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Beyond correlation, why is Frank's sign significant or not?
The Wikipedia lists Frank's sign as
Frank's sign is a diagonal crease in the ear lobe extending from the tragus across the lobule to the rear edge of the auricle. The sign is named after Sanders T. Frank. […] It has been hypothesised that Frank's…
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How we can improve our Blood circulation?
Generally speaking, how we can improve our blood circulation ? Is there a special food or special posture ?
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Term to cover polyps, benign and malignant growths
What would be the correct term to use to cover polyps, benign and malignant growths? Covering both Hyperplasia and Dysplasia I guess...
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What is asking patients whether they know the current day for?
After a minor car collision (front airbags deployed), an ambulance arrived to see if I had sustained any injuries.
One of the questions they asked was 'What day is it?' as in Monday, Tuesday etc.
What is this testing for? Possible concussion?…
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When trapped in an air pocket does breathing slowly prolong the amount of time you have?
So there is roughly 21% oxygen in the air. When taking a "normal" breath you saturate your blood with oxygen and exhale air with roughly 16% oxygen.
With that in mind, I am curious if changing your breathing patterns would actually have an effect…
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Revealing a murderer based on a genetic condition
I'm writing a story, in which the detective will recognize a prescription for the victim is for relief of some genetic condition. He then claims that another character was the murderer because she was in fact his daughter (shocking everyone). He…
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Green Tea: Would it cause any harm?
I've recently started to drink green tea and I enjoy it a lot. I drink about 3 cups daily but I feel like being kind of addicted to it. I've got an oddly strong desire to drink more like 7 or 8 cups. Is that harmful? Could it hurt me?
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How would I know whether I am lactose-intolerant? Are there any tests?
I suspect that I might be lactose-intolerant, but I don't know how to tell. Can I just see a doctor and get tested, or do I have to live with the assumption?
If there are any standardized tests, how is the procedure?
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Why isn't Tylenol safe?
I've heard people say that Tylenol is safe but many of us think that its safe maybe because its easily available but, what are the risks associated with Tylenol (acetaminophen/paracetamol)?
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Is menstruation manageable?
For individuals with heavy flow, menstruation can be extremely taxing.
Are there ways of managing duration and heaviness of the menstruation?
I know that ibuprofen is prescribed, but how about other medication?
If there's a finite amount of tissue…
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Where are less painful self-injection sites for sub-cutaneous injections?
If a sub-cutaneous injection is to be given, where is the least painful site?
Injection into the thigh muscle is suggested for some unknown reason, and the instructions advise simply to avoid muscle and veins. Concerning since I have no medical…
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How can breathing techniques lessen anxiety?
In addition to other treatment options, breathing techniques are commonly recommended for management of anxiety and panic. I am able to find good information on techniques, but I have difficulty interpreting information on the mechanisms for how it…
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Does vaccination weaken the immune system ? Studies?
A friend recognizes value in vaccinating in general - against major diseases - but with a caveat that they are opposed to the flu vaccine specifically.
They claim that vaccines weaken the immune system, and reasoned that (in conjunction with the…
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What methods are there for individuals to help them remember if they have taken their medicine?
Forgetfulness whether one has taken the medication already or not is not an uncommon problem. However, especially while taking different medication simultaneously, adherence to the prescription is essential for the efficiency of the treatment.
What…
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