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• United States Navy Hospital Corpsman
  |specialty= Medical ...e, Special Forces and Seabee units, and at isolated duty stations where no medical officer is available.
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• Nuclear War Survival Skills
  The book aims to provide a general audience with advice on how to survive conditions likely to be encountered in the event of a nuclear catastrophe, as well as * Medical issues and [[First Aid]]
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• The Colony (TV series)
  ...immediate aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]] to provide care in makeshift medical units. ...34-year-old marine biologist. Amy is certified in providing CPR and other medical assistance. She is believed to have been interested in marine biology while
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• Quinine
  ...|url= }} Also cites {{cite book |title=The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity |last=Porter |first=Roy |authorlink= |coauthors= |year= ...AL | title=Use of quinine for self-induced abortion | journal=The Southern Medical Journal | year=1983 | volume=76 | issue=7 | pages=846–849 | pmid = 00
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• Chlorphenamine
  ...amine]] used in the prevention of the [[symptom]]s of [[allergy|allergic]] conditions such as [[rhinitis]] and [[urticaria]]. Its sedative effects are relativel ...rotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and over-the-counter (OTC) treatment.] Medical Hypotheses'', 2006; 66(4), 689 - 690. </ref> However, extensive clinical tr
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• Dexamethasone
  ...t many [[inflammation|inflammatory]] and [[autoimmune disease|autoimmune]] conditions, such as [[rheumatoid arthritis]]. ..., PB |title=Medical Problems in High Mountain Environments. A Handbook for Medical Officers |publisher=US Army Research Inst. of Environmental Medicine Therma
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• Acetylcysteine
  ...ol]] (acetaminophen) [[overdose]]. Other uses include sulfate repletion in conditions, such as autism, where cysteine and related sulfur amino acids may be deple ...respiratory conditions with excessive and/or thick mucus production. Such conditions include [[emphysema]], [[bronchitis]], [[tuberculosis]], [[bronchiectasis]]
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• Deferoxamine
  ...iderophore]] produced by the actinobacter ''Streptomyces pilosus''. It has medical applications as a [[chelating agent]] used to remove excess [[iron]] from t ...reatly increase the amount of iron in the body. Administration for chronic conditions is generally accomplished by [[subcutaneous injection]] (SQ) over a period
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• Phenytoin
  ...rhythmic]].<ref name="pmid15331289">{{cite journal |author=Balaji S |title=Medical therapy for sudden death |journal=Pediatr. Clin. North Am. |volume=51 |issu ...nytoin evaluated for alternative uses has had little lasting effect on the medical community. This was partially because [[Parke-Davis]] was reluctant to inv
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• Chloramphenicol
  ...gy |editor=Baron S,''et al.'' | edition = 4th | publisher = Univ of Texas Medical Branch | year = 1996 |chapterurl=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi? ...s. It also affects insulin Igf1 levels and glutamate levels. Both of these conditions are considered indicative of a type of motor neurone disease.
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• Pyrazinamide
  ...abbreviations '''PZA''' and '''Z''' are standard, and used commonly in the medical literature. ==Medical uses==
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• Potassium iodide
  ...samples of KI are rinsed with [[dichloromethane]]. As formed under acidic conditions, [[hydroiodic acid]] (HI) is a stronger reducing agent.<ref>N. N. Greenwood ....<ref>Katarzyna Waszkowiak & Krystyna Szymandera-Buszka. Effect of storage conditions on potassium iodide stability in iodised table salt and collagen preparatio
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• Ketamine
  ...of Essential Medicines|Essential Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWHO">{{Cite web ==Medical use==
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• Ciprofloxacin
  ...www.nycms.org/article_view.php3?view=947&part=1 |publisher=New York County Medical Society |location=USA |date=14 May 2004 |accessdate=22 July 2009}}</ref> ...on needed|date=August 2010}} Patients with previous or current psychiatric conditions, are prone to experiencing this type of side effect.
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• Sodium thiopental
  ...of Essential Medicines|Essential Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic healthcare system.<ref name="essentialWHO">{{cite web ...dition to anesthesia induction, thiopental was historically used to induce medical [[coma]]s. It has now been superseded by drugs such as [[propofol]].
