I salute the geniuses who sell large quantities of topical lotions
which purport to "soften" or to "moisturize" the skin....
occassionally at stratospheric prices per gram of product.
Objectively, s there actually any such biological mechanism?

I had a sinus CT done when my doctor suspected sinus polyps. The good
news was that there was only one insignificant polyp and I have
otherwise gorgeous holes in my head.
The report did note pneumatization of the superior turbinate on the left

Why do I get a leaky nose every time I  play ball hockey?   That seams to be
the only time I get a leaky nose.    Maybe some kind of alergic reaction?

Chemotherapy beneficial to older women
Older women with breast cancer often are denied chemotherapy because of
their age, but a review of medical literature reveals the treatment
could improve survival for many older patients, who are most at risk

My CBC lab report came back. Half of the tests came back "Out of Range" and
yet my doctor says they are all normal.
Red Blood Cells 3.67
Hct  35.6

Grettings from someone bedridden.  I was strolling with my nephews in
30 degree weather and got into a rock throwing contest with them.  I
believe the combination of extreme cold and inhabitual movement has
caused this extremely painful lower-back condition.

This was given to me by my physician because my homocysteine level is
not responding to 3 mg folate and one B50 complex.  It came from the
stroke prevention clinic at my provincial university medical school.
"It has come to our attention that your patient has an elevated

Hi Group
My name is Leah and i have Tuberous sclerosis if anyone can help me i
was wondering if there is any group or people i could chat to relate to
this topic.Much would be appreciated as it is very rare in nz.Any

QUACKS DUCK WHEN THEY SEE COUSIN BOB
By Steven Slosberg, The New London Day (CT) March 3, 2005
http://www.theday.com
Last fall, Dr. Henry Heimlich, known worldwide for the eponymous

Posting to sci.med, sci.med.nursing, sci.med.dentistry,
alt.support.disorders.neurological
This note is to inform patients, families, nurses, physicians and
dentists concerning three on-line resource sites for chronic face pain

Testosterone and DHEA Levels are Involved in the Epidemiology and
Current Increase in Asthma
Copyright 2005, James Michael Howard, Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S.A.
It is my hypothesis that the "secular trend," the increase in size and

political (aka mideast) religions are on their way out; paganism is the new
comeback kid.
http://insider.washingtontimes.com/articles/normal.php?StoryID=20050303-115733-9519r
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, MARCH 4, 2005

Please respond only if you're a doctor or medical student.
OK,
I'm a law student having a debate with another law student.
This other guy said " Medicine is ... - it is actually more of an art

How often do physicians in US calibrate their sphygmomanometers? Is it
a legal requirement?

    Maybe they destroy the pancreas beta cells , they are
certainly toxic to teeth. Might be interesting to test on mice by
feeding them cola and diet drinks every day and seeing if they get fat
.