Chickenpox varicella overview and shingles risk
Medical overview covers varicella transmission incubation and contagious period. It notes age groups affected, household transmission, stages of the rash, fever symptoms, and treatment including acetaminophen antihistamines calamine and oatmeal baths. It also mentions oral acyclovir for high risk cases and a varicella vaccine with guidance to consult a physician.
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Srr Eeeke Wrenn
United States
Eczema causes and treatments explored by experts
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is rising with unclear causes linked to genetics environmental irritants and stress. Experts note 6 percent of Americans and 10 to 20 percent of infants affected with many outgrowing it by adulthood. TIMs in development offer hope while current options include steroids antihistamines antibiotics cyclosporine and light therapy.
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Guy Webster
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
American Academy of Dermatology
AAD
Amy Paller
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Food safety tips for summer barbecues from ISU Extension
Freelance writer urges safe grilling to prevent food borne illness. Lorna Barnes recalls illness after salad bar fruit. Iowa State Extension promotes proper handling, cooking temperatures, handwashing, and cold food care to protect guests and vulnerable groups.
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Lorna Barnes
Marion
Barnes
Iowa State University Extension Service
Uthoff
ISU
Linn County
Jan Temple
Johnson County
Temple
Iowa State Extension Service
Extension
Lead exposure ties to higher Alzheimer's risk study finds
Chicago Tribune reports a Case Western Reserve University study of 185 Alzheimer's patients and 303 controls linking workplace lead exposure to more than a threefold increase in risk. Elisabeth Ross notes long lasting nervous system changes may heighten Alzheimer's risk.
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Chicago Tribune
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Elisabeth Ross
Case Western
Health notes offer stress reduction and wellness classes
A six week session begins at 5 15 p m on Thursday featuring stress reduction basics meditation tai chi yoga guided imagery massage exercise and nutrition with a 30 price for the period. Also listed are a breast cancer support group and teen pregnancy classes with details and contact numbers.
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St. Luke’s Center For Health and Well-Being
St. Luke’s Women's Care
Shiip
Mercy
SHIP
Heritage Agency On Aging
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Fitness
Town & Country Shopping Center
Red Room
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