EMS delays for cardiac care more likely in women

January 1, 2011

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – in a year-long study conducted in Dallas County, Texas, women who called 911 for suspected heart-related symptoms had a 52 percent greater likelihood of experiencing delays in emergency medical services (EMS) compared with their male counterparts, even after adjusting for a number of factors. Delays in EMS care "could lead [...]

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Indigestion Remedies – Most Effective Dyspepsia Treatment

January 1, 2011

If there is one illness that you don’t actually want for you to feel, it would be indigestion or dyspepsia. It is actually a medical condition which is characterized by the chronic or the recurrent pain in your upper abdomen, upper fullness in your abdomen or feeling full when you least expect it. this kind [...]

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Flu Season

January 1, 2011

For months, people were told to get flu shots, and it looks like they got the message. So where are they supposed to get them? “The majority of our offices are completely out of seasonal flu vaccine, and there’s no guarantee they will receive any more,” said Pamela Zemaitis of Heritage Medical Group. Public health [...]

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Kidney Stones – Causes and Symptoms

January 1, 2011

Kidney stonesare very common and are one of most painful disorders occurring in the body of a person. Numbers of people suffering from kidney stones is continuously increasing. About 6-7% of U.S population is suffering from kidney stones. Kidney stone has been described as a hard mass that develops from the crystals separated from urine [...]

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Gastric Ulcer Symptoms

January 1, 2011

Gastric ulcers can be painful, and sometimes fatal if the symptoms are ignored. an ulcer occurs when the lining of the digestive tract becomes damaged, and a hole or tear occurs due to injury or trauma. an ulcer can happen anywhere in the body’s digestive system, but when it happens in the stomach, it’s labeled [...]

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Queen of soul Aretha Franklin has pancreatic cancer

January 1, 2011

Aretha Franklin?s family has confirmed that she has incurable pancreatic cancer, according to national and Detroit news sites. Last month, Franklin announced she was canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May on the orders of her doctors. On Wednesday afternoon, a prayer vigil for Franklin was held downtown in front of the Spirit [...]

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Knowing the facts about tuberculosis is critical

January 1, 2011

 Disease: Tuberculosis, or TB, is a disease caused by germs transmitted through the air. It typically affects the lungs, but can also affect the brain, kidneys or spine. if left untreated, TB can be deadly.Symptoms: TB disease can cause feelings of sickness or weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats. TB disease of the lungs [...]

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Swine flu baby girl treated at Raigmore – The Inverness Courier

January 1, 2011

advertising Neither has been named, but details of their illnesses emerged as the total number of cases of seasonal flu in the Highlands continues to increase. NHS Highland confirmed there had been a rise over the festive period, with “several” patients admitted to hospital, but declined to release figures. however, the rate is thought to [...]

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I have symptoms of prostate problems, but I am only 33, should I be concerned?

January 1, 2011

I have had these symptoms for a cpl yrs now, I have frequent urge to urinate, I have a very weak flow, when I try to pee in the toilet it is difficult, cause I cant control my stream, plus it will get slow then speed up. You have many of the classical symptoms of [...]

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Poly-Tussin DHC

January 1, 2011

What is Poly-Tussin DHC? Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Dihydrocodeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy [...]

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