Health
How does Temperature affect Legionella Growth?
Legionella is a common waterborne bacterium. It thrives in water systems that are not properly maintained, and it can be fast-growing. It is largely found in cooling towers, tanks, water heaters and spray systems, but all water systems carry a potential risk. This bacterium carries significant risk to health, as when it is breathed into the lungs, there is the danger of contracting Legionnaire’s Disease—a form of pneumonia that can be very serious.
Continue reading →Can a Baby 'Hide' on an Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is a wonderful thing. Since the beginning of time, expecting mothers have wondered how their baby is growing inside them. With the magic of sound frequency waves, we’re lucky enough in the modern day to be able to take a look at the womb and peek at who’s inside. Even if they want to play hide and seek. However, just like pregnancy itself, ultrasounds can be mysterious at times. Ultrasound technology has advanced greatly over time and ultra-detailed images can be created of your unborn baby, even in 4D! But there can still be times when it isn’t as easy to see your little one. Although it’s rare, there’s the possibility that a baby can ‘hide’ on an ultrasound. As you progress further through your pregnancy, the images will become clearer and more accurate. If you don’t see the baby in a scan, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not there. Alternatively, if you can only see one baby, there may be the possibility that another is just out of sight! Keep reading to find out how a baby might be camera shy.
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