Squash, Flatus, and Pre-Eclampsia

Power Point has ruined the current state of higher education. It also makes the presenter look like they don't really know their material.

Why do beans cause flatus? Any thoughts?

Squash is both a sport and a food.

Many medical terms have no valid roots and as a result, are difficult to memorize.

The automated maps on www.weather.com really make you feel like a weatherman.


Sites of Note
Medical School Rankings
Virtual Autopsy
Medical Palm Pilot Programs


News
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1. Birth weight pre-eclampsia 'link'
"Women who were underweight when they were born are at greater risk of severe pre-eclampsia in pregnancy, a Swedish study involving 6,000 women suggests."

2. ADHD drugs to carry new guides on heart, mental risks
"The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it directed the manufacturers of Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera and all other drugs for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, to develop the guides. In May 2006, the agency told manufacturers to revise the labels of the drugs to reflect concerns about the cardiovascular and psychiatric problems."

3. Child's trauma may affect parents' health
"The stress of having a child go through a life-threatening event may have long-term health consequences for parents, a new study suggests."

4. Herpes treatment may help HIV patients
"Treating genital herpes may slow the progression of the AIDS virus in those infected with both viruses, researchers reported on Wednesday."

5. Do Libras Live Longer?
"Peter Austin wasn't a bit surprised when he found evidence of what appears to be a strong link between specific astrological signs and life-threatening medical problems. Is it possible that our health is really determined by the zodiac, or the sign under which each of us was born?"