October 3, 2017 Healthcare, Medical Science
As the brand for Alprazolam, Xanax belongs to a category of medications known as benzodiazepines which are psychoactive medications. Xanax is a short acting medication, meaning that its effects don’t last as long as other benzodiazepines. When abused or taken…
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October 3, 2017 Medical Science
How do our eyes and brain allow us to perceive colors? Many scientists have asked this question and two theories have been written to explain the process: The Trichromatic Theory of Vision and the Opponent Process Theory of Vision. Both…
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October 3, 2017 Medical Science
Niacin, or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin. Thus when consumed, the surplus is excreted through the urine. Therefore, it can be deduced that, consuming vitamin B3 in excess, or vitamin B overdose may lead to toxicity. Niacin Overdose and…
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September 29, 2017 Medical Science, Social Science
What exactly is autophobia? No, it is not a fear of automobiles, it is much more serious than that. Autophobia is an anxiety-related disorder whose sufferers have an abnormal and persistent fear of loneliness and of being alone. With many…
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September 29, 2017 Biology, Medical Science
How Long does Marijuana and the Chemical THC Remain in your System after Stopping Smoking Between 3 and 45 days is the average time in which marijuana can be detected in one’s system. The amount of time that marijuana remains…
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September 29, 2017 Medical Science
You may have seen the warning on the label of a diet soda: Phenylketonurics – contains phenylalanine? Phenylketonurics, referring to people with Phenylketonuria (PKU) which is a genetic disease that affects the metabolism of the amino acid, phenylalanine. The condition…
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September 27, 2017 Medical Science
Video: TB Skin Test – Mantoux Method This 6-minute instructional video outlines the steps involved in administering and reading the Mantoux skin test, based on Canadian standards. How Often Is a TB Test Needed? TB is standing for Tuberculosis, so…
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September 27, 2017 Healthcare, Medical Science
Let’s talk toilets here. Do you produce floaters or sinkers when you feel the need to unload? No, don’t scuttle off to another article – you could learn something here. You’ve heard the saying, ‘You are what you eat,’ well,…
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September 27, 2017 Medical Science
Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that infects human cells and is an intracellular parasite. As Chlamydia multiplies within, the host-cell may be destroyed, releasing bacteria that will subsequently enter other cells, thus ensuring the reprise of the cycle and the…
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September 27, 2017 Medical Science
Blood pressure increases and decreases during a person’s lifetime due to temporary reasons. Certain factors increase blood pressure while others decrease blood pressure. In certain cases, the high or low blood pressure tendencies can become permanent and will need to…
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