In today’s world of improved technology, educational opportunities, and breakthroughs in medical knowledge, it is ironic that one of the major failings of the modern medical field is its inability to protect patients from preventable errors that occur in virtually…
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Anyone who has had a total knee replacement knows the pain and physical work that goes into rehabilitating the knee. The physical therapy exercise program is designed to stretch muscles tightened through months and years of poor alignment and incorrect…
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While it is not everyone’s lifelong dream to have a needle shoved into their arm and a pint of their blood drained out, donating blood is a very important action that most anyone can take to better his or her…
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Disease carrying bacteria onboard the Endeavour. “The opportunity to investigate and understand the effects of spaceflight on the pathogenic potential of S. pneumoniae may further the design and development of new drugs that can be used for treatment of diseases…
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Surgery is a stressful prospect, but with the right preparation in advance, some of the weight can be taken from your shoulders. Whether your surgery is inpatient or outpatient, it’s a good idea to have a pre-packed bag that contains…
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I can’t believe this is even a debate. My argument here will be very small and centered around one singular point-this entire debacle with stem cell research setbacks needs to be argued WITHOUT ANY RELIGIOUS INVOLVEMENT WHATSOEVER. In order for…
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The human knee is one of the most used and abused joints in the body. It moves with every step we take and bears weight to some degree almost constantly. Athletes, such as hockey, football, basketball, soccer and tennis players…
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If you are going to donate blood for the first time it is natural to be a bit afraid, but there is really no need. The process is virtually pain free and the natural high gained from knowing you’re helping…
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The new millennium has brought amazing medical advancements to the world. There are now cures for some formally fatal cancers, pharmaceutical research has provided new life saving medications, controversial stem cell research is predicted to provide the cures for incurable…
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At one time, I would have said euthanasia was ethical for animals who could not be saved. After all, who wants to watch an animal suffer? None of us do, and so we take our pets to a doctor who…
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