Fractures - Broken Bones. 1  Simple Fractures: A fractured bone generally takes at least six weeks to heal. 2  Fractured Finger or Toe: These fractures typically heal in three to five weeks. 3  Fractured Clavicle (collarbone): This may take five to ten weeks to heal.
The hazard: Glutaraldehyde is a toxic chemical that is used for cold sterilization of medical and dental equipment. It is in Cidex and other products.Glutaraldehyde can cause severe irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, lungs, nausea, headaches, drowsiness, and dizziness. Avoid using the product (substitution): Where possible, the use of glutaraldehyde should be avoided by using less toxic chemicals or other processes for sterilization. 2  Use equipment to avoid exposure (engineering controls): Glutaraldehyde should be used in a contained process along with local exhaust ventilation.
Glucomannan is a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). Glucommanan powder, capsules, and tablets are used as medicine. Glucomannan is used for constipation, weight loss in adults and children, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar control, and lowering cholesterol.In foods, glucomannan is used as a thickener or gelling agent. Glucommanan flour and powder are used in food. Stomach condition called dumping syndrome. 2  Some early research suggests that taking a specific glucomannan product (Propol, Pharmacia, Woerden, The Netherlands) reduces the risk of blood sugar becoming too low after eating in people who have had stomach surgery. 3  However, not all research agrees.