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How do online pregnancy tests work?

Online pregnancy tests should not be considered as medical advice and should also not replace a home pregnancy testing procedure that accurately detects the presence of the pregnancy hormone in urine. A negative online test result does not completely rule out the possibility of an actual pregnancy, as advised on the Negative Pregnancy Test website.The Early Pregnancy Test website describes its free online test system as a patented software technology that analyzes more than 80 relevant physical details to calculate a negative or positive result. The website also claims that more than 10,000 wo..

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What happens when you have osteoarthritis in your hands?

WebMD describes osteoarthritis as a medical condition that affects the joints of the body. It usually affects the hands, knees, hips and feet, and it is degenerative, steadily worsening over time as the result of wear and tear on the bones and joints. The condition is most common in older people. However, it can affect younger people due to a genetic defect or as the result of bone or joint injury.\nHand osteoarthritis tends to occur in certain parts of the hand. It usually manifests at the base of the thumb, in the joints at the end of the finger near the nail or in the joints of the middle f..

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What is normal ICP?

A standing adult has a normal ICP of -10 mm Hg, but not less than -15 mm Hg, according to Medscape. Children generally have lower supine ICP readings, and infants have negative ICP readings regardless of their position.\nICP increases with head trauma, brain lesions, intracranial tumors, cerebral edema and metabolic disorders such as hepatic encephalopathy. ICP measures the brain volume within the skull, as ICP increases when brain volume rises due to inflammation, according to Medscape.\nTreatment for increased ICP includes elevating the head, decreasing neurological stimulation, an intraveno..

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What are the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer may also cause patients to feel full quickly while eating, according to Mayo Clinic. Factors that increase the risk of ovarian cancer include inherited gene mutations, age, smoking, estrogen hormone replacement therapy and fertility treatments. Women who have never been pregnant, use intrauterine devices, started menstruation before age 12, stopped menstruation after age 52 or have polycystic ovary syndrome are also at a greater risk for ovarian cancer.

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What is mild scoliosis of the thoracic spine?

The vertebrae of the cervical spine are in the neck, while the vertebrae of the lumbar spine are in the lower back, according to InnerBody. The vertebrae of the thoracic spine are attached to the ribs and have spinous processes that overlap. The spinous process is a projecting vertebral bone that is felt as a bump in the back, according to Cedars-Sinai.

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How do you set up a Fitbit?

To connect a Fitbit to a computer, the user needs to visit Fitbit.com and download installation software. Once the software is installed, it prompts the user about what tasks need to be completed next. New users need to fill out a quick profile with their personal information, and profile privacy information can be adjusted to allow this information to be shared with friends.\nThe battery must be placed in the Fitbit before it functions, and the included wireless sync dongle needs to be placed into the USB slot of the computer. Once the Fitbit is powered on and the wireless tracker is connecte..

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Where do you get tongkat ali?

Early research suggests that the bark and root of eurycoma longifolia improves the concentration of sperm in infertile men, increases testosterone levels, and increases muscle mass, according to WebMD. Although insufficient evidence exists for treating other conditions, individuals also use the supplement for erectile dysfunction, ulcers, high blood pressure, malaria, tuberculosis, headaches, diarrhea and cough. Individuals may also use Tongkat Ali to improve athletic performance and increase sex drive.\nTaking eurycoma longifolia in medicinal doses for up to nine months is possibly safe, acco..

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What is the link between Raynaud's disease and aspartame?

Raynaud's disease causes some areas of the body to feel numb or cold. These feelings often occur during the cold season or in times of stress, and the disease affects women more than men, reports Mayo Clinic. In a person suffering from Raynaud's disease, narrowing arteries cause a decrease in blood flow. Symptoms of this disease are cold fingers and toes that turn white, and numbness that is sometimes painful. Symptoms and the duration of these feelings can vary.\nThere are two types of Raynaud's disease: primary and secondary. Some causes of secondary Raynaud's disease are..

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What are the dangers associated with eating artificial sweeteners every day?

In general, artificial sweeteners are considered safe, but they may cause people to eat more carbohydrate-rich foods and increase blood sugar levels in some, reports WebMD. In the 1970s, scientists performing studies on rats determined that the artificial sweetener saccharine caused cancer of various organs, including the bladder, uterus and ovaries. The National Cancer Institute concluded saccharine was safe for human consumption after discovering only male rats were predisposed to bladder cancer, not people.\nHigh doses of aspartame rapidly increase the levels of phenylalanine in the brain a..

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What are the side effects of taking 800 milligrams of ibuprofen without eating?

Stomach issues are the most common side effects experienced by people taking ibuprofen, although it is about half the rate experienced by patients taking aspirin. Ibuprofen is an NSAID, or non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal discomfort such as bleeding, ulceration, or even perforation of the stomach and intestines. All of those conditions can be fatal, says Drugs.com. If any of these conditions are suspected, use of the drug should be stopped immediately. The site recommends starting with the lowest effective dose and using for as little time as possible in ..

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