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Anonymous
4/7/13 2:29 AM
Safety
I was visiting a friend in a Knox. Nursing home who suffers from Alzheimer's. two weeks ago while in her wheel chair, she had a belt with an alarm on it to notify staff if she was are emptying to...
Expert Answer:
John
4/7/13 2:29 AM
Safety
Your question is not uncommon and i have ask the same question many times. Restraints are regulated by the state health and human services and lobbyist.These well meaning folks thing that any kind of restraint is considered human abuse. There are exemptions that can be brought to bear by families or a guardian. All nursing home administrators are well versed in this area of healthcare.
And i agree it is not safe.
1 replyQuestion:
Anonymous
3/6/13 1:42 PM
cancer risk from radiation
What is the risk of cancer, fatal or otherwise, from external exposure to Cs-137 radiation? The often quoted value is 1E-4 per rem. Many, if not most, experts claim this is very conservative;...
Expert Answer:
John
3/6/13 1:42 PM
Reply
Typo the correct answer if 4E-4
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Anonymous
3/2/13 11:36 PM
osler-weber -
I was diagnosed years ago by you with this sydrom. Has there been any advancment in treatment or cause?
Expert Answer:
John
3/2/13 11:36 PM
Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome
Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome
The only change that I have noticed is our ability to embolize bleeders using minimally invasive techniques. The other is the use of estrogen. So with our ability to control bleeding better mos OWR patients live a normal life span.
Good to hear from you.
Dr. John
Question:
Anonymous
2/22/13 1:53 AM
Causes of epilepsy
If duct tape was placed over a three year old's mouth (not over nose) for approximately 2 minutes could there have been lack of oxygen to the brain that caused epilepsy by the age of 14?
Expert Answer:
John
2/22/13 1:53 AM
Causes of epilepsy
Very unlikely since there would have been acute signs of anoxia at the time of the event. Some children are mouth breathers but 2 minutes would not be long enough to cause brain damage. Again the absence of acute oxygen deprevation rules out this possibility.
Question:
Anonymous
2/20/13 4:53 PM
vitamin D
Why do doctors have a very hard time admitting that Vitamin D could have negative side effects.
Expert Answer:
John
2/20/13 4:53 PM
Vitamin D
The reasons is that there are very few side effects if taken properly. There are some who may have to a problem with calcium resorbtion. Calcium and Vitamin D work together in certain metabolic pathways.
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Anonymous
1/27/13 1:44 AM
Radio requency or emf
The power corp . installed a transmitter on our property about ayear ago . This frequency has made me sick headaches . sore troat . digestive problems . confusion to a point were it causes me...
Expert Answer:
John
1/27/13 1:44 AM
Complicated problem
This is a not uncommon complaint with the advent of hight recency transmitters and power lines. We do not know the answer but you need to ask the power company if they can move the transmitter or you may need to make sure this is not a viral illness that is rampant in the community.
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Anonymous
11/27/12 12:16 AM
meds
should meds be cut in half to get the correct dose
Expert Answer:
John
11/27/12 12:16 AM
Yes and NO
Over the counter medications can be effective in smaller doses depending on the rate of absorption of the individual. Less is often better.
Now with prescription medication from a Doctor or PA this needs to be done at their direction. I often decrease a standard dose of a medication depending on the size, weight, and type of medication. Antibiotics are not one that i reduce is dose. i may extend the hours between doses.
Question:
Anonymous
10/11/12 7:32 PM
Ozone Exposure
Is ozone exposure from a small leak from an ozone generator that is used for water purification particularly dangerous or hazardous?
Expert Answer:
John
10/11/12 7:32 PM
Ozone Exposure
Ozone is found at ground level and in the stratosphere also know as the ozone layer. The ozone layer is helpful in filtering out damaging UV rays from the sun.
As for ground level ozone it is more unfriendly. The level rise and fall depending on pollution and the temperature
Exposure during high levels can make one sick and can be very toxic in higher levels.
As for ozone generators they have been around for many years. These generators are used most commonly for ridding an area of foul orders. If using one for any reason always follow directions and make sure the machine does not generated higher levels than advised by EPA.
Question:
Anonymous
9/29/12 4:08 PM
Molehill sign
what is the "Molehill sign" of which I heard a doctor speak.
Expert Answer:
John
9/29/12 4:08 PM
Will do
As most Doctors hate to say i have learned something today.
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