Blood Tests for Tobacco Exposure
I have to take a health exam to obtain insurance. I may be asked to take a blood test for tobacco use. How long after smoking can tobacco be detected in your blood?
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Month: April 2010
Options for Proton Pump Inhibitors
I take Zegerid, which I have been told is the same as Prilosec with sodium bicarbonate. I originally took Prilosec and it didn’t work as well. Is there another medicine with sodium bicarbonate in it? Zegerid is getting to be too expensive.
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In Brief: Type 2 diabetes may slow thinking ability early on
A Canadian study suggests that certain types of mental functioning are affected by type 2 diabetes at an earlier stage in the disease than was previously believed.
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Multivitamin Recommendations for Children
What is an appropriate multivitamin for a 12-year-old?
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Possible Causes of Jaw Tingling
I have tingling in the left side of my jaw. I am on Actonel once a week. Could this be causing this? I heard it can cause jaw problems?
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Bilateral Carotid Doppler Test
What is a bilateral carotid Doppler test? Do I need to prepare? What should I expect during and after the test?
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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
A child at my grandson’s preschool just came down with “hoof and mouth disease.” We were told it is very contagious. Can you tell us anything about it?
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In Brief: Depression in China: Finding a translation
Researchers in China found that Chinese citizens were more likely to express symptoms of depression as having a physical component as well as an emotional one, due to the way their culture interprets such feelings.
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Hemorrhagic Cysts and IUDs
I was told I have hemorrhagic cysts on my ovary. I also have an IUD. Could these be related?
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Getting help for post-combat mental health problems
Veterans returning from deployment often have mental health issues, but many do not seek treatment for fear it will affect their chances for advancement. Family menbers should watch for unusual behavior that could be a symptom of a problem.
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