http://quiact.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Dan Abshear en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:37:38 GMT 2010-01-05T15:37:38Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640104   Over 100 years ago, a Russian histologist suggested stem cells be applied for scientific research.   They are the human body's equivalent of a generator, as they can renew, regenerate, . . . Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:31:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640104 Dan Abshear 2009-03-28T22:31:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617099   Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that occurs with sudden onset- normally when one is in their early 30s of their lifespan.   The fact that the disease presents itself after decades . . . Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:02:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617099 Dan Abshear 2009-03-08T01:02:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614119 Down syndrome is one of about twelve identified chromosomal disorders- some of which are caused by additional chromosome, in whole or in part.   With Down syndrome, that extra chromosome is added . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:35:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614119 Dan Abshear 2009-03-04T15:35:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614112     As one who did patient care before becoming a medical salesman, I'd like to offer the following recommendations to those patient caregivers who are perhaps new to their profession. . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:31:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614112 Dan Abshear 2009-03-04T15:31:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614106   Published on www.brainblogger.com Often, usually on television, one viewing will often at times see an advertisement for some type of medication- usually one involved in a large market . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:27:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614106 Dan Abshear 2009-03-04T15:27:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614101     Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a mysterious syndrome with no known etiology, although causes are suspected with this disorder.    One suspected cause of TS is believed to be . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:24:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614101 Dan Abshear 2009-03-04T15:24:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609328   Soon after my daughter was born, and without any known reason of any kind, I subconsciously began to change from who I had been in the past into something that has yet to be defined.  . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:38:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609328 Dan Abshear 2009-02-28T01:38:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609324   Of these rare neurological dysfunctions, Autism is the most common of these passive developmental disorders.   The autism spectrum reflects the broad range of symptoms in which the names . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:37:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609324 Dan Abshear 2009-02-28T01:37:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609300  Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, which means that one is born missing a chromosome, which is what shares DNA with another).  And SCA causes chronic hemolytic . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:12:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609300 Dan Abshear 2009-02-28T01:12:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609298  Cystic fibrosis (CF) is known as what is called an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, which means the disorder is present in such people because they lack an essential chromosome, which is what . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:09:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609298 Dan Abshear 2009-02-28T01:09:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609295 Huntington disease is a unique chromosome that results in one affected as having dominant-   movement, and neurological disorders.   The disease was first given its name that was well over . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:07:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609295 Dan Abshear 2009-02-28T01:07:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609293   When I heard the word warmonger, I had to find out it's definition, as I had no idea what that meant.   I knew others could be labeled this word, so I wanted to find out what it meant. . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:05:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609293 Dan Abshear 2009-02-28T01:05:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607265     The experience of pain appears to be a complex phenomenon with humans.   The reason for the occurrence of pain can be physical, psychological, or a combination of both of these . . . Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:27:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607265 Dan Abshear 2009-02-26T05:27:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593222   What Is Believed To Be Qualities Of All Statin Medications:   Statins are a class of medications specifically prescribed to lower LDL- one of five lipid parameters of a person's . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:08:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593222 Dan Abshear 2009-02-13T09:08:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593219   Presently, serotonin-enhancing drugs are the therapeutic regimens for those who are suspect of having a depressed state or mood disorder.   Patients believing they have such cognitive . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:07:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593219 Dan Abshear 2009-02-13T09:07:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593215   Sometimes, Death Is Good.....   For A Vicious Unicellular Microorganism   There are a variety of different types of foreign bacterial infections one can get from many different . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:06:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593215 Dan Abshear 2009-02-13T09:06:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575427   More now than in the past, generic medications have been encouraged and selected by prescribers at a much higher rate due to the problem of the high cost of branded meds that many find unfair . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:22:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575427 Dan Abshear 2009-01-26T19:22:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572715   Press releases by those who create them are possibly in collusion with various sources of the mass media as well as other outlets who receive these types of announcements.   The sponsoring . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:22:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572715 Dan Abshear 2009-01-23T20:22:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572541   Almost on a daily basis, one may read about a new medication being developed or approved for the benefit of patients with a particular medical condition or disease state that they may have at . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:39:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572541 Dan Abshear 2009-01-23T17:39:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572536   Published on:    www.beforeyoutakethatpill.com Historically, information sources provided to American citizens were limited due to the few methods available to the public, . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:38:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572536 Dan Abshear 2009-01-23T17:38:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572534   Pneumonia is an inflammation and consolidation f lung tissue to due to an infectious agent- typically a bacteria or a virus, and is usually acquired in a community setting.   Bacterial . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:36:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572534 Dan Abshear 2009-01-23T17:36:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572532   Obesity is when excess body fat accumulates in one to where this overgrowth makes the person unhealthy to varying degrees. Obesity is different than being overweight, as it is of a more serious . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:34:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572532 Dan Abshear 2009-01-23T17:34:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572529  The following are facts that are believed to exist regarding the present U.S. Health Care System. This may be why about 80 percent of U.S. citizens understandably want our health care system overhauled: . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:32:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572529 Dan Abshear 2009-01-23T17:32:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565919   Historical Facts Associated With Influenza:   The last influenza pandemic that occurred in the United States was nearly 100 years ago, and this deadly outbreak resulted in about . . . Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:43:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565919 Dan Abshear 2009-01-17T15:43:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565918   Often, medications for severe pain are made from opoid plants.   These purple-flowered plants produce opium poppies, which are used in the production of opium.   Opium is what we . . . Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:41:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565918 Dan Abshear 2009-01-17T15:41:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565913   Thoughts About Bipolar Disorder   Bipolar Disorder (manic-depressive illness), if a disorder at all, has been defined as a major affective mood disorder in which one alternates between . . . Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:36:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565913 Dan Abshear 2009-01-17T15:36:06Z