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That, while experiencing a cold or fever, you should keep your body temperature below 101 degrees?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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As a physician practicing for over 20 years, I have encountered countless questions and have heard infinite concerns from mothers and their families about everything from smoking during pregnancy to what sort of music may or may not be harmful to the development of a baby’s ears. Hopefully, going through this list will ease some of your worries, or in the least inform you as to what you should and should not be concerned about. - Alexander D. Kofinas, MD
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What are anti-phospholipid anti-bodies?
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Anti-PhospholipidPhospholipid:
Any of various phosphorous-containing lipids, such as lecithin and cephalin, that are composed mainly of fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule. AntibodyAntibody:
Are proteins, which are secreted into the blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus, such as a virus or transplanted organ, and which neutralize the antigen. are molecules abnormally produced by our immune system, for reasons that are still unclear to us. What is important to note however, is that the release of such AntibodyAntibody:
Are proteins, which are secreted into the blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus, such as a virus or transplanted organ, and which neutralize the antigen. can often cause clotting disorders such as thrombophilia. |
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