REACT

re·act (r-kt)

v.

1. To act in response to a stimulus.

2. To undergo a chemical reaction.

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react

1. to respond to a stimulus.

2. to enter into chemical action.

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REACT

Cardiology A community-based clinical trial–Rapid Early Action for Coronary Treatment–which compared the time it took a population educated on how to respond to a heart attack to one lacking such education. See Coronary artery disease, Quinapril.

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Patient discussion about REACT.

Q. My wife is very sensitive in nature that she reacts to all the naughty actions of my little son? I am a voracious reader. I do believe that regular reading of journals, newsletters and books helps to widen my knowledge in the respective area. My wife is very sensitive in nature that she reacts to all the naughty actions of my little son. Though I can help her with little efforts, her behavior makes me stressed. To my knowledge she is clearly showing signs of depression. When I advised her to go with the treatment, she says that there is no need as she is not depressed. Why is depression often unnoticed in everyone? Is treatment vital for depressive disorder? How to be aware of the depression?

A. maybe if you put the book down,and helped your wife with your son she woundnt be depressed.....WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Q. How bad can a infection get in your body? Like if you react to something like condoms and dont get it treated. I had a reaction a year ago to 3 condoms that were used and I didnt get it treated,not everything is weird in my area. Like, im all papery down there and stuff like that. And please dont say go to the doctor because that doesnt help me at the moment, because right now, thats impossible to do and please dont ask why. Thank you.

A. what you describes sounds like you had an allergic reaction to latex. an infection might be caused afterwards- if the skin ruptured. because i can't look (and please refrain adding or sending a picture- my wife can understand it the wrong way :) ) i can't really tell you if it looked infected...do you see puss? in not- get a moisturizer and use frequently. if there is an infection- there are antibiotic creams but they need a Dr. prescription if i'm not mistaken.

Q. Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others? Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others? I am one among those ‘some people’.

A. Hi friend. Before I answer your question, I need an answer from you. May I know how you react ‘differently’? Usually, the individual’s reaction to alcohol will vary. They are influenced by many factors, including but not limited to:

• Age.
• Gender.
• Race or ethnicity.
• Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc).
• Amount of food consumed before drinking.
• How quickly the alcohol was consumed.
• Use of drugs or prescription medicines.
• Family history of alcohol problems.