Hives, also called uriticaria, is an occurrence of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (bumps joining together forming a larger size) on any part of the skin that usually appears on any part of the body, including the face, lip, tongue, throat and ears. It is often itchy and frequently caused by an adverse reaction […]
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Blue-ringed octopus bites, although painless, are highly poisonous to humans. It is a tiny cephalod that is considered to be amongst the deadliest marine animals. They are found in Australia and in the eastern Indo-Pacific. The generally docile animal is typically yellowish brown in color, but when it is disturbed, the rings change color to
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Delayed complications of bone healing such as delayed union occurs when healing does not occur at a normal rate for the location and type of fracture. Delayed union may be associated with distraction (pulling apart) of bone fragments, systemic or local infection, poor nutrition or chronic morbidity (diabetes mellitus, autoimmune disease). However, despite the delay
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Because of the various shapes and sizes of the body, there are different ways to make roller bandage for specific parts of the body, such as arm, knee and hand. The body is composed of many different shapes and sizes, thus there are different procedures to make a roller bandage for different parts of the
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Who wants to get a shot? I bet no one ever wants to shots. No matter how fine the needle is, it still stings. This can be especially uncomfortable for young children; the pain can be equally painful for their parents and guardian who are just watching them from afar. However, getting a child fully
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