There's a bug in my bandage

Article Abstract:

It is becoming increasingly widely recognized that maggots are very effective in cleaning wounds. Furthermore, they release their own natural antibiotics. This is very significant at a time when some bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics and there is growing concern about the excessive use of antibiotics. It has now been established that maggots produce powerful enzymes which break down the dead tissue in the wound. They then consume the bacteria and excrete them as dead material before producing their own antibiotic and antiseptic materials in their secretions.

Product information, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Systemic Antibiotic Preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Antibiotics, Wounds and injuries, Wound care, Maggots

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When can we sleep soundly?

Article Abstract:

New research into sudden infant death indicates that it could be caused by anaphylactic shock, possibly as a result of an allergy to cow's milk. It is possible that cow's milk or other foods regurgitated by the baby during sleep result in allergens being breathed into the lungs. Placing the baby on its back to sleep reduces the risk of this happening.

Science & research, All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services, Health and allied services, not elsewhere classified, Maternal & Child Health Care, Research, Health care industry, Causes of, Sudden infant death syndrome

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The summertime blues

Article Abstract:

Many fields have been left ungrazed in the UK because of the foot-and-mouth crisis. This is causing serious problems for hay fever sufferers and is also prompting symptoms in people who have not previously had hay fever. The key challenge for sufferers is to avoid allergens.

Government domestic functions, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, Diagnostic substances, Diagnostic Allergens, Hay-fever, Hay fever, Diagnostic reagents industry

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