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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1672/can-sleeping-on-the-floor-improve-sleep-quality | [
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"body": "<p>Sleeping on the floor could be comfortable for some people who does such, but when you sleep on bed usually and eventually decide to sleep on the floor, it'll seem impossible due to body adaptation. </p>\n\n<p>It might take some weeks for such a person's body to adapt to sle... | 1,672 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Can sleeping on the floor improve sleep quality? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3448/does-sleep-irregularity-affect-my-brain-and-health | [
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"body": "<p><strong>Sleep irregularity</strong></p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>In children, values for lower sleep duration were found to be strongly associated with increased metabolic risk.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>Although obese children did not display radically different total weekly sl... | 3,448 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does sleep irregularity affect my brain and health? | [
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<p>Also, sleep time may differ. Sometimes I sleep 12-14 hours long and sometimes I am awake for 24 hours. Can this behavior affect my brain or health in the ... | 16 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/4953/why-does-it-hurt-to-accidentally-gulp-air-while-drinking-water | [
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"body": "<p>Occasional severe pain in the throat and chest after swallowing that radiates into the arms and feels like a heart attack (as mentioned in the question and one comment) fits the description of <strong>esophageal spasm</strong> (<a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/digestive-diso... | 4,953 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Why does it hurt to accidentally gulp air while drinking water? | [
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<p>It's extremely painful. </p>
<p>As I understand it, water is less compressible than air and people inadvertently swallow air all the time while smoking, chewing gum, drinking, etc. </p>
<p>How is this any different?</p>
| 16 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/5503/how-many-times-a-week-is-masturbating-good-for-health | [
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"body": "<h2>Let's get a few things out of the way...</h2>\n<p>Sex is normal (<a href=\"http://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-540-29678-2_5370\" rel=\"noreferrer\">1</a>). Sexual desire and arousal are normal (<a href=\"http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160217-what-... | 5,503 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | How many times a week is masturbating good for health? | [
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<p>My question is: <strong>Is it good for your health or not?</strong></p>
| 16 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/21481/why-do-corticosteroids-harm-covid-19-patients | [
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"body": "<p>One of the primary purposes of corticosteroids is to suppress immune activity and inflammation: that's exactly why they are used in asthma.</p>\n\n<p>Of course the immune system has an actual job besides causing nuisance inflammation: fighting infection.</p>\n\n<p>For some ... | 21,481 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Why do corticosteroids harm COVID-19 patients? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/5/can-the-immune-system-break-down-anything | [
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"body": "<p>Actually, in the case of most drugs, it has nothing to do with the immune system <em>per se</em>. Generally, drugs are either chemically modified (often in the liver) to make them inert, or excreted (either in the urine or the stool) thus removing them from the body. When the l... | 5 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Can the immune system break down anything? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/83/why-does-whooping-cough-last-so-long-and-can-the-duration-of-cough-be-reduced | [
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"body": "<p>As you have noted, the \"paroxysmal\" stage of a clinical case of pertussis, which involves the rapid, exhausting coughing fits and the characteristic \"whoop\" at the end can often be extremely long. <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/features.html\">While it us... | 83 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Why does whooping cough last so long and can the duration of cough be reduced? | [
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<p>Why is it that the Bordetealla Pertussis infection produces a cough that la... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/101/when-to-stretch-as-a-sportsman | [
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"body": "<p>There are three main types of stretching that the general layman will be familiar with. There are a couple of others, but they are extreme techniques, and generally not used by the everyday athlete.</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ballistic - The \"lean and bounce\" method, where you repeat... | 101 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | When to stretch as a sportsman | [
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<p>Some says that it's no use to stretch muscle before practicing physical activities while others always do it.</p>
<p>I do understand the benefits for after-effort stretching as a mean to alleviate muscle pain or cramps.... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/252/would-butter-on-burns-help-or-harm | [
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"body": "<p><strong><em>Short anwser</em></strong>: <a href=\"http://firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/ht/06_burns.htm\">Never put butter, oil, etc</a>, on a burn. This would worsen the burn.</p>\n\n<p>Putting butter, oil, or anything else would trap heat and make the burn deeper. It... | 252 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Would butter on burns help or harm? | [
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<p>Is salted or unsalted butter better? And how should it be applied, and kept there?</p>
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/507/can-wearing-eyeglasses-cause-your-eyesight-to-degrade-further | [
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"body": "<p>According to the Mayo Clininc, <strong>no</strong>. They write in their eye myths and facts section:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p><strong>Myth: Wearing eyeglasses will weaken the eyes:</strong> The eyeglasses worn to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presb... | 507 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Can wearing eyeglasses cause your eyesight to degrade further? | [
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<p>The claim is that with glasses, the eyes don't have to work as hard to focus and then be... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1091/is-breathing-into-a-paper-bag-an-effective-treatment-for-panic-attacks | [
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"body": "<p>I did not find any studies which would investigate that matter. Moreover, in 2008 Nillni and co-workers <a href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3254702/\" rel=\"nofollow\">(1)</a> stated:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>Surprisingly, although the expressed goal of br... | 1,091 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is breathing into a paper bag an effective treatment for panic attacks? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3658/risks-of-blood-donation-with-autoimmune-diseases | [
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"body": "<p>The World Health Organization published a report entitled <a href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138218/pdf/Bookshelf_NBK138218.pdf\">Blood Donor Selection: Guidelines on Assessing Donor Suitability for Blood Donation</a>. Based on a review of scientific studies and ... | 3,658 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Risks of blood donation with autoimmune diseases | [
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<p>People who have autoimmune diseases (such as autoimmune thyroid disease, ankylosing spondylitis) are advised not to donate blood. This is because there is a small risk of causing immune ... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3822/how-often-is-it-safe-to-get-general-anaesthetic | [
