That would have been true had the question was asked 15-20 years ago when MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccines were still grown in eggs. Nowadays, in the United States and Europe, the MMR vaccine is cultured is a chick embryo fibroblasts. This is in a tissue culture and egg allergies is no longer an… Continue reading My son has an egg allergy. Is it true that you can’t get vaccinated for measles with an egg Allergy?
Month: August 2010
My father has dementia. How do I know if its alzheimers or if something else is causing it?
Alzheimer’s disease causes the majority of dementia in the elderly (up to 75%) but it is a diagnosis of exclusion. There exist other etiologies dementia and The American Academy of Neurology recommends testing for reversible causes such as hypothyroidism and vitamin B12 deficiency. In addition, depression may be associated with symptoms of dementia (psychomotor slowing,… Continue reading My father has dementia. How do I know if its alzheimers or if something else is causing it?
Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
Anemia is a condition in which a person has low red blood cells as measured by “hemoglobin” and “hematocrit.” Hemoglobin is the oxygen carrying protein within red blood cells and hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of blood take from a patient (red blood cells, white blood cells, proteins and… Continue reading Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
I got bacterial vaginosis. Does this mean my bf is cheating on me and gave me an STD?
Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria causing malodorous discharge and irritation. It is not an STD and is not transmitted between sexual partners. Bacterial vaginosis can affect any woman regardless of sexual activity but certain behaviors such as douching or multiple sexual partners can upset the normal bacterial balance in the vagina… Continue reading I got bacterial vaginosis. Does this mean my bf is cheating on me and gave me an STD?
I’m having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night’s rest?
To improve your sleep hygiene, sleep experts recommend improving your environment, diet, and habits. Needless to say, a comfortable mattress with supportive pillows are essential. It is also important to create an environment that is quiet, dark and cool. If you can’t control the amount of noise entering your bedroom, trying using soft foam earplugs… Continue reading I’m having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night’s rest?