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Thousands Die Annually from Hospital Preventable Infections

Helmets Save Heads

Exercise Buffers Effects of Stress

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Tip of The Week- Immune System Review

The immune system is the body's defense from diseases and infections. In this episode, nurses and nursing students will have an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the immune system, have a better understanding of how the immune system works, the different organs that comprise of the the immune system, as well as problems that we see in reactions like allergies and auto immune disorders.

We will see that the immune system comprises of different cells that are produced by corresponding organs and have a specific functions and types of immunity.

For more information and for a better review on this featured tip, follow the links provided below.

Kids Health Article on the Immune System

University of Hartford Immune System Review

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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