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"body": "<p>I did some article browsing and here's what I found:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Almost all of the articles I came across discussed the affect of general anesthesia on certain nerve tissues, ion channels, and receptors. I could not find a good overview or any peer reviewed articles cov... | 3,822 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How often is it safe to get general anaesthetic? | [
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<p>I found this article but it's not fully sc... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3841/what-is-the-healthiest-way-to-drink-alcohol-excessively-and-chronically | [
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"body": "<p>Basically, most of what you suggested. </p>\n\n<p>One of the big risks of alcohol consumption is damage to the liver. Thus, if drinking a lot, don't do anything else that damages the liver, like taking medication that can itself lead to liver damage. The most common drug tha... | 3,841 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | What is the healthiest way to drink alcohol excessively and chronically? | [
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<p>Example: Stay extra hydrated by drinking more water, take a multivitamin, get more sleep, etc.</p>
<p>Obviously the best solution would be to cease drinking, ... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3982/does-being-underweight-have-an-influence-on-cancer-risk | [
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"body": "<p><strong>It's unclear, but it's generally terrible for your survival odds.</strong></p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http://preventcancer.aicr.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=13266&news_iv_ctrl=0&abbr=pr_hf_\" rel=\"noreferrer\">American Institute for Cancer Research</a... | 3,982 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does being underweight have an influence on cancer risk? | [
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<p>But does being under... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/4525/how-much-food-is-necessary-to-buffer-the-stomach-when-taking-medicine | [
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"body": "<p>As you mentioned in the side note, it really depends on the type of pill. Because there are chemical interactions between the food and the pill e.g. tetracycline and milk (tetracycline and calcium form complexes, thus inactivating the antibiotic).</p>\n\n<p>Generally the ga... | 4,525 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How much food is necessary to buffer the stomach when taking medicine? | [
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<p>How much food is necessary to act as a buffer to protect the stomach?</p>
<p>Some doctors claim that a couple of crackers are... | 15 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3/calcium-supplements-versus-fortified-with-calcium | [
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"body": "<p>Calcium carbonate is largely insoluble in aqueous solutions; you need stomach acid to change it into calcium BIcarbonate, which is much more soluble.</p>\n\n<p>Calcium-fortified foods are generally fortified with other calcium salts which are more soluble, such as calcium acet... | 3 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Calcium supplements versus "fortified with calcium" | [
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<p>Are there any differences between calcium supplements (as pills or tablets), and foods fort... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/22/how-can-i-avoid-voice-strain-when-using-speech-recognition-all-day-long | [
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"body": "<p>There are several good tips to help avoid voice strain. </p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>Like you said, drink a lot of water (6-8 glasses a day); also, limit your intake of caffeinated drinks or alcoholic drinks, as they dry your throat</p></li>\n<li><p>When you are talking, support your ... | 22 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How can I avoid voice strain when using speech recognition all day long? | [
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<p>Some mor... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/41/how-do-tubes-help-treat-ear-infections | [
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"body": "<p>Ear tubes do many things to help ear infections. The most important things they do are draining the ear of fluid and ventilating the ear. Overall, this will help your child hear better. The tubes also stop fluid from building up behind the ear drum, which should help prevent t... | 41 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How do tubes help treat ear infections? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/79/do-carrots-actually-improve-eyesight | [
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"body": "<p>This is debunked with little reference on <a href=\"http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/carrots.asp\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Snopes</a>. It is claimed there that the origin of the myth was deliberate misinformation to hide the use of a game-changing technology used by the RAF t... | 79 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Do carrots actually improve eyesight? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/109/natural-ways-to-stop-delay-hairloss | [
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"body": "<p>How to stop or delay hair loss, it mainly depends on your cause and there many reasons of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_loss\" rel=\"noreferrer\">hair loss</a> (alopecia) as this can be caused by oxidative stress, alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder, fungal... | 109 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Natural ways to stop/delay hairloss? | [
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<p>I believe this has to do with genetics etc. but still, are there any natural ways to prevent or delay this?</p>
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/128/how-does-lasik-laser-eye-surgery-work | [
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"body": "<p><strong>LASIK</strong> is an acronym for <em>Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis</em>, with <em>Keratomileusis</em> meaning surgical improvement of the cornea's refractive capabilities, i.e. usually to overcome the defects of myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sigh... | 128 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | How does LASIK (laser eye surgery) work? | [
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<p>Why can laser (which is simply light) reshape the cornea? I'm particularly interested in <em>why</em> the procedures work, not the general steps of the operation.</p... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/226/what-are-some-natural-ways-to-reduce-blood-pressure | [
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"body": "<ul>\n<li><h3>Walking</h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Several studies have been done on the effects of walking and high blood pressure</li>\n<li>One Korean study<a href=\"http://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.15384/kjhp.2014.14.2.67\"><sup>1</sup></a> had 23 men with hypertension; they f... | 226 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What are some natural ways to reduce blood pressure? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/318/does-decaffeinated-coffee-inhibit-iron-intake-as-much-as-normal-coffee-does | [
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"body": "<p>Does coffee inhibit the absorption of iron? The answer appears to be yes (see links and references below). So does tea. Note that this does not have to do with caffeine, but rather polyphenols, phytates found in them. So, my answer would be that both regular coffee and decaf ... | 318 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does decaffeinated coffee inhibit iron intake as much as normal coffee does? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/360/alcohol-consumption-during-pregnancy | [
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"body": "<p>High levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can be harmful which can develop physical and mental defects in a fetus.</p>\n\n<p>When you drink, alcohol passes from your blood through <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placenta\" rel=\"noreferrer\">placenta</a> to a... | 360 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Alcohol consumption during pregnancy | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/364/is-smoking-during-pregnancy-harmful-to-child-and-mother | [
