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  2. Spaghettification - Wikipedia

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    In astrophysics, spaghettification (sometimes referred to as the noodle effect) [1] is the vertical stretching and horizontal compression of objects into long thin shapes (rather like spaghetti) in a very strong, non-homogeneous gravitational field.

  3. Dewi Evans - Wikipedia

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    Despite continued protestations of experiencing excruciating pain the child was told by Dr. Evans that there was nothing wrong with her and that the pain was in her head. The parents continued to push for further medical investigations but Evans decided that they were trying to gain attention from medical services for their own gratification.

  4. Talk:Spaghettification - Wikipedia

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    Unfortunately it's not clear to me if "spaghettification" is a real word. I've only found very marginal sources that use it. Hawking never uses the term, only "stretched out like spaghetti". Consequently I guess you will not be able to find references for hypothetical spaghettification by neutron stars.

  5. Decompression sickness - Wikipedia

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    The following environmental factors have been shown to increase the risk of DCS: the magnitude of the pressure reduction ratio – a large pressure reduction ratio is more likely to cause DCS than a small one. [23] [31] [35] repetitive exposures – repetitive dives within a short period of time (a few hours) increase the risk of developing DCS.

  6. Irukandji syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Irukandji syndrome is a condition that results from envenomation by certain box jellyfish. [4] In rare instances the sting may result in cardiac arrest and death. [5] The most common jellyfish involved is the Carukia barnesi, a species of Irukandji jellyfish. [4]

  7. Loss aversion - Wikipedia

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    A loss of $0.05 is perceived as having a greater utility loss than the utility increase of a comparable gain. In cognitive science and behavioral economics , loss aversion refers to a cognitive bias in which the same situation is perceived as worse if it is framed as a loss, rather than a gain.

  8. What Is the Maximum Semaglutide Dose for Weight Loss? - AOL

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    The maximum semaglutide dose for weight loss is 2.4 milligrams (mg) per week. Your healthcare provider will start you on a lower weekly dose and gradually increase it over time.

  9. Pressure ulcer - Wikipedia

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    Pressure ulcers can trigger other ailments, cause considerable suffering, and can be expensive to treat. Some complications include autonomic dysreflexia, bladder distension, bone infection, pyarthrosis, sepsis, amyloidosis, anemia, urethral fistula, gangrene and very rarely malignant transformation (Marjolin's ulcer – secondary carcinomas in chronic wounds).