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• Metformin
  | bioavailability = 50 to 60% under fasting conditions ...cite journal |author=[[American Diabetes Association]] |title=Standards of medical care in diabetes—2009 |journal=Diabetes Care |volume=32 Suppl 1 |pages=S1
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• Activated carbon
  ...only a few [[metre|nanometers]] or so. These [[micro]]pores provide superb conditions for [[adsorption]] to occur, since adsorbing material can interact with man ...would typically absorb the atmospheric concentration (21%) under standard conditions, but release over 80% oxygen if the carbon was first cooled to low temperat
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• Aspirin
  ...l = BMJ| volume = 313|issue = 7070|pages = 1429–1431|publisher = British Medical Journal|date = 1996-09-24|pmid = 8973228|pmc = 2353012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite j After [[vascular surgery]] of the lower legs using artificial [[medical grafting|grafts]] which are [[surgical suture|sutured]] to the arteries to
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• Co-amoxiclav
  ...vomiting, thrush, and a few other conditions. These do not usually require medical attention. However, if the patient experiences an allergic reaction to the
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• Omeprazole
  ...exist in equal amounts of both the S and R [[enantiomers]]. In the acidic conditions of the stomach, both are converted to achiral products, which reacts with a ...teric-coated]], due to the rapid degradation of the drug in the [[acid]]ic conditions of the [[stomach]]. This is most commonly achieved by formulating enteric-c
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• Atenolol
  Atenolol can be used to treat cardiovascular diseases and conditions such as [[hypertension]], [[coronary heart disease]], [[arrhythmia]]s, [[an Serious side effects may require urgent medical attention. Some of these side effects are rare and others (not mentioned in
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• Digoxin
  ...= Digoxin comes from Digitalis lanata | year = 1996 | journal = [[British Medical Journal]] | format = letter | volume = 312 | issue = 7035 | pages = 912 | u
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• Dopamine
  ...edicalnewstoday.com/articles/94023.php ''Dopamine Involved In Aggression - Medical News Today'']</ref> ...minergic neurotransmission have also been demonstrated in painful clinical conditions, including [[burning mouth syndrome]],<ref>Jääskeläinen SK, Rinne JO, Fo
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• Acetic acid
  By altering the process conditions, [[acetic anhydride]] may also be produced on the same plant. Because both ...id]]. These side-products are also commercially valuable, and the reaction conditions may be altered to produce more of them where needed. However, the separatio
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• Salbutamol
  ...>-adrenergic receptor agonist]] used for the relief of [[bronchospasm]] in conditions such as [[asthma]] and [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]]. It is mar Salbutamol is specifically indicated in the following conditions:
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• Potassium chloride
  ==Biological and medical properties== ...f> Medically it is used in the treatment of [[hypokalemia]] and associated conditions, for [[digitalis]] [[poison]]ing, and as an [[electrolyte]] replenisher.<re
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• Cortisol
  ...hesis ([[glycogenesis]]) in the [[liver]].<ref>Baynes, J., Dominiczak, M., Medical Biochemistry. Elsevier Limited; Third Edition (2009). ISBN 978-0-323-05371- ...n]].<ref>Weber, C.E. (1984) “Copper Response to Rheumatoid Arthritis”. Medical Hypotheses 15: 333,.on p334.</ref> Particularly valuable for immunity is th
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• Ibuprofen
  ...of Essential Medicines|Essential Drugs List]]", which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic health care system.<ref name="essentialWHO">{{Cite web ...considered the maximum daily dose for over-the-counter use, though under [[medical direction]], the maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams p
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• Epinephrine
  ...epinephrine''. The term ''epinephrine'' is often shortened to '''epi''' in medical jargon.<ref name="isbn0-89262-438-8">{{cite book |author= Gail Askew and Ma ...muscle.<ref name="sabyasachi">{{cite book |author=Sabyasachi Sircar |title=Medical Physiology |publisher=Thieme Publishing Group |location= |year=2007 |pages=
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• Mercury (element)
  ...perature and pressure]]; the only other element that is liquid under these conditions is [[bromine]].<ref>Green, J. and Damji, S. ''Chemistry'', Melton: IBID Pre ...nstead of mercury. Mercury thermometers are still occasionally used in the medical field because they are more accurate than alcohol thermometers, though both
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• Morphine
  ...ith integral needle for immediate use. From WWII. On display at the [[Army Medical Services Museum]].]] ...heroin addicts when heroin is scarce, all other things being equal; local conditions and user preference may cause [[hydromorphone]], [[oxymorphone]], high-dose
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• Paracetamol