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"body": "<p>Smoking during pregnancy is bad. <strong><em>Really bad</em></strong>. It will be damaging to the baby, and possibly even to the mother.</p>\n\n<p>Firstly, smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriages. It can also cause premature birth, which can lead to many h... | 364 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is smoking during pregnancy harmful to child and mother? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/433/in-which-order-to-put-on-a-mask-a-gown-and-to-disinfect-when-visiting-a-hospita | [
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"body": "<p>In most isolation cases, the actual order isn't going to matter, since the typical isolation area that you would be allowed to enter isn't for the patient's benefit, but other people, so that they don't catch what the patient has. In this case, it doesn't matter which order y... | 433 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | In which order to put on a mask, a gown and to disinfect when visiting a hospital patient? | [
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<p>The gowns and masks are available in the corridor in front of the room; hand disinfection is available in the corridor in front of t... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/435/does-the-usage-of-sunscreen-cause-skin-cancer | [
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"body": "<p>The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_health_risks_of_sunscreen\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">potential health risks of sunscreen</a> include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>The absence of UVA filters combined with a longer exposure time of the sunscreen user<sup><a href=\"h... | 435 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does the usage of sunscreen cause skin cancer? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/442/what-forms-of-prevention-of-stis-are-there | [
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"body": "<p>The CDC lists two: <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/brief.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">complete abstinence, and being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Sexual intercourse naturally introduces microtears (sm... | 442 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What forms of prevention of STIs are there? | [
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<p>If so, do any of these also provide an effective form of contraception?</p>
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/475/how-frequently-should-non-alcoholic-mouthwashes-be-used | [
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"body": "<p>You don't need at all to use any mouthwash. A healthy mouth is <a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26811460\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">full of bacteria</a>, almost all of them beneficial for our health, and </p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>There is no evidence so far of any l... | 475 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | How frequently should non-alcoholic mouthwashes be used? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/517/how-safe-are-contact-lenses | [
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"body": "<p>Not all contacts are made the same even in the same pack. I have no idea what the acceptable level of failure is for contact manufacturers though. </p>\n\n<p>Let's assume that you abide by all the usage instructions; that is, if they are monthly, weekly, or daily, you change ... | 517 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How safe are contact lenses? | [
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<p>I'm referring to long-term use that is within or close to the manufacturer's recommendations (removing at night, cleaning, etc).</p>
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/782/facial-hair-hygiene-recommendations | [
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"body": "<p>There are a few other active ingredients you could try for dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis), if that's what's causing your problem. Keep in mind that it <strong>might</strong> actually be a different problem, such as eczema or scalp psoriasis. From a quick internet search, t... | 782 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Facial hair hygiene recommendations | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/788/how-much-vitamin-b12-do-you-need | [
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"body": "<p>The estimated daily requirement needed to maintain body stores of B12 varies, an estimate being from 2µg to 5µg, more if stores have been depleted in any way. It is estimated that the average person stores about 1 mg (1000 µg) of B12 in their liver, and other smaller amounts ... | 788 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How much Vitamin B12 do you need? | [
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<p>The dose required daily to prevent disease seems to vary dramatically, or maybe it is very... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/922/can-we-erase-problematic-memories-to-aid-recovery-from-depression | [
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"body": "<p>Yes, I understand you. I have been fighting a depression myself for the past months, although it must have gone on longer than that, undiagnosed. I know how it feels, and understand how you just want it gone away. </p>\n\n<p>The direct answer to your question is: Selective me... | 922 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Can we erase problematic memories to aid recovery from depression? | [
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<p>It seems that memories might hold someone back from recovery from depression, especially when those memories seem to take so prominent a position in the depressed person's thoughts. </p>
<p>Is there any method to erase mem... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/925/do-adult-braces-have-a-medical-need-beyond-cosmetics | [
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"body": "<p>There are certain types of malocclusion that are have been shown to adversely affect quality of oral health and quality of life, but these are far, far fewer than the number of people sporting braces, adult or adolescent. The need for braces in the average teen, therefore, is... | 925 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Do adult braces have a medical need beyond cosmetics? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1098/does-keeping-different-types-of-medications-in-one-pill-bottle-affect-their-qual | [
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"body": "<p>No, this does not alter them, or make them less effective. There are problems with a scant amount of medicine crumbling, as you've noticed.</p>\n\n<p>The only real concern I'd have for anyone doing this is regarding the authorities: for example, while traveling out of the co... | 1,098 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does keeping different types of medications in one pill bottle affect their quality? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1253/can-an-antipyretic-i-e-aspirin-lower-normal-body-temperature | [
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"body": "<p>It is not possible. </p>\n\n<p>The regulation of human body temperature (thermoregulation) is very subtle. Wikipedia article about thermoregulation contains a very nice graph about that mechanism.\n<a href=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/OgG4H.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><img src=\... | 1,253 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Can an antipyretic (I.e. Aspirin) lower normal body temperature? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1316/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-yoga | [
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"body": "<p>Evidence for the benefits of yoga is vast and easily accessible online. It is great to see question like this which focus on the comparison of yoga to other exercises. </p>\n\n<p>There is quite limited amount of studies which investigate the benefits of yoga over another typ... | 1,316 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What are the health benefits of Yoga? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1432/are-there-behavioral-causes-for-myopia | [
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"body": "<p>I think there's a link, but no one can say that this is the cause of myopia</p>\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/myopia?sso=y\" rel=\"noreferrer\">American Optometric Associatio... | 1,432 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Are there behavioral causes for myopia? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1471/does-the-heart-become-stronger-or-weaker-after-an-intensive-workout | [
