Brooke Fallon Smith

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• Everything You Need to Know About a Laparoscopy

  Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is used to examine the organs that are located in the abdomen. It involves little work and it comes with minimal risks. It can also be referred to as diagnostic laparoscopy. Only a few small incisions are made.A special instrument, known as laparoscope, is...

• Sleep Apnea and its Influence on Fatigue in the Workplace

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• What Causes Stroke?

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• Growing Concerns with Gluten Lead to Surge in Gluten-Free Magazines

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• Are IUDs More Effective Than Oral Contraceptives?

  According to experts, intrauterine devices (IUDs) are more effective than the morning after pills in contraception. A recent study has shown that morning after pills have a higher rate of failure, when compared to the coils, a small copper device that is placed in the womb by a trained nurse or...