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Listed are the posts for Май 15, 2009.

INDIGESTION – GENERAL INFORMATION

In the condition known as hiatus hernia, there is reflux of the acid contents of the stomach up into the lower part of the gullet and this may produce indigestion. If this symptom of indigestion is of recent onset then it may be safely treated without further investigation. If it is severe or persistent or [...]


ANTIBIOTICS – FIRST ANTIBIOTICS

Penicillin was first isolated from a mould by Fleming in 1929 but it was Chaim and the Australian, Florey, who first brought it into clinical use in 1940. Originally, penicillin had to be given by injection but now derivatives are available which can be taken by mouth. This drug is bacteriocidal and has such a [...]