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"body": "<p>We are looking at <strong>ventricular hypertrophy</strong> here. </p>\n\n<p>The human heart has a left and a right side. On both sides there are a ventricle and an atrium <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventricle_(heart)\" rel=\"noreferrer\">(1)</a> <a href=\"https:/... | 1,471 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does the heart become stronger or weaker after an intensive workout? | [
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After this session i feel my heart pounding like crazy for ~5 minutes. Even hours after, i feel the heart beating at a faster rate than usual.</p>
<p>I was wondering what effect does this have on the heart?</p>
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1481/are-all-kinds-of-liquor-and-alcohol-equally-bad-for-liver | [
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"body": "<p>The only difference it makes to the liver how alcohol is consumed is how high the blood alcohol content becomes and for how long - the other particulars of the beverage will be filtered out by the digestion process. Beverages containing a higher alcohol content will tend to ... | 1,481 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Are all kinds of liquor and alcohol equally bad for liver? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1692/is-prolonged-use-of-melatonin-supplements-safe-for-a-3-year-old | [
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"body": "<p>Since melatonin is secerned by many glands (pituitary, thyroid, pineal, adrenals, and gonads), it might be a malfunction of one of these. I am not yet a physician, but I suggest you to try to properly address underlying causes. Maybe melatonin supplements are just a palliati... | 1,692 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is prolonged use of melatonin supplements safe for a 3-year-old? | [
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<p>I recently adopted a 3-year-old girl. The first weeks in her new home, bedtimes were understandably difficult. She had a lot of trouble falling asleep, and resisted going to bed.</p>
<p>My wife and I realized that a lot of this probably had to do with anxiety surrounding the sudden life change... | 14 |
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"body": "<h1>An overview of the monoamine neurotransmitters</h1>\n\n<p>Dopamine (DA) is a catecholamine neurotransmitter associated with attention and motivation (9). It is implicated in various other conditions such as psychosis, and Parkinson's disease (9).</p>\n\n<p>Noradrenaline (NE... | 3,106 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How exactly can/do antidepressants treat ADHD? | [
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<p>So far I know, ADHD is caused partly (primarily?) by a dopamine deficiency. Do antidepressants do something to address the dopamine deficiency? What is it? Is i... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3618/how-to-do-laundry-to-kill-and-prevent-athletes-foot-fungus | [
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"body": "\n<h1>A scholarly report discusses the matter</h1>\n<p>Some years ago, a scholarly report was published. The report's <a href=\"https://www.ifh-homehygiene.org/system/files_force/publications/Effectiveness_of_laundering_IFHreport_21102013.pdf#page=52\" rel=\"nofollow noreferre... | 3,618 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How to do laundry to kill and prevent athlete's foot fungus? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/5466/do-computer-glasses-actually-work | [
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"body": "<p>No one likes CVS, and computer glasses are <a href=\"http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/computer_glasses.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">said</a> to increase contrast and decrease glare to alleviate eye stress. If you are sure you will be using the computer in the future for prolonged... | 5,466 | Do computer glasses actually work? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/17084/how-does-poor-sleep-cause-circles-under-ones-eyes | [
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"body": "<h3>These dark circles can likely be attributed to vascular network prominence caused by hollowing of the contents of the orbital rim, pigmentary changes in the periorbital area caused by extravasated hemoglobin and its breakdown products (bilirubin and biliverdin), or to visi... | 17,084 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | How does poor sleep cause circles under one's eyes? | [
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<p>Also, I've read that they are <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/dark-circle-under-eyes#causes" rel="noreferrer">caused by dehydration</a>.</p>
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/21206/will-covid-19-survivors-develop-immunity-from-future-infections | [
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"body": "<p>There is a study from Chinese scientists from Bejing on this question:<br>\n<a href=\"https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.13.990226v1.full.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Reinfection could not occur in SARS-CoV-2 infected rhesus macaques</a></p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>C... | 21,206 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Will COVID-19 survivors develop immunity from future infections? | [
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<p>Can survivors be expected to develop immunity?
Why or why not (what is the thought process)?</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/faq.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CDC FAQ indicates</a> that they do not know:</p>
<blockqu... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/23059/if-a-sars-cov-2-asymptomatic-infected-individual-is-exposed-to-a-high-viral-load | [
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"body": "<p>What your government is proposing is a lot less than what was actually done in China. There, and perhaps that is still the case, large numbers of asymptomatic infected people were housed together in halls with only social separation between them, and masks to prevent othe... | 23,059 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | If a SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic infected individual is exposed to a high viral load, could they develop COVID-19 disease? | [
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<p>My government is planning to do massive testing (when tests are available) and transfer and isolate every asymptomatic p... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/23323/a-cheap-and-easy-inactivated-vaccine-for-covid-19 | [
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"body": "<p>The only approved inhaled vaccine is the flu vaccine delivered intra-nasally. It uses a live attenuated virus. There are a whole list of people who should not receive it because it's a live virus, and it works better for children, but only is 40% effective for adults.</p>... | 23,323 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | A cheap and easy inactivated vaccine for COVID-19 | [
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<p>Could a healthy person breathe in the inactivated vir... | 14 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/24071/why-use-a-placebo-in-some-potential-covid-19-vaccine-trials | [
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"body": "<p>People could develop antibodies from natural exposure to the virus. The vaccine is trying to cause antibodies to exist in more people (and/or more strongly) than would express them naturally, therefore a good comparison group is a sample taken randomly in the same way as th... | 24,071 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Why use a placebo in some potential COVID-19 vaccine trials? | [
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<p>The fi... | 14 |
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"body": "<p>It turns out the answer to this is fairly simple, and but not terribly easy to find.</p>\n<p>In the 1800s a Belgian named <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolphe_Quetelet\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Adolphe Quetelet</a> (1796–1874) performed some statistics on the... | 30,864 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Why is BMI related to the square of height? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/16/dietary-factors-for-calcium-oxalate-kidney-stones | [
