Questions tagged [prevention]
Questions that pertain to the action of stopping something from happening or arising. Individual questions should be judged as to whether the scope of the scenario encompasses a reasonable range of "prevention".
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What to do after being exposed to someone with the flu/cold
If I spent 45 minutes in a car with closed windows with someone that had a cold/flu, what would I have to do immediately after exiting the vehicle to reduce and if possible eliminate the chance of ...
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Does being outdoors but in close proximity to someone make a difference in Covid-19 transmission?
In a recent news article I've read that
Outdoor haircuts were allowed in California from Tuesday, under new rules announced by the mayor, but indoor salons remain shut.
Is this kind of rule/...
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Since snoring can damage the nasal mechanism does snoring warrant CPAP intervention?
I am not asking if snoring can lead to damage because that seems to be already known. What I'm asking is whether or not snoring should be treated as a disease in and of itself and if it warrants ...
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Should we all be getting calcium scans for detection of coronary artery disease?
I recently watched a documentary on the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease and it’s consequence (myocardial infarction) in which surgical intervention before an event - via a calcium ...
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Seboorrheic Dermatitis, Fungi, Environmental Factors
How can seborrheic dermatitis not be caused by poor hygiene as the assotiation for dermatology said? Wouldn't poor hygiene at least aggravate the condition?
The treatment is mainly antifungal. And ...
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Are there any ways of preventing hereditary hair loss in people who have NOT YET shown signs of loss?
Most of the information I have come across online is about preventing further hair loss ('genetic alopecia') in people who are already balding or thinning. But I wondered whether there were any ...
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Is there any definitive prevention for tooth decay?
I understand (in a too simplified way) that the main cause of tooth decay is the mineral breakdown of the tooth enamel by the action of acids formed from food debris on the mouth.
If that's correct, ...
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Should a person with warts avoid baths to avoid the spread of HPV to other body parts?
The cause of warts in general is the Human papillomavirus, or HPV for short. If I understand it correctly, HPV causes both genital warts and warts on toes. Does this mean that if a person with a wart ...
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With the skull being malleable at birth, does the shape of your skull affect one's susceptibility to head trauma?
Some boxers have an "iron chin" and can take punches better than others. When my nephews were born, it was explained that the shape of the skull is not permanent and changes in the early stages of ...
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Does dipping something metal in alcohol sterilize it?
Since childhood, some people told me that wetting a metal utensil in alcohol could sterilize it. How true is this?
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Options after exposure to ABS fumes
Let's assume someone has an increased risk for leukemia, lymphoma, lung cancer, and maybe even brain cancer because of fumes from ABS material that they have inhaled.
What can they do once they are ...
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Need help with Dementia Hackathon Idea (Professionals experienced with dealing with Dementia patients appreicated!)
Me and my team are planning to go to a Dementia based Hackathon early March and since this is our first actual hackathon we were wondering if you could provide some advice regarding our idea. Here's ...
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How can one prevent a mouth sore from worsening if caught early?
If one catches a mouth sore forming, is there any treatment that can be used to prevent it from progressing?
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Can one do anything to make a cold take a milder course after noticing first symptoms?
Usually, a person will start feeling the symptoms of a cold a day or so after having been exposed to cold weather wearing improper clothing.
The question is this: what can I do to minimize the ...
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How can I prevent a "pimple hole" from scarring?
I had a whitehead building on my nose for weeks, and I decided enough was enough and squeezed it out. It didn't pop, it just kind of came out. But it left a hole, like an actual open hole, about a ...
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Why avoid sunlight when sick?
Typical advice doctor gives you when you're sick, particularly with common cold and flu is:
Avoid getting into direct sunlight.
My anecdotal experience is that indeed when exposed to sunlight ...
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What is the proper type of UV rays for COVID-19 sterilization?
I have seen this device which is used for medical sterilization:
I like to know proper type of UV light for Covid-19, and seen this posts:
UV light covers a wavelength spectrum from 100 to 380 nm ...
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What's the primary body entrance + surface of infection for catching the flu?
I realize there are multiple ways, but if you tallied up all the people who caught the flu or a cold last year, what would be the majority...
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How could a heart attack be prevented if a cholesterol buildup in an artery near the heart was detected?
I learned that blood clots in coronary arteries caused by plaque ruptures are the most common cause of heart attacks, and this raised the question: If a severe cholesterol buildup were detected, how ...
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Name of Chinese health system - And any current practitioners in England
I read about a chinese health system some time ago (see below)
External Link
Historically, a Chinese Medicine
doctor was paid a retainer to keep their patients healthy. If a
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Do bananas prevent cancer?
I found this article: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/fstr/15/3/15_3_275/_pdf , but I am not sure whether it means that bananas prevent cancer.
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Omics vs Classic Blood Sample
It seems to me that omics data offers much more information than a classic biochemical blood analysis does. Are there more features that can be known from a patient blood sample using omics data in ...
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How to prevent lack of potassium from physical activity?
My question is based on my (quite) recent experience.
I have ridden on my bicycle since September of 2012. This activity leads to decreasing of volume of kalium (potassium). Hard to say how much.
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Does increasing the size of a weight bar diameter help prevent tendinopathies?
There exist a many products designed to increase the size of a weight bar diameter: https://www.google.com/search?q=Fat+Gripz
Does increasing the size of a weight bar diameter help prevent ...
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Arm exercises: when to alternate arms?
I need to do three arm exercises A, B, and C. For each exercise, I perform 2 series of 10 repetitions. I can only work with one arm at a time. Is there any scientific study that looked at which of ...
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