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May 10, 2006
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by SirGan
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OxyContin is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It is a pain reliever. This drug is a prescription painkiller that is being used for moderate to high pain relief. In most cases, this pain is associated with:
injuries,
bursitis,
dislocation,
fractures,
neuralgia,
arthritis,
lower back pain, and
pain associated with cancer
The medication's active ingredient is called oxycodone. OxyCon ...
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May 10, 2006
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by marcusm
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Asthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating. When the airways react, they get narrower, and less air flows through to your lung tis ...
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May 10, 2006
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by MariAnne
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A lot of women suffer of vulvovaginal candidiasis or vaginal trush. Recurrent infection is also common. The recurrent infection will be developed in case:
that at least four specific episodes occur in one year
or at least three episodes unrelated to antibiotic therapy occur within one year.
Greater than 50 percent of women more than 25 years of age develop vulvovaginal candidiasis or vaginal thrush at some time of their life. In th ...
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May 10, 2006
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by MariAnne
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Acne is common problem that so many people are complaining about, so there is question if we know enough about this problem.If we really know what works and what not in acne therapy, we could solve this annoying problem. Generally, the first step should be to learn as much as possible about acne and what really works to get rid of it.
When does acne develop?
Acne develops when one or more of reasons occur, and those causes for acne are excess s ...
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May 10, 2006
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by SirGan
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Alcoholism is a chronic condition that involves a preoccupation with alcohol and impaired control over alcohol intake. It is often progressive disease which eventually can be fatal. As with all addictive behavior problems, it is very difficult for a person to acknowledge the existence of a drinking problem. This means that people suffer for many more years than is necessary. Although, we are talking about physical dependence on the drug alcohol, ...
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May 10, 2006
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by marcusm
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Usually, the goal is to keep your blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg (130/80 mmHg if you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease). Ask your doctor what your blood pressure goal should be.Some people can prevent or control high blood pressure by changing to healthier habits, such as:
Following the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan, which includes cutting down on salt and sodium and eating healthy foods such as fruits, ...
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May 09, 2006
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by MariAnne
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The fact is that medical studies show that a growing number have some eating disorder. Studies also showed that eating disorders are affecting a larger range of people than before. Although before we thought this is a problem of young white women, 10 per cent of the sufferers are men. There is a substantial occurrence in black women, and other minorities have diagnosis as well. Much of the blame goes to the ongoing cultural obsession with thinnes ...
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May 09, 2006
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by MariAnne
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For diabetic patients, the choice of food really can be a matter of life and death. Diabetes affects people of all ages and both sexes. This disease can cause blindness, kidney failure and gangrene of the hands and feet if left untreated. Diet is one of the most important ways of controlling diabetes. It is true that vegetarian lifestyle with its emphasis on low fat, high carbohydrate and high fiber foods is particularly suitable for those patien ...
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May 08, 2006
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by SirGan
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Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of one or more of the sinuses.
Sinusitis lasting anything from a few days up to a month is called acute sinusitis. When it is an ongoing problem lasting three months or more it is termed chronic sinusitis.
Sinusitis is one of the most common problems of the respiratory system. It can affect people of any age, although children have very small or non-existent sinuses until the age of around ...
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May 08, 2006
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by marcusm
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?High blood pressure is called the silent killer because you can have it for years without knowing it. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure measured. Using a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope or electronic sensor, your doctor or nurse can take your blood pressure and tell you if it is high.Even though high blood pressure usually has no signs ...
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