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A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to serious brain injury.Head injury is classified as either closed or open(penetrating).A closed head injury mean...
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Detailed information on head injury, including causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on head injury, including causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on head injury, including causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment
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Head trauma can be fatal. The effects from some types of head trauma may not appear right away. So it's important to get medical attention for any head injury.
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Detailed information on superficial injuries to the face and head In the course of a child's day, minor injuries may occur during play and sports activities. The face and head are especially at risk for cuts, scrapes, and lacerations because:
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My 4-month-old was hit in the head. It did not cause a big bruise, but then two hours after the incident he threw up twice. In this case should an infant be watched or taken to the emergency room?
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A strong blow to the head may cause swelling and bleeding inside the skull. The resulting pressure can injure the brain (concussion). If you have any doubts identifying a concussion, have a healthcare provider check the victim.
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Children hit their heads frequently. Most of the time, the injury is minor, usually involving only the scalp, and nothing needs to be done. Sometimes, the injury is more serious, involving the skull and/or brain inside, and medical attention is required.
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Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
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When you exercise, you gain more strength and flexibility. Your mood will improve, and you'll be able to think better.
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In elderly patients, symptoms of depression can be mistaken for symptoms of another medical problem, so it is important for clinicians to consider all physical problems and medications of elderly patients before making a diagnosis.
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Learn how to put together a caregiving plan, draw on useful services, and address legal, medical, and financial planning issues. Also, find advice on involving family members, handling daily tasks, and maintaining your well being.
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Aimed at older adults, this report provides practical advice on how to avoid common and often deadly accidents at home.
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Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name"aspirin" was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
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People at risk for heart attack or stroke will likely benefit from taking low-dose daily aspirin, but for some there are greater risks (such as ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding) that outweigh aspirin's help.
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Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever.Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains—headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds an...
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Aspirin has been associated with increased likelihood of developing Reye''s syndrome when given to children with viral illness. Although Reye''s syndrome is a rare disease affecting the liver and central nervous system, alternate pain relievers are ...
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Aspirin can harm tooth dentin and enamel and should be chewed with caution.
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The benefits of aspirin for those at risk for heart disease are clear, but for women under 65 who are not at risk, there is no benefit to a daily aspirin. There is evidence that taking aspirin regularly may reduce the risk of stroke, regardless of age.
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Aspirin is safe for some healthy women over age 65 to take to prevent stroke and heart attack, but probably not for most younger women.
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Discusses the use of anti-inflammatory drugs in cancer prevention and cites numerous studies on the protective value of NSAIDs and coxibs to a variety of cancers.
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The Women's Health Study, released in March 2005, provides surprising new information about the health benefits of aspirin for women.
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A study from Spain found that a low dose of aspirin at bedtime caused a decrease in blood pressure. The researchers are not certain how this occurred, so more study is needed.
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In the wake of new research, doctors are reversing old advice to abstain from aspirin before surgery.
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A review of current guidelines for taking aspirin, for both men and women, in the wake of a recent large-scale study.
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The FDA recommends that people who take both aspirin for heart protection and ibuprofen for pain take the aspirin first, as ibuprofen can block aspirin's ability to prevent blood clots.
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I have ulcerative colitis and diabetes. My new doctor has been pushing aspirin therapy. My gastroenterologist feels that I should consider aspirin if and when there are signs that I would benefit from it and not to risk having problems with my colitis.
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A Harvard Medical School doctor answers questions about aspirin, ibuprofen, and other common pain relievers.
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Aspirin helps inhibit platelets in the bloodstream during a heart attack. Chewed aspirin has been found to work the fastest.
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How coated aspirin compares to plain aspirin and the general efficacy of aspirin.
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One of the longest-running clinical trials ever completed concludes that vitamin E and aspirin are not effective in heart disease or cancer prevention.
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I am 78, and for about 10 years, I have been taking an 81-mg aspirin every morning with a glass of grapefruit juice. I heard that it's not a good idea to drink grapefruit juice with some blood-thinning drugs. Is that true of aspirin too?
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While abstaining from aspirin may improve senile purpura, it is not recommended for those who are worried about cardiovascular health.
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The combination of aspirin and warfarin is prescribed to prevent clotting, but it does not have this effect in all heart disease patients, and can sometimes cause stomach bleeding.
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Can aspirin and clopidogrel be prescribed together in a patient with coronary disease?
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A new study suggests an aspirin before bed may lower blood pressure while protecting against heart attack and stroke.
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Although there's no cure for arthritis, the symptoms can be treated effectively in many cases. Here's a look at some proven treatments.
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Coagulation disorders(coagulopathies) are disruptions in the body''s ability to control blood clotting, an essential function of the body designed to prevent blood loss. The most commonly known coagulation disorder is hemophilia, a condition in whi...
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Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions in which there is a problem with the body''s blood clotting process. These disorders can lead to heavy and prolonged bleeding after an injury.
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Detailed information on bleeding disorders, including Hemophilia and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
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Detailed information on bleeding/clotting disorders, including hemophilia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and thrombosis
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Bleeding disorders are disruptions in the body''s ability to control blood clotting. Patients with these conditions bleed easily for longer periods of time than normal.Coagulation, or clotting, is a complex process involving at least 20 components ...
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They inhibit clot formation by blocking the action of clotting factors or platelets. Anticoagulant drugs fall into three categories: inhibitors of clotting factor synthesis, inhibitors of thrombin and antiplatelet drugs.Anticoagulant drugs reduce ...
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They inhibit clot formation by blocking the action of clotting factors or platelets. Anticoagulant drugs fall into one of three categories: inhibitors of clotting factor synthesis, inhibitors of thrombin, and antiplatelet drugs.Anticoagulant drugs...
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Exanta, an anticlotting drug derived from cobra venom, may be a more effective alternative to warfarin, although it has been associated with liver failure.
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Large amounts of alcohol can result in depression of the various body systems, resulting in coma or death. The immediate physical effects of alcohol depend on the amount and frequency of drinking, while the mental and emotional effects are influen...
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Alcoholism is drinking alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities.Alcoholism is a type of drug addiction. There is both physical and mental dependence on alcohol....
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This report includes information on recognizing the symptoms of problem drinking, treatment techniques, coping with a loved one's drinking, and overcoming denial.
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