Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Summary of 2015 CDC Treatment Guidelines

These summary guidelines reflect the 2015 CDC Guidelines for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. They are intended as a…

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Updated ACOG Recommendations for Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is linked to the development of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancer, as well…

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‘Walnuts prevent heart attack, lower cholesterol’

'Walnuts prevent heart attack, lower cholesterol' By Chukwuma Muanya TWO handfuls of walnuts a day could help stave off heart…

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Processed meats do cause cancer – WHO

Processed meats - such as bacon, sausages and ham - do cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…

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Hospital Routines May Be Making Patients Sicker

Hospital Routines May Be Making Patients Sicker NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Interrupted sleep and withholding of food can make…

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Even Doctors and Nurses Don’t Always Have Healthy Lifestyles

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even doctors and nurses don't always follow the healthy lifestyle choices they recommend for patients…

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Severity of skin psoriasis linked to blood vessel inflammation, cardiovascular risk

People with more psoriasis may also have more inflammation in their blood vessels, according to research published in the American…

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Waterlow score

The Waterlow score (or Waterlow scale) gives an estimated risk for the development of a pressure sore in a given…

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Cincinnati Pre-hospital Stroke Scale

The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is a system used to diagnose a potential stroke in a pre-hospital setting. It tests…

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Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)

Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - The purpose is to To prevent blood clot formation, allow free flow of urine and…

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