ISSN: 1391 - 0531
Sunday March 16, 2008
Vol. 42 - No 42
 
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Bugs in the brain
Our brain and spinal cord, as well as the structures surrounding them, can get infected by a variety of germs (bugs!); these are so small they cannot be seen by the naked eye. The two main types are bacteria and viruses. The germs cause a reaction of the tissues, (an inflammatory response) and this in turn gives rise to the symptoms and signs in the patient.
 
Do you need those vitamins?
In Sri Lanka, one of the most misused drugs is vitamins which can be bought over the counter. The majority of Sri Lankan doctors prescribe (unnecessary) vitamins and iron pills to their patients. A large number of healthy normal people especially those living in the urban areas swallow vitamins daily as they believe that daily intake of vitamins helps them to improve quality of their lives, prolong life and prevent certain chronic diseases.
 
Painful tingling in the hand

   
Meeting head injuries head on
   
Do you have happy genes?
   
Oh no! it’s happened again
   
Are you a 24/7 fret machine?
   
A distended sac sometimes has to be taken out
   

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