Question 1

some ecoli inadvertently came into contact with some books and a remote months ago. is there any chance any of it could still be alive?

Accepted Answer

E. coli: This bacteria is inordinately common. It is present on your skin around your anus and on the lower extremities. It has the potential, although unlikely, to persist on inanimate surfaces, but is not likely to be a risk of creating any sort of infection. If you are an OCD this might be cause to discuss with a therapist.

Question 2

i read that siblings share 50% of their genes with each other.why do some siblings look more alike than others?is  it possible to share more than 50%?

Accepted Answer

No: two siblings may look very much alike because they receive the same genes that have a significant effect on facial development.

Question 3

why do some twins look alike and others dont?

Accepted Answer

Not identical: Twins may be identical or fraternal.  Identical twins share the same genetic material because the egg split into two fetuses; fraternal twins come from two separate eggs which are fertilized at the same time.  Theoretically, they might not even share the same father!

Question 4

if only some ribosomes of bacterium is inhibited and it remains alive, can it consume and absorb more resources than before inhibition, to recover?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infection: If an antibiotic which inhibits ribosomes only is partially effective, and bacteria remain alive, the remaining surviving bacteria (those who were resistant to the antibiotic) will replicate and can result in a large population of bacteria who now are resistant to that antibiotic.

Question 5

the need to feeling somthing, the need to feel alive? is that dysthmia or addiction?

Accepted Answer

A number of differen: Problems can cause similar feelings like depression and borderline personality disorder.

Question 6

my 7 yrs old son developed some fears (aliens, spiders and big bugs). he's never had any fear and is otherwise a happy kid. are sudden fears a concern?

Accepted Answer

Fears: Sudden fears can certainly occur in this age group as their imagination explodes.  I would try to investigate where these fears stemmed from (classmate, television,  school lessons, etc).  That will give some insight.  However, if these fears are debilitating and affecting daily life,  it's time to get a child psychologist involved,  even if only for a few sessions (it's very helpful).

Question 7

what are some common side effects of pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

Accepted Answer

Flu-like symptoms: Although Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) has been known to make psychiatric symptoms worse and cause some problems with bone marrow suppression (anemia, low white count, low platelets), the most common side effect is flu-like symptoms.

Question 8

why are some slow in seeking approval for peg-intron and pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

Accepted Answer

Usually Insurance: Assuming you are ready to be treated with peg interferon from your doctor, the prescription usually gets submitted to the pharmacy and from there the "downtime"  usually depends on your insurance plan and approval. Ask your nurse or physician assistant about the details.

Question 9

i want to try to improve my mild depression on my own before seeing a doctor. so, what are some reasons to be happy/grateful to be alive?

Accepted Answer

Be happy because: depression is treatable (:  ! There are many
things you can do for depression.  Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Use your support system. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home. Work to get 8 hours or &gt; of sleep per night &amp; eat healthfully. Daily aerobic physical activity is a big +.  Recommend the “Feeling Good Book" by Dr. David Burns. Don't just read it - DO IT!

Question 10

i think i have a spider bite at this moment is red painful and afer i squshed the wound it was  some slimy white discharge alike commin out then blood?

Accepted Answer

Staph: If the wound begins to grow, become exceedingly painful, ulcerate, numb, or becomes more red around the wound; then you need to see your doctor.  One concern is a Staph infection of the skin (if a spider bite did occur, it introduces the Staph).  These would be warning signs for severe bite as well.

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Some ecoli inadvertently came into contact with some books and a remote months ago. is there any chance any of it could still be alive?

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I read that siblings share 50% of their genes with each other.why do some siblings look more alike than others?is it possible to share more than 50%?

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Why do some twins look alike and others dont?

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If only some ribosomes of bacterium is inhibited and it remains alive, can it consume and absorb more resources than before inhibition, to recover?

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The need to feeling somthing, the need to feel alive? is that dysthmia or addiction?

A member asked:

My 7 yrs old son developed some fears (aliens, spiders and big bugs). he's never had any fear and is otherwise a happy kid. are sudden fears a concern?

A member asked:

What are some common side effects of pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

A member asked:

Why are some slow in seeking approval for peg-intron and pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a)?

A member asked:

I want to try to improve my mild depression on my own before seeing a doctor. so, what are some reasons to be happy/grateful to be alive?

A member asked:

I think i have a spider bite at this moment is red painful and afer i squshed the wound it was some slimy white discharge alike commin out then blood?

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