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I'm a Medical Doctor, recently graduated and soon to begin my residency training. I have a nagging urge to twitter away at my keyboard, making use of my continuously developing writing skills. I've recently lived in both England and the Caribbean, although

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Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Causes and cures of eczema: 1 of 17
Eczema is also known as dermatitis. It covers a broad range of conditions, all of which cause the skin to become inflamed, irritated, and possibly swollen. The most common specific cause of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis. Although the terms "atopic dermatitis" and "eczema" are often used interchangeably, technically ato... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Causes and triggers of asthma: 1 of 14
Asthma can be a debilitating disease, affecting millions of people worldwide. A severe asthma attack can be extremely frightening. An effected person will experience shortness of breath, and a feeling that they are suffocating. The causes of asthma can be quite complex. Doctors and scientists have spent innumerable resources ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to remove skunk odor from your dog: 1 of 14
You are most likely frantically reading this article because your pet has just had a run in with a skunk. Right? I feel your pain. The memory of my dog's entanglement with a skunk a almost a decade ago remains vividly imprinted in my memory - the raging headache from the stench, the tomato juice splattered all over the bathro... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Spider-man 3 (2007): 2 of 26
Just this last weekend I found myself on an international flight over both the Atlantic Ocean and mainland America. With over fourteen hours of flight time, I had plenty of time on my hands. Seeing as I finished the book I brought somewhere over Greenland, and the nearest bookstore was 35,000 feet below and two million miles ... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Tips for young investors: 1 of 13
Starting an investment portfolio can be intimidating. There are dozens of different ways to save your money, and sorting out what is the best way to invest can be confusing. This article will focus on a few basic tips for the beginning investor. I will provide some simple advice that should give you a base of knowledge that c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Should college football fans be allowed to rush the field after a victory?: 1 of 11
The clock was slowly ticking down... one minute... fifty seconds...It was a cool Southern California evening at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The USC Trojans were about to break an eight year loosing streak against the hated cross-town rival UCLA Bruins. As a long time USC fan and alumni, I was positively giddy at the wi... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Symptoms of food allergic responses: 1 of 10
Food allergies can be a very serious medical issue for many people. It is estimated that up to 5% of children at approximately 1 to 2% of adults will have some sort of food allergy in their lifetime. Symptoms of food allergies can range from relatively minor annoyances, to potentially life-threatening problems. It is also imp... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol High cholesterol: Does oatmeal lower lipids?: 1 of 10
Do you remember back when you were a child and your mother would nag you constantly to, "Eat your oatmeal! It's good for you. And don't forget the apple as well!" Of course you do. It seems that every mother is given a handbook at the hospital on how to make their child eat food that more closely resembles warm cat food than ... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Bacterial meningitis: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 10
Your brain and spinal cord are covered by in layers of tissue known as meninges. These membranes serve many functions, one of which is to prevent bacteria and viruses from penetrating into the delicate tissues of your central nervous system. On occasion however, it is possible for these membranes to become infected. These inf... More..
Sciences > Microbiology Why we study microbiology: 1 of 9
We study microbiology because bacteria, viruses and fungi are the leading cause of death in the history of mankind.Tiny and virtually invisible microbes studied by microbiologists have had a tremendous impact on society since the earliest days of recorded history. Bacteria, viruses and fungi have been responsible for the down... More..