Question 1

can you tell me anything about russell silver syndrome?

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Russell Silver: It is a genetic condition that has stunted growth and facial or limb asymmetry.  It can be mild or severe and some symptoms can improve as patient get older.

Question 2

what are the complications involving russell silver syndrome?

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Growth disorder: Russell-Silver syndrome is a growth disorder. Babies with this condition have a low birth weight and often fail to grow and gain weight at the expected rate (failure to thrive).   Affected children are thin and have poor appetites, and some develop low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) as a result of feeding difficulties.  It is a genetic disorder.

Question 3

lupus testing being done. dilute russell viper venom came back at 26 sec. what does this mean?

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Nothing: This is a normal result and essentially means you do not have the presence of a lupus anticoagulant.

Question 4

what is a russell body in the blood?

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Plasma cell: Russell body is term for an eosinophilic/pink inclusion in a plasma cell due to excessive production of immunoglobulins that form the inclusion.  Plasma cells are only rarely seen in blood.  Commonly plasma cells are present in the bone marrow, lymphnodes and spleen.

Question 5

does anyone know of a psychiatrist in phoenix who is familiar with dr  russell  barkley 's work?

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Most psychiatrists: Most psychiatrists whose practices include treating people with add should have at least heard of dr. Barkley's work.  When calling their offices for potential appointments, you can ask that question.  The receptionist may have to ask the psychiatrist and get back to you, though -- s/he won't be familiar with all the psychiatrist knows or whose work they've read.  Good luck.

Question 6

our son bitten on the nose by jack russell - has punctured the skin and bleeding! should we go to emergency for precaution and tetnis?

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Yes: assuming the animal is up to date on vaccinations, your son may need a tetanus booster, depending on his age.

Question 7

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 8

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 9

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 10

i have cold?

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Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

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Can you tell me anything about russell silver syndrome?

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What are the complications involving russell silver syndrome?

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Lupus testing being done. dilute russell viper venom came back at 26 sec. what does this mean?

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What is a russell body in the blood?

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Does anyone know of a psychiatrist in phoenix who is familiar with dr russell barkley 's work?

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Our son bitten on the nose by jack russell - has punctured the skin and bleeding! should we go to emergency for precaution and tetnis?

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Am i dying?

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Am i dying?

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Im a nurse?

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