Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is the cutting (excision) and removal of part of the cervix. The cervix is the bottom part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. The tissue that is removed from the cervix is then examined to see if there are precancerous cells or cancer cells present. LEEP may be done when: • You have abnormal bleeding from your cervix. • You have an abnormal Pap test result. • Your health care provider finds an abnormality
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Majority like Marijuana It was legal once‚ so why is it illegal now? Studies show that cannabis is the least harmful drug known in existence with a death rate per year of zero. At the bottom of the list the reason most people think it’s a harmful drug is because of it being illegal and the rumours that have conspired over the years. But what are the facts? Why is the Australian government allowing products so harmful such as cigarettes to be made in Australia? Why are people getting jail
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RN HESI Exam V1 Review A client presents to the L&D unit screaming “the baby is coming!” Which action should the nurse implement first? Observe the perineum An adult male received a liver transplant a week ago. The nurse notes that he has developed a rash on his palms that itch and hurt. Which finding of GVHD is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? WBC and differential count A male client is returned to the surgical unit following a left kidney removal. The patient
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Infectious mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the Epstein- Barr virus‚ which is part of the herpes family of viruses. Signs and symptoms of mononucleosis may include‚ fatigue‚ sore throat‚ perhaps a strep throat that doesn’t get better with antibiotic use‚ fever‚ swollen lymph nodes in your neck and armpits‚ swollen tonsils‚ headache‚ skin rash
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1. What are immunoglobins Immunoglobulin’s or antibodies are substances produced by the body’s immune system in response to bacteria‚ viruses‚ or other foreign substances‚ such as fungus‚ allergens or cancer cells. Antibodies attach to the foreign substances‚ causing them to be destroyed by other immune system cells. Secretory Immunoglobulin A (SIgA) is a subclass of Immunoglobulin A (IgA)‚ an antibody that plays a critical role in mucosal immunity. SIgA is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous
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Salmonellosis‚ tuberculosis‚ MRSA‚ coccidiosis‚ food poisoning‚ dysentery‚ bronchitis‚ ear infections‚ strep throat/tonsilitis‚ pneumonia‚ gonorrhea‚ syphilis‚ chlamydia— * Viruses: Influenza‚ common cold‚ stomach flu‚ pneumonia‚ ear infections‚ HIV/AIDS‚ herpes‚ warts‚ dengue‚ West Nile Virus‚ encephalitis * Fungi: Valley fever‚ athlete’s foot‚ ringworm‚ yeast infection * Parasites: Worms‚ schistosomiasis‚ malaria‚ sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis)‚ leishmaniasis. Infection‚ in general terms
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The condition Guillain Borre syndrome can be caused by acute infection some examples of acute infections include influenza virus and rhinovirus. Ebola hemorrhagic fever. And can be caused by a viral infection examples Chickenpox‚ Flu (influenza)‚ Herpes‚ Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS)‚ Human papillomavirus (HPV)‚ Infectious mononucleosis‚ Mumps‚ measles and rubella‚ Shingles‚ Viral gastroenteritis(stomach flu)‚ Viral hepatitis‚ Viral
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Rabies (/ˈreɪbiːz/; from Latin: rabies‚ "madness") is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain in humans and other warm-blooded animals. The time period between contracting the disease and the start of symptoms is usually one to three months; however‚ it can vary from less than one week to more than one year. The time is dependent on the distance the virus must travel to reach the system. Early symptoms may include fever and tingling at the site of exposure. This is then followed
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NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR HIV AND AIDS TREATMENT AND CARE IN ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH ABUJA – NIGERIA OCTOBER 2010 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS FMOH Mr. Linus Awute Permanent Secretary FMOH Dr. Michael Anibueze Director Public Health Dr. Balami Wapada National Coordinator HIV/AIDS Division Dr. Ngozi
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Antepartum care Purposes physical and psychic preparation genetic risk identification associated diseases treatment immunization Basic principles Pregnancy is not a disease Mental preparation is necessary Good nutrition Early detection and treatment of illnesses Adjustment to physical limitations of pregnancy Education of the couple about normal and abnormal events Avoidance of substances harmful to the fetus Pre-conception care History drug‚ alcohol‚ tobacco
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