METHADONE AND IT’S EFFECTIVENESS INTRODUCTION Methadone occupies a position of huge prominence in drug misuse treatment to date. It is estimated there are around 650‚000 illicit drug users receiving treatment globally (WHO 2008). Historically it was the earliest form of opioid replacement therapy and continues to be the most widely used form in the United States‚ Europe and Australia (Ward et al 1998). The most recent figures for Scotland show approximately 22‚224 people are receiving methadone
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J Community Health (2009) 34:1–5 DOI 10.1007/s10900-008-9122-8 ORIGINAL PAPER Knowledge About Breastfeeding Among a Group of Primary Care Physicians and Residents in Puerto Rico ´ Gloria Leavitt Æ Silma Martınez Æ Nerian Ortiz Æ ´ Lourdes Garcıa Published online: 27 September 2008 Ó Springer Science+Business Media‚ LLC 2008 Abstract Physicians have an essential role in promoting‚ protecting‚ and supporting breastfeeding as the ideal method of infant feeding. They are in an important
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became a “saboteur”. During and after the Cultural Revolution‚ the relationship between the government and the intellectuals was not among the most pleasant. Mr. Chiu‚ a professor of Harbin University‚ is worried about his bad liver and acute hepatitis. His wife whose cheeks are pale wears “glassed” (P634)‚ which could be perceived as a sign of fragility. They live a comfortable life as indicated by the fact that they own a color TV. The couple obviously belongs to the intellectual‚ and it helps
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CIRRHOSIS Cirrhosis of the liver refers to the scarring of liver due to poor liver function and development of various liver diseases caused by conditions such as alcohol abuse‚ buildup of fats in the liver‚ and hepatitis. In most of the cases‚ liver is able to regenerate the new liver cells when they are damaged. However‚ if the damage has occurred for a longer period of time and becomes severe‚ regeneration of the cells would be incomplete. This‚ in turn‚ leads to the formation of the scar tissues
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potential to transferring bacteria‚ HIV‚ and viruses it also can transmit hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus (DeCarli‚ 2002). In your judgment‚ did Becton Dickinson have an obligation to provide the safety syringe in all its sizes? Yes‚ Needle stick injuries among healthcare workers worldwide had become a threat to the health care industry. Becton
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contains cholesterol‚ emulsification agents‚ and phospholipids? Bile (884) 23) What is cirrhosis? Progressive chronic inflammation of the liver. Results in irreversible scarring of the liver. Comes from chronic alcoholism or severe chronic hepatitis.
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- Shigella. - Pertussis (Whooping Cough). - Bubonic Plague. - Leprosy. * Common illness and infections caused by viruses are:- - Aids / HIV. - Hepatitis. - Polio. - Cold. - Chicken Pox. * Common illness and infections caused by fungi are:- - Thrush. - Ringworm. - Anthrax. - Athlete’s Foot
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unaware that they carry HIV‚ Hepatitis C‚ and other diseases‚ and are under the assumption that their initial health screen will detect the disease. This is simply a lack of knowledge‚ and lack of personal care before becoming incarcerated. Inmates think that they are in a disease screened environment‚ and still other will unknowingly carry the disease and possibly spread it because they are unaware they had it. Initial screenings may only test for diseases such as hepatitis C‚ and only certain
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INTRODUCTION WHAT IS BLOOD TRANSFUSION? Is the transfer of blood or blood components into a person’s bloodstream‚ or a safe common procedure in which you receive blood through an intravenous (IV) line into one of your blood vessels. HOW BLOOD TRANSFUSION OCCUR? During a blood transfusion a small needle is used to insert an (IV) line into one of your blood vessels through this line‚ you receive healthy blood. The procedure usually takes one to four hours depending on how much blood you need.
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habits. Dogs with leptospirosis can infect humans. There is a vaccine against this disease‚ and if your dog shows these symptoms take him to the vet immediately. Canine hepatitis is another common disease that affects dog health. It is a viral disease that is spread through contact with saliva or urine of an infected dog. Hepatitis has similar symptoms to distemper with the addition of a high temperature and bloody stools. Take your dog to the vet if he shows as of these
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