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Is tuberculosis (TB) a problem for outdoor enthusiasts? Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Usually not, although if one travels abroad, there is an entirely different level of risk. There has been recent publicity about a man with a drug-resistant form...
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XDR-TB is resistant to 3 or more of the 6 classes of second line drugs. XDR TB is also resistant to the best second-line medications: amikacin, kanamycin, or capreomycin) Because XDR TB is resistant to the most powerful first-line and second-line...
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I was shocked at how prevalent Tuberculosis is in today's world of Medical Advancements. The US has the largest penal system in the world. That's right - 1/3 of the world's population. Today, public health officials are calling for elimination of...
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As pointed out in an article in the August 17, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, entitled "Nut, Corn, and Popcorn Consumption and the Incidence of Diverticular Disease," by Lisa Strate, M.D.
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XDR-TB and all other emerging, infectious diseases have had my attention for a while. For some background information, read: One of my colleagues here at Healthline is a microbiologist, and she was kind enough to help me track down some...
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If it wasn't so tragic for everyone involved, the unfolding saga of runaway bridegroom Andrew Speaker. Monday, June 04, 2007. would make a screenplay starring the late Peter Sellers. I try to avoid blogging about the more sensational health news...
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Health Consequences of Soda Consumption. The authors from the Harvard School of Public Health recommend removing soda and other vending machines from schools, reducing soda consumption, and limiting the marketing of soft drinks.
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