In the aftermath of the murders of Abby and Andrew Borden in 1892,
daughter -- and eventual suspect -- Lizzie Borden was treated for
shock by Dr. Seabury Bowen. He prescribed morphine.
  Would I be correct in assuming that no doctor would ever give

The American Cancer Society and other big-time cancer "fighters" have
been, they tell us, assiduously searching for cancer cures since, at
least the 1950s.  Total monetary contributions to these groups are
estimated to have reached the TRILLION-dollar mark, although accurate

Animal research reveals little now about humans
http://www.madison.com/tct/opinion/column/252529
Greek: Animal research reveals little now about humans
Jean Greek - 10/22/2007 2:07 pm

I was in Walmart today getting helped, and the cashier called over
this other lady from Electronics. The other lady had boils or
chickenpox or something over every square inch of her body and face
that was visible. Have any of you seen people like this? Anyone know

For a couple of weeks I've been troubled by itchy skin, bad enough to
wake me at night. Locations have included upper and lower arms, upper
and lower legs, back, neck, shoulders. Can never tell where the next
itch will be - sometimes several at once in widely distant places.

Given that there doesn't seem to be an "Anatomy" NG, you guys are the
next best thing so I'll pose my question here:
I'm trying to find out the truth or not of the statement that a normal
adult male -- presumably meaning in this context a post-pubertal one

Now, this is interesting. There is a skin cosmetic on the market
called 'La Mer' that's making huge amounts of money for the
manufacturers - partly because it is vastly overpriced. According to
their puff the cream is:

What's the word from sci.med.nursing on pet visits in hospital?
J
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/story/0,,-7028593,00.html
Dog attack boy, 12, in hospital

I'm frustrated and seeking some advice/support
About 8 years ago, my knees both started hurting quite badly after I overdid
some treadmill work and jogging. It has never been the same since.
Until recently, its been mostly the right knee acting up. Anyway, an MRI a

nearly every day (especially in the morning or when its cold), my fingers
(and sometimes my toes) will become all white. it looks like there is no
blood in them when this happens. it feels tingly, like when your foot is
alseep. i'm 5'4" and 104 lbs, though I doubt it is a problem ...

Is there an exam which can see the exact location of an inflammation in
internal organs without needing to do random biopsies? (e.g. think of an
autoimmune inflammation, exact organ affected unknown)

In my first aid book (American Red Cross- First Aid- Responding to
Emergencies) it states for an infected wound you can use warm, wet
compresses and then antibiotic ointment. I questioned the use of wet
compresses and showed my teacher the passage in the book. He said you

Hi all, I have an esophagitis from NSAIDs (or from a gastritis from
NSAIDs).
In addition to proton pump inhibitors, can Acetaminophen be beneficial
for accelerating the recovery or would that be worse?

In an age where Asia after centuries of being looted by 'intelligent'
folks is making a comeback, this guy wants to kick off a eugenics
movement.
Someone should ask this genius how Indians who arrived as poor

Parent told to "dose your kid"//The Iron-Fist of the Medical-
Industrial-Complex
I Can't Believe This//Another Open Letter from a Friend!