Cancer Of The Pancreas
Cancer Of The Pancreas CANCER OF THE PANCREAS Pancreatic cancer is on the rise, with a tripling of its incidence over the past 40 years. The normal functions of the…
CDC weekly report on AIDS, 6/8/1987
CDC weekly report CDC WEEKLY REPORT: 6/8/87 ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) WEEKLY SURVEILLANCE REPORT* UNITED STATES CASES REPORTED TO CDC ========================================= As of June 8, CDC had received reports of…
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis BRONCHIOLITIS During breathing, air travels first through the nose or mouth, then through the voicebox (larynx), the windpipe (trachea), the bronchi, the bronchioles, and finally into the lungs. These…
Bleeding
Bleeding BLEEDING ============================ In cases of bleeding, keep the victim still until the bleeding has stopped. Any movement can hinder clotting. If someone is bleeding, Remove enough of his clothing…
Bladder And Kidney Infections
Bladder And Kidney Infections BLADDER AND KIDNEY INFECTIONS The terms cystitis and pyelonephritis refer respectively to infections of the urinary bladder and the kidney. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a…
Bites And Stings
Bites And Stings BITES AND STINGS ===================== Animal Bites Animal bites can be dangerous because of the risk of rabies. If you are bitten by dog, raccoon, squirrel, or other…
Bicycle Safety
Bicycle Safety BICYCLE SAFETY Bicycles are fun, but they are more than just toys. Bicycles are vehicles, and as such are unfortunately involved in many accidents. 500 to 600 bicycle-related…
Basic Epidemiology 4
Basic Epidemiology 4 Msg# : 824 Wed 28 Jun 89 9:21p From : Robert Lee To : All Subject: Basic Epidemiology.4 Status : Given information in the previous sections, i.e.,…
Basic Epidemiology 3
Basic Epidemiology 3 Msg# : 823 Wed 28 Jun 89 8:56p From : Robert Lee To : All Subject: Basic Epidemiology.3 Status : The bigger picture: Epidemiology on the macrolevel...…