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Cockroaches a major health concern in schools and at home
Cockroaches spread nearly 33 different kinds of bacteria, six kinds of parasitic worms and at least seven other kinds of…
03 Mar 2008
An Introduction to Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a group of procedures, including colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy, for viewing the internal body cavities using a camera on a long flexible tube.
20 Feb 2008
Arsenic threatens global health
As many as 100 million people worldwide are facing slow poisoning and risk of death from arsenic in their drinking…
19 Feb 2008
Organ and Tissue Donation
Organ and tissue donation: Organ donation is a procedure in which one person receives organs or tissues from another person. These organs are transplanted into…
15 Feb 2008
Risk factors for severe RSV infection in immunocompromised children
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators and collaborators have shown how to predict if a child who is infected with…
08 Feb 2008
Birthing Types
There are many ways of giving birth to a baby. Natural delivery (vaginal delivery), caesarian delivery (c-section) and water birthing are popular methods.
08 Feb 2008
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
Gastric banding: The LAP-BAND system
The LAP-BAND System is a device that helps obese people lose weight. It is placed around the first part of the stomach during (laparoscopic) surgery.
23 Jan 2008
Preventing Needle Stick Injuries
Needlestick injuries are common and concerning accidents for healthcare professionals, as needlesticks may cause infections like HIV and hepatitis C.
14 Jan 2008
