When we think about the protective mechanisms our body utilizes to protect us against infections, the first thought is our immune system....

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TAR-200 is a groundbreaking, pretzel-shaped drug-device designed to transform the treatment landscape for patients with high-risk...

Image by Freepik What is infertility? Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after one year of trying. It is a complex...

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Digestion is an essential process as it allows the body to extract nutrients from food and beverages as they are broken down into smaller...

High blood pressure, also called systemic hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide, yet many people do not...

Neural Implant Overview Neural implants, for the purposes of this article, are medical devices implanted in or near the brain, spinal...

For most people, salt tastes simple and natural, but for others it is far from ordinary. Some people suffer from a disorder that causes...

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By Anne Denk, RN, BSN One of the most common treatments for breast cancer is surgery . The two standard forms of breast cancer surgery...

When a baby is born and needs to go to the NICU parents have many questions and they are in shock. One of the first questions parents ask...

Introduction Strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by the soil-transmitted helminth Strongyloides stercoralis , is often asymptomatic in...

Introduction Tattoos have only gained popularity in recent years.  Nowadays, 32% of American adults have at least one tattoo.  Do 32% of...

By Sherry Ainsworth, MSN, RN, ARNP   You just left your dentist’s office, and she told you that you have two small cavities and one...

In the United Kingdom, around 9,700 women are diagnosed with endometrial (womb) cancer annually, making it the most common gynaecological...