on the healing power of nature and the mobilization of the body's own resources to heal itself, and on the treatment of the underlying causes, rather than symptoms, of disease. Many of the techniques used are the subject of controversy and have not been validated by controlled studies.
emergency medicine the medical specialty that deals with the acutely ill or injured who require immediate medical treatment. See also emergency and emergency care.
experimental medicine study of the science of healing diseases based on experimentation in animals.
family medicine family practice.
forensic medicine the application of medical knowledge to questions of law; see also medical jurisprudence. Called also legal medicine.
group medicine the practice of medicine by a group of physicians, usually representing various specialties, who are associated together for the cooperative diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
internal medicine the medical specialty that deals with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of internal structures of the body.
legal medicine forensic medicine.
nuclear medicine the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radionuclides in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
patent medicine a drug or remedy protected by a trademark, available without a prescription.
physical medicine physiatry.
preclinical medicine the subjects studied in medicine before the student observes actual diseases in patients.
preventive medicine the branch of medical study and practice aimed at preventing disease and promoting health.
proprietary medicine any chemical, drug, or similar preparation used in the treatment of diseases, if such article is protected against free competition as to name, product, composition, or process of manufacture by secrecy, patent, trademark, or copyright, or by other means.
psychosomatic medicine the study of the interrelations between bodily processes and emotional life.
socialized medicine a system of medical care regulated and controlled by the government; called also state medicine.
space medicine the branch of aviation medicine concerned with conditions encountered by human beings in space.
sports medicine the field of medicine concerned with injuries sustained in athletic endeavors, including their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
state medicine socialized medicine.
travel medicine (travelers' medicine) the subspecialty of tropical medicine consisting of the diagnosis and treatment or prevention of diseases of travelers.
tropical medicine medical science as applied to diseases occurring primarily in the tropics and subtropics.
veterinary medicine the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of animals other than humans.
patent medicine,
n a nonprescription drug available to the general public; usually referred to as an
over-the-counter medicine.
over-the-counter medicine.
patent
1. open, unobstructed, or not closed.
2. apparent, evident.
patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
abnormal persistence of an open lumen in the ductus arteriosus, between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, after birth. The ductus arteriosus is open during prenatal life, allowing most of the blood of the fetus to bypass the lungs, but normally this channel closes shortly before birth. When the ductus arteriosus remains open, it places special burdens on the left ventricle and causes a diminished blood flow in the aorta. May remain open for up to 5 days in foals. One of the most common congenital heart defects in dogs, but less common in cats. Causes a continuous 'machinery' murmur loud in systole, soft in diastole, and 'bounding' pulse.
patent ductus venosus
see ductus venosus.
patent foramen ovale
see foramen ovale (1).
patent medicine
a drug or remedy protected by a trademark, available without a prescription.
patent period
the period during a disease in which the causative agent can be detected by clinicopathological tests, e.g. for helminth eggs.
patent urachus
the urachus persists after birth and allows urine to drip out of the bladder through the umbilicus. See also urachus.
patent ventricular septum
includes several entities characterized by incomplete closure of ventricular wall. Characterized by palpable cardiac thrill and audible pansystolic murmur on both sides of the chest at birth, accompanied by exercise intolerance and developing dyspnea at rest.
Patient discussion about patent medicine.
Q. What are some good non-prescription lotions for psoriasis
A. Topical (skin applied) medications include topical corticosteroids, vitamin D analogue creams (Dovonex), topical retinoids (Tazorac), moisturizers, topical immunomodulators (tacrolimus and pimecrolimus), coal tar, anthralin, and others. Topical corticosteroids (steroids, such as hydrocortisone) are very useful and often the first-line treatment for limited or small areas of psoriasis. These come in many preparations, including sprays, liquid, creams, gels, ointments, and mousses. Steroids come in many different strengths, including stronger ones are used for elbows, knees, and tougher skin areas and milder ones for areas like the face, underarms, and groin. These are usually applied once or twice a day to affected skin areas. For the complete list:http://www.medicinenet.com/psoriasis/page5.htm
These might useful also:
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/psoriasisnet/treatment.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/psoriasis/DS00193/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
Hope this helps.
These might useful also:
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/psoriasisnet/treatment.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/psoriasis/DS00193/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
Hope this helps.
Q. question about frobmyagia what meds can i take over the counter i can take for the pain sometimes its hard to tell the chest pain from the fromyagia pain. i hurt so bad.
A. To me the chest pain sounds if it is anixety pain unless you have a heart condition. I would be careful of over the counter meds with chest pains. I have taken OTC type meds like tylenol for arthritis and they help a little. Nothing worked well for me that was OTC but a friend of mine said aleve helped her. I take tramadol but that isn't Otc. The horrible thing to me about Fibro is everything hurts...I sometimes wonder if ther eis any releive! Good Luck!
Q. Does anyone know an over the counter alternative to Lovaza, omega-3 acid ethyl esters? too expensive at Dr
A. there are all sort of companies that sell Omega-3, i buy from a company named Alsepa, but there are dozens of companies. but don't be tempted to buy a very cheap one, because they can be less purified.
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