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"body": "<h2>Background</h2>\n\n<p>Most kidney stones (~80%) are calcium stones, and the majority of those are primarily composed of calcium oxalate. Oxalate (C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup>) is a dianion that combines with divalent cations such as magnesium and calcium. The magn... | 16 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Dietary Factors for Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/108/what-are-the-health-benefits-and-risks-of-ingesting-aloe-vera | [
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"body": "<h3>What is Aloe vera?</h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera\" rel=\"nofollow\">Aloe vera</a> is the common name of one particular species of the genus Aloe (member of the Xanthorrhoeaceae family). There are over 420 different plant species and the most com... | 108 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What are the health benefits and risks of ingesting Aloe vera? | [
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<p>A <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24042237" rel="noreferrer">study by Boudreau et al. (2013)</a> concludes that …<... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/155/what-are-the-health-tradeoffs-between-eating-while-standing-vs-sitting-vs-in-r | [
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"body": "<p>There is some research that has been done on this, as well as some more anecdotal/lifestyle based evidence.</p>\n\n<p>There is a study done in 1914, published in the <a href=\"http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=GPYEAAAAYAAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA114&dq=eatin... | 155 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What are the health tradeoffs between eating while standing vs. sitting vs. in reclining position? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/316/what-are-pros-and-cons-of-different-approaches-to-aborting-ventricular-tachycard | [
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"body": "<p><strong>Please see the following society guidelines first:</strong></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/114/10/1088.full.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">The 2006 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/European Society of Cardiology (ACC/AHA/ESC)... | 316 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What are pros and cons of different approaches to aborting ventricular tachycardia? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/407/is-there-any-downside-in-eating-whole-grain-rice-instead-of-white-rice | [
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"body": "<p>There are some downsides to eating whole-grain rice, primarily that brown rice has <a href=\"http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es702212p\">consistently higher levels of inorganic arsenic in it</a> <a href=\"http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2012/11/arsenic-in-your... | 407 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is there any downside in eating whole-grain rice instead of white rice? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/416/effect-of-cigarettes-on-passive-smokers | [
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"body": "<p><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_smoking\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Passive (or secondhand) smoking</a> can increase your risk of cancer and other health problems. Inhaled smoke is a mixture of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette or cigar and the smoke ... | 416 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Effect of cigarettes on passive smokers | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/480/how-can-i-stop-mouth-breathing-while-i-sleep | [
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"body": "<p>Yes, you can get a full face mask and then it wont matter if you are breathing through your mouth or not. I would contact your medical equipment provider again and see what they have in options for full face masks. Personally I use Quattro full face mask and have no issues wi... | 480 | How can I stop mouth breathing while I sleep? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/549/is-there-a-link-between-bed-firmness-and-spine-deformations | [
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"body": "<p>We should clarify some terms here. Scoliosis <strong>is</strong> a deformation, but Lordosis and kyphosis are not. The latter two are normal structural parts of human spine. </p>\n\n<p>Back to your question, we don´t know.</p>\n\n<p>Altogether the pathogenesis of scoliosis is... | 549 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is there a link between bed firmness and spine deformations? | [
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<p>The professionals (I don't remember if it was the doctor or the rehabilitator who led my medicinal gymnastics classes) told us that it is connected to the bed I... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/616/are-bread-molds-dangerous-to-ingest | [
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"body": "<p>There are a couple concerns with eating food with mold on it:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>The growth of mold implies that microbial contaminants can grow on the food, which means there is a potential for spoilage even if the mold itself isn't pathogenic.</li>\n<li>The mold itself can ca... | 616 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Are bread molds dangerous to ingest? | [
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<p>I know next to nothing about molds in general. Aside from the "ick" factor, is consuming a piece of bread with a sma... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/679/how-do-artificial-sweeteners-affect-weight-loss | [
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"body": "<p>There has been a lot of debate over the topic of artificial sweeteners and weight loss. Some studies say that artificial sweeteners do promote weight loss, while others argue the complete opposite, that artificial sweeteners cause weight gain. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Do artificial... | 679 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How do artificial sweeteners affect weight loss? | [
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<p>Do the artificial sweeteners in diet products affect weight loss? Is there any benefit to choosing "diet" products instead over plain water?</p>
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/755/can-i-hear-ultrasounds | [
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"body": "<p>It is likely you are not hearing the ultrasound itself (typical frequencies are <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_ultrasound\" rel=\"nofollow\">upwards of 1 MHz</a>, far beyond what the human hearing system is capable of detecting). You are probably hearing <a ... | 755 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Can I hear ultrasounds? | [
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<p>'Ultrasound' refers to sound waves with a frequency too high for humans to h... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/839/what-do-blood-pressure-readings-indicate | [
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"body": "<p>I would like to add a brief answer in common language. The heart is a pump which pushes blood into the arteries in pulsatile manner (pushes out blood with each heart beat). As the blood is pushed in the arteries, the pressure rises to a peak called systolic pressure, which i... | 839 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What do blood pressure readings indicate? | [
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What do these numbers indicate? </p>
<p>I am not a science student. Please explain in non-complicated language.</p>
| 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/919/what-needs-to-be-exposed-for-the-body-to-produce-vitamin-d | [
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"body": "<p>Vitamin D is produced in the skin, not the eyes.<a href=\"http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/\">(1)</a></p>\n\n<p>I would imagine that when those indigenous peoples were introduced to sunglasses, they were also introduced to a number of other items ... | 919 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What needs to be exposed for the body to produce Vitamin D? | [
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<p>Some say it's the skin, some say it's the eyes, and some say it's a combination.</p>
<p>The most common answer I have received from doctors is that "it's just the skin, not the eyes" (although I have heard all three fro... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/945/what-evidence-is-there-for-and-against-alternate-day-fasting | [
