Bulk up your bones

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The American College of Rheumatology recommends that people who must use oral corticosteroid drugs for at least six months should use the lowest dose possible, or switch to a topical or inhaled version of the drug if possible. Steroid users are also advised to take Vitamin D and perform weight-bearing exercises.

Health aspects, Corticosteroids, Adrenocortical hormones, Osteoporosis

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Preventive pics

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Hardening of the carotid arteries that carry blood from the neck to the brain can result in a stroke. But there are two kinds of x-rays that will show up calcification of these arteries. A panoramic x-ray from the dentist can be used to screen for potential stroke risk.

Diagnosis, Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Carotid artery diseases, Arteries, Imaging

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Cheap dressing: wound benefit from low-tech approach

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Research indicates that petroleum jelly speeds up the healing of minor wounds as effectively as higher-priced antibiotic ointments such as Polysporin and Bacitracin. However, antibiotic ointment remains the recommended treatment for wounds likely to contain bacteria.

Care and treatment, Research, Wounds and injuries, Antibacterial agents, Wound care, Petrolatum

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