Archive for April, 2008

30
Apr

besides going to the doctor, unless going will get a specific Rx.
Answer: There’s no treatment warranted specifically for acanthosis nigricans.
A good site with information on it is here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/…
The most commonly recommended means of getting rid of it is treating the underlying condition. Although it is most commonly seen in those with African descent, there […]

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30
Apr

“Eating too much of the wrong foods, especially starches and sugars, can cause insulin resistance. This will result in elevated insulin levels”
i found that quote on the web and was wondering how do i decrease elevated insulin levels
Answer: Chromium (otc) and metformin (Glucophage).
Answer: Having increased amount of insulin isn’t from eating the wrong foods. […]

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30
Apr

And are sodium levels in urine affected by diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus or Bright's disease?
Thanks
Answer: Diabetes can effect the level of sodium
A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. […]

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30
Apr

I’ve a friend who is experiencing symptoms and has no medical insurance. She does have access to antibiotics 600mg tetracycline and is wondering if one of these capsules (or possibly two) per day over the next ten days or so might help. I'm not sure…can anyone help, she's in a bit of a panic…
Answer: As […]

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30
Apr

What is thimerosal?

Author: admin

Thimerosal, which is approximately 50% mercury, has been one of the most widely used preservatives in vaccines.
Answer: mercury

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30
Apr

AIDS kids are risky of developing opportunistic infections.
Answer: Because Aids affects their immune system so they're not able to fight other infections. So they would be at risk of developing Polio.
Answer: why ask something you just answered yourself?
Answer: you just answered your own question

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30
Apr

The Registered Nurse program is 2 years. But most programs have pre-requisites so it might take you longer.
The college I went to required Chemistry, English and 2 units of PE (because I was under the age of 20) as a pre-requisite before enrolling in the nursing program.
So right after High School, I went to […]

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30
Apr

I’ve a temp of 99.5?

Author: admin

Is that considered a fever? Should I not go to school with that temp? I know it isn't high? But I’m just wondering school regulations
also random question havine taken a hot bath about 5 minutes ago change my temp even if water wasn't in my mouth?
Answer: No it's actually considered a low grade temp. […]

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30
Apr

A) Q fever
B) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
C) Lyme Disease
D) epidemic typhus
Answer: I’m sorry that the previous medical student's answer sucked. It's not correct. The two answer choices that are Rickettsial diseases are epidemic typhus (R. prowazekii) and RMSF (R. rickettsii). Of these two, RMSF is a chronic condition, while typhus is an acute condition.
Lyme […]

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30
Apr

Bad throaty cough?

Author: admin

It isn't that bad, no fever, but weakness, tiredness, stuffy nose, clogged ears…general cold symptoms, nothing too bad and nothing to go to the physician about…but the cough hurts my throat bad each time i cough…any suggestions on what i can do to get better/make less painful?
Answer: Tonight gargle with very warm water and Epsom […]

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