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Is primary high blood pressure life-threatening?
Primary, or "essential", hypertension is dangerous in the long run and can lead to strokes and
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Can weight loss lower high blood pressure?
Weight loss is very effective at lowering blood pressure. In fact, a loss of just 10 - 20 pounds... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I restore my physical appearance if I quit smoking?
A common side effect of cigarette smoking is outward signs of aging and even yellowing of the... Full Answer05/22/0652
What causes a Rheumatoid Arthritis flare-up?
In most cases, flare-ups of rheumatoid arthritis occur for no apparent reason. Often there can... Full Answer05/22/0057
Is there a link between depression and fibromyalgia?
Depression and/or anxiety have been found to be in 30-50% of patients that have been diagnosed... Full Answer05/22/9858
How do I check if an unconscious victim's airway is open?
In order to check whether someone's airway is open, you should perform what is called a "jaw... Full Answer05/22/7027
Are all headaches sinusitis?
Not all headaches are sinusitis. In addition to sinus causes, there are several other causes of... Full Answer05/22/6624
What is motion sickness?
Motion sickness is a very common form of dizziness that is caused by prolonged periods of... Full Answer05/22/6266
If I have albinism, can I go with my family to the beach?
If you have albinism, you can get severely sunburned very easily. Therefore if you go out in... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can a family member ride in the ambulance with me?
Having a family member ride in an ambulance with you can be very comforting. However this... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I discuss the living will with my family?
A living will is a great tool to help you clarify what you would like to be done to you (medically)... Full Answer12/31/1969
Would a support group help family members of a loved one in ICU?
Support groups can be very valuable for families and friends of very ill patients. First, you... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is medical literature available for family members of those in ICU?
There are many resources available for information about critical care and associated medical... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I tell my close friends about my family member's critical illness?
The first thing you should do before telling anyone about a family member's illness is ask that... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does critical care medicine help those with life-threatening injuries?
Critical care medicine is the field of medicine that cares for patients with such serious illnesses... Full Answer12/31/1969
