Title: Gender Gap in Prescription Pain Drug Abuse
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Condom: Although the word “condom” usually refers to the male condom, there is also a female condom. Both male and female condoms are barrier methods of contraception.

Male condoms: The male condom is a sheath placed over the erect penis before penetration, preventing pregnancy by blocking the passage of sperm. It is a barrier method of contraception.

A condom can be used only once.

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Title: Does This Surgery Make My Butt Look Big?
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Created: 4/29/2010 10:36:00 AM
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brain that leads to the irreversible loss of neurons and dementia. The clinical hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease are progressive impairment in memory, judgment, decision making, orientation to physical surroundings, and language. A working diagnosis of Alzheimer disease is usually made on the basis of the neurologic examination. A definitive diagnosis can be made only at autopsy. On a cellular (more…)

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Title: Is Drinking Wine a Key to Antiaging?
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Created: 4/28/2010 9:36:00 AM
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HIV test: A test for the human immunodeficiency virus, the cause of
AIDS.
HIV tests are designed to detect antibodies to the HIV virus or the HIV virus itself.

The antibody tests are:

ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay): a screening test used to detect infection with HIV. If positive, the ELISA test is usually repeated.

Western blot: a test usually used to confirm the results of an ELISA. It can rule out a false-positive by distinguishing HIV antibodies from other antibodies that may react to the ELISA.

IFA (indirect fluorescent antibody): a test used like the less expensive Western blot to confirm the results of an ELISA.

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Title: Debate on Laser Liposuction to Remove Fat
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Created: 4/27/2010 11:47:00 AM
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