INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To do this, click the “Register” button somewhere on the forum board’s home page. The position of the “Register” button varies depending on the forum’s design, but they are usually found at the top left or right sides of the page. The first thing you will see upon clicking the “Register” button is a Terms of Use page, which details the rules and regulations, as well as the rights, of the forum. Just click “Agree to the terms,” or something along those lines, to begin registering. Most forums will have a typical registration form, with fields that you need to fill in with information like your e-mail address, name, date of birth, language, username, and password. Fill in all the required fields, and press “Submit.”  If all the information entered in the fields is valid, the page will inform you that a confirmation e-mail was sent to the e-mail address you specified in the registration form. If some error was found, it will take you back to the form to fill the erroneous fields up. Head to your e-mail client (the one you used to register), log in, and check your inbox. Open the e-mail with the title “Verification e-mail,” or something along that line.  Click the verification link in the e-mail message; it should say something like “Click this link to verify your account.” Clicking the verification link should take you to a page in the forums that will tell you that your account has been verified. You are then automatically logged in, so you can begin posting and looking through the forums.

SUMMARY: Begin the registration process. Agree to the Terms of Use. Fill in a registration form. Confirm registration.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pneumonia is treated primarily with antibiotics, usually  azithromycin, clarithromycin, or doxycycline. Your doctor will chose which specific antibiotic you should take based upon your age and medical history.  Once your doctor provides you with a prescription, have it filled immediately by bringing it to your local pharmacy. It is very important that you finish the full course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor and follow any instructions written on the bottle, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.  Even if you feel better, stopping antibiotics early can create bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. For otherwise healthy individuals, the antibiotics prescribed by your doctor will typically begin to make you feel better in approximately one to three days. During these first days of recovery, it is vital that you get plenty of rest and that you drink plenty of fluids. Even after you begin to feel better you should not overexert yourself, as your immune system is still recovering. This is important because overexertion may lead to a reoccurrence of pneumonia.  Drinking fluids (particularly water) will help break up mucus in your lungs. Again, finish the entire course of medication prescribed by your doctor. Eating the right food cannot cure pneumonia, however, a good diet can assist in a normal recovery. Colorful fruits and vegetables should be eaten regularly. They contain antioxidants, which help your body resist and recover from disease. Whole grains are important as well. They are a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals that will boost your immune system and boost energy. Finally add protein-rich foods to your diet. Protein provides the body with anti-inflammatory fats. Always check with your doctor if you plan on making significant changes to your diet.  Try eating oats and brown rice to add whole grains to your diet. Try eating beans, lentils, skinless chicken, and fish to add protein to your diet. Avoid fatty meats, such as red meat or processed meat. Again, drink plenty of fluids to hydrate and help thin out any mucus in your lungs. Some studies have suggested that vitamin D helps with recovery from pneumonia, though this is unproven. Chicken soup is a good source of fluids, electrolytes, protein, and vegetables! Some (but not all) doctors will schedule a follow up visit. This will typically take place one week after your initial visit, and the doctor will want to make sure the prescribed antibiotics are working. If you do not feel any improvement over the course of this first week, you should call your doctor immediately to schedule a follow up appointment.  Normal recovery time from pneumonia is one to three weeks, though you should begin to feel better after several days of antibiotics. If symptoms persist for a week after you have begun taking antibiotics, this may be a sign you are not recovering, and you should contact your doctor immediately. If the infection persists with antibiotic treatment, patients may still require hospital-level care.

SUMMARY: Follow your doctor's orders exactly once at home. Take it slow and easy. Eat a healthy diet. Revisit your doctor if necessary.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For simple fractions without variables, you can simply express each fraction as a decimal number to determine equivalency. Since every fraction is actually a division problem to begin with, this is the simplest way to determine equivalency.  For instance, take our previously used 4/8. The fraction 4/8 is equivalent to saying 4 divided by 8, which 4/8 = 0.5. You can solve for the other example as well, which is 8/16 = 0.5. Regardless of the terms of a fraction, they are equivalent if the two numbers are exactly the same when expressed as a decimal. Remember that the decimal expression may go several digits before the lack of equivalence becomes apparent. As a basic example, 1/3 = 0.333 repeating while 3/10 = 0.3. By using more than one digit, we see that these two fractions are not equivalent. For more complex fractions, the division method requires additional steps. As with the multiplication method, you can divide the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number to obtain an equivalent fraction. There is one caveat to this process. The resulting fraction must have whole numbers in both the numerator and denominator to be valid. For instance, let's look at 4/8 again. If, instead of multiplying, we divide both the numerator and denominator by 2, we get (4 ÷ 2)/(8 ÷ 2) = 2/4. 2 and 4 are both whole numbers, so this equivalent fraction is valid. Most fractions should typically be expressed in their lowest terms, and you can convert fractions to their simplest terms by dividing by their greatest common factor (GCF). This step operates by the same logic of expressing equivalent fractions by converting them to have the same denominator, but this method seeks to reduce each fraction to its lowest expressible terms.  When a fraction is in its simplest terms, its numerator and denominator are both as small as they can be. Neither can be divided by the any whole number to obtain anything smaller. To convert a fraction that's not in simplest terms to an equivalent form that is, we divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor. The greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator is the largest number that divides into both to give a whole number result. So, in our 4/8 example, since 4 is the largest number that divides evenly into both 4 and 8, we would divide the numerator and denominator of our fraction by 4 to get it in simplest terms. (4 ÷ 4)/(8 ÷ 4) = 1/2. For our other example of 8/16, the GCF is 8, which also results in 1/2 as the simplest expression of the fraction.

SUMMARY:
Calculate each fraction as a decimal number. Divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number to get an equivalent fraction. Reduce the fractions to their lowest terms.