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Discusses the truth behind the bites of hobo spiders. Cases of victims bitten by hobo spiders; Description of hobo spiders; Symptoms of hobo spider bites; Discovery about hobo spider venom by toxinologist Darwin Vest; Skepticism on discoveries on hobo spider venom; Explanation behind the increase in victims of hobo spider bites in North America compared to Europe.

The article informs that according to a study conducted by Luciana Baruffaldi and Maydianne Andrade at the University of Toronto in Scarborough, Canada, South American female black widow spider mates with and eats many males. It mentions that they starts biting, wrapping up and eating a willing partner before they have finished mating, wherein males' passive acceptance of their fate suggests they must find some benefits to sexual cannibalism.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author recalls her experience being bitten by a venomous spider when she was younger and interaction with her son and the lessons she learned about spiders.

The article offers information on different species of spiders. The most common poisonous spiders, including the black widow and the brown recluse, rarely bite people. Spiders do not harm plants and are the most important predators of insects in the world. There are many colors, shapes, and sizes of spiders, and some of them spin beautiful webs. Spiders belong to the phylum Arthropoda, and have legs with many joints and hard, external skeletons that cover their bodies on the outside.

The article offers tips on how parents can keep their children safe during summer in Australia. Doctors should be called in case of babies under one year of age have sunburn. When bitten by a spider, it is important to catch the spider for identification. In burn cases, it is advisable to keep it cool for three hours with cold water.

The article offers information on the management of spider angioma.

The article presents information on the treatment of spider bites that induce venoms which act against the human nervous system and blood. The brown recluse and widow spiders can cause poisonous bites. Treatment for spider bites depends on the severity of the bite. One can prescribe homeopathic medicines according to the symptoms. Ledum can be a first-aid emergency medicine for any bite. Other remedies are Arsenicum, Apis, Hypercium and Lachesis.

Presents a guide to quick diagnosis and effective therapy for bites and stings. Pruritic lesions, necrosis and serious or even fatal illness which are caused by insects and spiders; Treatment of local reactions from insect bites which consists of immediate application of ice packs or topical anesthetics; Response of tickborne diseases to tetracycline.

The article presents answers to several questions including why a person has a tendency to be bitten by spiders in which the respondent explained complaints of repeated spider bites is very likely a misdiagnosis, the advantages and disadvantages of cotton over synthetic fibers, and why plants with berries have thorns.

The article informs that spiders are the debated symbols in dream interpretation as there are many different cultural contexts, as spiders are seen as a powerful symbol of creativity, luck or strong feminine power. It mentions that spiders can symbolize a fear of life; and bitten by a spider in a dream indicates feeling threatened by someone in waking life.

The article discusses some of the reasons as to why a review of systems (ROS) documentation may be sabotaging ones claims. The "All Other Systems Negative" phrase in documenting a complete Review of Systems (ROS) can be dangerous as it can be called into question. One should let medical necessity guide their documentation and should look out for ROS Statements that are unacceptable. It also presents an example showing how a well worded ROS statement can satisfy the documentation requirement.

The article looks at a study published in "Vaccine" by researcher Carlos Chávez-Olórtegui and team on the development of a synthetic antidote for the venom of the brown recluse spider using gene insertion in Escherichia coli bacteria, creating an antivenom without side effects.

The article discusses antivenoms for spider, scorpion, and snake bites that may be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, focusing on an antivenom developed at the University of Mexico, the pharmaceutical company Merck, and the treatment of black widow spider bites.

The article discusses bee stings as one of the common causes of death in Australia. It states that honey bee stings can kill an average of two persons in a year, higher than the tally of deaths from spider bites. Bee stings are seen to cause localised pain and swelling and it produce venom known as apitoxin found in their abdominal glands and store in sacs. It states that there are about three percent of the population has allergy to honey bee venom, and if allergic individual got stung, they develop anaphylactic shock that will lead to airways obstruction and a sharp drop in blood pressure.

The article discusses how homeopathic remedies have proved to be an effective cure in white-tailed spider bites which are common in Australia and New Zealand. A dose of Lampona cylindrata proved a miraculous cure for a white tailed spider bite in a seven year old child. Common symptoms are redness and burning pain at the bite site, followed by swelling and itchiness. The author follows the same treatment for many other cases of white tailed spider bites. INSET: Spider Bite Finally Heals-Three Years Later!.

The article reports on the destructions caused by Hurricane Fifi on September 20, 1974 in Honduras. It cites the death of 8,000 people due to flash floods at Sierra de Omoa as well as the disappearance of other Choloma residents. It states the devastations of Hurricane Fifi, which stayed for 40 hours, on the houses and economy of Honduras. It notes the suffering of stranded Hondurian children from sunstroke, exposure, and animal bites, such as snakes and tarantulas. It also mentions the assistance and rescue of the U.S. government to the victims of the disaster.

The article describes the case of spider bite in a 68-year-old white male. Topics covered include medical background of the patient, clinical presentation of the disease, recommended diagnostic and treatment procedures, relevant photographs and the opinion that it is important to have an established relationship with a primacy care physician and skin screening.

The article offers information regarding various species of spiders and snakes that can harm human beings along with tips on how to avoid their bites. Topics discussed include the black widow and brown recluse spiders living throughout North America being the most dangerous, staying calm when a snake bites, and a graph showing fatality statistics in the U.S. due to spider bites, snake bites and other diseases.

