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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist

Flu 2012-13: May Turn Out To Be The Worst Since 2009 H1N1

To be unaware of the impact of the flu on communities around the nation your head would have to be buried in the sand. Flu related hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise. Some reports state that vaccinations for this flu season have been lower compared to previous years. Since the H1N1 swine flu pandemic of 2009, flu vaccination enthusiasm... Read moreChevron
posted 01/10/2013, comments (0)|
ATsai

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I am the Web Producer for HealthCentral's Allergy, Asthma, Cold & Flu, COPD, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sleep Disorders sites.

Are There Risk Factors for Autism? A HealthCentral Explainer

Recent research has found risk factors for autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) that may shed some light on what contributes to the development of these disorders. In recent years, some people believed that vaccines with thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, increased risk for ASD. But that has been disproven by several studies.... Read moreChevron
posted 11/19/2012, comments (0)|
ATsai

ATsai, Editor

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I am the Web Producer for HealthCentral's Allergy, Asthma, Cold & Flu, COPD, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sleep Disorders sites.

What Is the Future of Flu Treatment? A HealthCentral Explainer

Prevention is the best tool we have against colds and the flu, either through personal hygiene or the flu vaccine. But neither of those options is sure to stop you from getting a bug. Antivirals exist, but they are generally only prescribed for individuals at high-risk for complications from a virus, such as the elderly. So what are researchers... Read moreChevron
posted 10/15/2012, comments (0)|
Allen Martin

Cancer of Bone

Bone cancer is a cancer that malignant tumor detect in bone tissue which can spread cancer cells throughout the body (metastasize).
posted 10/15/2012, comments (0)|
James Thompson MD

James Thompson MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

Have you had the 2012 Flu Vaccine Yet?

Summer is over and the hot weather seems to have gone away. The beginning of October signals the period of time when cough cold and flu season begins. Flu vaccines have been available for several weeks and are covered, at least in part, by most private insurance carriers, Medicare and Medicaid. So why haven’t you received your flu... Read moreChevron
posted 10/01/2012, comments (0)|