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Sense of Smell

Sense of Smell

Some interesting facts about your sense of smell also known as the olfactory system. Embryologically the olfactory system starts to develop as early as the third week of pregnancy when the olfactory indentations or pits are formed. So, what happens for humans and...
Smallest bones in the human body

Smallest bones in the human body

Interesting facts about the smallest bones in the human body namely the three little bones in the middle ear. These bones are the malleus, the incus and stapes bones or hammer, anvil and stirrup bones. Their embryology is absolutely fascinating considering that they...
Otitis Externa

Otitis Externa

OTITIS EXTERNA OR INFECTION OF THE OUTER EAR CANAL, LATERAL TO THE EARDRUM Otitis externa or outer ear infection is an entity which most people are aware of because they might have had the infection themselves or a close relative has had it.  It will then be evident...
Chocolate

Chocolate

CHOCOLATE AND HEALTH In one of Shakespeare’s plays, the King says “a horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse”.  I feel that a lot of people will say the same about chocolate. People rationalise about their chocolate addiction.  “I am sure just one little piece every...
Cortisone Treatment

Cortisone Treatment

REVIEW OF CORTISONE AS A TREATMENT FOR VARIOUS CONDITIONS IN THE HUMAN BODY Cortisone treatment has been the mainstay of treatment for various diseases for many years. It is often a lifesaving medication in acute situations like anaphylactic shock due to allergies...