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Burns Burns ============================== First Degree First degree burns, which everyone experiences at some time, are usually caused by sunburn, scalding, or contact with hot objects. To relieve the pain, apply…

Drugs eliminated from the body AMPHETAMINE 60% excreted unchanged within 48 hours in normal urine acidity. Not readily detectable after 24 hours following a single dose. BARBITURATES Excreted slowly in…

Frostbite And Hypothermia FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA ==================== Frostbite is caused by exposure to prolonged or intense cold. The following are symptoms: stinging and burning a pins-and-needles sensation stiffness and loss…

Malpractice And Liability MALPRACTICE AND LIABILITY ========================= by Laura Harrison Harrison Insurance Agency, Inc. Houston, Texas (713) 956-0710 In state after state, many groups of professionals -- doctors, lawyers, accountants,…

Psoriasis Disease PSORIASIS Disease Name PSORIASIS Cross Ref Skin, psoriasis; Etiology Unknown; inherited predisposition. Symptoms Slight pruritus. Physical Signs Most common in young to middle-aged adults, possibly 1-2% of all…

The Holes In Holistic Medicine THE HOLES IN HOLISTIC MEDICINE, Densie Hatfield Reprinted from "ACSH News & Views", Nov/Dec 1985, a publication of the American Council on Science and Health,…

Breaking The Cycle Breaking The Cycle An Active Homosexual Experiences Healing At 38, I was leading a classic double life. To our friends, my wife and I seemed an ideal…

In Search Of Mr Right In Search Of "Mr. Right" What are gay men looking for in a man? I have asked this question of many gay men in many…

The Choice Is Yours THE CHOICE IS YOURS Ellen has been living with the horror of truth for ten months. She experiences the pain and despair every moment of every…

Understanding Homosexuality Understanding Homosexuality Homosexual behaviour is an attempt to fulfil normal legitimate needs for love, acceptance, and identity through sexual intimacy with someone of the same sex. These needs…