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Bronchitis Prevention Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is often referred to as a “chest cold” and may present after the flu or some other upper respiratory illness. In 85-90% of acute bronchitis the cause is viral, therefore the use of prophylactic... by | | Learn
Shaken Baby Syndrome Until the 1960s, child abuse was not considered a medical problem in the United States, and physician involvement in child abuse cases was limited. In the 1960s, doctors began reporting on clinical signs and radiographic findings of child abuse... by | | Learn
How Is Sickle Cell Disease Treated? Health Maintenance To Prevent Complications Babies with sickle cell disease (SCD) should be referred to a doctor or provider group that has experience taking care of people with this disease. The doctor might be a hematologist (a... by | | Learn
Epigenetics and Genetics of Substance Abuse Disorder Why do some people become addicted while others don’t? Family studies that include identical twins, fraternal twins, adoptees, and siblings suggest that as much as half of a person’s risk of becoming addicted... by | | Learn
What is naloxone? Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist—meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of other opioids. It can very quickly restore normal respiration to a...
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