Are there symptoms of a lung ready to collaspe, or does it just happen?

March 8, 2011

I am having excessive phlegm, sometimes bloody, sharp knife-stabbing pains in my lung and shoulder blades, 24/7 headaches and hard hard time with breathing. Walking 10 feet, I have to hang on to things and catch my breath. I have been suffering from a genetic disorder Alpha1, and have been on meds, recently 3 strong [...]

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G. Balakrish Nair Interivew – Special Topic of Cholera – ScienceWatch.com – Thomson Reuters

March 8, 2011

ScienceWatch.com correspondent Simon Mitton interviewed him by phone about his work on cholera.  A notable feature of your highly cited papers is that almost without exception they feature laboratory work on Vibrio cholerae. the citation analysis shows that you are a world expert on the pathogenic strains of this organism. what sparked your interest? my [...]

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What is Silent Reflux?

March 8, 2011

Silent reflux, also known clinically as laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR), is a condition similar to GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD is the cause of common heartburn, though the condition can become much more severe, causing terrible symptoms and requiring more complex medical intervention. While LPR is similar in some respects to GERD, there are [...]

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Will my symptoms of HPV ever go away?

March 8, 2011

I'm positive I contracted HPV from a one night stand with a friend. I've been tested for other std's and all is ok with those. I've done all the reasearch so I know about HPV. I guess I'm looking for men who have had a similar experience. My urinary tract began burning immediatly after sex [...]

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Devastating toll of heart attacks you don’t know you’ve had

March 8, 2011

When Andrew Frankish became slightly breathless carrying his bins out, his GP initially suggested it might just be a bug. But after a month the 38-year-old still felt out of sorts and asked to be referred to a specialist. Andrew was astonished by what the expert told him — his lack of breath was due [...]

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Haitians Fear the “Death Sentence” of Deportation

March 8, 2011

February 22, 2011  |         LIKE THIS ARTICLE ? Join our mailing list: Sign up to stay up to date on the latest Civil Liberties headlines via email.     Under thick February clouds, Jerry Poulard, 29, strode across Worth Street, to the New York office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). [...]

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Enlarged prostate

March 8, 2011

It is not uncommon for the prostate to begin to enlarge in men around age 40. Slowly and discreetly, this walnut sized gland begins to swell. The prostate is located just before the rectum and just behind the testicles. The prostate sits right next to the urethra, and as is swells, it is not uncommon [...]

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FOROYAA Online – CANCER: LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH WORLDWIDE-WHO 2008 REPORT – Health & Nutrition – Newspaper

March 8, 2011

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for 7.6 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2008. 1 ? Tobacco use is a major risk factor for cancer. harmful alcohol use, poor diet and physical inactivity are other main risk factors. ? Certain infections cause up to 20% of cancer deaths [...]

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Researchers publish results settling multiple sclerosis debate

March 8, 2011

In an effort to develop therapeutic remedies for multiple sclerosis, scientists debate two possible interventional approaches – but they’re on opposite sides of the spectrum. Researchers at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, however, have reached a definitive conclusion as to which approach is correct, putting an end to a long-disputed issue. Harley Tse, Ph.D., [...]

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Find Out if You Are Deficient in Vitamins & Minerals

March 8, 2011

dear Pharmacist, I started taking 5 new supplements but I’ve been noticing occasional butterflies in my chest, hair loss, heartburn and muscle twitching. I think it’s related to my vitamins because when I stop them, the symptoms goes away. should I stop?  –T.E., ManhattanAnswer: Yes, and then find out what specific nutrients your body need [...]

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