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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.