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American Family Physician
July 15, 2006 |
When Your Child Has Sickle Cell Disease A patient's guide: What is sickle cell disease?... What problems can sickle cell disease cause?... What should I do if my child with sickle cell disease is in pain?... etc.   |
American Journal of Nursing
October 2008
Lisa M. Cleveland et al. |
Lead Hazards for Pregnant Women and Children: Part 1 Research has shown that elevated blood lead levels in pregnant women, even those well below 10 micrograms per deciliter can cause miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and subsequent developmental delays in their children. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005 |
Chronic Kidney Disease A patient hand out on kidney disorders and illnesses, their diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Journal of Nursing
November 2008
Lisa M. Cleveland et al. |
Lead Hazards for Pregnant Women and Children Part 2 Recommendations for prenatal screening and strategies for dealing with lead exposure when it occurs: education, reduction in environmental exposure, treatment options, and developmental surveillance. |
Chemistry World
May 1, 2013
Dinsa Sachan |
High lead levels in Indian children blamed on paints Old lead paint around Delhi may go some way to explaining the high levels of lead in the blood of the capital city's children |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2006 |
Type 1 Diabetes: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is type 1 diabetes?... What should I do if I have type 1 diabetes?... How do I control my blood sugar level?... What if my blood sugar level gets too low or too high?... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2006 |
Microscopic Hematuria: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is microscopic hematuria?... What will my doctor do about the blood in my urine?... What are some risk factors for a serious problem in my urinary tract?... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2004 |
Sea Creature Injuries and Fish Poisoning How to treat a jellyfish sting... Sea urchin sting... Stingray inury... Fish poisoning... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
This Old House
Ann Marie Moriarty |
Paint Swap What to do with paint leftovers. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2006 |
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): What You Should Know A patient guide: What is an AAA?... What causes an AAA?... Who gets an AAA?... What are the symptoms of an AAA?... How can I tell if I have an AAA?... How is an AAA treated?... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2005 |
What to Do If Your Child Swallows Something A hand-out for parents and caregivers of young children offering advice for this safety concern. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005 |
Respiratory Infections During Pregnancy An informational patient hand-out for expectant mothers and the risks involved with these infections. |
AskMen.com
Karl Richtenbacher |
How To: Paint Your Pad So you moved into your new, bigger bachelor pad. Congrats. Or maybe you're tired of plain ol' white on your walls and want to make your living space more exciting. Good on you. |
This Old House
Jeanne Huber |
Why Is My Paint Peeling? Bad paint jobs can happen to good people with old houses -- even when they listen faithfully to everything the paint salesman tells them. The reason is a surprising revelation about the compatibility of oil and latex paints. |
Chemistry World
August 21, 2007
James Mitchell Crow |
Why Use Lead in Paint? Mattel, the world's biggest toy maker, has recalled millions of toys that were coated with lead paint. Lead's poisonous properties have been known for thousands of years, so why was lead ever added to paint, and why is lead paint still being made? |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005 |
Tension Headaches: What You Should Know A patient guide to the condition, its diagnosis and treatment options. |
Chemistry World
March 26, 2013
Anthony King |
Lead paint still on sale in Africa Paint containing dangerous amounts of lead is on sale in Cameroon, a study has found. Moreover, the subsidiaries of large multinational companies were among those found to be selling this paint. |
Wired
September 25, 2007
P. D. |
How to: Make Fake Blood As Halloween fast approaches, here is a tip to get the right consistency of blood for your costume. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2006 |
High Blood Pressure: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is high blood pressure?... What if I have heart or kidney problems or diabetes?... What can I do to help lower my blood pressure?... etc. |
This Old House
Larry LeMasters |
No-Mess Painting for Ceiling Fixtures Protect fixtures from messy spatters while painting ceilings... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Mark R. Ellis & Kevin Y. Kane |
Lightening the Lead Load in Children The causes and effects of lead poisoning on children. |
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Living With A Heart Condition Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon is proof that older men can live (and thrive) with a heart condition |
Popular Mechanics
October 10, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Pro Painting Tips Every Amateur Should Know: DIY Guy Try one or all of the following techniques and you'll end up with a paint job nice enough to show off to the neighbors. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
How To Check A Doctor's Credentials Here's a five-step plan to finding a good doctor. |
Investment Advisor