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"body": "<p>There is one systematic review on this topic. <a href=\"http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2015/07/01/ajcn.115.109553.full.pdf+html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">This study</a> was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which is the most respected journal in th... | 945 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What evidence is there for and against Alternate Day Fasting? | [
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<p>Thus: What evidence is there for and against Alternate... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/reversing-sleep-cycle | [
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"body": "<p>There are quite a few things you can do to \"reset\" your sleep schedule, as shown by <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/reset-sleep-cycle\">this WebMD article</a>. However, be aware that due to your own circadian rhythms, that may not be the optimal pat... | 1,101 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Reversing sleep cycle | [
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<p>What can be done to revert back to the normal sleep cycle? Should I need to skip a day of sleep or you recommend any health hack?</p>
| 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1263/safety-of-using-a-luggage-with-the-prop-65-warning | [
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"body": "<p>A <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Proposition_65_(1986)\">California Proposition 65</a> warning doesn't really tell you anything about the safety of the luggage.</p>\n\n<p>Proposition 65 <em>requires</em> warnings if somebody may be exposed to a substance ... | 1,263 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Safety of using a luggage with the prop. 65 warning | [
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<p>Is it safe to use? I won't "eat" the luggage or anything similar, but is it possible to be... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1320/why-is-it-so-much-harder-to-swallow-pills-than-it-is-to-swallow-food | [
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"body": "<p>The human (and other animals) upper digestive tract is 'designed' to ingest relatively large (compared to most pills), soft, moist boluses. The muscles of the tongue and pharynx can propel these kinds of objects (including liquid) into the esophagus with ease, unless there ... | 1,320 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Why is it so much harder to swallow pills than it is to swallow food? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1977/how-does-removal-of-the-gallbladder-affect-life-expectancy | [
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"body": "<p>This is very good and pragmatic question. I will answer no.</p>\n\n<p>First of all, there are no studies to date which would have investigated the life expectancy after cholecystectomy. Of course this statement can be hardly profoundly backed up, but if you search <a href=\"... | 1,977 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How does removal of the gallbladder affect life expectancy? | [
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| 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3130/how-often-should-you-drink-water-not-how-much | [
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"body": "<p>Referring to published <a href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908954/\">research</a>, there is no known quota on drinking frequency since fluid intake from beverages and food in time period takes care of the total hydration status of an individual in a day. D... | 3,130 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How often should you drink water? Not how much | [
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<p>If someone drinks their only water ... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/3345/is-regular-nightly-usage-of-earplugs-healthy | [
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"body": "<p>High quality custom ear plugs (e.g., <a href=\"http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/erme.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/erme.html</a> although all custom plug are essentially the same materials) are essentially iden... | 3,345 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Is regular nightly usage of earplugs healthy? | [
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<p><a href="http://ic.steadyhealth.com/earplugs-benefits-and-health-risks" rel="noreferrer">SteadyHealth</a> writes:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Regardless, wearing these earplugs in the long run may prove to have certain health risks as well. The long-term earplugs may lead to ... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/4052/are-there-any-untoward-synergistic-effects-in-taking-a-combination-of-acetaminop | [
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"body": "<p>Reference 1 refers to studies that trail various combinations of analgesics. Of note is the study concerning paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen. </p>\n\n<p>The study compared the adverse effects of 4 groups:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>paracetamol </li>\n<li>ibuprofen </li>\n<li... | 4,052 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Are there any untoward synergistic effects in taking a combination of acetaminophen plus ibuprofen? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/4095/strength-training-vs-carpal-tunnel-syndrome | [
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"body": "<p>i agree with Ramyar, since CTS is the result of nerves in the wrist area (on the palmar side) being stuck and under pressure due to direct and prolonged pressure (while using mouse, keyboard, etc.-but most cases are idiopathic) and narrowing of the tunnel through which the ... | 4,095 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Strength training vs Carpal tunnel syndrome | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/5226/why-does-the-flu-only-happen-in-winter | [
{
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"body": "<p>This is a really interesting question, because it really isn't as easy as people being a bit more susceptible in the winter. There's no definitive answer yet.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://jvi.asm.org/content/81/11/5429.full\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Influenza Seasonality: Underlyin... | 5,226 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Why does the flu only happen in winter? | [
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<p>Moreover, we are never sick from the flu in summer, like it does not exist, yet the viruses... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/6988/is-drinking-cold-water-bad-for-you | [
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"body": "<p><strong>1.</strong> Freezing cold (4 °C) beverages do not increase the secretion of the gastric acid more than lukewarm or hot beverages, according to this study:</p>\n\n<p><em>McArthur KE et al, Gastric acid secretion, gastrin release, and gastric emptying in humans as affe... | 6,988 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is drinking cold water bad for you? | [
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<p>Their reasoning was that cold water would 'freeze' up the fat consumed in my body, causing blockages. Additionally they said cold water... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/9043/how-good-and-for-how-long-can-endorphins-really-make-you-feel | [
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"body": "<p>There seems to be a misconception at the driving part of the question. <a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4340807/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Exercise</a> has more effects (on the brain) than just <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_synap... | 9,043 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How good, and for how long, can endorphins really make you feel? | [
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<p>What amount of exercise does one need to have to achieve optimal endorphin production? How intense does it have to be? And for how long after exercising can one enjoy the effect... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/13094/is-it-possible-to-reach-an-orgasm-without-physical-stimulation-masturbation | [
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"body": "<p>It shouldn't be such a surprise that <a href=\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2FBF01541556?LI=true\" rel=\"noreferrer\">both sexes</a> can experience the behaviour described in the question at night, \"<a href=\"http://psycnet.apa.org/record/1978-11323-001\" rel=... | 13,094 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is it possible to reach an orgasm without physical stimulation (masturbation)? | [
