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Overview of Preventive Care

WEBPreventive care also focuses on diagnosing problems before symptoms or complications develop, when the chances of recovery are greatest. When done well, prevention …

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When to See a Doctor

WEBPeople with certain disorders should see a doctor sooner rather than later when new symptoms develop. For example, if people with a chronic lung disorder (such as asthma …

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Overview of Rehabilitation

WEBOverview of Rehabilitation. By. Zacharia Isaac. , MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital. Reviewed/Revised Dec 2023. VIEW PROFESSIONAL VERSION. Rehabilitation …

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Overview of Evaluation of the Older Adult

WEBEarly detection of problems can result in early intervention, which can prevent deterioration and improve quality of life Quality of Life in Older Adults Quality of life (QOL) is the …

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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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Changes in the Body With Aging

WEBThe skin changes partly because collagen (a tough, fibrous tissue that makes skin strong) and elastin (which makes skin flexible) become chemically changed and less flexible; …

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Overview of Prevention in Older Adults

WEBDiet Nutritional Requirements Good nutrition aims to achieve and maintain a desirable body composition and high potential for physical and mental work. Balancing energy intake …

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Three Levels of Prevention

WEBThe three levels of prevention are primary, secondary, and tertiary. In primary prevention, a disorder is actually prevented from developing. In secondary prevention, disease is …

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Effects of Aging on the Nervous System

WEBAs people age, the number of nerve cells Nerves The peripheral nervous system consists of more than 100 billion nerve cells (neurons) that run throughout the body like strings, …

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Overview of Thyroid Function

WEBTSH measurement is the best means of determining thyroid dysfunction (see table ).Normal TSH levels rule out hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is characterized …

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Understanding Medical Terms

WEBUnderstanding Medical Terms. At first glance, medical terminology can seem like a foreign language. But often the key to understanding medical terms is focusing on their …

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Overview of Coronary Artery Disease

WEBCoronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in both sexes, accounting for approximately one third of all deaths, and substantial numbers of these …

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Cardiovascular Examination

WEBBlood pressure (BP) is measured in both arms and, for suspected congenital cardiac disorders or peripheral vascular disorders, in both legs. The bladder of an appropriately …

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Spleen Disorders and Immunodeficiency

WEBThe spleen is crucial to the function of the immune system . The spleen filters the blood, removing and destroying bacteria and other infectious organisms in the bloodstream. It …

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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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Effects of Life Transitions on Older Adults

WEBBereavement affects many aspects of an older person’s life. For example, social interaction and companionship decrease, and social status may change. The death of a spouse …

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Anorexia Nervosa

WEBTreatment. More Information. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a relentless pursuit of thinness, a distorted body image, an extreme fear of obesity, and …

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Treatment of Mental Illness

WEBHow do doctors treat mental illness? The main treatments include: Medicines. Talk therapy (psychotherapy or counseling) For most mental health disorders, a combination of …

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