Socrates is one of the three greatest philosophers of Ancient Greece. The other two were Plato and Aristotle. Socrates was acknowledged as one of the founders of Western philosophy. Though he was not a writer, much of his knowledge was preserved in the writings of Plato and Xenophon, two of his many students. Because […]
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Pinworms (scientific name: Enterobiusvermicularis) are parasitic worms that thrive in the human intestines. Once inside the intestine, they can live to three months. The adult female may lay more than 10, 000 eggs in her lifetime.Only three to ten millimeters in length, these tiny worms can cause severe itching on the anus, especially at night.
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Suicidal patients are among the most critical type of patients being admitted to the emergency department. Attempted suicide is an act that stems from depression (eg. Loss of a loved one, loss of a body integrity or status, poor self-image) and can be generally perceived as a silent cry for help and intervention. Suicidal tendencies
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Mum I Bumped My Head! Children are incredibly active and explorative. While playing, they can bang their head onto hard surfaces which puts them at risk for head injuries. It is important that parents know how to provide first aid for head injuries. If you have a toddler or school-aged child, you might hear him
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In some First Aid courses, students are not only taught the basic first aid procedures but also how to make an effective first aid kit. The first thing you need to do when building or improving an existing kit is to check what’s already there. Once that’s done, it’s time to clean, throw out stuff
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Insect bites and stings are not uncommon in the community and usually cause minor irritation only. They are harmless and may feel unpleasant. They often lead to redness, swelling and itch in the affected area. Mosquito, flea and mite bites usually itch, while bee, wasp and hornet stings and ant bites usually cause pain. Sometimes,
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Wounds that involve injury to soft tissues can range from minor tears of the integumentary system to severe crushing and morbid injuries affecting the deeper layers of adipose and muscle tissues. The main goal of the emergency treatment for serious wounds is primarily geared towards restoring the physical integrity and function of the injured tissue
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STDs, Sexually Transmitted Disease 1, Chlamydia Infection Symptoms Hot Facts Girl Kayleigh [media url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__EEJDwNmY” width=”600″ height=”400″] Chlamydia refers to a sexually transmitted disease that typically occurs as a result of transfer of infection due to unprotected sex with a person infected with the bacteria, Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria can be found in the genital secretions
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[heading style=”1″]Standard First Aid Training explains on How To Take Action in an Allergic Reactions[/heading] When the immune system reacts to a foreign body, which is normally harmless to most people, this is called an allergy. It is described as a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. It is common for people to experience allergic
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No one knows what life will throw at us, so we should always be prepared for emergencies. Most injuries are not life threatening but knowing how to treat them can make a big difference. It’s best that we know how to treat minor injuries like cuts or burns; taking CPR courses is not a bad
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