Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical activity like coughing,
sneezing, laughing or exercise. It is the common type of
urinary incontinence in women.
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What Can Schools do to Prevent the Spread of Swine Flu ?
Swine flu is a viral disease caused by a new type of
influenza virus (Novel H1N1) that has symptoms similar to seasonal flu. The severity of illness ranges from very mild symptoms to severe illnesses that can result in death. Schools and teachers can help prevent the spread of swine flu among students, teachers, and other staff by taking some simple preventive health measures.
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Acetaminophen poisoning
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CT Scan
CT scanning or CAT scanning and is a noninvasive, painless investigation used to diagnose and treat medical conditions. In this procedure special x-ray equipments are used to produce multiple images of the internal organs of the body in various sections and slicings and a computer joins them together which can be examined on a computer monitor or printed.
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Tooth Abscess
A tooth
abscess also known as root abscess is pus enclosed in the tissues surrounding the jaw bone at the tip of an infected tooth.
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Septal perforations
Septal perforation is a hole in the
nasal septum, the tissue that separates the nostrils. It can occur as a result of previous nasal surgery or as a result of
nasal fracture. It can also occur after long term use of cocaine.
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Tests and diagnosis of HIV/AIDS
HIV tests are used to detect the presence of the human
immunodeficiency virus in serum, saliva, or urine. Such tests may detect HIV
antibodies, antigens, and nucleic acids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages voluntary HIV testing as a routine part of medical care for all adults age 13- 64 yrs.
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Risk factors for HIV/AIDS
hiv/253657?iL=true" >AIDS (acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Anyone of any age, race, sex or sexual orientation can be infected with HIV. Sex and drugs/alcohol interact in many ways to increase a person's risk of getting or giving HIV
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ACF (asymmetric crying facies) with cardiac defects
ACF is rare disorder characterized by presence of heart defects and abnormalities of lower lip muscle. It is also known as Cayler syndrome.
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What can cause bleeding after sex ?
Bleeding during or after intercourse, often termed post-coital bleeding, can occur because of many reasons.
Cervical cancer is one of the most serious causes of post-coital bleeding. However, it is not the only cause. In fact, less than 6 percent women presenting with post-coital bleeding are likely to be diagnosed with invasive cancer. Some of the more common causes of bleeding associated with intercourse are precancerous changes in the
cervix,
cervical ectropion, infections and inflammation. Whatever the cause of bleeding associated with intercourse, it is not a symptom that you should ignore. It is advisable to contact your doctor at the earliest if you are experiencing bleeding during or after intercourse.
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