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WEBWash your hands before eating and cooking. Store, prepare, and cook foods (particularly meats) appropriately. Drink only clean or treated water. Wash minor wounds with soap …

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Introduction to the Human Body

WEBThe human body is a complex, highly organized structure made up of unique cells that work together to accomplish the specific functions necessary for sustaining life. The …

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Overview of Sodium's Role in the Body

WEBMost of the body’s sodium is located in the blood and in the fluid around cells. Sodium helps the body keep fluids in a normal balance (see About Body Water About Body Water …

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Overview of Mental Illness

WEBThe line between having certain personality traits (such as being conscientious or orderly) and having a personality disorder Overview of Personality Disorders Personality …

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Overview of Coronary Artery Disease

WEBCoronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in both sexes, accounting for approximately one third of all deaths, and substantial numbers of these …

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Overview of Anxiety Disorders

WEBOverview of Anxiety Disorders. Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease that is a normal human experience. It is also present in a wide range of mental health …

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Overview of Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care

WEBLegal capacity (competency): The right and ability to manage one’s own affairs (usually starting at age 18 in most states). Legal incapacity (incompetency): The inability to …

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Overview of Drugs

WEBA drug is defined by U.S. law as any substance (other than a food or device) intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, relief, treatment, or prevention of disease or intended to affect …

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Overview of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

WEBTrauma- and stressor-related disorders develop in the aftermath of a traumatic event. They share many features, including dysphoria (general unease or dissatisfaction), irritability, …

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Introduction to Geriatrics

WEBIntroduction to Geriatrics. Geriatrics refers to medical care for older adults, an age group that is not easy to define precisely. Gerontology is the study of aging, including biologic, …

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Birth Defects of the Ear

WEBBirth defects of the ear are apparent at birth or soon afterward. Your child's ear may be very small, abnormally shaped, or missing. Some children are missing an ear canal and may …

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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

WEBComprehensive geriatric assessment is most successful when done by a geriatric interdisciplinary team Geriatric Interdisciplinary Teams Every 4 years, the US …

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Acute Pancreatitis

WEBAlcohol intake is the second most common etiology of acute pancreatitis. The risk of developing pancreatitis increases with increasing doses of alcohol (≥ 4 to 7 drinks/day in …

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Overview of Sexuality

WEBSexuality is a normal part of human experience. However, the types of sexual behavior that are considered normal vary greatly within and among different cultures. In fact, defining …

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Acute Interstitial Pneumonia

WEBAcute interstitial pneumonia is an idiopathic interstitial pneumonia that develops suddenly and is severe. (See also Overview of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias .) Acute …

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Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders

WEBThe kidneys constantly produce urine, which flows through two tubes (the ureters) to the bladder, where urine is stored (see Figure: Viewing the Urinary Tract).The lowest part of …

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Vaginal Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)

WEBThe vagina is infected by a yeast called Candida, usually Candida albicans, resulting in a yeast infection called candidiasis. Being pregnant or having diabetes or a weakened …

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

WEBChronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is the breakdown of brain cells over time, caused by repeated head injury or blasts from explosions. Head injuries include concussions. …

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Immunoglobulins Blood Test

WEBAn immunoglobulins blood test may be used to help diagnose a variety of conditions, including: Bacterial or viral infections ; Immunodeficiency, a condition that reduces the …

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Overview of Personality Disorders

WEBOverview of Personality Disorders. Personality disorders are mental health conditions that involve long-lasting, pervasive patterns of thinking, perceiving, reacting, and relating that …

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History-Taking in the Older Adult

WEBHistory-Taking in the Older Adult. By. , DO, MGH, MBA, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Population Health. Attention to the medical history is particularly …

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