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Is Ringworm Deadly?
Fungal infections of the skin are surprisingly common. Unfortunately, when they have a name like ringworm, they cause panic and misunderstanding. Parents become emotional about this issue, feeling that they have been negligent in their child's hygiene. School nurses may fear epidemics and demand that the child be removed from the...
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Ringworm
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ringworm is a skin infection due to a fungus. Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once.Alternative NamesDermatophytid;... Read more »
Skin Rashes, Poison Ivy, Warts, Styes, Ringworm
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Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin... Read more »
Insomnia May Be Deadly for Men: Study
A large study has found that men with chronic insomnia who sleep less than 6 hours per night are at an increased risk of death. Researchers found... Read more »
Danon disease quick, deadly: study
According to a new study, the rare genetic heart disorder called Danon disease progresses rapidly and is often deadly in young people. Read more »
Freddie Mac exec dead in apparent suicide
Freddie Mac Acting Chief Financial Officer David Kellermann, 41, was found dead in the basement of his home in a Washington suburb, police report.... Read more »
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