  ...algesic as well as antipyretic properties, and was quickly introduced into medical practice under the name of [[Antifebrin]] by A. Cahn and P. Hepp in 1886.<r ...n, [[phenol]] is strongly activating, thus the reaction requires only mild conditions (cf. the nitration of benzene):
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• Ephedrine
  ==Medical use== ...y Committee. [[British National Formulary]], 47th edition. London: British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain; 2004. ISBN 0
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• Diazepam
  ...w.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/2006/MB_cgi?mode=&term=Diazepam|title=Diazepam|work=Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)|publisher= National Library of Medicine|accessdate= ...accessdate = 2006-03-12 }}</ref> Diazepam is used to treat a wide range of conditions and has been one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the world
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• EDTA
  ...ursor (chemistry)|precursor]] to that ligand. At very low pH (very acidic conditions) the fully protonated H₆Y²⁺ forms predominates (where ...rence > Complementary Medicine > EDTA overview|work=University of Maryland Medical Center|accessdate=16 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.or
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• Digitalis lanata
  ...also prefers sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It can grow under dry or moist conditions. Seeds develop in pods that have small hooks, enabling the pods to be trans ==Medical uses==
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• Phytolacca americana
  skin conditions (especially when accompanied by a poultice on the lesions.) Also for *{{cite book |author=Elvin-Lewis, Memory P. F.; Lewis, Walter Hepworth |title=Medical botany: plants affecting human health |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |locatio
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• Strychnine tree
  == Medical Uses == ...irculatory problems, eye diseases, depression, migraine headaches, nervous conditions, problems related to menopause, and respiratory diseases in the elderly. In
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• Hellebore
  ...hellebore. They are generally easy to maintain and share the same planting conditions as the standard hellebore. ...sanity. "Black hellebore" is also toxic, causing [[tinnitus]], [[vertigo (medical)|vertigo]], stupor, thirst, a feeling of suffocation, swelling of the tongu
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• Digitalis
  ...William Withering]], in 1785,<ref>{{cite journal|author=Goldthorp WO|title=Medical Classics: An Account of the Foxglove and Some of its Medicinal Uses by Will
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• Locoweed
  ...ck poisoned by chronic ingestion of large amounts of swainsonine develop a medical condition known as '''locoism''' (also '''swainsonine disease''',<ref name= ...l more plants, some of which also are reported to cause locoism or medical conditions similar to locoism. The first report of locoism in [[South America]], invo
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• Nerium oleander
  === Medical treatment required === ...dministered to help absorb any remaining toxins.<ref name=Inchem/> Further medical attention may be required and will depend on the severity of the poisoning
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• Euphorbia
  ...ian] in A Mini-Course in [http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/syllabus/index.html Medical Botany]</ref> and on the [[Canary Islands]] as "tabaibas".<ref>[http://www. ...and only produce female flowers in the cyathia with maturity or as growing conditions improve.
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• Atropa belladonna
  ...lamine]], [[hyoscyamine]], and [[atropine]] which, while having legitimate medical uses at low doses, induce [[delirium]] and [[hallucination]]s when ingested ...[dormancy]]. Germination takes several weeks under alternating temperature conditions but can be sped up with the use of [[gibberellic acid]].<ref>{{cite journal
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• Temazepam
  ...azepam should be avoided, when possible, in individuals with the following conditions: ...em|CNS]] depression, and include [[somnolence]], [[dizziness]], [[Fatigue (medical)|fatigue]], [[ataxia]], [[headache]], [[lethargy]], impairment of [[memory]
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• History of the Encyclopædia Britannica
  ...lack selected for its editor Dr. [[Thomas Stewart Traill]], a professor of medical jurisprudence at Edinburgh University. When Dr. Traill fell ill, he was ass ...oy hundreds of women to write unsigned articles; some women, such as Irish medical expert Harriet Hennessy, even rose to be (uncredited) department editors.<r
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• Homeostasis
  ...lators" because they control their parameters in a variety of climates and conditions. ...lows an organism to function effectively in a broad range of environmental conditions. For example, ectotherms tend to become sluggish at low temperatures, where
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• Red eye (medicine)
  ...care doctor when presented with a red eye is to assess whether it is an [[medical emergency|emergency]] in need of referral and immediate action, or instead ...y by iridocyclitis or acute-closure glaucoma, but not by relatively benign conditions.
