How is influenza different from SARS?

January 22, 2011

Are flu's always caused by influenza virii? What's the difference between influenza virii (eg. causing Swine and avian flu) and coronavirus (for example causing SARS) in terms of nature and symptoms they cause in people? Why wasn't SARS called flu? With SARS, you have a modest 92% chance of survival. That's better than the regular [...]

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What should I do about a dog that's eaten a turkey bone (drumstick)?

January 21, 2011

I assumed that a cooked turkey bone would be safer than a chicken bone. so far the dog is okay but it's only been about 4 hours since she consumed the bone. What symptoms should I look for in the meantime? Should I proactively take her to the vet? please advise – I really feel [...]

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Once antibiotic treatment is started, how long does it take for the dog's KC symptoms to improve?

January 21, 2011

My dog got an antibiotic injection at the emergency vet and was prescribed Baytril and a cough suppressent for a kennel cough infection (apparently caused by strep bacteria.) This was on Sunday, but he still has the symptoms. He's improved a bit, but still has a cough (despite the cough medicine) and has a runny [...]

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Fire in the Belly: Heartburn During Pregnancy

January 21, 2011

There’s no greater surprise for a woman than learning she is pregnant for the first time… except for the first time she experiences one of mother nature’s unkindest pregnancy symptoms. Heartburn! Reflux, as heartburn is commonly called, can be one of the most frightening moments of early pregnancy, especially when the woman is unaware that [...]

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What are Symptoms of ADHD ( Attention deficit hyper activity disorder ) diagnosis or diagnose ?

January 21, 2011

What kind of Dr do I need to visit to be diagnosed with ADHD attention deficit hyper activity disorder or ADD ? What exactly is Attention deficit hyper activity disorder ? ADHD and ADD? What are Symptoms of ADHD ( Attention deficit hyper activity disorder ) diagnosis or diagnose ? Which is the best medication [...]

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Saving Serenity: Mom takes on bills as 9-year-old faces cancer

January 21, 2011

›› Link to Facebook page: Saving Serenity ›› Photo gallery: Serenity Saenz Crystal Saenz worries that daughter Serenity Saenz will never be the same after being diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia two months ago. The last two months haven’t been kind to the shy 9-year-old, who has been prodded by needles at the [...]

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‘I hope you don’t mind me saying,’ said my cameraman. ‘But your eyes have turned yellow…’

January 21, 2011

TV presenter Nigel Farrell tells how a bizarre exchange led to him being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer It had been a gruelling couple of weeks filming, yomping through the ice and snow with heavy cameras and tripod in one of the remotest places in Britain  -  Barra, one of the most southerly islands of the [...]

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Parenting Corner: STD doesn’t have to be deal-killer in marriage

January 21, 2011

Q: My husband gave me herpes. we have been married for 10 years and I’m five months’ pregnant. I never had it before so it’s obvious that he has been fooling around so I am divorcing him. He swears he has been faithful, but I don’t believe him. I made him take a lie-detector test, [...]

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FDA Panel Supports New Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer’s – Technology Review

January 21, 2011

Illuminating Alzheimer’s: Physicians can detect signs of Alzheimer’s in the living human brain thanks to a new imaging tool. High levels of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of the disease, are marked in red. Credit: Avid Radiopharmaceuticals. An advisory panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave conditional approval on Thursday for a new imaging [...]

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Symptoms Of Skin Fungal Infection And How To Prevent It

January 21, 2011

Fungus commonly infects the skin. Skin fungal infections are common in all age groups. here are the symptoms of skin fungal infection and ways to prevent it. Fungal infections are caused due to fungus tinea or candida. both belong to different family of fungi affecting human skin. Fungus usually thrives on areas of the skin [...]

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