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Not for the Squeamish
August 13, 2009 3:26 PM by Bridgette Williams

My first reaction about learning of myiasis was ... wow. A rare occurrence in healthcare settings, myiasis is the infestation of maggots in mammals. Caused by eggs laid from female houseflies, the eggs grow to become maggots. The maggots live by ingesting Read More...

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Million Dollar Wound
June 8, 2009 7:55 AM by Bridgette Williams

For those of us who watched the popular 1970s television shows The Million Dollar Man or The Bionic Woman , one of the most notable facets was the integration of technology and biology. Both shows featured a main character who incurred loss of function Read More...

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