Some doctors may not be taking into account the seriousness of an infection if a child has a fever, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) this week. The study found that possibly 30% of potentially life-threatening illnesses in children with fever were not being diagnosed. Professor Jonathan Craig, University of… Continue reading
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Some special homemade facial mask for oily skin
Use the following mask recipes for acne prone or oily skin. Apple Zinger Facial Mask Ingredients: 1 medium size apple; grated 5 tablespoons of honey; warmedInstructions: Stir ingredients together. Apply to freshly cleaned face and leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry. Carrots and Honey Facial Mask Ingredients: 2-3… Continue reading
Study finds that some therapy for eractile disfynction increasing risk of lower testosterone and libido
Statin therapy prescribed to lower cholesterol also appears to lower testosterone, according to a new study that evaluated nearly 3,500 men who had erectile dysfunction or ED. ”Current statin therapy is associated with a twofold increased prevalence of hypogonadism,” a condition in which men don’t produce enough testosterone, study author Giovanni Corona, MD, PHD, a… Continue reading
Gene therapy of day blindness in canines
Veterinary ophthalmology researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have used gene therapy to restore retinal cone function and day vision in two canine models of congenital achromatopsia, also called rod monochromacy or total color blindness. Achromatopsia is a rare autosomal recessive disorder with an estimated prevalence in human beings of about 1 in 30,000 to… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part two
Continued Depressants Depressants, such as tranquilizers and barbiturates, calm nerves and relax muscles. Many are legally available by prescription (such as Valium and Xanax) and are bright-colored capsules or tablets. Street Names: downers, goof balls, barbs, ludes How They’re Used: Depressants are swallowed. Effects & Dangers: When used as prescribed by a doctor and taken… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part one
These days, drugs can be found everywhere, and it may seem like everyone’s doing them. Lots of people are tempted by the excitement or escape that drugs seem to offer. But learning the facts about drugs can help you see the risks of chasing this excitement or escape. Here’s what you need to know. The Deal… Continue reading
Infection in cats – respiratory disease
Upper respiratory infections are a common cause of feline respiratory disease, especially in young kittens. Feline upper respiratory infections are actually caused by a number of different organisms, all of which produce very similar respiratory disease symptoms. Common Causes of Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats Viral infections are most commonly implicated in causing feline upper… Continue reading
How to prevent kidney stones
We’ve all heard the expression, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Passing a kidney stone would qualify for one of life’s “lemons,” but did you know that drinking lemonade has been shown to prevent them? Drinking lemonade is one of five ways you can prevent kidney stones, according to Roger L. Sur, MD, director… Continue reading