Superabsorbent polymer beads linked to increasing cases of bowel obstruction in children
Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can ...
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Python tooth-inspired device doubles strength of rotator cuff repairs
Most people, when they think about pythons, visualize the huge snake constricting and swallowing victims whole. But did you know ...
"Deep sequencing" of the genome informs diagnoses and treatment of vascular anomalies
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently discovered that extremely thorough "deep sequencing" of the genome in tissue samples ...
Study documents the first evidence for defensive roles of male genitalia
Predation can lead to the evolution of defensive devices in prey animals. Genitalia, which are used for mating between males ...
Oil-based gels could make it easier for children to swallow medicines
For many children and even some adults, swallowing capsules or tablets is troublesome. To make it easier to give these ...
