Tag: Medical
15 Things To Know About Urine
15 Things To Know About Urine. Urine is something about which many of us know little, yet it can be an important aspect of health/health management. Here are some interesting facts. And if it seems that you have a health issue….go an see a physician. [Source: Medical Billing and Coding]
The Internet and health information.
The Internet is a wonderful resource and yet, if misused, it can contribute to a plethora of problems. This is especially true of health and medical related information. There is much health related information available online, a significant proportion of which is either suspect, or downright dangerous. Whilst I realize that governments and ‘big pharma’ [...]
Save a life for $3
Years ago I learnt First Aid during Army training. Decades later, the only bits I could recall easily were about Russian gas attacks and related First Aid procedures. I expect this is due in part to the subject being highly emotive. But CPR? I would have struggled to recall it; yet CPR skills are much [...]
Heart attack – self treatment in emergency. Tell your family and friends.
Here is a brief explanation of a technique which could one day save your life, or that of someone you know. I was sent it by a thoughtful relative (on my wife’s side – she has some wonderful family and that includes her mum!) The relative sent me a PowerPoint file. Not everyone is able [...]
Bonelab
BoneLab is a teaching and learning tool for medical professionals, students and anyone who is interested in skeletal anatomy. It is based on the integrated human 3D skeleton model with the highest level of detail presently available. BoneLab is a free program for Windows XP. For those with children, this might be a useful learning [...]
Medical news – regrowing a severed finger.
This story is a fascinating account of how a man was able to regrow part of his finger. Besides being wonderful news with very positive implications for the future, some may view it as a good investment opportunity. The amazing ‘pixie dust’ made from pigs bladder that regrew a severed finger in FOUR weeks | [...]