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• Marcus Gunn pupil
  '''Marcus Gunn pupil''' ('''relative afferent pupillary defect''') is a [[medical sign]] observed during the [[swinging-flashlight test]]<ref>{{cite web |url [[Anisocoria]] is absent. A Marcus Gunn pupil is seen, among other conditions, in [[optic neuritis]].
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• Propolis
  ==Medical uses== Natural medicine practitioners use propolis for the relief of various conditions, including [[inflammation]]s, viral diseases, [[peptic ulcer|ulcer]]s, supe
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• Superabsorbent polymer
  ...horticultural. With the added strength of the acrylamide monomer, used as medical spill control, wire & cable waterblocking * Medical waste solidification<ref>[http://www.creativechemistry.com/]</ref>
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• Parylene
  ...l the same polymer) are used for coating printed circuit boards (PCBs) and medical devices. There are numerous other applications as parylene is an excellent ...molecule. Heating [2.2]paracyclophane under low pressure (0.01 – 1 Torr) conditions gives rise to a diradical species<ref>{{cite journal
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• Polybutylene
  ...sotactic polymer they produce at 70–80 °C under standard polymerization conditions.<ref>Hwo, Charles C.; Watkins, Larry K. [http://www.freepatentsonline.com/E ...eel strength and peel quality, mainly in alimentary consumer packaging and medical packaging.
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• Shape memory polymer
  !Processing <br/>conditions ===Potential medical applications===
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• Synthetic biodegradable polymer
  ...chive/98/03/002.html Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers as Medical Devices], Medical Plastics and Biomaterials Magazine, Retrieved (2009-11-09)</ref> ...tors which include [[monomer]] selection, [[initiator]] selection, process conditions and the presence of additives. These factors influence the polymers [[cryst
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• Biopolymer
  ...days. The films could be sterilized with γ-rays or prepared under sterile conditions. ...e as a food source so that its original form disappears. Under appropriate conditions of moisture, temperature, and oxygen availability, biodegradation is a rela
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• Polypropylene
  ...e isotactic polymer they produce at 70-80°C under standard polymerization conditions. Commercial synthesis of isotactic polypropylene is usually carried out ei Many plastic items for medical or laboratory use can be made from polypropylene because it can withstand t
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• Micro-encapsulation
  ...alcohol]], [[polyester]]s, [[polyurea]], [[polyurethane]]. Under the right conditions, thin flexible walls form rapidly at the interface. A solution of the pesti ...eedictionary.com] | title=Medical Dictionary: Enteric coating | url=http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/coating%2c+enteric |accessdate = 2009-02-1
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• National Centre for the Evaluation of Photoprotection
  ...culture, sports & leisures, electronics/electricity, electrical appliances,medical, packaging… ...al evolutions than those which should occur at long term in [[weathering]] conditions. Designed in the late seventies and built by ATLAS Germany, SEPAP units ar
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• Polyethylene terephthalate
  ...n April 2010 suggested that PET might yield [[endocrine disruptors]] under conditions of common use and recommended <ref>{{cite journal|last=Sax|first=Leonard|ti ...and by certain [[Red Cross]] chapters to distribute to homeowners to store medical history for emergency responders.<ref>
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• Polymer
  ...protection procedures were found to prevent polymer degradation under most conditions. ...re two polymers that are useful for their ability to degrade under aqueous conditions. A copolymer of these polymers is used for biomedical applications, such as
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• Polyprenol
  ...chol]]s are registered with acute [[rheumatism]] and other immunodeficient conditions. ==Medical Applications==
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• Nanocellulose
  ...ty of certain [[gel]]s or [[fluid]]s that are thick (viscous) under normal conditions, but flow (become thin, less viscous) over time when shaken, agitated, or o ===Medical/cosmetic/pharmaceutical applications===
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• Colloid
  ...ntration of a truly dissolved species will thus depend on the experimental conditions applied to separate it from the colloidal particles also dispersed in the l ...] or [[viscosity]] (e.g., a sauce).Hydrocolloid-based [[dressing (medical)|medical dressing]]s are used for [[skin]] and [[wound]] treatment.
