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Christmas movies: “Gremlins” »

“Gremlins” was the big summer hit of 1984, only beaten by Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cop and Temple of Doom (these movies raked in a phenomenal amount of cash at the time) but we here in the UK were still getting these huge blockbusters about six months after they came out in the US. Nobody makes [...]

Flu treatment in children »

In addition to hand washing to prevent flu or cold symptoms, you can also get a flu vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza. Zanamivir (Relenza) is approved for flu treatment in children older than 7 years of age, but it is not approved for prevention. Recurrent colds (almost constantly suffering) may indicate a lowered immune capacity [...]

First signs of menopause »

The difference between a sign and a symptom can be blurred however, since what is evident to the sufferer might not be evident to her friend or family, but immediately evident to a doctor, or vice versa. The period when the signs of menopause onset are seen is called perimenopause. While mood swings often go [...]

Computerized Tomography for signs of concussion »

The reticular activating system (RAS) is located in the middle of your brain and helps to regulate your sense of awareness and consciousness. Some signs of concussion may not appear for several hours after the injury and may persist for several days or weeks. If the brain does bang against the skull — for example, [...]

About systemic lupus »

Many lupus patients experience problems after they have been exposed to sunlight, or UV light (from fluorescent lights, halogen lights, computer monitors). Systemic lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and other organs of the body. Scientists think that people are born with the genes to [...]