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Acne Medicine – There’s No Magic Cure
You know what I hate about acne medicine ? There is no instant cure. Acne is considered a chronic disease. But it can be an acute social emergency as well. Anyone who has suddenly had a huge pimple 3 days before the biggest party of the year can tell you that.
I remember getting really tired of faithfully applying my various over-the-counter topical acne medicines and seeing no results. I must have spent a small fortune on the different products and my face was no better. In fact, on some days, it was definitely worse. In desperation, I went to our loving family doctor for help.
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Swine Flu is a Very Real Threat to the World – Only Urgent Measures Can Help Contain It
What is swine flu?
Swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease found in pigs. It is caused by one of the swine influenza A viruses. Swine flu results in high morbidity and low mortality of about 1-4%. Amongst the pigs themselves, the virus spreads through aerosols, direct and indirect contact, and through asymptomatic carrier pigs. Although the pigs are prone to regular infections, incidences increase in the fall and winter months in the temperate zones. Therefore, pigs are routinely vaccinated against swine influenza in many countries.
How is swine flu diagnosed?
When a person is under the weather, many symptoms may be present. However, symptoms of swine flu are very similar to normal cold and flu symptoms, and may include: Read the rest of this entry »
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