Question 1

what is kleine levin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Rare sleep disorder:: Kleine-Levine Syndrome Also called Sleeping Beauty Syndrome.  Read about it here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleine%E2%80%93Levin_syndrome and also here: https://klsfoundation.org/what-is-kleine-levin-syndrome/https://klsfoundation.org/what-is-kleine-levin-syndrome/

Question 2

wht exactly is kleine levin syndrome wht r the test 2 diagnose it and can it be misdiagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Disorder affecting mostly adolescent males. Typically, abrupt episodes of excessive sleep (up to 20 hours) which goes on for days to weeks then stops.  Can be associated with emotional symptoms and uninhibited sex drive. Failure to remember episodes afterwards is common and individual returns to normal in between episodes.  No tests as it is a clinical diagnosis, and can be misdiagnosed like any.

Question 3

what are the ways that people tell the difference between kleine levin syndrome and cronic depression?

Accepted Answer

Different Patterns: Kleine levin is rare cyclical disorder, often in adolescent males. Unlike depression, patients may be fine for long periods & then have days or weeks of prolonged sleepiness (&gt; 20 hours in day), sudden increase ravenous appetite. Unlike depression, there is confusion & sometimes hallucinations. Brain abnormality of hypothalamus & thalamus. No response to antidepressants. May improve w/ age.

Question 4

what is meant by the australian antigen is positive?

Accepted Answer

HBsAg: It's an old term for the hepatitis b surface antigen.  Having a positive hbsag means that you have hepatitis b: either acute or chronic.

Question 5

my h.c.b.c.(tri-dot) is non reactive and australian antigen(hbsag) is absent. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It appears you mean  your  hepatitis b c ab negative  and hepatitis b s antigene negative which suggest  you  do not  have  hepatitis b. We need surface  antibodie titer to tell  if you  have  acquired immunity from  vaccination.

Question 6

52yo australian man has all western features. i want to look asian filipino and want to undergo facial surgery to get that look.
is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: I'm not a plastic surgeon, so I can't speak on the IF of such a procedure, nor its risks and benefits. For my patients seeking cosmetic surgery, I ask: WHY do you want this? What did you try already; why did it "fail"? OK if you were determined unsuitable, or had to cope with poor outcome? If successful outcome would you really be satisfied? The IF is the iceberg tip; the WHY is the real iceberg.

Question 7

can i be infected with covid-19 from australian bats?

Accepted Answer

No evidence :  The  horseshoe bat (species Rhinolophus affinis) in China might have an association with coronavirus but not bats in Australia. REF:  https://wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/Documents/FactSheets/Public%20health/Novel_coronavirus-2019.pdf

Question 8

what is the i deal weight for a 5ft 5 australian female aged 22 years old? is bmi a good measure to rely on?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell, but...: A starting point is 130 lbs.  A lot depends on a person's body build.  Some are naturally very thin, others thick or big-boned, but most people are somewhere in between.  "Australian" is a location, so that doesn't help either, as many different types of bodies are in Australia.  BMI is helpful if a person is of average musculature.  If very muscular, a perfectly fine person will have a high BMI.

Question 9

gummy smiles and gum contouring? i have a gummy smile that i hate and would like fixed. i've been doing research and have come across something called gum contouring as a fix, but most of the sites seem to be british or australian. is gum contouring somet

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, it is done quite often. Gum contouring is a minor surgical procedure to remove some of the excess tissue around the necks of the teeth.

Your best bet is to make an appointment with a local periodontist in your area. He/she will examine you and recommend treatment specific to your situation.

Hope this info helps.

Question 10

i am ending using copaxone (glatiramer) after more than two years. i am going to try bd 12 (not yet available to australians). should there be a waiting period before starting a new drug?

Accepted Answer

No: Copaxone (glatiramer) can be stopped suddenly without undesirable effect  bg12 has its own set of possible side effects and you should be supervised by a ms specialist.

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What are the ways that people tell the difference between kleine levin syndrome and cronic depression?

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What is meant by the australian antigen is positive?

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My h.c.b.c.(tri-dot) is non reactive and australian antigen(hbsag) is absent. is it normal?

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52yo australian man has all western features. i want to look asian filipino and want to undergo facial surgery to get that look. is that possible?

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Can i be infected with covid-19 from australian bats?

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What is the i deal weight for a 5ft 5 australian female aged 22 years old? is bmi a good measure to rely on?

A member asked:

Gummy smiles and gum contouring? i have a gummy smile that i hate and would like fixed. i've been doing research and have come across something called gum contouring as a fix, but most of the sites seem to be british or australian. is gum contouring somet

A member asked:

I am ending using copaxone (glatiramer) after more than two years. i am going to try bd 12 (not yet available to australians). should there be a waiting period before starting a new drug?

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