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Hazards of mouthwash?
I encountered this claim (here):
Listerine (and related mouth washes) probably do not eliminate bad breath. Although it may be effective at first, in the long term it generally increases bad breath by drying out the mouth and inhibiting the…
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What clinical studies demonstrated that CelGro improves tissue in-growth and repair for the rotator cuff tendon injuries?
I read on https://stockhead.com.au/health/orthocell-wins-patent-for-tech-that-can-grow-you-a-new-body/ (mirror)
CelGro has been shown to improve tissue in-growth and repair in clinical studies using the collagen medical device to augment repair of…
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Fact or Myth, Will too much smile cause wrinkles?
I wonder many people say "If too much smile can be wrinkles on the face?" From some articles, I found some opinions that is the smile can be wrinkles on the face. But on the other hand is not it if we smile it means we are happy ? and is not it if…
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Should we all eat more Protein?
A health conscious person might wander around these days and see a lot of advertising going on, that says: "Eat More Protein!"
If you go to a site that calls itself healthline you are even presented with the title: "10 Science-Backed Reasons to Eat…
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Which criteria should one look at when purchasing an electric toothbrush?
Which criteria should one look at when purchasing an electric toothbrush (from a medical perspective, i.e. ignoring non-medical criteria such as price, battery, life expectancy or warranty), and what's at the optimal value for each of these…
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Wound care specialist says “it has healed too much, now it can’t heal”
I had three surgeries this summer, the last surgery was 11 weeks ago. The incision is small, about 2 inches, and started to heal fine at one end. The other end rejected 3 stitches which were pulled and drained for 3-4 weeks. Since, the wound has…
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Why do exercises for lower back pain concentrate on the abdominal musciles?
I've gone to physical therapy twice in my life for lower back pain. Each time the exercises I was given concentrated on improving the strength of the abdominal muscles, never the gluteus group of muscles, which, among other things, enable us humans…
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Dietary Interactions that cause Constipation
I have been wondering, what are known dietary causes for constipation?
Is there a reason that combining Rice and Meat in a meal would cause constipation? Is there some gut reaction that is causing these symptoms?
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Can semi-occlusive dressings be used to remove scars?
Semi-occlusive dressings can be used to regenerate fingertips including fingerprints and sensitivity.
Could one just cut a scar (a surgery scar for example) out and use a semi-occlusive dressing to remove the scar? Wouldn't scarring be prevented by…
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Ice bath cryolipolysis?
I've been hearing advertisements for a new fat reduction treatment called CoolSculpting, in which areas of fat are brought down to below the freezing point of fat but above the freezing point of water, causing the fat to freeze and destroy the fat…
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Occasional medical tests and imageries
I ouce asked on Quora, why people do not do yearly blood tests and imaging, to prevent getting stage 4 cancers.
The answers listed reasons not to do this:
It would cost a lot of money (for the country, the person, or insurance companies)
No…
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Does iron poisoning stay in your body?
Two years back a good friend of mine got in an accident where a nail got stuck in her waist. It was removed from her body, but after two weeks she got iron poisoning and fell into a coma for a week. Last week she again fainted. Doctors say it might…
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What should I check before taking protein supplements?
I read on http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/167981/bodybuilder-death-urea-cycle-disorder (mirror):
While protein supplements may not seem dangerous, Hefford's case is a reminder of how important it can be to check with your doctor before adding…
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Can a headache be caused solely by a smell?
I've bought some air fresheners a while back, and since then I get migraine attacks more often. I didn't fully realize that it might be the cause for my headaches, until I didn't use it for a week and I was fine.
Yesterday I just used it again and…
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What is the definition of Suicidal Ideation?
Many resources on depression and suicide use the term "suicidal ideation" as an important sign/symptom. Some sources (e.g. Krahn, Miller, and Bergstrom, Rapid Resolution of Intense Suicidal Ideation after Treatment of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea,…
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