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Premature labour
Premature or preterm labour refers to childbirth occuring any time before a woman is 37 weeks pregnant, and results in a premature baby.
27 Jan 2008
Blood donation
Blood is a bodily fluid which is circulated around the body via small vessels. Blood contains nutrients and oxygen which are needed to maintain healthy…
25 Jan 2008
Epidural Analgesia
Epidural analgesia or epidural injection is a form of labour pain management. Pain relief medications are injected into the spine.
21 Jan 2008
Nutrition in Dialysis Patients
The ability of the kidney to get rid of waste products and body fluids is compromised in dialysis patients. Consequently, a healthy balanced diet is…
17 Jan 2008
Milk and Milk Products (Dairy Products)
Children and adolescents should be encouraged to consume milk products because this is the period of their lives in which they are building their peak…
14 Jan 2008
Cord Blood Viable Option for Kids with Life-Threatening Metabolic Disorders
Children born with inherited metabolic disorders that cause organ failure and early death can be treated successfully with umbilical cord…
11 Jan 2008
Obesity and Pain
There now appears to be a strong link between obesity and pain. Studies show that obese people are much more likely to feel light to…
10 Jan 2008
Blood types (blood group)
Blood types like O negative or Rhesus negative are determined by genetics. They are based on the types of antigens found on the surface of…
04 Jan 2008
Blood function and composition
Blood consists of blood cells, nutrients, protein and electrolytes, each of which play a role in blood functions like transporting oxygen.
03 Jan 2008
