Question 1

how can you cheer yourself up?

Accepted Answer

Cheer up: Be around pleasant people, treat yourself to something nice, help needy people.

Question 2

how long do chiggar bites last?

Accepted Answer

Chiggers: Chigger bites usually heal on their own within one to two weeks. In the meantime, control itching with an over-the-counter anti-itch cream, such as Hydrocortisone cream. Consult your doctor if your skin appears infected or if the bites seem to be spreading to other parts of your body.

Question 3

how can i cheer up a dear friend who is feeling poor?

Accepted Answer

Cool kindness: Don't say, "cheer up" or "you have no reason to be sad."  help out with the little things in life. Keep up the friendship without its subject being the person's mood. You mean more than you think or your friend can show. If the person is seriously dysfunctional, offer a drive to her primary care physician for possible consideration of treatment for dysthymia / depression.

Question 4

whats the difference between a fellow and a chief resident?

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See below: A fellow is one who is obtaining sub specialty training after completing a residency. A chief resident is usually in last year of residency and is more of a administrative/leadership role.

Question 5

would like to know if it's necessary to have a chiselled body to be attractive?

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No: Looking good is a mix of things. Check today's male film stars -- all are reasonably physically fit, but not all have the very low body-fat muscle definition that's called "chiselled". Look around -- even nowadays, paunchy guys with pleasant personalities and/or good careers have no trouble attracting romantic partners. And young Elvis Presley (photo) was his era's greatest heartthrob.

Question 6

for an infrequent smoker/chewer, how long does it take until there would only be traces of it in your system?

Accepted Answer

A few days: The chemicals in the tobacco products are gone from your system in just a few days, but the body will take up to two months to repair the damage that has been done to the pulmonary system to a point where it will not affect your anesthetic.

Question 7

have been ill for sometime and now i have been feeling twitchy and having occasionally chivers what's could it be ?

Accepted Answer

Well : Your symptoms are very vague and nondescript really can't tell you what it is. Recommend consult primary care doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment

Question 8

are cigars dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Moderately: Cigar smoke contains the usual toxins that cigarette smoke contains.  They can lead to cancer of the mouth and throat and with significant inhalation lead to cancer of the lung.  Best to smoke sparingly if at all.

Question 9

can cigar smoke affect me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends upon whether you are the smoker or getting second hand smoke.  All smoke of tobacco origin is toxic and potentially carcinogenic.  If you are smoking -  stop.  If around someone smoking ask them to go outside or go to another corner of the room.

Question 10

how infrequent is chimerism in humans?

Accepted Answer

Chimerism in: humans is rare. It is likely impossible to get an accurate count since many people with Chimerism  have no symptoms other than abnormal DNA.

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