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I'm a Medical Doctor, recently graduated and soon to begin my residency training. I have a nagging urge to twitter away at my keyboard, making use of my continuously developing writing skills. I've recently lived in both England and the Caribbean, although

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Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Facts about vitamin A: 2 of 9
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin which is part of a family of chemicals known as the retinoids. The retinoids are present in many types of food and are commonly found attached to the fatty acids. Vitamin A is an essential vitamin that your body needs for many of its metabolic functions. However, because it is fat-soluble is... More..
Sciences > Physiology How the spleen works: 4 of 16
The spleen is one of those odd organs found in people which is often overlooked. It has an important role to play in keeping you healthy, but because it is not strictly necessary to live, the spleen often gets overshadowed by the heart, liver and even the oddly shaped pancreas. It should be noted that people who have their sp... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories Tips for buying PC speakers: 2 of 8
Computer speakers have come a long way from the days of monotone beeps and tweets heard in the 80's and early 90's. When computers became powerful enough to handle music, people naturally wanted higher quality audio ability on their machines. It wasn't long before dedicated speaker systems began appearing on the market. Over ... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Investments for rookies: Where to start if you don't know much about money: 2 of 8
Getting started with investing is certainly an intimidating prospect. When you invest your money in something, you want to be sure that it is at least somewhat safe, and that you are putting it in an investment that will earn you the best return for your hard earned dollar.Investing well takes time and knowledge. It's importa... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to paint kitchen cabinets: 2 of 8
Kitchen upgrades are one of the best ways to improve your home. Done correctly, you can double or even triple the return on your investment. Unfortunately, kitchen upgrades can be extremely expensive, and the suggestion of a kitchen upgrade sends many homeowners running. If you're on a tight budget, you may believe that upgra... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer How to detect colon cancer: 1 of 4
Colon cancer is a common cause of cancer death in the United States and Western world. Current estimates place it as the second leading cause of cancer death. Sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer, up to one third of people diagnosed with this cancer will die from it. Because of this very high mortality rate, extensive s... More..
Sciences > Anatomy The functions of red blood cells: 1 of 4
Red blood cells, known also as RBCs, have several important roles to play in our bodies. The primary function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues around your body. As a secondary function, they are also a key player in getting waste carbon dioxide from your tissues to your lungs, where it can b... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases What is tuberculosis?: 1 of 4
For many centuries tuberculosis was one of the leading causes of death in the world. Tuberculosis is an infection caused by a bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Even today, tuberculosis remains one of the most widespread and deadly infections in the world. It is estimated that up to 15 million people in the United ... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Diuretics: what they are and what they do: 1 of 4
A diuretic is a type of medication that is used to increase the rate of urine production by the kidneys. There are several types of diuretics, all of which work in a slightly different fashion and have different side effects and clinical uses. All diuretics are used to aid in the elimination of excess fluid from the body.Peop... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Tuberculosis still with us, despite medical advances: 1 of 4
From the Great Plague of the Middle Ages, to the Influenza Pandemic of the early 20th Century, to the fight against HIV today, disease is woven in to the fabric of our past, present and future. Tuberculosis may not have the obvious impact of the great pandemics of the past, but it greatly intertwined with our history, having ... More..