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Landfill leachate as a mirror of today's disposable society: Pharmaceuticals and other contaminants of emerging concern in final leachate from landfills in the conterminous United States

Final leachates (leachate after storage or treatment processes) from 22 landfills in 12 states were analyzed for 190 pharmaceuticals and other contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), which were detected in every sample, with the number of CECs ranging from 1 to 58 (median = 22). In total, 101 different CECs were detected in leachate samples, including 43 prescription pharmaceuticals, 22 ...

Approaches to Pain Management - During In-Office Hysteroscopy Procedures

As an increasing number of OB/GYN practices are beginning to move hysteroscopy procedures into the office, questions about pain management often arise. The last thing providers want is for such ...

Preventing Wound Infections and Complications at Urgent Care

Cuts and lacerations are among the most common complaints that bring patients to urgent care clinics. Whether a wound originates from an accident with a sharp object, such as a kitchen knife or yard tool, or from a blunt force such as a fall, there ...

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Laryngeal Airway Mask (Reusable)

A laryngeal mask airway — also known as laryngeal mask and supraglottic airway — is a medical device that keeps a patient's airway open during anesthesia or unconsciousness. A laryngeal mask is composed of an airway tube that connects to an elliptical mask with a cuff which is inserted through the patient's mouth, down the windpipe, and once deployed forms an airtight seal on top the ...