The article offers safety tips to occupational safety and health professionals. Topics discussed include suggestions from the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety for preventing workplace bullying by encouraging workers to report bullying behavior, tips from Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation on choosing protective footwear including allowing extra room for socks, and tips for preventing spider bites to gardeners like washing the bite area with soap.

The article discusses a case study of a 36-year-old woman with a spider-like bite. The patient has noticed a red, tender bump about the size of a nickel on the back of her leg and felt sick several hours after. Also tackled are the cause of bite, the rare diagnosis and the complications of the disease.

The article shares tips on how to survive insects, bugs and other pests while on wheeling, camping and other outdoor adventure in the U.S. Topics discussed include diseases caused by ticks, places where stinging insects such as bees, wasps and hornets are usually found, and managing spider bites. Also discussed are care tips for scorpion and mosquito bites.

The article discusses the history and myths about the Italian folk dance Tarantella. Tarantella has its earliest mention in 1374 and originally it was a dance to cure spider bites and as a dance of courtship. There are three possible sources as to the origin of the dance, one from the bite of the tarantula spider, the second lies in the religious story of St. Vitus Dance and third from the village of Toranto. Tarantella type of dancing can also be found in other dances like the one from Persia, the Fourlane in Venice and the Saltarello from Rome.

The article discusses how to deal with spider bite and what kind of water is good for man.

A quiz concerning patients with spider bites is presented.

The article focuses on homeopathic treatment against white tail spider bites and their symptoms. Symptoms can very from mild to severe. The author conducts a homeopathic proving in 2000, something similar to drug trial. Volunteers reported of numbness, metallic taste in their mouth, feeling confused and lost, stomach cramps and feelings of suicide. They were given trial doses of Lampona Cylindrata, a homeopathic remedy made from a whole spider.

The author describes an evidence-based incident where his son gets bitten by a spider causing swelling in his scrotum. He tried to identify the symptoms caused by the bite and decided to give the homeopathic treatment of Ledum. It is an efficient remedy for bites, stings and punctures that have swelling. By identifying few general symptoms, homeopathic remedies can be prescribed without causing any harmful side effects. With measured doses of Ledum, his son felt relieved within a short time.

The article presents questions and answers on various topics. A reader asks about spider bites. Another asks how bone breaks heal.

Offers advice on handling several accidents of children. Burns; Sunburn; Insect sting or spider bites; Head injuries.

Answers several health-related questions, such as treatment for a spider bite.

Deals with a study by Geoffrey Isbister of University of Newcastle in New South Wales (N. S. W.) and Michael Gray of the Australian Museum in Sydney, N. S. W. about the heinous reputation of white-tailed spiders. Season when bites of white-tailed spiders typically took place; Common location of the spiders; Pain experienced by victims once bitten by the spiders.

Focuses on homeopathic remedies for different insect bites and stings. Suitability of apis mel from honey bee for bee stings; Advantages of ledum palustre from wild rosemary for puncture wounds like mosquito and spider bites; Role of arnica montana from the mountain daisy leopard's bane in helping reduce swelling and soreness from all types of insect bites.

The article presents a case study of a 36-year-old man, with a history of red-lack spider bite, who experienced face flushing after the administration of antivenin latrodectus.

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The article offers news about notable people. Political experts are warning that U.S. Vice-President Spiro T. Agnew might be more interested in taking up archery after he shot Joseph Blatchford on the head with the ball during a celebrity tennis tournament in Washington, D.C. The Seneca nation has adopted All-America basketball player Bob Lanier in simple and dignified ceremonies at the Allegheny reservation in New York. Walt Suggs of the Houston Oilers football team relates his experience of being bitten by a black widow spider.

The article reports that the Dean Academy in Gloucester, England closed for the day on October 23, 2013 after an invasion of venomous spiders known as the false widow were found in the school.

The article discusses the qualities of a female Southern black widow spider with long spindly legs and a hourglass-shaped, red accent on her abdomen in terms of its fondness for nesting in dark, lethal reputation from its bite, and the misconception behind the way she treats her mate.

The article reports on the different reaction of the venom of the brown recluse spider in the body compared to most other spider bites.

The article discusses the means to treat insect bites and stings such as scraping off the affected area of the skin for bee stings, applying a paste of Adolph's Meat Tenderizer for wasp stings, and thorough cleaning of campers and camping materials for brown recluse spider bites.

The article discusses an incident where a Swedish golfer Daniela Holmqvist handled the redback spider bite on her leg during the qualifying event for the ISPS Handa Australian Open in Canberra, Australia.

The article discusses the shortage in the supply of anti-venom for the funnel-web spider bite in Australia. It says that such spiders bite dozens of Australians every year and can be found in the eastern seaboard of Australia. It also says that experts seek the help of the public in catching the spiders for venom extraction.

The article focuses on community-associated meticillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) which has recently emerged. According to the authors, CA-MRSA mainly effects the skin and symptoms include abscesses, furunculosis, severe skin and soft tissue infections. The factors and groups at risk include abrasion injuries, military personnel, and poor communal hygiene, and treatment includes primary care, first- and second-line antibiotics, however, severe infection may need hospitalisation.

The article reports that 31-year-old father Chris Galton collapsed at the Toys R us store in Hampshire, England due to 10 bites of false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis).

The article presents first-aid tips on spider bites.

The article presents information on risks concerning spider bites, during hiking, and species like tarantula and golden silk orb weaver.