Proper Care For Animal Bites
Recently, my dog bit me on the hand. When I showed up at my doctor’s office several days later, he told me I had waited too long. Should I have gone to the doctor sooner?
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Frank Talk Urged on Heart Treatments
Doctors should honestly discuss the downsides as well as the benefits of treatments for severe heart disease, a new report says. The new American Heart Association statement calls for shared decision making with patients. The advice focuses on people with advanced heart failure. Their hearts don’t pump blood efficiently. Many patients may face decisions about procedures that might extend life. These could include a pacemaker, automated defibrillator or pump to help the heart beat properly. Some people may get procedures to open clogged arteries or replace a failing valve. But these treatments don’t cure heart failure. Some people may live longer while symptoms continue or get worse. People who also have other conditions, such as failing kidneys, might not even live longer.
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Safe Dose Of Vitamin D
My doctor found that my blood levels of vitamin D were low. She gave me a prescription for 50,000 international units of vitamin D to be taken every two weeks. But I?ve read that the recommended dose is more like 1,000 IU a day, and that more than 4,000 IU a day is unsafe. I have thin bones but not osteoporosis yet. I?m a healthy woman and don?t want to do more harm than good. What?s your advice?
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Generic Drugs to Lower Cholesterol
Are there any generic medications available to treat high cholesterol?
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Antistreptolysin-O Test
My 20-year-old-daughter recently had an antistreptolysin-O (ASO) test. Her result is 400. What does this mean?
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Food and Drinks That Cause Headaches
Can some foods cause headaches?
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Effects of Bone Marrow Donation on Health
I will be donating bone marrow for a transfusion my sister needs to combat leukemia. Can giving my marrow have negative affects on my health? I am a 65-year-old male who is pre-diabetic.
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Frequent Crying and Depression
I am starting to cry often over little things. Is this a sign of depression?
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Does getting more rest actually help people who have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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Herpes Treatments
Are there any new treatments for herpes?
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