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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
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The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
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Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.
(A) Figure illustrating the location and appearance of a peptic ulcer in both the stomach and the du
Thymus gland. (A) Appearance and position; (B) with anatomic structures.
Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is characterized by a chronic deterioration of the liver, replacing healthy cel
Socrates (470–399 B.C.E.) was an Ancient Greek philosopher often called the "father of ...
School age (late childhood): 6–12 years, or to puberty.
A medical assistant should present a neat appearance and make it a habit to wear a smile.