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Are there permanent procedures to assist with minor Acrophobia?

I understand that acrophobia ("fear of heights”) may be issues with the vestibular system. I have a terrible time in tall buildings near the balcony or window, but I'm okay in a plane, rollercoaster, etc. I can't go anywhere near the edge of a…
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ECT and retrograde amnesia

ECT is shock treatment. It is used to treat psychological disorders. How much of it causes how much of retrograde amnesia, is there any quantification?
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Dealing with heat strokes

How can one prevent heat strokes in the summer due to high temperatures, and how can they be treated in first aid?
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Why is HIV singled out from other STIs?

If HIV is an STI, then why is HIV often listed separately? Examples: HIV & Sexually Transmitted Infections Fact sheet STDs and HIV – CDC Fact Sheet What You Need To Know About the Links Between HIV and STDs
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What makes rice gluten-free?

Rice does NOT trigger symptoms in gluten-related disorders and is commonly called gluten-free. In its broadest definition covering several species of cereal grains, gluten is composed of two families of storage proteins, prolamins and glutelins,…
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Abnormal thyroid function and obesity - known links?

In conversations regarding the increasing number of people that are obese (in an American or European context), often times claims regarding thyroid function being a significant contributor to these developments come up. I've tried finding sources…
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Should I meet with a chiropractor just for yearly "maintenance"?

Or are chiropractors just for special case problems? I'm asking because my health insurance lets me pick from several benefits and chiropractic operations are part of the benefits I'm considering.
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The pill and breast cancer

There has been a study (or more than one) that suggest a link between taking oral contraceptives known as the pill and an increased risk of breast cancer. I have tried find to find the study but my university doesn't seem to have purchased access.…
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Is saturated fat beneficial after all?

After years of being told that saturated fats are bad, there are now reports in the press that, after all, they are good for you. What is the most reasonable view on this? According to this 2016 meta-analysis, high intake of saturated fat may help…
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Is lemon juice bad for heart failure?

Drinking a lot of grapefruit juice is not recommended for patients with heart failure. Does the same apply to lemon juice? and whatever the answer, why? My source for the assertion about grapefruit juice is here
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adequate exposure of the surgical field

What is meant by "adequate exposure of the surgical field" is this sentence: During cardiac surgery, it is necessary to aspirate blood from the cardiac chambers to provide adequate exposure of the surgical field. Thanks.
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Can induced deafness cure tinnitus

Some forms of tinnitus are caused by damage to the microscopic hairs in the inner ear, that, once damaged, can send electrical signals that cause the ringing sound. So wouldn't that mean that just eliminating the hairs entirely would cure the…
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Is it dangerous for an old person to take pneumococcal vaccine (for pneumonia) twice within 2 years?

I have an old relative in her 70s who took some vaccination jabs 2 years ago. She has no idea what jab it was due to her aging mind. I intend to bring her to take pneumococcal vaccine to protect against pneumonia but I do not know if she took the…
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Is it healthy to drink 1.5L of milk a day?

I drink 1.5 to 2 liters of milk a day. Is it healthy?
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Is cognitive behavioral therapy actually effective?

Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) an effective treatment and does it involve medication? I've heard that people use it for panic attacks and depression. What evidences are there for the effectiveness?
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