states that “Trichomoniasis” has also been linked to pelvic inflammatory disease, an increased risk of getting and transmitting HIV infection, and cancer of the cervix. Most patients are asymptomatic; and since there are currently no guidelines for screening for the infection, Trichomoniasis vaginalis often goes undiagnosed.” A female
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According to Dr. Richard Hunt (2016), Herpes viruses are an important cause of human viral disease, very close to influenza and cold viruses. They can cause diseases or be silent for a long time only to be reactivated, just like Shingles. Herpes is a Latin word which in Greek means to creep according to Dr. Richard Hunt (2016). In the many herpes virus strains, there is a minimum of 25 viruses in this family viridae which only eight or more types are known to infect human often. As soon as a person
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MSM respondents. Of the 180 respondents, 124 admitted to using online network sites for dating and sex, while 133 said they had sex with people they contacted through online network sites. Those who engaged in sex were between the age of 14 and 36. Health Assistant Secretary and Director of the National Epidemiology Center Dr. Enrique Tayag said, “Through online networking sites, MSM can meet without fear of negative social consequences. He added that with the Internet increasing the rates of risky
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the most part, on the medical aspects. In the way of background, alcoholism refers to the drinking of alcoholic beverages to such a degree that major aspects of the individual’s life -such as work, school, family relationships or personal SAFETY AND HEALTH, above all, are seriously and repeatedly interfered with. Alcoholism is considered a disease, meaning that it follows a characteristic course with known physical, psychological, and social systems. The alcoholic continues to consume alcohol despite
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Dance-Related Injury Causes Page Break Abstract In any physical activity, injuries are almost always inevitable. For dance, these injuries could be just as life threatening as those from contact sports, even though no one is constantly running after them. With this being said, there are many precautions in place to prevent these injuries. Why aren't there less people with no dance-related injuries? This study discovered the causes behind dance-related injuries. High school seniors and undergraduate
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violence is an ongoing experience of physical, psychologic, and/or sexual abuse in the home that is used to establish power and control over another person.1 Although awareness about the rate of domestic violence in our society is increasing, the public health ramifications have only recently been recognized in the medical community. The majority of the medical literature to date has focused on the effect of domestic violence on the primary victim. What effect does witnessing domestic violence have on secondary
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a normal citizen is almost impossible. “People with schizophrenia may hear voices that other people don't hear. They may think other people are trying to hurt them. Sometimes they don't make any sense when they talk,” (National Institute of Mental Health). The symptoms of schizophrenia vary from mild to severe depending on the patient. “Schizophrenia is characterized by the following symptoms; delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking and emotional unresponsiveness,” (Simon, Harvey, and David
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individual turns to the Internet or plays computer games in an attempt to change moods, overcome anxiety, deal with depression, reduce isolation or loneliness, or distract themselves from overwhelming problems. The elderly, as well as children and adolescents, are particularly vulnerable because they may not realize the extent of their dependency. In many instances, individuals with computer addiction may seek help for another condition, such as depression, phobias or other addictions. Computer
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PN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EDITION . CO NT ASTERY SERI ES TM N E R EV MOD IE W LE U PN Mental Health Nursing Review Module Edition 9.0 CONtriButOrs Sheryl Sommer, PhD, RN, CNE VP Nursing Education & Strategy Janean Johnson, MSN, RN Nursing Education Strategist Sherry L. Roper, PhD, RN Nursing Education Strategist Karin Roberts, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE Nursing Education Coordinator Mendy G. McMichael, DNP, RN Nursing Education Specialist and Content Project Coordinator Marsha S. Barlow
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States, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance affecting about 1 in every 12 adults (Wilcox, 2015). South Dakota has an even higher rate, ranking fourth in total alcohol consumption (Ransom, 2013). Alcohol use can take a toll on one’s health and can also lead to risky behaviors or even death. Nearly 88,000 people die annually due to alcohol-related causes in the United States. Additionally, alcohol consumption can lead to binge drinking, which is typically about 4 drinks for women or
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