What chemicals should you avoid in candles?

What chemicals should you avoid in candles? Candles made from paraffin are suspected to release toxic chemicals including toluene and benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen and toluene is linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity. Do candles give off formaldehyde? Burning scented candles can release volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde that may increase your cancer […]

What is expressive or receptive aphasia?

What is expressive or receptive aphasia? Expressive or receptive aphasia can occur after stroke and impairs one’s ability to express or understand language. Reading and writing can be effected as well. Expressive language disorders cause difficulty in articulating or saying words, but there is often good comprehension and understanding of spoken language. What is Rewing […]

What antibiotic is used for infected cut?

What antibiotic is used for infected cut? Doctors frequently prescribe antibiotics for wound infection, including: Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin, Augmentin-Duo) Cephalexin (Keflex) Clindamycin (Cleocin) Do you need antibiotics after a cut? Superficial mild wound infections can be treated with topical agents, whereas deeper mild and moderate infections should be treated with oral antibiotics. Most severe infections, and […]

How are fiber optic cables manufactured?

How are fiber optic cables manufactured? To make an optical fiber, layers of silicon dioxide are first deposited on the inside surface of a hollow substrate rod. This is done using Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition, in which a gaseous stream of pure oxygen combined with various chemical vapors is applied to the rod. Who are […]

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