Month: November 2015

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Defining Concrete Washout

Most construction-related jobs consist of long hours and manual labor. Depending on the position, it may also carry a level of danger. Often, employees are subject to loud noises, dust inhalation, and other hazards while on the job. Anything that can be done to help minimize danger while workers are […]

Cancer

Dealing With Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Surgery

The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system that has a role in semen production. Medical conditions affecting the prostate-like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer-are very common in men worldwide, especially those older than 50. Prostate surgery is the preferred treatment option for many prostatic problems, […]

Software

Advantages of Electronic Voting

One of the most common election traditions in most democratic countries around the world is the analysis of voter turnout by commentators and political analysts as soon as votes have been counted and winners declared. Many political analysts argue that more people would vote if they could do so electronically. […]

Elder care

Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?

Like most people, you've probably heard of the HPV vaccine. This immunisation hit the headlines seven years ago when a national programme was rolled out in the UK to give the injections to girls in secondary schools. Despite this publicity though, there's still confusion among many people as to what […]

Nutrition

Safe and Effective Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery

Weight loss surgery completely transforms body after altering stomach structure. The most suitable patients are those who have 30 or more BMI, or have type2 diabetes, or have heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, or obstructive sleep apnea. Known by the name ‘Bariatric surgery' it alters body's metabolic process […]

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Copper Nails and Their Role in War

A lot of people don't know that copper nails are actually playing a very important role in the development of warfare. One of the main issues the U.S. Military faced during the Vietnam War in particular was that they couldn't stop the supply chain of munition and more to the […]

Health

Eight Inventions to Shape the Future of Healthy Living

When you think of the future of healthy living you do not normally imagine inflated sneakers with electronic gadgets built attached to them. Well, what would you say if this invention soon became a recognized way of saving lives through encouraging people to exercise more and significantly reduce cardio vascular […]