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New method for mirroring of the bile ducts
The bile ducts are a delicate transition system through which the bile is transported from their place of origin, the liver, to the intestine. Here it performs important work in digestion, especially fatty foods. Because the bile ducts are very close and branched, imaging techniques for the diagnosis of diseases such as biliary strictures, gallstones or tumors for modern medical devices are a challenge.
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Winter sports in pregnancy.
A pregnancy is not only fun, but also worries. The expectant parents want to take any chances and are often confused. Is skiing in pregnancy dangerous or risks can be reduced?
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Is there any protection against Ebola?
Ebola is the “plague of the modern era”. But Ebola is as dangerous and there is really what protection against infection? These questions are answered below.
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AIDS transmission and HIV infection: prejudices and facts
HIV and AIDS call in us a particular fear. Opposite HIV-positive people there is still reluctance the part of society. In today’s blog post some known prejudices and fears will be reviewed.
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Dealing with alcohol
Alcohol – addiction or pleasure? Alcohol enjoys wide acceptance in our society, not least because it is in this country legally. The fact that nevertheless is a drug that is forgotten. Dancing, football matches, open air festivals or parties you can not imagine without alcohol. They belong to each other seemingly simple and the selection of mixed drinks is huge. Who does not drink alcohol, is regarded as stuffy, because alcohol makes fun and easy and also helps while relaxing.
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Sunstroke – when the sun is a danger
Hardly attract the first summer days with sunshine and warm temperatures, many people spend their free time outdoors. But beware of too much sun, because it can not only damage the skin but also cause sunstroke.
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Good vision in old age
We are visual people – the eye gives us more impressions from our environment than any other sense organ. If the vision impaired, we feel quickly cut off from the world. The modern technical aids in everyday life, such as smart phone or tablet computer poses major demands on our eyes.
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Do not forget to adjust the travel kit to the destination
Now part for most people to vacation planning also pack a first aid kit. In addition to individual medications and bandages it usually involves various means against the frequent diseases in our latitudes. When traveling to foreign countries or overseas but wait quite a different pathogen, so the kit should be adjusted accordingly.
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Removal of the ovaries as a preventive measure
The American actress Angelina Jolie made public that they could be removed ovaries and fallopian tubes surgically because with it greatly increased risk of cancer has been found. Already in 2013 she decided for the same reason, to let remove her breasts.
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In the summer hair care to remember
In the summer belongs to most people now a special skin care daily routine. The skin is not only regularly supplied with grease and moisture but also protected against harmful UV radiation. In this case, however, the hair is often forget that also require intensive care in the summer.