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Can ulcer pain be distinguished from gallstone pain?
When referred to a gastroenterologist for intermittent pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen (slightly under the rib cage), my friend was told that she probably had an ulcer and the doctor needed to do an endoscopy to confirm.
My friend…
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Why is post exposure vaccines given for some diseases & why does it work?
A vaccine essentially simulates an infection so that our body produces antibodies against it & thus helps when we actually get infected in the future.
But for some diseases, we see post exposure vaccination - for e.g. Tetanus & Rabies.
How can this…
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Which background color is better for eyes while working on computers for a long time?
I am a Software Engineer, so as such I use a computer system for more than 9 hours a day. While I am working which background color is best white or black to help avoid unnecessary eye strain?
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How does a MRSA test work?
Let's assume we have a patient with acute infection. The doctor suspects MRSA. A culture is taken, brought to the lab, and then what?
I'm interested to hear what are the usual steps a laboratory takes to determine the bacterial species and also the…
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Can we survive on liquid diet?
What if I am getting all my nutrition from fluids that includes vegetable and fruit juices, milk etc. Will it effect my body, metabolism, or digestive system in any way?
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Can someone have an allergic reaction to a virus?
My understanding of allergies is that they are more or less immune responses to non-pathogenic substances. The definition on MedicineNet more or less agrees with this.
While I don't have any known allergies myself, I know people who do and they have…
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What are the risks of vitiligo, and how should I keep myself safe?
I have vitiligo, and have done for the last couple of years. I am not worried about how it looks, and I know about camouflage makeup - I chose not to use it.
I am concerned, however, about the risk of sunburn and possibly other illnesses caused by…
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Is there any identified policy Australia is doing to successfully control the covid-19 pandemic and have no deaths, other countries aren't using?
According to,
Australia COVID
Australia had 3 deaths for covid-19 in the last 8 months, and they succesfully controlled the pandemic at least 9 months ago, 3 months before starting vaccinations. Nowadays they barely have 26.9 vaccine doses…
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Which nuts are best to snack on for a high-fibre diet?
I'm trying to maintain a high-fibre diet, and I understand that snacking on nuts regularly is a good way to do this. At the moment, I tend to snack on Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, and pecan nuts. Do some nuts have a higher fibre…
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How do you feed a starving person in a way that won't kill them?
AFAIK people that suffer from severe starvation (e.g., prisoners liberated from concentration camps in the end of WW2) can die if you allow them to eat "at will". There is documented evidence that eating too much after prolonged starvation can make…
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Laptops in the dark and miscalculating bats: how dangerous is that for rabies?
A few nights ago, I was using my laptop outside in the dark. Some moths and other insects were flying around in the light it was emitting, but unfortunately I didn't think anything about this from a bat's perspective.
Suddenly (and incredibly…
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Does being optimistic help me to age more slowly?
I read an article that says that the superyoung (people who look at least 10 years younger than they are) are really optimistic and happy people. Is this true? Is there any cause and effect relationship between mental health and biological age?
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Aspirin for prevention of heart attacks?
Aspirin is commonly given to patients with heart disease (angina or heart attack). It has been mentioned that it may also prevent heart attacks. Should normal healthy middle aged or older people also take aspirin to prevent heart attacks? Does it…
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Can Helicobacter pylori affect the body outside of the digestive system?
I had a discussion with a friend who's going through some medical issues as of lately. She underwent a few tests and met a few doctors which inquired about her medical history. She has frequent migraines and heartburn, trouble with her digestion…
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Should all persons with diabetes get statins?
Statins are cholesterol lowering agents that are given to almost all patients with past episode of heart attack, angina, angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery (CABG). Since persons with diabetes are prone to heart disease, they are also often…
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