is second hand smoke acquired only if your standing next to somebody smoking?

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That's not what they will tell you. The liars, er... I mean experts will tell you that if you are in the general vicinity of a smoker that you will DIE OF CANCER!!!!!

Don't believe them. They are all liars and have an agenda. You need to inhale tons and tons of second hand smoke for it to be dangerous and I'm talking 30 years.

You breath worse walking down the street from busses and cars.  (+ info)

Does anybody here have any hand deformities?

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I have a deformed hand and I only have 4 fingers (it kind of looks like a crab or whatever), but 2 of my fingers r nubs, and then my pinky is twisted sideways and can't be straighten and then I have a thumb, so the finger I'm missing is my index finger. I can do most of the things everybody else can do including writting with my hand.
The reason I ask this question is because I am in a Child Developments class at my school and we are researching about birth defects and I asked to research hand deformities (including researching about my deformed hand), so I would like to know if there's anyone on here that has a hand deformity, and if they could tell me about it and how it's like to have that deformity.
Downs Syndrom most often has crooked pinky fingers.. cant straighten out.. just always bent..

also look up thalidimide babies.. common drug in the late 40 to help with pregnancies.. caused deformities.  (+ info)

Is the rise in hospital acquired infections due to some workers refusing to use the hand gel?

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Have you noticed Muslim health workers not using the hand gel?my sister was in hospital recently, and she noticed that some members of staff never used the hand sanitiser gel, when she asked why, she was told that the Muslim workers refused to use it because it was alcohol. Surely this is unacceptable when hospital acquired mrsa etc is such a huge problem

I know they're not supposed to drink it, but I've been to Muslim countires and it's used widely, and the benefit of the whole community is important so what's the problem in Europe? Don't their co workers, and the hospital managers take action - either it's important or it's not.
Some people also don't use it because they are allergic to it. I don't know why they wouldn't use it because It's alcohol. It is not mandatory for staff to use it. If they don't want to use it then they are supposed to wash their hands in between patients. I just attended a lecture by the doctor that is head of the department that takes care of that stuff and that is what he said. Take Care and next time tell her to ask for a new nurse if it bothers her.  (+ info)

Does wearing a herps appliance cause facial deformities?

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My 11 year old daughter is sheduled to have an oral appliance placed prior to having braces. According to the orthodontist, she has a "small mouth" and an overbite requiring them to expand her mouth. I am worried that this appiance will cause her jaw to grow out too much and cause her appearance to change. On the other hand, the alternative is to remove some permanent teeth in order to make room. Would appreciate any comments.
There are two factors to consider here. Will the effect of the appliance change her face shape, and does this have to matter? On the other hand, will a small mouth with fewer teeth give her a better life as an adult?

I think that the changes in the face will happen slowly, and modification of the appliance and the braces, if watched carefully, (and I can't imagine that this will NOT happen), can avoid any unsightly alterations to the shape of her head, and perhaps give her mouth a stronger framework.
She is young, and the skeleton is still flexible enough to adapt to the changes. I think it's up to you to help her adapt to the discomfort and the reactions of her peers.
From a purely medical viewpoint, I think that although the changes may be uncomfortable in the short term, and I understand that "short" means something entirely different to an eleven year old than it does to an adult, she will have a stronger and more adaptable mouth and head because of it. "Ugly Betty" syndrome might just be a plus if you still have that character on TV and movies where you are.

I am speaking from experience here, as our 30 year old had the same experience at the same age, with no adverse results whatever.

Whichever way you choose, you'll have some serious nurturing to do in the next few years, and you have my admiration for taking this on.  (+ info)

Can sexually acquired Molluscum Contagiosum spread through sharing Towels and toilet seats?

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I asked my doctor (a well known STD specialist) and he told me that Molluscum Contagiosum can not spread through sharing Towels etc. (contaminated objects) because the virus can not survive so long. On the other hand many websites say that it could be spread through contaminated objects. Are the Virus strains of Molluscum Contagiosum which are spread through Sexual contacts and as opposed to those which normally affect children different?
True, walk in Bill Murray's psycological "What about Bob" syndrome.  (+ info)

How do I stop/prevent hand ache?

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For the past two days I have been playing video games way more than normal. I plan to go back to a healthy amount after I accomplish a personal goal (I estimate it will take another 2 days of trying), my gameplay isn't optimum when I have hand ache, but if I take a short break I a long acquired sence of relaxation that also makes me suffer.

(If you want to know I'm trying to beat Chapter 1 in F-zero on very hard)
soak your hands in hot water with 1c. of dissolved Epsom salts several times a day. This is going to take down the pain. You know that in the long term this is bad for you, and can lead to repetitive muscle injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Take Advil liquid capsules four times daily for pain relief.  (+ info)

Masturbation frequently results in penis deformities?

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I read an article that made the above statement, and

"Usually in the vast majority of the cases, the bend curves opposite of the mans dominant hand side, leading one to think about the physics involved in the act of masturbation."

I noticed that my bf has a bent p*. I am just curious if it is really true. You guys, does your penis bend to the left if you are right-handed, or the other way around? (I am assuming you mast* as they say all guys do...) Thanks for sharing!
I can't imagine that anyone yanks it hard enough, often enough to make a difference.  (+ info)

What are possible treatments for osteoarthritis of hand joints?

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Iv'e had surgery for my knees, but haven't been able to stop or slow down deformity and pain in my finger joints. I would appreciate others with osteoarthritis replying with suggestions
I'm so sorry. I have the same thing. The only thing you can do is try to keep your hands active as much as possible. I can't play tennis, can't play my cello, but I can still play on my computer! Some of the joints (like the thumb) can be replaced but from the research I have done, they seem pretty Medieval compared to what they can do for your knees and hips. Eat anti inflammatory foods like cherries (fresh or juice) and the spice turmeric. Stretch your wrists and fingers 1-2 times a day.  (+ info)

Ideas needed for strategies to help alleviate the hospital acquired infections!?

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Hi, this is for my industrial microbiology paper. I need to write a proposal as to help eliminate the problem of hospital acquired infections. Need some big directions as how to approach the problem and provide a possible strategy to it at a research's point of view.

Pls don't recommend any prescription drugs or some guidelines like wash hands etc.

Any ideas or just some articles forwarding are also welcomed and much appreciated.
Thank you!!
If all the hospital personnel took extra Vitamin D3 it would cut down on their infections.  (+ info)

What are some common baby deformities and their causes?

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I'm aware that many babies nowadays are being born without thumbs, especially if an older sibling was killed in a freak accident.

What are some other baby deformities that you've encountered?

-Occult Consultant
Gril Babby not fittin on riet. Legs danglin inna coles.  (+ info)

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