September 2009
James J. Green |
Numerology: Kids Ain't Cheap The latest Department of Agriculture child-rearing study reports that a two-parent, middle-income family can expect to spend $221,190 to raise a child born in 2008. |
Science News
October 22, 2005 |
From the October 19, 1935, Issue Boulder Dam Lake Looks Like Giant Crystal Mass... New Blood Test Reveals Approach of Lead Poisoning... |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Norman Becker, P.E. |
How to Repaint a Wood Floor When you should -- and shouldn't -- repaint a floor. |
This Old House
Jefferson Kolle |
Stripped Bare What stands between the Winchester house and new paint? Ten tenacious coats of the old stuff. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor What is high blood pressure?... What causes high blood pressure?... Why do I have to control my high blood pressure?... How can I check my blood pressure?... What is an ambulatory blood pressure monitor?... etc. |
AskMen.com
Jen Janzen |
Food Poisoning 101 According to the Center for Disease Control, millions of North Americans contract food poisoning every year. Read on to learn more about food poisoning and what you can do to prevent it. |
This Old House
Larry LeMasters |
Perfect Paint Show how your choice will really look on the wall. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2006 |
Giving Your Child the Best Nutrition Raising a healthy, active toddler takes work, and parents need to know the best foods to give their child. Feeding toddlers isn't always easy, but knowing about nutrition and eating habits will help you make the best choices for your child |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006 |
Mental Retardation: What Caregivers Need to Know A caregiver's guide: What should I do about doctor visits for a person with mental retardation?... What if a person with mental retardation is hurt or acts strangely?... Who should make medical decisions for a person with mental retardation?... etc. |
This Old House
Jeanne Huber |
Baring All Used with care, chemical strippers peel off old, unwanted paint. But the first, and perhaps biggest, challenge is figuring out which chemical stripper to use. |
This Old House
Tom Silva |
A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Attack: Getting Back into Your Life After a Heart Attack How soon can I get back into my regular activities?... Why is exercise so important?... What kind of exercise is good?... How often should I exercise?... etc, |
AskMen.com
Ross Bonander |
Fatherhood Guide: Setting An Example The following presents some tips on how to set an example for your child. While much of this piece pertains to young children under the age of 8 or so, the issue itself is germane to kids of all ages. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common when you are sick. They also can be side effects of certain medicines. Some people have nausea and vomiting after surgery. Many pregnant women have nausea and vomiting in the first three months of pregnancy |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Failure What is heart failure?... What causes heart failure?... What are the symptoms of heart failure?... What tests will I need?... What treatment will I need?... What medicines will I need to take?... etc. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2002 |
What Should I Know About Migraines? What are migraines?... How can my doctor tell that my headache is a migraine?... How is migraine headache treated?... What about the headache pain I'm having right now?... What are the "triptans"?... What else can I do?... etc. |
Health
February 2008
Ginny Graves |
5 Ways to Prevent a Stroke The link between high blood pressure and strokes is strong. Here's how to lower it. |
Chemistry World
August 25, 2009
Hepeng Jia |
Heavy metal poisoning sparks protests in China A string of serious poisoning incidents caused by industrial pollution have triggered strong public protests across China, but experts say the events could represent an opportunity to improve the nation's environmental protection. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2006 |
Getting Your Child to Take Medicine What to do if you child won't take his/her medicine. |
This Old House
Steve Kiernan |
Scrape, Sand, Prime (repeat) The secret to the perfect paint job? Preparation, preparation, preparation... |
Popular Mechanics
August 2008 |
6 Easy Steps to a Long-Lasting Paint Job: DIY Guide Six key steps to preparation -- which unlocks the mystery of why paint jobs by pros last and those done by a homeowner may not. |
AskMen.com
Abigail Ekue-Smith |
Emergency First Aid For Dads Learn some emergency first aid and you won't have to look like a bumbling idiot in front of your frightened kid. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2003
Neal Barrett |
Painting Kitchen Cabinets Every kitchen eventually reaches the point at which it looks worn-out. That's the time to take stock of your options. Everyone is well aware that kitchen remodeling is costly and inconvenient. However, a simple and low-cost alternative is to paint the cabinets. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2002 |
High Blood Pressure and Exercise What is blood pressure, and what is high blood pressure?... Who gets high blood pressure?... Can I still get high blood pressure if I exercise?... What can I do if my doctor tells me that I have high blood pressure?...Will medicine that lowers my blood pressure affect my exercise?... etc. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2007
Jack Uldrich |
Intel Has RFID Technology in Its Blood A new blood bank RFID program in Malaysia could lead to big opportunities for investors. |
