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2009-11-21 Alzheimer`s Disease - alzheimers:

Hi Alison, I am very sorry about your father. I assume he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Before his pacemaker fitting five years ago? First, i believe your family has Every right to question

2009-11-20 Family, Internal Medicine, General Medical - Streptococcal infections and arthritis:

You are most likely right on target..... people can get non strep A (Usually group C) and not have a positive quick test and not get treated. I tend to treat pretty liberally where if the symptoms are

2009-11-20 Family, Internal Medicine, General Medical - How to get rid of this lump, what is it?:

If the lump is soft and squishy, it is a seroma... the leftover fluid portion of a large hematoma (bruise). If it is firmer, then it may be a hematoma... the bruise where the blood has hardened somewhat

2009-11-20 Family, Internal Medicine, General Medical - Asthma or COPD?:

Don't get angry at anyone at this point.... there is a lot of crossover. By the strict definition, asthma is reversible airway disease and COPD is not... but COPD can get worse and better with infections

2009-11-20 Alzheimer`s Disease - pneumonia:

Hi Cindy, I know this is a tough one for many people - and I do agree this is a much more difficult struggle than dealing with other illnesses. I can just give you my perspective - and it is very