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Top Tips for Commercial Roofing Contractors

In the realm of construction, where every aspect requires precision and expertise, commercial roofing holds significant importance. Choosing the right contractor for commercial roofing projects can be the difference between a durable, long-lasting roof and a constant headache of repairs. This articl

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Understanding Rhinosinusitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Classification

Rhinosinusitis, formerly known as sinusitis, is an inflammation affecting the paranasal sinuses, nasal mucosa, and nasal cavity. This condition is categorized based on the duration of symptoms as acute, subacute, or chronic. Various factors contribute to the development of rhinosinusitis, including

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Case Study: Sepsis Presentation and Management in Two Patients

Mrs. NP, a 55-year-old woman with a background of cirrhosis from heavy alcohol use, presented to the ED with symptoms suggestive of sepsis. Examination revealed a febrile state, elevated blood pressure, and altered mental status. Investigations were initiated to determine the cause, with differentia

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Understanding Common Illnesses and Health Advice

Explore various common illnesses like flu, fever, headache, cold, and their symptoms through images. Learn how to describe illnesses using verbs and match symptoms with the right illness. Additionally, discover health advice using "should" and "shouldn't" with appropriate illnesses.

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Understanding Migraine: Types, Classification, and Symptoms

Migraine is a complex neurological condition characterized by severe headaches often accompanied by other symptoms. The classification of migraines includes those with and without aura, chronic migraines, and childhood periodic syndromes. Complications and disorders associated with migraines are als

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Mystery Case Study: 75-Year-Old Male with Fever and Altered Mental Status

A 75-year-old male with a history of multiple animal exposures presented with fever, altered mental status, headache, and diarrhea. Physical exam revealed vital signs within normal limits, and labs showed various results including negative infectious disease workup but pending further tests. Imaging

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Understanding Rickettsia: Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Diagnosis

Rickettsia, a genus of Gram-negative bacteria transmitted by arthropods, is responsible for diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever. It causes symptoms such as high fever, rash, and severe headache. Laboratory diagnosis involves serology and isolation from experimental animals. Learn more about R

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Understanding Post-Dural Puncture Headache in Children

Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication following lumbar puncture, characterized by a positional headache that worsens when upright and improves when lying flat. This article discusses the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, risk factors, management, and treatment of PDPH in chil

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Overview of UCNS Headache Medicine Exam and Recertification Process

Learn about the UCNS Headache Medicine Exam, recertification requirements, and the importance of maintaining certification in this subspecialty. Discover the demographics of UCNS diplomates, recertification criteria, and the year-wise CME credits needed for certification renewal. Stay informed about

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Iron Deficiency Anemia in a 78-Year-Old Man: A Case Study

A 78-year-old man presents with symptoms of fatigue, headache, and abdominal pain, leading to a diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. His medical history includes hypertension, type II diabetes, and chronic shoulder pain. Investigations reveal hypochromic, microcytic anemia with low iron levels and h

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Understanding Malaria: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, transmitted through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito. There are four types of Plasmodium parasites, with Plasmodium falciparum being the most severe. Malaria incidence globally has seen millions of cases with significant mort

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Understanding Glasgow Coma Score in Head Injury, Stroke & Encephalopathy

A 61-year-old female with intractable headache and eye pain was admitted for sepsis secondary to herpes zoster, leading to encephalopathy and CO2 Narcosis. Through accurate Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) documentation, the Severity of Illness (SOI) and Risk of Mortality (ROM) were improved. Coding guideli

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Overview of Hypertensive Emergencies and Labetalol Use in SIREMS Protocol

Hypertensive emergencies necessitate rapid blood pressure reduction to prevent organ damage such as renal failure, MI, and stroke. Patients may present with symptoms like chest pain, headache, and altered mental status. Non-compliance and illicit drug use are common causes. Physical findings include

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Lumbar Puncture: Indications, Contraindications, and Post-procedure Considerations

Lumbar puncture is a medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the spinal subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Indications for performing a lumbar puncture include suspicion of meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, CNS diseases lik

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Migraine Headache in Women Veterans: VHA Cohort Reporting and Demographics

The presentation highlights the prevalence and healthcare utilization of migraine headaches in women veterans served by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) from 2008 to 2021. It covers data on the number of women veterans with headaches, demographics including race/ethnicity and age distributio

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Learning About Common Illnesses - Health Lesson for Students

In this lesson, students will learn about common illnesses and how to describe symptoms like runny nose, headache, stomach ache, and chills. They will also understand proper ways to take care of themselves when sick and identify parts of a letter. The lesson includes engaging activities, new vocabul

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Common Illness Vocabulary and Actions

This content focuses on vocabulary related to common illnesses like cold, cough, fever, sore throat, headache, and more. It provides scenarios of feeling unwell and suggests actions such as seeing a doctor, going to a pharmacy, or taking medicine. The exercises included help reinforce the learning o

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Uncommon Complication in a 5-Year-Old Female Child: A Case Study

A 5-year-old female child presented with high-grade continuous fever, abdominal pain, headache, malaise, and loss of appetite. Initial investigations revealed positive findings for Scrub IGM ELISA. Treatment with oral Doxycycline and platelet transfusion led to the resolution of symptoms. However, o

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Understanding Cryptococcal Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome

Cryptococcal Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (C-IRIS) is a condition where rapid reversal of immunodeficiency triggers exaggerated inflammatory reactions in response to Cryptococcus antigens. It can manifest as either Unmasking IRIS or Paradoxical IRIS, with common CNS presentations incl

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Enhancing Open Information Extraction with Focused Entailment Graphs

Explore how Focused Entailment Graphs improve Open Information Extraction (Open IE) by structuring propositions and their entailment relations. These graphs help consolidate natural language expressions like "relieve headache" and "treat headache" to organize data hierarchically for better understan

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Approach to Headache and Neurological Symptoms in Clinical Practice

Comprehensive overview of primary and secondary headaches, red flags, and patterns in neurological presentations. Discusses distinguishing features, differential diagnoses, and management approaches for various conditions affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. Highlights important cond

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Understanding Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Lyme disease is an infectious inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by tick bites. It presents with a range of symptoms, including fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic erythema migrans rash. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications such

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