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<p>Males have nocturnal emissions that work without physical stimulation, can males or females have that during daytime?</p>
<p>If yes, how does one achieve an orgasm... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/21448/is-a-nightly-curfew-an-effective-intervention-strategy-for-limiting-the-spread-o | [
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"body": "<p>I too was unable to find data on whether partial curfews are effective. I presume that the premise is that you keep the country running as people are able to work, and you can still collect some tax revenue whereas this is not possible with a full curfew. It seems a very... | 21,448 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Is a nightly curfew an effective intervention strategy for limiting the spread of an infectious disease? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/23094/was-there-ever-a-vaccine-candidate-that-showed-negative-side-effects-many-months | [
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"body": "<p>Historically, vaccines eg 1955 polio vaccine had side effects due to manufacturing issues allowing live virus to appear in the vaccine in the Cutter company’s vaccine. In 1976, a swine flu vaccine was shown to have a risk of 1 in 100,000 of Guillaine-Barre Syndrome, a tran... | 23,094 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Was there ever a vaccine candidate that showed negative side effects many months or years after the patient was injected? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/26006/covid-19-mutation-nomenclature | [
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"body": "<p>The full details are quite complicated, but this nomenclature defines SARS-CoV-2 variants by a lineage depending on which variant they are descended from.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.17.046086v1.full.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer... | 26,006 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | COVID-19 mutation nomenclature | [
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<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/G2bgG.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/G2bgG.jpg" alt="Enter image description here" /></a></p>
<p>Source: <em><a href="https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210330/where-do-covid-vaccines-stand-against-the-variant... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/31192/rapid-response-covid-19-antigen-test-what-can-be-assumed-by-the-control-bar | [
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"answer_id": 31194,
"body": "<h4>Your explanation numbered 1 is correct.</h4>\n<h5>The control line indicates that the antibodies required to detect the SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) particles have reached that location on the test strip.</h5>\n<p>Each product is slightly different, but the ... | 31,192 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Rapid Response COVID-19 Antigen Test: What can be assumed by the control bar? | [
"covid-19",
"test"
] | <p>Rapid COVID-19 antigen tests include a control line similar to this:
<img src="https://case.edu/covid19/sites/case.edu.covid19/files/2021-12/rapid-test-negative.jpg" alt="Image of Covid Control line" />
<sup>From Case Western Reserve rapid testing instruction available <a href="https://case.edu/covid19/health-safety... | 13 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/67/are-essential-oils-good-disinfectants | [
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"body": "<p>There are many essential oils and each can work differently and on different micro-organisms. They could affect the skin and mucous membranes in ways that are valuable or harmful.</p>\n\n<p>For example steam-distilled <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus_... | 67 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Are essential oils good disinfectants? | [
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<p><a href="http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/39">In vitro antibacterial activity of some plant essential oils</a>
(BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Out of 21 essential oils tested... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/91/fasting-blood-glucose-and-hemoglobin-a1c-not-valid-for-athletes | [
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"body": "<p>When you say</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>In one of my most recent blood panels (for a medical study group) came back with HbA1c levels that indicated I was prediabetic, but again, follow up studies were negative.</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>What was the HbA1C level, and what follo... | 91 | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Fasting blood glucose and Hemoglobin A1C not valid for athletes? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/220/can-breaststroke-be-harmful-for-the-back | [
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"body": "<p>In most cases, swimming is good exercise. Light swimming is also a therapy for people with joint and back pain. The breaststroke is not usually the recommended stroke for therapy because, if done incorrectly, it can be harmful. </p>\n\n<p>Because you have to keep bringing you... | 220 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Can breaststroke be harmful for the back? | [
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<li><p>Some say swimming can only be good for the back and the rest of the body</p></li>
<li><p>Some other say that breaststroke ca... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/246/is-there-an-optimal-body-fat-percentage | [
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"body": "<p>Currently I am not aware of any scientifically based recommendations for levels of healthy body fat. There are empirical observations and actuarial tables/considerations, but there hasn't been a definitive \"For a 30 year old Caucasian male, 8-15% body fat is ideal for health... | 246 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is there an optimal body fat percentage? | [
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<p>I am aware of some <a href="http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/112/what-are-the-guidelines-for-percentage-of/"... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/498/does-the-jewish-law-forbidding-the-mixing-of-milk-and-meat-have-health-benefits | [
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"body": "<p>Scientific research has been conducted on the absorption of nutrients provided by both food groups when combined. From a nutritional point of view, the absorption of both <code>calcium</code> and <code>iron</code> <strong>could</strong> have the former prevent the absorption ... | 498 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does the Jewish law forbidding the mixing of milk and meat have health benefits? | [
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<p>Modern science can probably dig deeper and find actual reasons to follow such... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/522/how-long-should-a-person-keep-blood-test-results | [
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"body": "<p>I would recommend keeping those old results around for at least a few years, since it isn't usually a big problem to do so. Having old records around to compare results to <em>might</em> be beneficial. </p>\n\n<p>In many countries, medical professionals or labs might be req... | 522 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How long should a person keep blood test results? | [
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<p>I expect any doctor interested in blood test results w... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/555/what-are-the-consequences-of-chronic-sleep-deprivation-for-mental-function | [
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"body": "<p>Most of the time it is critically important to realize that sleep deprivation is very often due to unrecognized sleep disorders. After a typical night's sleep, you may not feel restored and refreshed and be sleepy during the day, but be totally unaware that you are sleep-depr... | 555 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What are the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation for mental function? | [
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| 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/583/how-effective-was-the-2014-2015-influenza-vaccination | [
