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    Peritonsillar Abscess A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus in the back of the throat behind the tonsils. It usually occurs when an infection of the throat or tonsils (tonsillitis) spreads into the space around the tonsils. CAUSES The infection that leads to a peritonsillar abscess is usually caused by streptococcal bacteria. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Sore throat‚ often with pain on just one side. • Swelling and tenderness of the glands (lymph nodes) in the neck. • Difficulty swallowing

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    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in developed nations including the USA. This disorder is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. IBS also affect the large intestine (colon). This commonly causes cramping‚ bloating‚ gas‚ diarrhea and constipation. You will need to manage this condition long term because it is chronic. Some people can control their symptoms by managing diet‚ lifestyle‚ and stress. Others will need medication and counseling

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    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic‚ or long lasting disease of the large intestine‚ also known as the colon. The lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores‚ or ulcers‚ that produces pus and mucous (1). In other words‚ the digestive system is affected by this disease. Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract‚ called inflammatory bowl disease (IBD) (2). The inflammation usually occurs in the rectum and the lower part of the colon‚ though it may affect

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    The steps that I will be including in an assessment category is: a) Study the symptoms explained by Darren Ardolino. Indigestion is caused by both excessive drinking and smoking. But he does not drink so we can make an assumption that the main cause of his indigestion is his excessive smoking habit. b) Take a several blood test to identify the major cause of the indigestion‚ to detect the level of acidity in blood. c) Take an X-ray of his stomach and small intestines to see if any cancerous cells

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    ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR A GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE A Clinical Capstone Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the School of Health Sciences La Salle University In Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Nursing Practice By Jordan Hopchik Doctor of Nursing Practice Program COPYRIGHT BY JORDAN HOPCHIK 2014 Title of Clinical Capstone Proposal: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR A GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY

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    Cross-contamination from endoscopes to patients are a noted problem throughout endoscopy units across the country. The media has reported exposure to harmful bacteria and viruses following endoscopic procedures from inadequately cleaned scopes‚ the efficacy of high level disinfectants used in reprocessors and the design of the scopes. Legislatures are now questioning the types of infection control programs within endoscopy units and whether qualified personnel are being hired as endoscope technicians

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    What makes a Gastroenterologists different from other doctors? A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases related to the human digestive system. After completing medical school and a three-year residency in Internal Medicine‚ gastroenterologists enter a rigorous fellowship program that provides more training devoted to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract over a period of three years. Fellowship training encompasses every aspect of this specialized

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    Module 1 The foundation of a word is known as the _____. | |  B. | root | 100% |    |   | | | 2. | |   | The combining vowel connects the root to the _____ or to another root. | |  A. | suffix | 100% |    |   | | | 3. | |   | A _____ is attached to the beginning of a word root to modify its meaning. | |  B. | prefix | 100% |    |   | | | 4. | |   | Most often the combining vowel is the letter _____. | |  B. | o | 100% |    |   | | | 5

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    Nature of business First all‚ the project is about the construction of a hospital‚ specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in children‚ in the region of Morcellement St Andre. It will be a public service type organisation. The decision to construct a children’s hospital lies in that‚ nowadays‚ we have noticed that many children are suffering from medical conditions untreatable by our current health care institutions (due to lack of proper equipment/facilities/knowledge and techniques)

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    Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology Open Access Full Text Article Dovepress open access to scientific and medical research OriGinAL rESEArCh Diagnostic indicators for peptic ulcer perforation at a tertiary care hospital in Thailand This article was published in the following Dove Press journal: Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology 8 December 2011 Number of times this article has been viewed Chutikarn Suriya 1 nongyao Kasatpibal 2 Wipada Kunaviktikul 2 Toranee Kayee 3

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