Archive for May 15th, 2009

LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE – LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILIA

It is caused by a previously unknown family of bacteria. It is not a virus. This distinction is important, because few viral diseases respond to antibiotics, whereas most bacterial diseases do. Legionella pneumophilia is the name scientists have given it, and there appear to be several closely related strains. This organism is hard to grow [...]

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BETA BLOCKERS – CONCLUSION

Beta blockers, by blocking the action of these chemicals, can lead to wheezing and breathing difficulties in asthmatics and so their use is limited. Some people may get dizziness, headaches, sleep disturbances, bad dreams, hallucinations, abdominal pains, fatigue, muscular cramps and aching legs from these drugs. Although, in medical circles, most drugs are known by [...]

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