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Atherosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis, Plaque, Calcium build up, all refer to hardening of the arteries due to plaque build up. Plaque is a combination …

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An End-of-life doula is a professional with education and experience in death, dying and bereavement. All of us will die, but none …

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PALLIATIVE CARE AND CLOSURE Experiencing the death of a loved one is traumatic, whether it is an unexpected death or of someone …

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The question I get asked most often is why does a doctor need to sign a requistion form for a virtual autopsy …

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Mesothelioma is an incurable asbestos-related cancer that affects the mesothelium, the lining of several areas within the body. Related is Asbestosis, a non-cancerous form of pulmonary fibrosis where …

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An autopsy, whether clinical or forensic is a search for answers about the cause of death.  An autopsy serves to confirm the …