NY Doctor with Ebola
A review of Dr. Mark Spencer, the physician diagnosed in New York City with Ebola. He is now free of Ebola, but the stigma of the disease continues to be a political hot potato.
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Ebola Airborne: It Can’t Happen
Ebola cannot become airborne – it is simply impossible so put that out of the sensationalized media. Here is how the virus infects you. Here is why it won’t become like the flu.
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Ebola Screening and Travel
As a physician who travels, the new Ebola screenings will be neither efficient nor cost effective. What will work better is to rapidly increase our response to set up treatment centers for Ebola in the countries affected.
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Ebola Transmission Compared to Enterovirus, Measles, Flu, TB
Ebola spread is not easy – and while many are concerned about this deadly infectious disease, there are more concerning bugs out there. A few viruses and bacteria you should worry about more – if you want to worry.
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Ebola: Coming to the US and Getting Worse
The Ebola epidemic will become much worse before it is contained. The first patient diagnosed with Ebola in the United States will not be the last, nor will our current efforts lead to a fast reduction.
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Chiggers: Phoenix Lawns
Infection with mites causing severe “bites” is now common in Phoenix. These are not immediate bites- but caused by the larvae of the chiggers from using your skin as a nursery to feed. People develop an allergic reaction to his- so some are more bothered by these creatures than others.
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Ebola Update: September 25, 2014
Ebola Update showing latest count, treatment updates, as well as predictions for Ebola entering the US. The House Committee on Appropriations approved of President Obama’s plan to use war funds to pay for the US response to Ebola.
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Contrave: FDA Relents, Approves New Weight Loss Drug
The FDA approves a new pill for weight loss. Still minimally effective, Dr. Terry Simpson advises that this weight loss drug is not worth the minimal results that come at high risk. Healthy lifestyles trump miracle pills every time.
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Joan Rivers Dies
Joan Rivers died after suffering a condition that was a rare, and an unexpected event. Dr. Terry Simpson shares information on the odds of recovery in these situations, and the limitations of modern medicine in such cases.
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