Question 1

is it true that viruses are not alive?

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A virus could be: either alive or dead.

Question 2

are fingernails a living thing?

Accepted Answer

Keratin: Fingernails, like hair, are composed of a protein called keratin. Though made by specialized living cells in the nail matrix, keratin is a product and as such is not alive.

Question 3

could germs stay alive or die on paper?

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A short time: Most types of germs (viruses and bacteria) do not live very long in unfriendly environments like a piece of paper.  Some types live longer than others, and a few like the mycobacteria that causes tuberculosis can live a fairly long time outside of a body.  There are spores, like botulinum spores that can live a very long time outside of a host.

Question 4

what would the ongoing effects of ards be?

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Varies: Some patients die, some recover with lung scarring and lifelong respiratory problems, some recover fully.  The question is a little vague, so it is hard to tell if you mean in the short term or long term.

Question 5

what causes ongoing low lymphs, low mchc and high rdw?

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Hematology: If the red cell,total white blood cell and platelet counts, as well as the MCV and MCH are all normal, the low MCHC and high RDW may not be significant or diagnostic.  Low lymphocytes combined with high  neutrophils can be seen in certain infections, use of corticosteroids,  or in blood  dyscrasias. However this question can be better answered by your MD(who knows your results) or a hematologist

Question 6

what is a transitional living facility?

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Assiste Living: Transitional living is when an individual needs help with their activities of daily living and now are transitioning from home to assisted living or nursing home care. It can also represent a person at home but now needing more care such as a full time caregiver in the house.

Question 7

can living persons donate their organs?

Accepted Answer

Selected organs: A living person can donate a kidney, a lung, or a portion of the liver. Doing so requires going through a comprehensive process of evaluation and education overseen by a transplant center.  It is a modern day act of heroism that saves a life.

Question 8

is living in a high industry zone dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Prob: High industry areas could have issues with higher pollution problems with the air and water.  High electrical plants might also cause emf problems for those that are sensitive to high electrical wave forms.  There would also be more traffic in these areas and therefore, more potential for increased problems with pollution.

Question 9

hi i'm fevrish and all my joined are paining me and im living in the nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There is a wide: differential diagnosis for these symptoms. At this point, best bet for accurate assessment would be in-person medical evaluation. Take care.

Question 10

what exactly is a living will?

Accepted Answer

Your wishes: Living will is a document describing your wishes regarding extent of your health care while you are still in your good health and make those decisions yourself.

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