Problem: Article: If you are studying for a test that will be held in a quiet room with a ticking clock, it will be easier to recall the information if you study in a similar environment, like a library or study-hall. Try not to study on the couch or sitting on your bed, since you will probably be taking the test at a desk. This means you break a piece of information, like the number 8374668809, into smaller chunks: 834 466 8809. You can better remember the information in smaller groups than as one long sequence, or by each individual piece of information. Identify the larger similarities in the information you are trying to memorize--like a significant date or location--and categorize the remaining information under these headings. Mnemonic devices are tricks used to organize information into easy to remember statements, images, or words. A common mnemonic device is Every Good Boy Does Fine, which presents the musical notes on a treble clef (EGBDF) in a simple statement. There are almost limitless ways to come up with mnemonic devices. Try making up rhymes, creating acronyms, or an easy to recall visual image. Instead of a single marathon cramming session, which can exhaust your brain, schedule yourself for two study sessions with a break in between. You can learn twice as much information in two three-hour study sessions than you can in one six-hour study session. Just reading the information isn't always enough--you need to make sense of it, too. Summarizing requires you to think about what you've just read, distill it to the essentials, and re-learn it. When you've finished reading, try to look at the subject from the broadest perspective (this is a book about history) and then keep narrowing it down (this a chapter about World War II; this is a section about the Battle of the Bulge) until you are examining the important lessons, themes, and facts you should take away (this was the last great German offensive, the massive casualties destroyed the German Army). If you don't want to mark your text book, summarize each paragraph in a notebook. You can even rip this page out and carry it in your pocket to study on-the-go.
Summary: Create a study environment similar to the one where you will have to recall the information later. Try chunking information. Use a mnemonic device to memorize information. Break up your study sessions. Summarize each paragraph in the margin of your book.

Problem: Article: Non-bullous impetigo is the most common type of the disorder, and it manifests with tiny blisters that become red sores on the skin. These sores are filled with a yellow or honey-colored fluid. After a few days, these sores rupture and ooze pus for several days. After a few days, the blisters will turn into into brownish crusted areas. The sores are most commonly found around the mouth or nose, but they may also occur on other areas of the body such as the arms and hands. Bullous impetigo is a less common form of impetigo, usually caused by the bacteria S. aureus. It creates larger blisters that are less likely to burst. The blisters in bullous impetigo may be found on the chest, abdomen, and diaper area of young children and babies. A third, more severe type of impetigo is ecthyma, which is often caused by Streptococcus bacteria. It may also be caused by Staphylococcus or "staph" bacteria. It often begins on the legs. Ecthyma is sometimes called "deep impetigo" because its symptoms are similar to other types of impetigo, but they occur deeper into the skin. Look for small, red-bordered blisters. These blisters are often filled with pus and may look like they're very deep in the skin. After the blisters burst, you will see ulcers with thick, brownish-black crusts. This type of impetigo is much more painful. The ulcers from ecthyma will look "punched out" (well defined) around the borders, and the surrounding skin is often red and calloused. Unlike blisters, these ulcers will not heal or go away on their own. If you think you or your child has impetigo, the best course of action is to visit the doctor. The doctor can help ascertain that the rash on you or your child is, in fact, impetigo, as well as prescribe you the best medication. The rash is extremely contagious, so try to avoid touching the rash if possible. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap if you do touch the rash. This rash is often caused by variations of the staphylococcus bacteria (staph), which is why it is so contagious. However, it can also develop from the streptococcal (strep) bacteria, as well, which is also contagious.
Summary:
Look for red sores. Look on the body for larger blisters. Check the leg area. Visit the doctor. Avoid touching it.