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I have had a mild case of psoriasis for many years. It usually affects only one elbow and my lower leg just above my ankle. Keeping the skin moist helps most, but I have naturally dry skin, so it's...
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Psoriatic arthritis most commonly appears in people between ages of 30 and 50, but can appear at any time. It also affects men at a higher rate than women. Genes, the immune system and...
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Much of this is going to be dependent on the code of ethics that govern caretakers and if one believes in them. The Oath having to be taken by caretakers prior to entering the field and value the...
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Hormones are like messengers in your body that give orders to your cells to do particular things. They are chemicals that are manufactured by glands and released into the bloodstream, sort of...
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There are several physical and social benefits of muscular fitness. I will name a few of them. First, muscular fitness is beneficial from a strength perspective. Muscles enable a person to perform...
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It is incumbent on the health care team to identify patient allergies. Actions on the part of the nurse would include the following: 1. Read the admission history and physical to seek and...
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You have a treatable and actually not that uncommon condition. There are many reasons why it happens. I am reading an article on it as we speak. It says that the condition is called Anaorgasmic...
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It is recommended that a medical professional remove a cast as first the cast may not be ready to come off and secondly you may hurt yourself in the process requiring more medical attention. As...
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While not a doctor, I can give you a general answer for this. About 1/2 of blood is water, and the other half is "good goo." The water is important to carry the "good goo" around and help carry...
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There are a large number of tapeworms that are known to affect humans. All tapeworms initially attach themselves to the intestinal walls of humans, from where they access nutrients as the food...
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I have searched as well, and cannot find any immediate answers. However, there may be a reason for this. Since there is no reliable test for diagnosing the disease, many people who have Wilson's...
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Good question. Here are a few benefit that vinegar can have on the body: 1. According to some doctors, vinegar can help eliminate fatigue on the body. The rationale for this this is that vinegar...
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The function of this kind of joint is to connect two bones, but to do so in such a way that the bones (or at least the bone that is the "ball") will be able to move in any direction whatsoever. To...
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Niemann Pick disease Type A is a disease that is acquired if both the alleles or copies of the gene that control the production of the enzyme acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) are mutated in a person....
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The answer to this will, of course, depend on who you ask. The pork industry, for example, will typically discount the claims made by scientists who argue that red meat is unhealthy. Since I am...
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I'm sad to say there is no fast and easy way to lose weight at any age. The only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you expend. And the doctors say that you shouldn't be losing at...
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I smoke several cigars each day, and I support the right of people to smoke tobacco if they choose. I also support the laws that restrict smoking in public areas, and I entirely sympathize with...
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Hello Alannah, Even though I haven't personally used Grow Taller 4 Idiots (I'm 5"11 and fine with that) I wanted to try to answer your question in the hopes that it will help you make a decision...
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You have not provided the complete question here. What are the symptoms of David and Susan that you are referring to and what was the analysis done by them. As you have mentioned lead glaze, it can...
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Enzymes, hormones, structural parts are all made of proteins. Muscle tissue, hair, nails are also protein. Enzymes are organic catalysts are their importance lies in the fact they allow chemical...
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There are three common tests for aphasia. These are the MTDDA, PICA, and the Boston. The MTDDA or the Minnesota test for Differential Diagnosis of Aphasia is the most comprehensive. It is divided...
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I would say that it is very hard to say what the most important factor is in staying healthy. Certainly, a balanced diet is one of the most important things. However, even when looking at what you...
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Heartburn is due to reflux (backflow) of gastric acid and sometimes bile into the stomach. This can be temporary and of no significance if it is merely associated with overindulgence. If...
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HIPAA (HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT). Provides medical patient security for medical records. ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS. The near elimination of paper filing allows for...
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Nasa polyps are small tissues growths that develop in the nasal passages and sinuses. They are more common in adults (especially if the adult has a history of asthma or chronic sinus infections)....
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Clostridium difficile is a bacterium that changes state when conditions become unsuitable for its survival. It transforms into a dormant state called an endospore that can resist attack from...
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Hyperhidrosis is a condition where a person has excessive sweating. The difference of generalized and localized hyperhidrosis is location. Generalized is all over and localized is in a specific...
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gtt/min is a common abbreviation used to describe the rate at which a medicine is administered. gtt comes from the Latin word "guttae" which means drops. Here we have a 350 mL solution that...
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First, let me say this: I am not a medical professional or a "new age healer" of any kind. I don't know whether "herbal" remedies work or not, and I always think you should talk with your doctor...
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In all honesty, I am not entirely convinced that this is the right area for you to ask such questions. Not to devalue the efforts of everyone here, but this is one of the most personal questions...
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My understanding is that the alleged link between abortion and breast cancer does not exist. You can see evidence of this in the following link, which is from the National Cancer Institute. This...
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Last winter I had a psoriasis flare up myself, and here are two things I did to help reduce it under my doctor's advice: 1. In the winter there is less sunlight, which means you get less vitamin D...
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Chamomile also called German chamomile and Hungarian chamomile is a beautiful white daisy shaped flower. It is harvested and the extracts are used as herbal remedies. Some people think that...
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The proper treatment of human bites depends a great deal on how severe the bite is. For minor bites, all that is needed (if anything) is to clean the area that was bitten and to apply ice to ease...
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We have used two different methods in my household, first with a solution of hydrogen peroxide mixed with water, and second, with baby oil. However, an ear blockage could be something that you...
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The tendency to develop Type 1 Diabetes is inherited, and while it can be controlled with insulin injections and proper diet and exercise, at this time there is no cure. You might be born with...
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Anorexia nervosa impacts the individual in many ways. From a emotional point of view, the idea that one "can never be too thin" helps to bring into light the lack of eating and the continual cycle...
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Nurses are very important in the promotion of good health for a number of reasons. The first reason that comes to mind is that there there are public health nurses whose sole mission is the...
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In my opinion, stress and health are very closely related. The effects of stress on health can be both direct and indirect. When a person is stressed out, their body has to work much harder. When...
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Crossing of the radius and ulna is a normal feature that allows partial rotation of the hand so rotation seen on X-ray would not be diagnostic of a humeral fracture, though ipsilateral fracture of...
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Hiccups are just involuntary contractions of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle that stretches across the chest, underneath the lungs. When it is relaxed, it is up nearer the lungs; when it...
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Alkaline phosphate is not a disease or a condition and therefore no medicine can "cure" it. Alkaline phosphate is an enzyme found throughout the body. Most common sites are liver, bone, placenta,...
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The endocrine system is composed of numerous glands all over the body. They include the thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, and the pancreas. To discuss what tests...
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This question is difficult to answer in general since every individual's body chemistry will partially affect how long they retain the residue of a given herb or vitamin. Also, it depends greatly...
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In terms of offering a summarizing point to the statement, I would suggest that the need for a nutrition expert is vitally important. If it can be facilitated, individuals should have a nutrition...
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It seems deceptively easy, but is rather taxing. Lying in the regular position of a sit up, the critical difference is that arms are on the side and they will not be assisting you in the process....
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There are many great websites (I listed one below) that wil give you lists of healthy foods that contain fats. Fats are important because they provide a source of energy for the body, they are good...
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The reason that women get epidurals during childbirth is to relieve pain. They are usually administered when the cervix is dilated 4-5 centimeters. The woman is then considered to be in active...
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I would say that the most important thing to do is listen to the doctor and follow orders. With that in mind, I would guess that she may possibly experience some symptoms of vertigo. One of the...
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Genes play a very important role in hair growth and hair loss, so yes, it can be hereditary. There are some ways to help your hair line stay where it is. Stop chemically treating the hair....