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The diaphragm is a large, sheet-like muscle which stretches across your chest under the ribcage. At rest, it is…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Synagis (Palivizumab) is a drug composed of antibodies (immune proteins) that prevents infection with the respiratory syncytial…

01 Jan 2012

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A device that turns liquids (such as bronchodilator medications) into a fine mist, for delivery straight into the lungs.

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Oedema refers to excessive accumulation of fluid in tissues or body cavities, resulting in effects such as swelling. Swelling of…

01 Jan 2012

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This is a type of cancer that affects cells that line the walls of different organs of the body, most…

01 Jan 2012

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CT angiograms are a type of imaging that uses x-rays to visualise the blood flow in the arteries and veins…

01 Jan 2012

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Anzatax Injection is used for the treatment of specific types of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and…

01 Jan 2012

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Beta 2 Agonists are a group of bronchodilator medications used in the treatment of asthma formulated to act…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Cancer is growth of abnormal cells that encroaches on the normal functioning of an organ. The body’s normal mechanisms…

01 Jan 2012

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