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Two Tests to Assess Thyroid Function
Nearly 5 out of every 100 Americans ages 12 years and older have hypothyroidism, and about 1 out of every 100 have hyperthyroidism. Every year about 12,000 men and 33,000 women are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and about 900 men and 1,000 women die from the disease....
Radiation Exposure and the Body
Part 3 (This is a series of posts on the health effects of different types of radioactive exposure and fallout) Last week we discussed radioactive Iodine-131 and the health effects exposure has on the body, especially the thyroid. This week we will be looking at...
Does Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Cause Tendon Rupture?
There is much concern, and rightfully so about the use and overuse of antibiotics. Antibiotics can be lifesaving when used in a prudent and appropriate manner. Overuse is still a concern and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.What is a black box warning? Black box...
Anthrax as a Bioterror Weapon
During a recent satellite conference training broadcast on rapid distribution of the federal Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) of antibiotics and other critical medicines the real and terrifying reality of anthrax as a bioweapon was discussed."Recent threat analyses...
Radioactive Fallout and the Body
Part 2 (This is a series of posts on the health effects of different types of radioactive fallout) Last post we discussed what to do in the event of a nuclear explosion and resulting fallout. If you happen to get caught in the path of the fallout the following...