Month: March 2020

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Why do you take chest radiographs with fever? Is it crazy for the hospital to think about money?

For many patients, this kind of situation is really not uncommon: [I just have a fever, and the doctors who went to the hospital prescribed chest radiographs and so on without saying a few words. The doctors now are really incompetent and dirty, and they must be trying to earn examination fees.] But is this really the case? Without gossip, since the question mentions fever and chest radiograph, let’s discuss them from these two aspects. First of all, patients who come to see a doctor because of fever will definitely give many physicians headaches. This does not mean that doctors are not up to standard. You know, this is the heartfelt words of the old professor of internal medicine. In Read More …

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Can sharing razors spread HIV

There have been reports of infection caused by sharing razors in history, but it is controversial. A pair of young brothers in the United States have been infected with HIV one after another. They all suffer from hemophilia (a hereditary disease that is difficult to stop bleeding due to coagulation dysfunction caused by lack of coagulation factors). In order to control the disease, factor VIII needs to be imported for a long time. A was found to be HIV positive in 1985, while B was tested positive in 1991 and negative before. Researchers analyzed the virus sequences and found that the virus strains in the two bodies were highly similar, If blood transfusion products cause B infection, Then the viruses Read More …

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Can women infected with AIDS still give birth to healthy babies?

Answer this question first, HIV-positive mothers can also give birth to normal and healthy babies. The recognized transmission routes of HIV mainly include blood, mother-to-child transmission and sexual transmission. However, mother-to-child transmission often breaks the hearts of the kind public: [Why should newborn children also suffer from this crime? [The so-called mother-to-child transmission of HIV (also known as vertical transmission), Refers to HIV-infected mothers, HIV is transmitted to the fetus/infant during pregnancy, during childbirth and during lactation after pregnancy. Without any intervention measures, The probability of mother-to-child transmission is between 15% and 45%. However, if timely intervention measures are taken before or during pregnancy (described later), the risk of infection can be controlled below 5%, and in some cases it Read More …

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The baby’s teeth should be checked regularly.

Children are in an active stage of growth and development. Some common oral diseases, such as dental caries and complications caused by dental caries, abnormal tooth development and children’s bad oral habits, will affect the development of children’s jaws and occlusion. According to the characteristics of children’s growth and development, early intervention of these diseases can avoid or reduce the harm of diseases to oral health. Therefore, regular examination, early diagnosis and early treatment are particularly important. (Oral Imaging Equipment) 1. Children’s first oral examination should be within half a year after the eruption of the first deciduous tooth (about 6 months old). Doctors can judge the risk of caries and provide targeted oral hygiene guidance. 2. Routine oral examinations Read More …

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Is HIV drugs really free in China?

Yes, antiviral drugs for HIV treatment in China are free of charge. Previous situation Before 2002, domestic infected persons had to take antiviral drugs at their own expense or relying on some international cooperation agencies and public welfare organizations. The cost of antiviral treatment per person per year could reach more than 100,000 RMB. After the localization of antiviral drugs, the treatment cost has dropped to about 3,000 ~ 5,000 yuan per person per year. In 2002, the Chinese government started the pilot work of free antiviral treatment in some poor areas. Post-2003 policies After the SARS epidemic in 2003, the state attached great importance to public health safety. AIDS was incorporated into the national development strategy and promulgated the Read More …

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How to find out AIDS

What should I do? The simplest and most correct answer is to [find a doctor]. In medicine, except for a few diseases such as [colds] that will heal themselves over a period of time, Most diseases will gradually progress if they are not treated in time, and so will AIDS. AIDS itself cannot kill the dead, but after the virus infects the human body, it will slowly destroy the human immune system (2-10 years), and finally the human body will lose immunity. A body without immunity is like a country without an army. It is easy for enemies (other germs and tumors) to defeat this country. Where to? Suspected HIV infection must be checked at the local CDC or hospital Read More …

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Eat a healthy diet and eat less sugar.

Diet is closely related to dental caries. Food types, intake and intake frequency play an important role in the occurrence and development of dental caries. Eat less food that is easy to cause dental caries and eat more food that is beneficial to dental health. Maintaining oral health cannot be separated from healthy diet. We put forward the following suggestions: 1. Avoid eating too much and too frequently sugar. Sucrose is the most powerful caries carbohydrate, As a sweetener, it is widely used in the food field due to its high sweetness and low price. The content of sucrose in candies, sweets, cakes and beverages is very high. A large amount of frequent eating causes a continuous acidic environment in Read More …

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How to protect eyes by staying up late to watch the ball?

As long as there is a game, Especially during the World Cup and European Cup, Real fans and fake fans have to stay up late to watch the ball. After one night, their eyes do not get enough rest. Some of them are stimulated by alcohol and tobacco. As a result, their eyes are dry, itchy, red and swollen, and their vision is blurred. Finally, they have to go to see a doctor. According to ophthalmologists, every time [World Cup] is held, the number of ophthalmic patients will suddenly increase, almost two or three times the normal number of visits. It is impossible to force the fans not to watch the ball, but please pay attention to protect their eyes. Read More …

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Why does it seem that Chinese are very sensitive to mention AIDS?

If asked [are you afraid of AIDS], it is estimated that most of the answers are: [afraid.] There are many reasons for [fear], because [AIDS is contagious], because [AIDS is easy to hang up], but another reason is very important, that is, [AIDS will be discriminated against]. When we discuss [why people are always very sensitive when talking about AIDS] and turn pale at the mention of AIDS, lest we avoid it, this is actually not a problem within the scope of traditional medicine, but a social psychology problem-the [stigmatization] of AIDS. Throughout the ages, people have used to label some marginal or [abnormal] groups that deviate from social norms. AIDS patients are often labeled as “dead gay”, “young prostitutes”, Read More …

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How do children of different ages choose suitable toothbrushes?

The design of toothbrushes is varied, Size, shape, bristle hardness and arrangement are different. It can be roughly divided into general and special types, manual and electric types. For people of different ages and oral conditions. Universal toothbrushes are generally straight handles, Bristles are moderately hard and soft, and are arranged flatly. The brush head shape and bristles arrangement of special toothbrushes are designed to adapt to the special circumstances and special purposes of the oral cavity. When choosing toothbrushes for babies, targeted and phased choices should be made according to the baby’s age and oral environment characteristics. 1, 6 months-2 years old The baby’s deciduous teeth have erupted. At this age, parents basically brush their children’s teeth. At first, Read More …