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Exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers?

Needlestick and sharps injuries are the most common risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers, especially during or after procedures involving blood.

Diseases and Conditions

Necrotizing Fasciitis: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, serious bacterial infection that can spread quickly, causing severe pain, swelling, fever, blisters, tissue death, and complications like sepsis or organ failure.

Diarrhea

Chronic Diarrhea: 11 Causes & How to Treat It

Chronic diarrhea is loose or frequent stools lasting 4 weeks or more. Causes include food intolerance, infections, IBS, Crohn’s disease, pancreatic disease, medication use, and SIBO. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve diet changes, hydration, or medication.

Diseases and Conditions

Prolactinoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Prolactinoma is a benign pituitary tumor that increases prolactin levels, causing irregular periods, infertility, low sex drive, and erectile dysfunction.

Diseases and Conditions

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Transient ischemic attack is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes stroke-like symptoms and can increase the risk of stroke.

Diseases and Conditions

Vestibular Neuritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibular nerve that can cause sudden vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and loss of balance, often due to viral infections.

Diseases and Conditions

Prune Belly Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Prune belly syndrome is a rare birth condition involving absent or weak abdominal muscles, urinary tract problems, and undescended testicles in boys.

Diseases and Conditions

Astigmatism Surgery: Procedure, Types & Risks

Astigmatism surgery uses laser techniques, such as LASIK or PRK, to reshape the cornea, improve vision, and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. It may involve risks like dry eyes, infection, or incomplete correction.

Diseases and Conditions

Retinal Detachment: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can cause floaters, flashes of light, blurry vision, and vision loss. Causes include aging, eye trauma, diabetic retinopathy, inflammation, infections, and myopia.

Diets

Bariatric Diet: What to Eat After Surgery

Bariatric diet phases include liquid, pureed, soft, and general diets after surgery, with food choices, meal plans, supplements, and tips based on tolerance and medical guidance.

Herpes

How fast does acyclovir work for cold sores?

How fast does acyclovir work for cold sores? Acyclovir can help shorten outbreaks to about 4 to 5 days when used as a cream as directed, and oral tablets may help lesions heal even faster. It reduces outbreak duration but does not eliminate the herpes virus.

Diseases and Conditions

Lipoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat cells that forms a soft lump under the skin, commonly on the neck, back, or shoulders. It usually grows slowly and is not cancerous, though treatment like surgery or liposuction may be needed if it becomes large, painful, or bothersome.

Pregnancy by Week

What is 28 weeks pregnant in months?

28 weeks pregnant in months is about the end of the 7th month and the start of the third trimester. Prenatal visits often become more frequent at this stage, and an OB-GYN may recommend routine tests, screenings, or an ultrasound to monitor pregnancy health.

Diseases and Conditions

Dry Socket: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & When to See A Dentist

Pain after a tooth extraction may be due to dry socket, a condition that exposes the bone and nerves. Common symptoms include severe pain, bad breath and an empty-looking socket, and treatment helps protect the area as it heals.

Food

11 Watermelon Benefits (plus Nutrition Info & Recipes)

Watermelon benefits include reducing water retention, supporting hydration, managing blood pressure, promoting bowel movements, and providing antioxidants like lycopene.

Psoriasis

Nail Psoriasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Nail psoriasis can cause pitting, ridges, thickened nails, white or brown spots, brittleness, and nail separation. Treatment may include medicated nail polish, ointments, medications, nail care, and omega-3-rich foods.

Spots on the Skin

Red Spots on Legs: 13 Possible Causes (& How to Treat)

Red spots on legs can result from insect bites, allergies, eczema, fungal infections, or circulation problems. Some causes are harmless, while others may signal conditions like vasculitis, psoriasis, or lupus when spots spread or appear with symptoms like fever, itching, or pain.

Nausea

Constant Nausea: 14 Causes & When to See a Doctor

Constant nausea is ongoing stomach discomfort that can occur with dizziness, weakness, vomiting, or excessive saliva. Possible causes include reflux, pregnancy, migraine, anxiety, medications, food intolerance, ulcers, and other conditions.

Diseases and Conditions

Hyperplastic Polyp: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

A hyperplastic polyp is usually a benign growth found in the colon, rectum or stomach. It often causes no symptoms, but may be linked to bleeding, anemia or digestive discomfort and may need biopsy, removal or follow-up.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Mold Exposure (Respiratory, Skin, Eye & Systemic Signs)

Symptoms of mold exposure can include nasal congestion, cough, wheezing, eye irritation, skin rash, headache and worsening asthma. Mold can affect children and high-risk groups more, and care may be needed for severe or persistent symptoms.