Medicine - May 2007

In a certain surgery, infection occurs in 3%. The repair fails in 14% and both infection and failure occur together in 1%. What % of operations are successful and free from infection? Should it be 1-.03-.14-.01 = .82 (82%) or 1-.03-.14+.01 = .84 (84%) Thanks.

2007-05-07 05:27:55 · 2 answers · asked by BOB 7

2007-05-06 23:01:40 · 3 answers · asked by naveen k 1

the brain depends on the glucose supplied by the blood and sometimes can utilise ketone bodies but fails to catabolise fatty acids. why?

2007-05-06 22:12:03 · 6 answers · asked by naveen k 1

because now a days many people suffer from lot of unhealthy environment.

2007-05-06 21:51:21 · 20 answers · asked by krishna mohan m 1

2007-05-06 18:32:50 · 4 answers · asked by naveen k 1

This medication was given to my 86 year old father before undergoing a CT scan.I was told it was supposed to relax/put him to sleep in order to undergo procedure.I am not sure if I've spelled the two names correctly; please can someone help me

2007-05-06 17:07:15 · 6 answers · asked by petals 1

renal=kidney=urination

2007-05-06 14:39:42 · 3 answers · asked by Nate 2

I was on Hydrocodone APAP 10MG/500mg Tabs but ran out and haven't had time to get a refill. I've got some older painkiller that isn't expired but its Hydrocodone APAP 5MG/500mg Tabs but they don't work when I take one. Is it ok to take two of the APAP5mg or am I risking liver toxicity taking two 500mg tabs? I'm in pain and would only have to do it once to get out to the pharmacy but I'm worried about the tylenol overdose possibility.

2007-05-06 13:33:18 · 10 answers · asked by Advice4U 3

I applied for social security 2 months a go and had and evaluation for ADD and bipolar disorder I also have family history of thes mental disabilities do I have a good chance
at getting either disabilty or SSI?

2007-05-06 12:28:24 · 5 answers · asked by Louise 2

Hey I've been taking Adderall XR for a while now and it gets old going through the same routine and having to schedule a doc appointment to get a prescription each month. Are there websites where I can order it witout having a prescription? I know it's a controlled substance, just wondering if there are any options.

2007-05-06 11:06:12 · 2 answers · asked by J 1

2007-05-06 07:44:27 · 26 answers · asked by briauna d 1

2007-05-06 04:12:47 · 5 answers · asked by rush & done 2

Isn't stem cells bad since it kills humans embryos? What are the benefits for stem cell beside it can cure disese. What are the pro for stem cells?

2007-05-06 04:07:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-06 03:02:17 · 3 answers · asked by priestincamo 2

what provinces?

well of course if u ask your physcian, and your under 18
someone told me a physcian can give it free in canada

2007-05-05 23:29:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What special measures are required (if any) to keep a blood sample fresh (regular small sample taken by your GP) , while in transportation/delivery for 2to5days?

Thanks

2007-05-05 17:34:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-05 15:50:39 · 3 answers · asked by Loriet C 1

2007-05-05 14:49:27 · 12 answers · asked by Leslie 1

I have lortab elixir for surgery and have to take a large does for the pain but thats too much tylenol. Is it possible to extract the tylenol from the hydrocodone? I know people do it with pills but wasn't sure if its possible with the elixir. Thanks for your help! And quit telling me to get a different medicine. If you dont know how to do the extraction method then dont freakin reply! I'm looking for a straight answer not some BS!

2007-05-05 14:05:44 · 4 answers · asked by shorty 1

can a doctor see if your prescription was filled? say it was called in and you didn't pick it up but it was filled...can they tell that you didn't pick it up???????

2007-05-05 13:46:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-05 12:54:10 · 1 answers · asked by Chris D 1

2007-05-05 07:58:22 · 8 answers · asked by mermer7@sbcglobal.net 3

i wanted to know if anyone had any experience with this. my pain is mainly in my legs and is moderate in am but dissipates in p.m. i am on pregnisone right now and muscle relaxers at night and this has helped greatly. i just want to be "normal" again as I am only 30. has anyone had any similar experience? i am going to a neurosurgeon for them to read the results of my mri and give me their opinion as to whether i should go to physical therapy, have epidurals and hopefully NOT surgery. Just looking for others with personal experience with this and what has/hasn't worked for them.
Thanks!

2007-05-05 07:38:18 · 5 answers · asked by want to get back to normal 1

I have a slightly lazy eye (left eye) and when i look at an angle it is a little noticeable - I am 28 and in my life only a couple of people have ever mentioned it and most people (even my mother, father girlfriends, friends etc) don't notice it, in fact i noticed myself about 5 years ago when taking a photo of myself with a camera phone. But I am sure it is getting worse. My optometrist told me my left eye (the lazy one) is weaker.

Would lazer surgery to make both eyes stronger help this, or is there another more invasive solution? I am really worred as I am sure it is getting worse. Please help.

2007-05-05 05:01:56 · 6 answers · asked by SMGFAN 3

If some one want to be a Gastroentrologist shoud he/she work in Internal Medicine also for some time or there is absolutely no need at all.....Thanks

2007-05-05 03:40:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the known risks of self-administering ethanol and benzodiazepines simultaneously?

Obviously we know it may lead to respiratory depression (possibly followed by death), decreased consciousness, impacted decision-making ability, lengthened reaction time etc. So clearly it's very bad for you.

But does it also cause liver damage. If so, why? Anything else not mentioned above?

2007-05-05 00:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by Odd E 1

2007-05-05 00:15:29 · 7 answers · asked by sammy r 1

2007-05-04 21:41:39 · 5 answers · asked by kris s 1

2007-05-04 20:38:24 · 2 answers · asked by mariel l 1

2007-05-04 18:46:01 · 6 answers · asked by Nate 2