What is the most common cold weather injury?

What is the most common cold weather injury? The most common non-freezing cold injuries are chilblain and trenchfoot. Trench foot occurs when tissues are exposed to temperatures from 32-60°F for prolonged periods of time (>12 hrs), whereas chilblains, which is a more superficial injury, can occur after just a few hours of exposure. What happens […]

Who founded Tate Modern?

Who founded Tate Modern? Henry Tate When was the Tate Modern built? Tate Modern is housed in the former Bankside Power Station, which was originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the architect of Battersea Power Station, and built in two stages between 1947 and 1963. Who built Tate Gallery? Tate Gallery In 1937, the […]

What does Pqrst stand for in medical?

What does Pqrst stand for in medical? In the previous article we looked at SAMPLE as a useful, but broad, tool for questioning the casualty as a means to assessing and diagnosing illnesses and injuries. PQRST is an acronym specifically for the assessment of Pain. What does Pqrst stand for pain? PQRST is an acronym, […]

What does a knight stand for?

What does a knight stand for? Traditionally the noun knight means someone born of the nobility and trained to fight, usually in heavy metal armor. If a king decides to knight you, that means the king wants to make you into a knight. More casually, you can use knight to describe anyone who acts chivalrously, […]

Can parasites affect human behavior?

Can parasites affect human behavior? Parasites can also indirectly affect the behavior of their hosts by disturbing their metabolism, development, or immunity. Parasitic castrators drastically modify their hosts’ metabolism and reproduction, sometimes by secreting castrating hormones, changing their behavior and physiology to benefit the parasite. What parasites can control their hosts? Zombie ant fungus (Ophiocordyceps […]

Can I drink Diet Coke with diabetes?

Can I drink Diet Coke with diabetes? As a general rule, people with diabetes wishing to have a soft drink will usually want to choose diet soft drinks over sugary versions. Exceptions to this general rule are if someone with diabetes actively needs to treat or avoid low blood sugar levels developing as a result […]

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