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First human skin map provides ‘recipe’ that could prevent scarring and make hair transplants easier Aitrend

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First human skin map provides ‘recipe’ that could prevent scarring and make hair transplants easier Aitrend

Cutaneous Epidermolysis Bullosa – Archive photo by Mostafameraji (CC license, Wikimedia) The skin is the largest organ in the human body, measuring an average of two square meters. It constitutes a protective barrier, regulates our body temperature and can regenerate itself. But I bet you didn’t know that skin develops in the sterile environment of … Read more

British Columbia veterinary clinics must implement avian flu protocols due to risk of human exposure Aitrend

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British Columbia veterinary clinics must implement avian flu protocols due to risk of human exposure Aitrend

B.C.’s chief veterinarian has told clinics that treat wild birds they must establish protocols to prevent the spread of bird fluwarning of the risk of human exposure to the disease. Dr. Theresa Burns said in a letter to veterinarians last week that reports of sick and dead wild birds across the province have increased recently … Read more