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No doubt you are familiar with the term blood-borne pathogens, but do you understand what they are and the risks associated with becoming infected?

Disposable gloves provide protection and keep sanitary standards. Procedures and hazards in each industry will dictate the type of glove best suited to specific tasks.

West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are transmitted by mosquitoes, so they're the key to controlling and monitoring these deadly illnesses.

Crime Scene Cleanup begins when the authorities end an investigation. Biohazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens need to be removed, and the scene restored.

Mutations in the X-chromosome-linked genes for clotting factors VIII and IX lead to problems with blood clotting that range from mild to severe and life-threatening.

Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. It is common worldwide, and in England and Wales during 1991, over 9,000 cases were identified.

The viruses HIV and Hepatitis C are two of the world's most prevalent healthcare crises, perpetuated significantly by illegal drug use as well as alcohol consumption.

Oral piercings are considered by many as a form of art. This article will discuss some of the oral and general medical problems that arise from them.

Methadone is prescribed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opiates. It's use has unique ramifications during pregnancy.

Many men over 50 suffer from this relatively unheard of condition - sometimes called Angina of the Calves - which is the result of peripheral vascular disease.

Dolphins let only half of their brain sleep at a time so that they can stay alert and breathe underwater.

Lymphocytes and macrophages display a complex pattern of surface proteins (antigens) on their cell surface - these antigens are known as cluster of differentiation (CD) a

Whether getting your first tattoo, or the next of many, here are tips that can make your experience better, and get you the tattoo you want.

Being a medical professional is a very rewarding experience, but there are always dangers of needlestick injuries. Medpro has a new product that will help to reduce this

Polio is a feared, paralytic disease that is caused by any one of three major types of an intestinal virus. New tissue culture methods made polio vaccines a reality.

T-cells are activated when antigen fragments from foreign proteins bind to T-cell receptors.

Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born.

Is the importance of handwashing even debatable? If handwashing is so good, then why is it ignored, by so many, so often? See why handwashing is an imperative for all.

Pregnant women who use drugs and alcohol don't want to hurt their babies, lose their families, or die. Many can and do recover.

A mutation in the CCR5 chemokine receptor gene has been discovered that provides protection against infection by HIV-1, the most common strain in North America.

Molds and yeasts are fungi. They love moist habitats and places. Here are some fungus celebrities to meet: Saccharomyces, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Candida and Agaricus.

Prevention and control of surgical infectious diseases with antiseptics is a direct result of Dr. Joseph Lister seeing the importance of killing microbes with chemicals.

Malarial mosquitoes and the parasites they carry continually evolve resistance to the pesticides and drugs used to kill them. New approaches must be found.

Tattooing, a form of micropigmentation, deposits color under the skin into a pattern or picture. Any time the protective barrier of the skin is broken there are risks.

Understanding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations.

Want a tattoo or just curious about the procedure? Worried about things such as safety, likeliness of infection or what's in the ink itself? Read on.

Bed bugs have recently made a resurgence in the United States. While the bites are a nuisance, the most difficult problem is getting rid of bed bugs.