At 35, I Got The Mumps! Title: At 35, I Got The Mumps!
I spent a long weekend out-of-town and got the mumps. I got home Sunday with a hard, painful swelling under my right ear. © AndrewEick Obviously I didn't get the mumps vaccine when I was a baby...
On Bone Marrow Transplants and Donors
Title: On Bone Marrow Transplants and Donors
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Filed in archive Cancer , Cases by Gloria Gamat on May 27, 2008
Remember that episode in the season 3 of Grey's Anatomy when Izzie had to donate bone marrow for her biological daughter? Somewhat the procedure was shown. But more importantly, it was insinuated...
Of Brain Cancer, Sen. Edward Kennedy and New American Idol David Cook
Title: Of Brain Cancer, Sen. Edward Kennedy and New American Idol David Cook
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Filed in archive Cancer , Cases by Gloria Gamat on May 22, 2008
The other day, news broke out that doctors found malignant brain tumor in Senator Edward Kennedy. From The Washington Post: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), the liberal icon who has spent more than four...
Badly Needed: Physician Training in Aging Care
Title: Badly Needed: Physician Training in Aging Care
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Filed in archive Cases , Medical Career by Gloria Gamat on April 16, 2008
© laRuth According to the American Medical Association (AMA), there is more need for physicians who are trained for caring to the aged population. "The Institute of Medicine's new report on...
Hong Kong Schools Closed Thursday, Due to Flu Outbreak
Title: Hong Kong Schools Closed Thursday, Due to Flu Outbreak
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Filed in archive Cases , Influenza , Neurological Disorders by Gloria Gamat on March 14, 2008
Elementary schools and pre-schools in Hong Kong were closed Thursday, yesterday because of a flu outbreak. The abrupt closing of the schools, announced late Wednesday night, prompted considerable...
Yay! It's February 29th
Title: Yay! It's February 29th
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Filed in archive Cases , Mental Maladies , Opinion by Gloria Gamat on February 29, 2008
Wow, can't believe the week and this month is over. It's not every year we get a 29th for February, so it seems today is really special. I know a couple of people whose birthdays fall on the...
American Cancer Society Launched SharingHope.tv
Title: American Cancer Society Launched SharingHope.tv
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Filed in archive Cancer , Cases , News by Gloria Gamat on February 28, 2008
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has launched an online video community called SharingHope.tv. A lot like YouTube, but the essence is that, it is a venue where cancer patients, survivors and their...
Britney Spears and Post-Natal Depression
Title: Britney Spears and Post-Natal Depression
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Filed in archive Cases , Mental Maladies , Studies , Women's Health by Gloria Gamat on February 20, 2008
Poor Britney Spears, right? But for all we know, what she has been doing is not just because of bipolar disorder but could be a lot more to do with post-natal depression (PND). Post-natal depression...
FDA Notice on Botox and Its Adverse Reactions
Title: FDA Notice on Botox and Its Adverse Reactions
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Filed in archive Cases , Consumer Alert , News by Gloria Gamat on February 12, 2008
Hey, if you are a long time botox customer or if you thinking of submitting yourself to botox, hear ye: the US FDA recently notified the public that Botox and Botox Cosmetic (Botulinum toxin Type A)...
Why do we need enough sleep?
Title: Why do we need enough sleep?
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Filed in archive Cases , Sleep Disorders by Gloria Gamat on February 08, 2008
Because lack of sleep make us bad-tempered, tearful, forgetful, depressed and clumsy, among others! And then in the morning, you drag yourself out of bed and to work. Theoretically, we do better at...
FDA Issued Advisory on Chantix
Title: FDA Issued Advisory on Chantix
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Filed in archive Cases , Consumer Alert , Treatment by Gloria Gamat on February 05, 2008
Hey, if I told you about considering Chantix to quit smoking, forget about it. The FDA has recently issued a Public Health Advisory on Chantix (varenicline) - alerting health care providers, patients,...
Commitment And Relationship Satisfaction, Found of Equal Level Among Gay and Heterosexual Couples
Title: Commitment And Relationship Satisfaction, Found of Equal Level Among Gay and Heterosexual Couples
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Filed in archive Cases , Studies by Gloria Gamat on February 01, 2008
In lieu of Heath Ledger's sudden tragic death, I cannot help but remember his critically acclaimed movie Brokeback Mountain - which I think is his best performance ever, at least pre-showing of...
Heath Ledger, Died of Prescription Drug Overdose?
Title: Heath Ledger, Died of Prescription Drug Overdose?
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Filed in archive Cases , News by Gloria Gamat on January 28, 2008
This is a tragic, sad news that was all over last Tuesday (January 22): Heath Ledger, 28, Found Dead at NYC. From The Washington Post: Heath Ledger, the talented 28-year-old actor who gravitated...
Medical Doctors vs. Medical 'Googlers'
Title: Medical Doctors vs. Medical 'Googlers'
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Filed in archive Cases , Opinion by Gloria Gamat on January 23, 2008
Liz of Healthbolt have raised a important issue about what doctors think about medical 'googlers'. Medical 'googler' is defined as a person who researches his/her symptoms, illness,...
Help Your Memory, Take an Afternoon Siesta!
Title: Help Your Memory, Take an Afternoon Siesta!
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Filed in archive Cases , Studies by Gloria Gamat on January 11, 2008
Do you take a nap everyday? I do, though not everyday. Say 2-3 times a week. Since I am a night owl, I can't sleep before 1 AM. Thus, an afternoon nap is really beneficial to me. Not only is......
Older Women: A Glass of Wine A Day May Help to Healthy Aging
Title: Older Women: A Glass of Wine A Day May Help to Healthy Aging
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Filed in archive Cases , Diet , Women's Health by Gloria Gamat on December 14, 2007
Good news to older women, a glass of wine a day can help towards healthy aging. Such were the findings of researchers at the University of Newcastle: "...indicates that moderate consumption of...
The Debate on Infant Male Circumcision
Title: The Debate on Infant Male Circumcision
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Filed in archive Cases , Controversies , Men's Health , Opinion , Sexual Health by Gloria Gamat on December 09, 2007
The most common surgical procedure performed on males is circumcision. Previously conducted because of cultural and religious reasons, now medical evidence suggests that circumcision is medically...
Risk of Severe Metastatic Breast Cancer-related Pain, Higher in Non-Caucasians
Title: Risk of Severe Metastatic Breast Cancer-related Pain, Higher in Non-Caucasians
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Filed in archive Cancer , Cases , Genetics , Women's Health by Gloria Gamat on November 29, 2007
Here again is another study that states racial differences with regards to cancer... Analysis by Dr. Liana Castel of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and colleagues found that...
Quaid Twins, In Recovery
Title: Quaid Twins, In Recovery
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Filed in archive Cases , Kid's Health , News by Gloria Gamat on November 24, 2007
Dennis Quaid used to be married to Meg Ryan right? They looked good together. But then who can rally blame Meg Ryan if she wasn't able to resist the charm of Gladiator-hunk Russell Crowe? Actually...
Have you heard of Myasthenia Gravis?
Title: Have you heard of Myasthenia Gravis?
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Filed in archive Cases , Muscular Disorders , Neurological Disorders by Gloria Gamat on November 22, 2007
I've only heard of it recently because my cousin's 15-year old daughter have been diagnosed with the condition, couple of months ago. According to the National Institute of Neurological...
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