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Engineering electrically conducting tissue for the heart

Engineering electrically conducting tissue for the heart

Experiments suggest an alternative to pacemaker treatment. Patients with complete heart block, or disrupted electrical conduction in their hearts, are…

04 Jul 2006

Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy

Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy

The respiratory system includes the nose, lungs and pipe-like organs which connect them enable breathing and removal of waste products like carbon dioxide.

27 Jun 2006

The buzz on treating summer insect stings and bites

The buzz on treating summer insect stings and bites

Buzzing bees, marching ants and swarms of mosquitos are just as much a part of summer as warm weather, blooming…

13 Jun 2006

Ischaemic stroke

Ischaemic stroke

Ischaemic stroke occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to supply oxygen to the brain. It is a leading cause of death and disability.

02 Jun 2006

Introduction to Neurostimulation

Introduction to Neurostimulation

Neurostimulation is the application of precise targeted electrical stimulation to cause modulation of the nervous system.

01 Jun 2006

Female reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

Female reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

The female reproductive system includes reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina), and urogenital organs (urethra, kidneys).

22 Mar 2006

Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)

Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)

Lactose intolerance is common. People intolerant of lactose must avoid dairy products and foods containing lactose to prevent gastrointestinal symptoms.

18 Mar 2006

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It is associated with medication use and causes a curdy discharge.

14 Mar 2006

Fibrates

Fibrates

Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.

22 Feb 2006