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Harm Reduction for IV Drug Users
The availability of new and clean syringes and needles by IV drug users significantly decreases the spread of the HIV virus without increasing rate of use.
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Giving Oral Meds to a Horse
Administering oral medication is a frequent and necessary part of owning a horse. Knowing how give oral medications such as dewormer or bute without a fuss is essential.
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Animal Health Part 2: Vaccinations
The correct use of vaccinations on the farm can provide you with an important tool in your herd disease management program. As you can see there are many factors that can reduce the effectiveness of vaccines and it will take an effort on your part to ensure they benefit you fully. However, given the negative costs associated with animal disease, reduced productivity, and labour it is well worth it to incorporate a vaccine program on your farm.
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Fine-Needle Aspiration of Cysts
Explains the process of draining breast cysts
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Canine Diabetes Symptoms/Treatment
Canine diabetes is a common diagnosis in dogs. The definition and treatment for dog diabetes is outlined along with the symptoms.
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Feline Diabetes Symptoms/Treatment
Feline diabetes is a common diagnosis in older cats. The definition and treatment for cat diabetes is outlined along with the symptoms.
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Tips to Medicate Your Dog
The vet sends you home with a new medication for Fido, but how on earth do you get him to take it? Here's some advice to help pet owners medicate like a pro!
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The first injection is always the hardest
My first experience giving myself injectable repronex to help me get pregnant.
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Wyoming Nights
Discussion of the search and seizure implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in <i>Wyoming</i> v. <i>Sandra Houghton.</i>
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What to Do if Your Cat Has Been Poisoned
Quick action when your pet has been poisoned can mean the difference between life and death.
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Traveling When Your Child Has Diabetes
Preparation is key to a fun and safe field trip or family vacation for a kid with childhood diabetes.
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New Products and Resources for Rabbits
Several new products and resources are available for house rabbits.
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George Romero's Martin
A review of George Romero's quasi-vampire flick, Martin--recently rereleased on VHS and DVD by Anchor Bay
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HIV & Hepatitis C
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.
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Libyan Case Draws To A Close
Compensation to the families of children infected with HIV may mean six convicted health professionals escape the death penalty.
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Hand Feeding a Sick Rat Who Won't Eat
A sick pet rat can quickly lose weight if he stops eating. In cases where a pet rat won't eat, hand-feeding is required to help the ill rat recover.
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Care for an Orphaned Baby Squirrel
Squirrels are among the most common wild orphans and proper care is required if the baby is to survive.
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Dr. William Sybers, Murderer?
Former Florida Physician, William Sybers, was convicted of murder in 2001. In 2003, Sybers' conviction was set aside and he was released on a charge of manslaughter.
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Hand Feeding Unweaned Baby Parrots
Pet stores and bird mills may try to sell you unweaned parrots at a discount. Unless you're an experienced hand feeder, don't try hand feeding baby parrots.
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Is My Child Experimenting with Drugs?
A straight-forward article identifying the symptoms, nicknames, and dangers of various drugs.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
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?
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GoldiSpock and the Three Bears (Part 3)
When an unusual structure is found on an uninhabited planet, the crew of the Starship Enterprise beam down to investigate, and walk right into the middle of a big mystery. It&#8217;s a case that Sherlock Holmes would never touch. Find out what happens in episode 1 of Star Trek: The Lost Missions. a new original fiction series by the author of Science Fiction and Society. This is Part 3 of the continuing story.
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The Other Side Of The Diagnosis Part 1
The emotional side to a new diagnosis of type I diabetes
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Hope Endures
A look at past developements and future treatments for juvenile diabetes.
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Avonex for Multiple Sclerosis
Avonex has been around for more than 10 years, and it is one of the leading disease-modifying drugs to fight MS. Learn about the pros and cons of taking Avonex......
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Hepatitis
The word hepatitis simply means an inflammation of the liver without pinpointing a specific cause.
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ECE and Ferrets
An account of our first-hand experience with ECE, which happened as a result of bringing a new baby ferret into our home
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A Few Tips for Summer
For people in the northern hemisphere, summer is here, bringing with it warm weather, sunshine, and vacations. Diabetes shouldn't spoil your summer - but to get the most fun from the hottest months, it never hurts to take a few precautions.
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Emergency Preparedness
A basic plan to care for your monkey in the case of an emergency.
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Vandalism: A Real Art Threat
What is more damaging, loaning artworks to other museums, or art vandalism? A recent act of vandalism at the Rijksmusem is cited as the act of a serial art vandal.
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Bird Diets
Diet suggestions for young birds in wildlife rehabilitation care.
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Breeding Your Dog, Part 5
Prenatal care and being prepared
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First Aid
Accidents happen, even to our pets. Are you ready in case of an emergency?
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Copaxone for Multiple Sclerosis
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
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Aids-Causes & Spread
Aids caused by HIV is a serious condition in which the body's defences against some illnesses are broken down.Sexual intercourse and Blood Transfusion are the common ways by which this disease spreads
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Controlling Fruit Tree Pests
Citrus borer and codling moth are two major annoyances for home orchardists. They need controlling if you want to grow good fruit.
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Dr. Giggles
Dr. Giggles made an attempt to be a classic killer by following in the footsteps of the greats before him.
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First Aid Kits
Bring along the appropriate sized first aid kit, whether it is for personal use, medium sized, or a large expedition kit.
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Hide and Seek
A delusional experience that provides some real, heartfelt lessons for all of us. Family and love are the most valuable possessions in this life. We need to protect them and treasure them.
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Hypoglycemia In Dogs and Cats
Hypoglycemia is a common problem in small breed dogs like Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers. The definition, symptoms, and treatment for hypoglycemia is outlined.
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Insite's Future Still Undecided
Insite, North America's only safe-injection centre is slated to close on September 12, 2006, but aren't we morally obligated to keep it open?
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Latex Allergy and Airport Security: What You Need To Know
Our lives changed drastically on September 11, 2001. Find out how you can protect yourself from natural rubber latex exposure in this new era of heightened security.
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Natural Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering is a human-invented technique, right? Wrong. A simple garden bacteria, Agrobacteria first came up with the idea to make genetically modified foods.
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The Bird Diaries: Preparing to Handfeed
How I prepare to pull baby birds for handfeeding
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The World's First Pregnant Man
A 34 year old man from the US has become the first man ever to be pregnant or give birth, which he did so with the aid of donor insemination.
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A Travel Medicine Guide
Whether going on a two year contract to India or a two week holiday to Cambodia, it is important that first time visitors take adequate preventive measures
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Barry Bonds, Steroids and Homers
Will nothing stop Barry Bonds? Fans, players and managers alike want Bonds out of the game, but commissioner Selig might be too late to stop him from breaking the record
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Love and Pain
A deeper look at the way the two strongest emotions felt by humankind relate, and how it illuminates Christ's role as Savior.
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Medicare and Medical Supplies
Trying to unravel Medicare's requirements for acquiring durable medical equipment (DME)-and what constitutes DME-can be confusing. Here's a brief explanation.
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