Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread predominantly by unprotected sexual contact. Some STIs can also be transmitted during pregnancy, childbirth…
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What would you do if a close member of your family suddenly developed massive anger issues? What if they suddenly…
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My recent accident on the ice-laden footpath during my daily walk has brought to light an old necessity. When I was a kid, I did some training in first aid…
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Orthopaedic Traumatology By Abigail George Orthopaedic traumatology refers to the orthopaedic care of patients with difficult or complex fractures, nonunions (the failure of a fractured bone to heal normally) and…
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“Things” Are Getting Better Saudi Arabia 1991 was my first overseas job out of Europe. The view of Al Jubail at night was awe-inspiring back in those days. We could…
Read More »After exacting his revenge on corrupt British bankers, Barry Parker’s adventures continue, this time in the East. “New Blood, New Targets” await in this thrilling continuation of Brian George’s “Face…
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In the 1966 movie Fantastic Voyage, a scientist has a miniaturized submarine and crew injected into his bloodstream to effect a cure for a blood clot on the brain. Now…
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By Great health watch Awful and Unpredictable: Primary Brain Tumours are cells that have grown out of control. These start in the brain first and develop when something inside a…
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