This animated video reviews allergies. Allergies are commonly caused by environmental antigens such as tree pollen and dust mites. Symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing, as well as skin rash and diarrhea. Treatment sometimes includes an intra nasal steroid. Video courtesy of Blausen Medical.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Allergies
This animated video reviews allergies. Allergies are commonly caused by environmental antigens such as tree pollen and dust mites. Symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing, as well as skin rash and diarrhea. Treatment sometimes includes an intra nasal steroid. Video courtesy of Blausen Medical.
Sun Safety Tips-Skin Cancer
Dr. Andrew Werchniak of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston discusses the importance of sun safety. A broad brim hat can limit exposure to the head. Sun Block with an SPF of atleast 15, but more importantly re apply frequently. Also, avoiding tanning beds, which increase risk of skin cancer.
Skin Cancer Biopsy
Dr. Coyle Connolly demonstrates a biopsy of a suspected skin cancer. He discusses why it is important to biopsy any lesion which is suspicious for a skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer and appear as pearly, non healing lesions. A shave biopsy can remove the lesion and diagnose the cancer.
Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is very common in women. It kills more women than breast cancer. Symptoms can be different in women, but they should be concerned with any symptoms in the chest.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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