Ampulla of Vater, also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla or hepatopancreatic duct, is the small opening that enters into the first portion of the small intestine—the duodenum. The ampulla of
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SmallpoxSmallpox
Smallpox (also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola vera) is a contagious disease unique to humans. Smallpox is caused by either of two virus variants named Variola major
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InfluenzaInfluenza
Influenza, commonly known as flu is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae. There are three types of influenza virus:
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Bandage ScissorBandage Scissor
Bandage scissors are an important component of any first-aid kit. These scissors are angled tip scissors, with the blunt tip on the bottom blade which helps in cutting bandages without
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Drinking too much diet soda increases risk of liver diseaseDrinking too much diet soda increases risk of liver disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) stands as one of the most widespread liver diseases, affecting approximately up to 46% of the global population according to current estimates. Formerly known
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Median nerveMedian nerve
The median nerve is the nerve that plays a crucial role in providing motor functions to the forearm, wrist, and hand. Additionally, it transmits sensations of touch, pain, and temperature
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Stitch ScissorsStitch Scissors
Stitch Scissors, are also known as suture scissors, are primarily used for suture removal. These scissors have a small hook shaped tip on one blade that slides under sutures to
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IschemiaIschemia
Ischemia, also known as ischaemia, is a medical condition characterized by restricted blood supply to body tissues, muscles, or organs, resulting in an oxygen deficit crucial for cellular metabolism and
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FDA approves Beckman Coulter Life Sciences' AQUIOS STEM System for stem cell analysisFDA approves Beckman Coulter Life Sciences' AQUIOS STEM System for stem cell analysis
The AQUIOS STEM System, which was developed by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, have been approved by the FDA. The machine, which was introduced regionally in 2022, revolutionizes stem cell analysis
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Carcinoma in situCarcinoma in situ
Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is a group of abnormal cells that have not spread from the location where they first formed although there is a chance they may later spread
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