Ear infections are the most common reason for trips to the Dr’s office in the US with approximately 30 million visits every year. Nearly half of all prescriptions for antibiotics that are written for children are for ear infections…
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Meningitis occurs when there is an inflammation of the thin membranes that cover your brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges, thus the name…
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Encephalitis is the term used for inflammation of brain tissue. It is most commonly caused by a viral infection. Encephalitis is frequently referred to as …
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Posted by admin | Sep 10, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical, The News Wire |
So far this year the west Nile Virus has infected more people than in any other year since it’s discovery in 1999. Usually the WNV peaks in mid August however so far this year 47 states have already reported infections with a total of 1,118 diagnosed cases of West Nile Virus which includes 41 deaths and the season isn’t over yet. The West Nile Virus is a member of the Flaviviridae family which also includes the viruses responsible for yellow fever and certain tick borne…
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Believe it or not oil from coconuts is actually great for you as this oil is able to fight...
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Everyone at one point or another has said something that those around them enjoyed and repeated to...
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Posted by admin | Sep 6, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N. |
Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? And not just guilty but guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Isn’t that the standard and law by which all people in our country are judged by?
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During the Vietnam war the US government decided to use “tactical herbicides” to destroy the foliage of the thick forests that provided cover for the enemy. The special blend of herbicides was called Agent Orange…
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