anesthesia

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Discussion of traditional Chinese medicine, with a focus on the use of acupuncture as an anesthetic during surgery.

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The basic strategies behind the use of vaccines to prepare the human immune system to deal with harmful pathogens. Adjuvants, such as aluminum, are incorporated into vaccines to hasten the body's immune response.

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Researchers developed new methods to save infected teeth.

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Learn about the importance of adult vaccination against measles and other diseases.