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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 biology of …

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Physical Examination of the Older Adult

WEBThe physical examination of the older adult should include all major systems but with particular attention to areas of concern identified during the history (see also Overview of …

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Overview of Sodium's Role in the Body

WEBAs people age, the body is less able to maintain fluid and sodium balance for several reasons: Decreased thirst: As people age, they sense thirst less quickly or less intensely …

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Quick Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

WEBVIDEO. RA is a type of arthritis in which your body's immune system attacks your joints. RA is more common in women and usually starts in people between 35 and 50 years old, …

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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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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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Overview of Anxiety Disorders

WEBIt ranges in intensity from barely noticeable qualms to a full-blown panic attack, which may cause shortness of breath, dizziness, an increased heart rate, and trembling (tremor). …

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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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Overview of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

WEBThe following English-language resource may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of this resource. National Institutes of Mental Health, …

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Treatment of Mental Illness

WEBExtraordinary advances have been made in the treatment of mental illness. As a result, many mental health disorders can now be treated nearly as successfully as physical …

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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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Personality and Behavior Changes

WEBDisorganized speech or behavior. Hallucinations. Mood extremes (such as depression or mania) These categories are not disorders. They are just one way doctors organize …

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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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Overview of Leukemia

WEBLeukemia is a malignant condition involving the excess production of immature or abnormal leukocytes, which eventually suppresses the production of normal blood cells and …

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Medical Assessment of the Patient With Mental Symptoms

WEBCentral nervous system–active drugs (eg, antiseizure drugs Antiseizure Medications No single medication controls all types of seizures, and different patients require different …

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Tilt Table Testing

WEBHow tilt table testing is done. Typically, people are strapped to a motorized table and remain lying flat for 15 minutes. Then they are tilted head up at a 60° to 80° angle for 45 …

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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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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

WEBComprehensive geriatric assessment is a multidimensional process designed to assess the functional ability, health (physical, cognitive, and mental), and socioenvironmental …

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