What Research Is Being Done On Multiple Sclerosis?
Genetic research funded by NINDS is exploring the roles of “susceptibility genes”—genes that are associated with an increased risk for MS. Several can…
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Why Is Junk Food Bad For The Environment?
In sum, the fast- food industry’s carbon footprint, fuel consumption, packaging and food waste , water contamination, and emission of volatile organic…
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What Is Ernst Chain Famous For?
In 1939 he began, with H. W. (now Sir Howard) Florey, a systematic study of antibacterial substances produced by micro-organisms. This led to his best…
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When Was Medicine First Discovered?
The earliest medical prescriptions appear in Sumerian during the Third Dynasty of Ur ( c. 2112 BCE – c. 2004 BCE). The oldest Babylonian texts on medi…
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What Research Is Being Done On Sickle Cell Anemia?
Bone marrow transplants can cure sickle cell disease in some patients. Research on the condition has advanced other areas of medicine including geneti…
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Can Forteo Cause Kidney Damage?
The risks to you of taking Forteo include high calcium levels in the blood and high calcium loss by the kidney , which could lead to kidney stones. Yo…
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Why Would I Be Referred To Internal Medicine?
Internal medicine doctors specialize in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in their adult patients . They are trained to offer care for a…
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Which Of The Following Assessments Is Designed To Assess Lower Extremity Agility And Neuromuscular Control?
The Shark Skill test measures agility and neuromuscular control in the lower extremities. Which of the following assessments is used to gauge lower ex…
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Why Is It Important To Live A Physically Active Lifestyle?
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascul…
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What To Do When You Can't Sleep Because Of Braces?
Oral anesthetics. A simple way to get some braces pain relief is to rub an oral anesthetic like Orajel or Anbesol directly on the sensitive teeth and …
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What Are Irresistible Sleep Attacks?
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep fragmentation, and irresistible “sleep attacks,” often resulting i…
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What Is The Importance Of Cleaning?
Cleaning eliminates germs along with dirt and dust , resulting in better indoor air quality, leaving a whiff of freshness in its wake. The kitchen and…