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• Depleted uranium
  .... Civilian uses include counterweights in aircraft, radiation shielding in medical [[radiation therapy]] and industrial [[radiography]] equipment, and contain The actual acute and chronic toxicity of DU is also a point of medical controversy. Multiple studies using cultured cells and laboratory rodents
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• Dust
  Dust samples returned from outer space may provide information about conditions in the early solar system. Several spacecraft have sought to gather samples *[[Medical geology]]
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• Bamboo textiles
  ...try.org May 2009</ref> This makes bamboo more able to handle harsh weather conditions such as drought, flood and high temperatures. Compare bamboo to cotton whic ...a nerve agent, is applied in over half of the cotton producing countries. Medical analysis in a community in a South African village located on the edge of a
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• Polyphenyl ether
  ...s to Avoid Failures in Medical Electronic Connectors," by Sibtain Hamid in Medical Electronics Manufacturing, Spring 2004 and SANTOLUBES Brochure on Stationar ...ts in gas turbines and custom bearings, and wherever extreme environmental conditions exist. Vapor phase lubrication is achieved by heating the liquid lubricant
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• Lubricant
  ...t]]s in use in [[frying pan]]s, in baking to prevent food sticking), bio-[[medical]] applications on humans (e.g. lubricants for [[Replacement joint|artificia ...emp_wear/mythesis.html I.A. Inman. ''Compacted Oxide Layer Formation under Conditions of Limited Debris Retention at the Wear Interface during High Temperature S
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• Plaster
  {{about||the adhesive medical dressing|Adhesive bandage|the Montreal electro-jazz band|Plaster (band)}} ...erior products have to withstand more extreme fire and other environmental conditions. Exterior products are also more likely to be attractively tooled, whereas
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• Hemp
  ...es]], [[biodegradable plastic]]s, [[construction]], health food, fuel, and medical purposes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecofibre.com.au/facts.html|title=Eco ...from 400 to 2,500 pounds per acre, averaging 1,000 pounds under favorable conditions." Dewey & Merrrill, Hemp Hurds As Papermaking Material, U.S.D.A. Bulletin N
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• Iron
  ...rther tiny energy gain could be extracted by synthesizing ⁶²Ni, conditions in stars are unsuitable for this process to be favored. Elemental distribut The medical management of iron toxicity is complicated, and can include use of a specif
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• Wood
  If a tree grows all its life in the open and the conditions of [[soil]] and site remain unchanged, it will make its most rapid growth i ...ore, not the same as in the ring-porous woods, approaching more nearly the conditions in the conifers. In general it may be stated that such woods of medium grow
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• Phenazopyridine
  ==Medical uses== ...[[confusion]], [[shortness of breath]], [[skin]] [[rash]], and [[Swelling (medical)|swelling]] of the face, fingers, feet, or legs. Long-term use may cause ye
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• Hoople (mobility aid)
  ...g children as a pre-cane aid or by people with arthritis and other medical conditions which would make the use of a traditional cane difficult. Because the Hoopl *[[Cane (medical device)]]
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• Optacon
  ...hion with encouraging results. However, this simulation differed from the conditions that the user would encounter with an Optacon in the real world. There wou ...mployees were "walked out" of the building and lost accrued vacation time, medical insurance, and all benefits. Customers could not buy new machines or get ex
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• Fever
  {{This|the medical condition}} Caption = An analog [[medical thermometer]] showing a temperature of {{val|38.7|u=°C}} or {{val|101.7|u=
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• Personal Track Safety
  ...t is also a requirement in Ireland. Any potential employee must undergo a medical and a drug and alcohol test before attending a "personal track safety" cour * Medical Certificate (expiry 10 years)
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• Effective Safety Training
  ...pecific work site so that the training is relevant to the specific working conditions and not just a long generalized informational session. ==OSHA Medical Safety==
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• Confined space
  ...)|labor]]-[[safety]] [[regulation]]s that refers to an area whose enclosed conditions and limited access make it dangerous. ...e of information, particularly in relation to confined space work methods, conditions, plant and processes.
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• Ethylene oxide
  |title = Medical Management Guidelines for Ethylene Oxide |work = Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)
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• Indoor air quality
  ...ticulate]]s, or any mass or energy stressor that can induce adverse health conditions. Indoor air is becoming an increasingly more concerning health hazard than ...aerosolized water that may enter nearby ventilation intakes. Outbreaks in medical facilities and nursing homes, where patients are immuno-suppressed and immu
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• Carbon monoxide poisoning
  ...reducing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, leading to [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]]. Additionally, [[myoglobin]] and mitochondrial [[cytochrome oxid ...oning: systemic manifestations and complications|journal=Journal of Korean Medical Science|year=2001|pages=253–261|volume=16|issue=3|pmid=11410684|month=Jun
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• Occupational asthma
  ...le airflow limitation and/or airway hyper-responsiveness due to causes and conditions attributable to a particular occupational environment and not stimuli encou ...[coughing]] and [[wheezing]]. The first person to use it in reference to a medical condition was [[Hippocrates]], and he believed that [[tailors]], [[anglers]
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• Contact dermatitis
  ===Medical Care=== ...contact a [[dermatologist]] or other [[physician]] or physician assistant. Medical treatment usually consists of lotions, creams, or oral medications.
