ABC is a medical abbreviation for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. It's the sequence to follow in Basic Life Support (BLS), although this order is sometimes changed to Circulation, Airway, Breating
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Smartphone use linked to low sperm count and male infertilitySmartphone use linked to low sperm count and male infertility
Male infertility is a pressing concern in the realm of public health, with studies revealing a concerning 50% decline in male sperm counts over the course of several decades. This
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PostpartumPostpartum
Postpartum is the period after delivery. The postpartum period begins when the baby is born and ends when the body has almost returned to its pre-pregnant state. This period is often considered to
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AnorexiaAnorexia
Anorexia is a lack of appetite or disinterest in food. This can be a symptom of various medical conditions, including: For Anorexia as an eating disorder, refer to Anorexia Nervosa.
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Intestinal TuberculosisIntestinal Tuberculosis
Intestinal Tuberculosis is also known as TB of the intestine or TB infection of the intestine. Tuberculosis is primarily a Lung Infection, but it can infect other areas of the
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Caesarean SectionCaesarean Section
A caesarean section (American English: cesarean section), or C-section, is a form of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to
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VentouseVentouse
Ventouse is a vacuum device used to assist the delivery of a baby when labor has not progressed adequately. It is an alternative to a forceps delivery and caesarean section.
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US nursing homes grappling with a dire staffing shortageUS nursing homes grappling with a dire staffing shortage
Workers and labor experts assert that understaffing remains a persistent problem in the U.S. healthcare industry, even after the pandemic. This ongoing issue has grave repercussions for patient care, residents'
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Extravasation is the escape of a fluid from its contained space into the surrounding area, particularly the release of blood or blood cells from vessels. In the context of inflammation,
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Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial DevelopmentErik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
Erik Erikson (15 June 1902 – 12 May 1994) was a Danish-German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on social development of human beings, otherwise known as the
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