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Aug 15, 2008 -
Though I’ve never had a particularly negative run-in with the law, I’ve often wondered who I would call were I ever thrown in the slammer. When I was younger, I was sure that I’d never call my parents, but as an adult, they do seem like the best people to phone if I were in a jam. Now, I know we’re all law-abiding citizens here, but hypothetically speaking, do tell: Who would you call if you were arrested?
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Jun 24, 2008 -
It's scary to think about, but emergency situations do present themselves in our lives from time to time. And knowing how to handle them calmly and efficiently is extremely important and can even mean the difference between life and death. Though no one can guarantee how they’ll respond to a situation until they find themselves there, I’ve come up with a few tips should something arise.
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Mar 08, 2007 -
No matter where you live in the world, natural disasters are always a possibility. Even if you know what to do in an emergency, chances are you'll be surprised or ill-prepared for the intensity of the situation.
So, if you were to be trapped somewhere, during a disaster, who would you want by your side?
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Nov 09, 2009 -
Kittens in casts. Babies nudged to laugh every five seconds. Stuffed teddy bears left at killing-spree sites.
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Sep 02, 2009 -
Since the breakout of the August wildfires north of Los Angeles, at least 53 buildings have been destroyed, and 4,300 people have been evacuated. As of this writing, more than 12,000 homes are under threat.
While some families have been reluctant to leave their homes, in the end, your home is just a house.
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Aug 06, 2009 -
Nursing mothers rejoice – it's World Breastfeeding Week! While the debate over the full-extent of breastfeeding benefits continues, organizers are staging a global campaign to bring awareness to the role breastfeeding plays in emergency situations. Choosing breastmilk for your baby is a commitment and we've discussed ways to make the experience easier.
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Jul 09, 2009 -
Teach your children what to do in an emergency, because you never know when lightning may strike. Nine-year-old Tristan Coxwell called 911 when his mother, Kimberly Krone, was struck by lightning in the family's Texas kitchen. The calm child kept his cool and an eye on his siblings while he gave the operator information.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Information
Illustrations
Intrauterine device
Side sectional view of female reproductive system
Hormone-based contraceptives
Birth control methods
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Emergency contraception is a method of birth control that can be used within 3 days of sexual intercourse.
Alternative Names
Morning-after pill; Postcoital contraception; Birth control - emergency; Plan B
Information
Emergency contraception is a method to prevent pregnancy in women who have had unprotected sex. It can be used following many different situations including rape, unplanned acts of intercourse, or when a birth control method fails.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, duloxetine (Cymbalta) was approved for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Duloxetine is a dual inhibitor antidepressant.
Anxiety Disorders Under-Recognized and Under-Treated
About 41% of patients with an anxiety disorder do not receive any treatment, indicates a 2007 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2006, the FDA approved the use of clopidogrel (Plavix) for patients who have had a STEMI heart attack and who will not be having angioplasty. A STEMI is a very severe type of heart attack caused by sudden and total artery blockage.
Angioplasty and Stents
Surgery with angioplasty and stents that is performed more than 3 days after a heart attack offers no advantage over standard drug therapy for clinically stable patients, indicates an important 2006 New England Journal of Medicine study.
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