Panda bears are lovingly adored by people of all ages. However, there's another type of panda that every parent should be aware of—a medical condition called PANDAS, which can occur in children after they've had strep throat. It stands for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. If your child seems to have been a bear to deal with after having strep throat, he or she may have PANDAS. Here's what you need to know.
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If you have lost most or all of your teeth, you may already know that restoring them is not always the right choice. The cost of a whole mouth restoration can be prohibitive, reaching or exceeding $45,000 dollars in some cases and resulting in many hours spent with your dentist. In comparison, some bargain dentures can be made for just a few hundred dollars in some places. Therefore, when you need a healthy, affordable smile soon, it is a good idea to be aware of the following information about getting dentures.
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If someone in your family has had a brain aneurysm, you should be aware of the risk factors associated with aneurysm formation. Brain aneurysms have been found to run in families and one can rupture without presenting any symptoms, many of them causing death in seconds after rupturing. Learning more about the risk factors that can lead to brain aneurysms and about the symptoms of one is extremely important.
Smoking And High Blood Pressure Are Huge Risk Factors
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When it comes to getting burned by the sun, prevention is better than treatment. However, at least half of all young adults get burned each year. Unfortunately, some will get burned bad enough that they will suffer for several days. The good news is that sunburns are treatable. If you get burned, you can alleviate some of your symptoms with proper care. The following are three ways to care for your sunburn after the fact.
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Itchy skin is no fun – but if the itching is accompanied by red (or, in some cases, skin-colored) raised bumps on the skin that turn white when pressed, you've got a bigger problem than the maddening itching: hives. Regular cases of hives last around 24 hours and can be caused by hundreds of triggers, from foods like peanuts, to materials such as latex, to viral infection, to everyday plants you never knew you were allergic to.
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