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During the Civil War medical practice was in one of its earliest stages. This meant that medicine was not well practiced, things were not sterile, and doctors and nurses were not knowledgeable enough for the task at hand. Two thirds of men in the war died from disease rather than gunshots or weapon related injuries. … Read more
During World War I, there were many issues that surrounded the health of troops. The lack of medical advancement and the knowledge of it, then the struggle of keeping ones self-healthy throughout combat were key points to survival. During World War I in less than a year, American troops suffered more than 318,000 injuries 120,000 … Read more
Chatter. Chatter. Chatter. I heard my mom’s teeth chattering from my room. I walked into the living room to see my mom laying on the couch. Her face was as pale as a ghost. My mom was wrapped in a blanket and still shivering. I’ve never experienced anything like this before. My mom is usually … Read more
The pinworm, also known as the Enterobius vermicularis is a parasitic worm that lives in the human digestive system. The emergence of pinworms occur mostly during back-to-school season. Pinworms, classified taxonomically as a helminth, are one of the most common worm infections in the United States, and holds the broadest geographic range of any helminth … Read more