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What is the optimal dosage of Creatine supplementation? Is it safe to use?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- In one study that looked at intermittent, high intensity workout, it was discovered that caffeine completely abolished the ergogenic effect (i.e., which enhances physical performance) o... Read More
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I've been breastfeeding my infant 40 days 4-5times/day. Today, I woke up with intense pain in my breasts and milk dripping from them. Why?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- During breastfeeding, your baby's
suckling is the main and most powerful trigger of more milk production. This
occurs by the stimulation of the nerves in the nipples; which will transfer a
message to ... Read More
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Which is healthier, a diet that is high in fat and low in carbs or a diet that is low in fat and high in carbs?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Neither - and of course the particular characteristics (for example, if you exercise regularly, the trend of your weight over the years etc.) and risk factors (such as family history of lipid problems... Read More
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Do saturated fat and dietary cholesterol increase the volume of small dense LDL particles?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If we go by the reported findings in a recent study, which consist of the following (with modifications):
"LDL is structurally heterogeneous, based on its size and density. Patients with combined hype... Read More
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What is the small black paper the dentist tells us to chew on after he fills our tooth after a cavity removal?
3 Answers
Dr. Jeff Khoury,
Dentistry
- Articulating paper or carbon paper
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My baby's doctor prescribed nexium & motilium for her cough, are these right? He said it might be reflux, why? I'm worried since they're stomach meds
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes true, Motilium is domperidone, an anti-emetic (prevents emesis or vomiting and reduces nausea), it acts my increasing the peristaltic movement of the intestines and enhancing the stomach's contrac... Read More
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I had a car accident 3 months ago & lost my front teeth. I saw 4 doctors who had different opinions, now I'm confused. When should I get implants?
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Dr. Maria Moukarzel,
Dentistry
- a specialist opinion is a must and defenetly asap so that he can make a significant study of the residual bone and gum after the loss of your teeth, and define with you the steps to follow: mght need ... Read More
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I had a ball shaped formation on my eyes 4 years ago. I had surgery on one side & the other faded alone. This year one reappeared. Is it food allergy?
Dr. Pierre Mardelli,
Ophthalmology
- No, it is not related to food. Keep applying warm water compresses on the affected eye and if it didn't disappear then you have to be checked by an ophthalmologist so he can remove it.
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Is a head transplant possible?
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Dr. Pierre Mardelli,
Ophthalmology
- No, It's not possible.
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Son pediatre dit que c'est normal puisque je l'allaite 2 fois/jour mais il conseille de lui donner flagyl pour bebe si je vois muceuse dans les selles
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Je suis contre l'administration d'un antibiotique sans tout d'abord faire des examens de selles pour pouvoir identifier la microbe (virus ou bactéries) qui a causé la diarrhée ou un passage fréquent d... Read More
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