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can patient on avonex (interferon beta 1a) take mefloquine chemoprophylaxis?

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Yes: Yes they can there is no drug interaction.

Question 2

whats the cause of lightheadness ?

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Lightheaded : The causes are multiple. You need to see a physician and have an exam to make a definitive diagnosis. Good Lyrics

Question 3

whats a fitbit?

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A pedometer: This is a small clip like device that measures the number of steps you take. It also measures the flights of stairs that you climb and estimates calories burned. It is synced with your computer and keeps track of calories eaten if you fill that in by computer or smart phone.
You can look at how you do compared to others your age.

Question 4

whats a panacea?

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Panacea: Something that can cure everything. Example: antibiotics are not the panacea of the common cold.

Question 5

whats good at home care?

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First Neurology: consultation testing and evaluation, then either at home or outpatient PT

Question 6

i have headaches, whats wrong?

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Many possibilities: Most people get a headache at some time, such as from colds, infections, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... Over-the-counter options include Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Motrin or Advil, Aleve, Excedrin Migraine, and their generic brands. A bad or increasing headache, recurrent headache, weird headache, or with other worrisome symptoms must be checked.

Question 7

whats the best way to treat sinus ?

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Sinus irrigation: Depends on problem, but sinus irrigation is a very safe &amp; effective way to clear sinus congestion/mucus buildup earlier on. However, a sinus irrigation bottle or a Neti pot is needed for this purpose. Pharmacies/large grocery stores (Giant, etc) carry these products. Use sterilized saline solution (add salt packet to water, boil, let cool, then use). Follow cleaning instructions on bottle.

Question 8

whats a tdep shot? do i need a booster?

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TdaP: Tdap is the combined vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis or whooping cough. It is recommended that this vaccine be given to persons who are in immediate company of any newborn infant, e.g., father, mother or mother-to-be, grandparents, babysitters and nannies.

Question 9

whats a tia and what does it stand for?

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TIA: Tia stands for transient ischemic attack.This happens when blood supply to the brain impeded for few minutes.It means there is narrowing of the carotid artery due to deposits of cholesterol, called plaque, and it is a warning sign, that you may get a full blown stroke.

Question 10

whats the difference between asd and vsd?

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Different anatomy: An ASD involves a defect (a whole) in the wall separating the two atria (upper chambers of the heart). A vsd involves a defect in the wall between the ventricles. Also because the pressures a different are different between the atria and ventricles, communications between the two atria or the ventricles have significant clinical differences.

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