Question 1

what is  the long term effect of using valcade?

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Nerve damagae: The most common long term effect of velcade (bortezomib) treatment is damage to peripheral nerves, manifest as loss of sensation or pain, usually in the feet and hands.

Question 2

nose still split and sore. treated with hydrogen peroxide and vacate in which cleared it up for only a few days. that treatment won't work any more.

Accepted Answer

Vestibulitis: It depends where your nose is sore, but if it is around the nostrils, you can get a low grade infection in the nostril entrance which causes redness, pain, splitting of the nasal skin, crusting  and it can be stubborn. It often requires a topical antibiotic and sometimes oral antibiotic.  The hydrogen peroxide may be too irritating and drying.  Should see a doctor.

Question 3

international health insurance for a uk resident in uk?

Accepted Answer

On-line: International health insurance, typically with evacuation coverage, is a supplemental insurance policy to cover health expenses while traveling. There are many reputible companies who market their products online.  The national health service advises: www.Nhs.Uk/nhsengland/healthcareabroad/pages/healthcareabroad.Aspx.  Us state department: travel.State.Gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1470.Html.

Question 4

personel protection kit for health care personel against avian influenza?

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Not in US: Avian, or bird flu, is not currently a threat in the us and do not normally infect humans, but sporadic human infections have occurred.  H5n1 is a highly pathogenic avian flu virus, that if recombined with human inf. A could result in human-to-human transmission.  Best protection:avoid source of exposure (prolonged contact with sick or dead infected poultry, personal protective equipment, hand wash.

Question 5

which vaccine is better to get: meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine or meningococcal conjugate vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Conjugate in theory: Conjugating the  Meningococcal capsule  polysaccharide to a protein backbone makes it useful in children less than 2years and facilitates immunologic memory but there are no head to head efficacy trials.

Question 6

does medicare provide dental coverage for retired americans?

Accepted Answer

Special cases: Generally medicare does not cover routine dental care, including fillings, extractions, dentures, etc. See the following site for cases where medicare will cover: http://www.Medicare.Com/services-and-procedures/dental/medicare-and-dental-plans.Html
for routine care, one needs a dental care/discount plan. Clinics at dental schools may offer services at reduced rates.

Question 7

dtp vaccination schedule for new born?

Accepted Answer

Not until 6-8 wks: The first dose of DPT (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) vaccine is typically administered at 2 months of age.

Question 8

is pentaxim vaccine (sanofi made in france) really banned?

Accepted Answer

Below: Yes: 
There have been numerous studies over the years, that the dosage of vaccine in Pentaxim against Pertussis is low, that it is not able to protect humans from infection in the long run.

A recent study by WHO also states that pertussis (respiratory disease, which spreads through contact) is on the rise again &amp; is prevalent among 5+ years old children in the United States &amp; Europe, where this vaccine has been adopted as part of the national immunization schedule.

This vaccine has already been banned in developed countries, on WHO’s recommendation.

Question 9

is the dtp vaccine a live vaccine?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no live elements in the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine.

Question 10

non-medicare prescription drug coverage better?

Accepted Answer

Medicare: Plans are complicated & depend on your state. Best info. Is at www.Usmedicare.Com.

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Personel protection kit for health care personel against avian influenza?

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Does medicare provide dental coverage for retired americans?

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