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• Factories Act 1961
  Sections 1 to 7 define general broad requirements for healthy factory working conditions: ...> and gives powers to the [[Employment Medical Advisory Service]] to order medical examination and supervision of employees.
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• Hazardous Materials Identification System
  * '''3.'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given. ...sp;&nbsp;Materials capable of ignition under almost all normal temperature conditions. Includes flammable liquids with flash points below {{convert|73|°F|°C|ab
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• Laser safety
  ...eye at longer wavelengths. The table below summarizes the various medical conditions caused by lasers at different wavelengths, not including injuries due to pu ...read of up to several metres. However, laser exposure may create dangerous conditions such as flash blindness. If this occurs during a critical moment in aircraf
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• Cancer
  '''Cancer''' {{IPA-en|ˈkænsər||en-us-cancer.ogg}} (medical term: [[malignancy|malignant]] [[neoplasm]]) is a class of [[disease]]s in ...edition = 2nd, illustrated, revised| language = | publisher = McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division | location = New York | year = 2002 | page = 5| isbn = 978-0-
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• Workplace stress
  ...itive impairment (e.g., concentration and memory problems). In turn, these conditions may lead to poor work performance or even [[injury]]. Job stress is also as ...k. Views differ on the importance of worker characteristics versus working conditions as the primary cause of job stress. The differing viewpoints suggest differ
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• Asbestos
  ...the U.S.<ref name="qsqlui" /> The term [[Mesothelioma]] was first used in medical literature in 1931; its association with asbestos was first noted sometime ...of the most initial concern because of their ease of damage. The forces or conditions of usage that come into intimate contact with most non-friable materials co
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• Institute of Occupational Medicine
  ...Branch, Dr Michael Jacobsen, Head of Statistics and Dr David Muir, Head of Medical Branch. [[File:CoalMiner.jpg|thumb|Underground coal miner]] ...entually recruited into the study from 25 [[collieries]] representative of conditions across [[United Kingdom|Britain]].
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• Air safety
  ...S. aircraft crashes occur in Alaska, largely as a result of severe weather conditions. Between 1990-2006 there were 1441 commuter and air taxi crashes in the U.S ...st Airlines Flight 1248]] slid off the end of the [[runway]] in heavy snow conditions is just one of many examples. Just as on a [[road]], [[ice]] and snow build
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• Work–life balance
  These difficult and exhausting conditions are having adverse effects. According to the study, fifty percent of top co ...three times more likely than others to suffer from stress-related medical conditions and are twice as likely to quit. The study states that women, in particular
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• Test and tagging
  1.1.6 This Standard does not apply to equipment whose nature is that of a medical device as defined in AS/NZS 3551. * Using a PAT tester under the following conditions;
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• Latex allergy
  | Caption = Latex [[medical glove]] '''Latex allergy''' is a medical term encompassing a range of [[allergic]] reactions to natural [[rubber]] [
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• Examinetics
  ...Overland Park, Kansas, operates over 70 mobile screening units to provide medical surveillance testing and reporting services to US industrial and government ...re providers, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Kent is the Medical Director of Examinetics.
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• Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program
  ...he DOE or its contractors determine if their illnesses are associated with conditions of their nuclear weapons-related work; it should provide workers and their ...nt of $50,000. In addition to the lump sum payment, compensation includes medical benefits from the date an individual files a claim. Compensation under Par
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• COSHH
  *[[Risk]]s arising solely from [[medical treatment|medical]] or [[dental treatment]]. ...kelihood" that the disease or health effect may occur under the particular conditions of work;
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• SENSOR-Pesticides
  ...NIOSH proposed the SENSOR program as a model to track certain occupational conditions, including pesticides.<ref name=sensortexas/><ref name=sensorcdph/><ref nam ...pesticide-related injuries and illnesses is recommended by the [[American Medical Association]],<ref>{{cite pmid|9085387}}</ref> the [[Council of State and T
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