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Skin changes of menopause
Menopause is a time of significant changes to skin. While skin is linked with beauty, it is not all about looks - it has many…
15 Feb 2012
Alcohol Consumption: Long-Term Health Consequences
While the effect of alcohol on some health outcomes is fairly straightforward there is still much more research that needs to be done to determine…
08 Jan 2012
Fistula
Fistulas are abnormal connections of passageways between organs and structures that are not normally connected. In the…
01 Jan 2012
Basophil
A basophil is a type of granulocyte that is capable of eating foreing particles as well as releasing…
01 Jan 2012
Mast Cell
A mast cell is a cell of the immune system that, when stimulated, release substances such as…
01 Jan 2012
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum often caused by an infection. When these membranes are inflamed it…
01 Jan 2012
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a blood-borne viral illness. It causes inflammation of the liver (‘hepatitis’) which may become chronic and…
01 Jan 2012
Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib)
Haemophilus influenzae type B is a bacteria which can cause severe disease in young children, including meningitis (inflammation around…
01 Jan 2012
