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Answered: Increasing the level of blood platelets

"The choice of treatment depends upon the severity of the platelet count, its cause and whether or not there is any bleeding. If life-threatening bleeding occurs, eg to the head or bowel, urgent ...

Answered: Electric shock from my elbow

Does the electric shock travel to your little finger? Do you feel any numbness or tingling in your hand? I'm not a doctor; but from what I've read, a possibility is cubital tunnel syndrome. That ...

Answered: Where can I learn more about a strange type of ...

Could it be the varicella-zoster virus (VZV)? It's normally associated with chickenpox and shingles. But it "may be a factor in stroke in young adults. [T]he incidence of this is extremely rare ...

Answered: Tooth paste

My answer is similar to yaki's. There's not as much difference among toothpastes as the commercials might claim. It seems that most fluoride toothpastes are good, and some are a little better. (See ...

Answered: Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Thanks, Julio! This explanation is very helpful.

Answered: Real-life Dr. Gregory House?

Thanks, rtaui! Now my next question will have to be whether Dr. House lives at 221b Baker Street.

Answered: When you are out with your boy friend or ...

I think that you're a wonderful person for being so honest and mature. You're absolutely right -- people are afraid to love all the way. But it sounds like you have a good foundation for that kind of ...

Answered: Asthma among wealthy families

I think that trowa_zero is correct to mention the hygiene hypothesis. According to an article about the recent Israeli research, the study "seems to bear out the theory that greater hygiene can ...

Answered: The main headlines in Israel today are about ...

Various groups are undertaking research to understand and circumvent antibiotics resistance. For example, there are several ongoing projects in Europe. You can read a summary of the European ...

Answered: Brushing teeth first thing in the Morning?

"Teeth should ... be brushed in the morning, either before or after breakfast, depending on your schedule. After breakfast is ideal so food particles are removed" ( Colgate ).

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