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"body": "<p>There have been no additional reports in the <em>Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report</em>, which was where your original article points to regarding the efficacy of the flu vaccine.</p>\n\n<p>However, the <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6408a2.htm?s_cid... | 583 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How effective was the 2014-2015 influenza vaccination? | [
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"influenza"
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<blockquote>
<p>In practical terms, this means the flu vaccine redu... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/585/is-moderate-alcohol-consumption-beneficial-for-maximizing-life-expectancy | [
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"body": "<p><a href=\"https://health.stackexchange.com/a/592/165\">Another answer</a> did a great job laying out some of the difficulties plaguing research on this topic. Observational data in the area are (hopelessly?) confounded. I would like to point out two alternative lines of resea... | 585 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Is moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for maximizing life expectancy? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/595/are-farm-raised-fish-unhealthier-than-their-wild-caught-counterparts | [
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"body": "<ul>\n<li><p>The claim that farmed salmon have more PCBs than wild salmon is\n<strong>true</strong>.</p>\n<p>For example, this paper from <a href=\"http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=14716013\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Science</a> shows that the PCB (and other... | 595 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Are farm raised fish unhealthier than their wild caught counterparts? | [
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<li>Increased level of PCB's</li>
<li>High levels of antibiotics to combat crowded conditions</li>
<li>Toxic environment (Often... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/602/do-vertical-mice-cause-less-stress-on-the-hand-wrist-and-arm-than-traditional-m | [
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"body": "<blockquote>\n <p><strong>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)</strong> is numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on a nerve (median\n nerve) going through your wrist. <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/carpal-tunnel... | 602 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Do vertical mice cause less stress on the hand, wrist and arm than traditional mice? | [
"computers",
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<p>Example of such claim, from <a href="https://evoluent.com/" rel="noreferrer">https://evoluent.com/</a>:</p>
<p><img src="https://i.stack.img... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/713/does-chronic-lyme-disease-really-exist | [
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"body": "<p>The answer is \"of course,\" but one must be careful about defining terms.</p>\n\n<p>Certainly the infection can persist for years in untreated patients. That qualifies as \"chronic.\" There is no question that chronic Lyme disease exists as part of the natural history of L... | 713 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Does chronic Lyme disease really exist? | [
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<p>Is there any definite proof of this in medical literature? If there is, why is <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/postlds/">Post-Treatment Lyme Di... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/906/natural-testosterone-booster-intakes | [
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"body": "<p>Despite what the supplement industry would have you believe, unless you are an overweight, older female, the commonly available steroid precursors (or the natural foods that claim to boost them) don't really have any effects on testosterone.</p>\n<p>There are three precursors... | 906 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Natural testosterone booster intakes? | [
"natural-remedy",
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1108/can-neem-leaves-be-taken-directly-azadirachta-indica-nimtree | [
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"body": "<p>First of all, I would suggest doing extensive research into natural-remedies and be extremely cautious.</p>\n\n<p>I understand that your original question was referring to the method, however I believe this information is relevant, as there are factors to take into account t... | 1,108 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Can Neem Leaves be taken directly (Azadirachta indica, Nimtree) | [
"dermatology",
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"natural-remedy"
] | <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadirachta_indica" rel="noreferrer">Nimtree</a></strong> is really precious when it comes to skin hygiene. It also has other vital health benefits.</p>
<p><strong>Is it alright to take the Nimtree leaves directly?</strong> As I heard from a friend that it is harmful to... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1160/difference-between-tens-and-ems-electro-stimulation | [
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"body": "<p>As you read, both TENS and EMS employ electrotherapy to treat acute and chronic pain, but the methodology differs. (Note that some of the references are to NMES, which stands for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, and is considered synonymous with EMS.)</p>\n<p>Transcutan... | 1,160 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Difference between TENS and EMS electro stimulation? | [
"pain",
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<p>However, I have been unable to find a concise/complete description what is actually different, such as 1) voltage, 2) current, 3) frequenc... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1162/what-happens-to-hiv-once-it-completely-destroys-the-immune-system | [
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"body": "<p>This is a very interesting question. It's also highly speculative, and vague (what does "a doctor... gives them any medicine necessary to protect them from other diseases that might be lurking in their body" mean? Does it mean they treat the symptoms of AIDS (weigh... | 1,162 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | What happens to HIV once it completely destroys the immune system? | [
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<p>For example, imagine this hypothetical scenario: A patient with HIV goes to a doctor who puts them in a sterile environment and ... | 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1198/how-much-hard-liquor-is-safe-for-very-small-children | [
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"body": "<p>As I argue in my answer to <a href=\"https://health.stackexchange.com/questions/1481/are-all-kinds-of-liquor-and-alcohol-equally-bad-for-liver/1518#1518\">this question</a>, there seems to be a threshold in terms of the amount of alcohol likely to cause hepatocellular necros... | 1,198 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How much hard liquor is safe for very small children? | [
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https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1264/how-to-increase-body-height | [
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"body": "<p>Unfortunately, height is genetically based.</p>\n\n<p>At 24 years old, it is unlikely that you will grow more, but the only way to know for sure is if you have an x ray done of the growth plates in your bones to see if they have disappeared. If they have, then there really i... | 1,264 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | How to increase body height? | [
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| 12 |
https://medicalsciences.stackexchange.com/questions/1289/how-many-lives-are-saved-from-one-donation-of-blood | [
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"body": "<p>I think your skepticism may come from not understanding the process behind the claim. </p>\n\n<p>A single unit of blood is separated into 4 main \"blood products\": red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and white blood cells. Another product called cryoprecipitate can be prod... | 1,289 | CC BY-SA 3.0 | how many 'lives' are saved from one donation of blood? | [
"blood",
"blood-donation"
] | <p>The red cross claims that donating blood can 'save up to three lives' That seems a highly exaggerated best case scenario. I'm curious, how many lives are really saved from a unit of blood? Specifically, what is the odds of one pint of whole blood producing a product which will be used to successfully treat an oth... | 12 |
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