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By Mr Ghaz on November 22nd, 2009

Blood Simple: The Search for The Right Solution

It is not only people with certain religious beliefs, and their children, who reap the benefits of this marvel of modern science. Artificial blood can be given to anyone, regardless of blood group; there is no need for time-consuming checks to ensure that the donor blood matches that of the patient. The substitute can be manufactured in large quantities at times when blood supplies run short. And chemically manufactured blood is completely free of bacteria and viruses.

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By Mr Ghaz on November 19th, 2009

How Do You Think of Your Body?

How do you think of your body? Is it some kind of monster that may get out of and watched of hand if it isn’t watched? Do you think you are a superman and that nothing could ever go wrong with your body really? Is it a source of endless pleasure? Is it a ‘good runner’, always in good condition? Is it a mystery to you, always doing unexpected things?

Children

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By Mr Ghaz on November 14th, 2009

A Little Touch of Fever May be Good for You

When bacteria or viruses invade the bloodstream, white blood cells rally to the defense. They release a substance called endogenous pyrogen into the bloodstream; it immediately adjusts the thermostat in the hypothalamus so that the body temperature rises. The higher temperature in turn stimulates the production of move white blood cells, which try to identify and destroy the cause of the illness.

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By Mr Ghaz on November 11th, 2009

Patterns of Eating

A gift of food can say ‘Thank you’ or ‘I love you’. If the food is an outward sign of the cook’s love then it can seem vitally important to eat it. Refusing to eat is seen as rebellion or even as not loving the giver. The trigger for a parent’s battering of a child may be the child’s frustrating refusal to eat.

Mental Health

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By ProfThot on November 8th, 2009

Cancer: An Unresolved Pandemic

The science of one of the world’s most peculiar and deadly diseases.

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By JT3645 on August 22nd, 2009

Red Blood Cells

A story explaining the course of a red cell.

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By Mr Ghaz on August 9th, 2009

A Balanced Diet

The amount of energy to be provided by a balanced diet for any person will depend on several factors: age, sex, body size, lifestyle, occupation, and the climate of the area he is in. The proportion of the various food classes in a diet is also not the same for different persons, due to varying physical and physiological requirements..

Nutrition

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By Mr Ghaz on July 25th, 2009

The Musculoskeletal System

Muscular dystrophies refer to a group of more than 30 genetic diseases which are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles..Studies and estimation show that after sustaining a hip fracture (as a result of osteoporosis) 20% of patients die within, one year, 50% cannot walk without assistance while 25% may have to be admitted to nursing care homes..The Musculoskeletal System.

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By Mr Ghaz on July 13th, 2009

Diseases Caused by Microorganisms

Pathogens attack and kill cells and tissues of the host directly or indirectly by producing toxins. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and protozoa can reproduce inside and outside a host while viruses can only reproduce inside a living host. Specific diseases are caused by specific microorganisms and show specific signs and symptoms..

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