This article discusses the proper use of a phlebotomy tourniquet, and the consequences of misuse including hemoconcentration, altered analytes, and physical harm to the patient.
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This article discusses the differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis, with the main focus on chronic pancreatitis. It also discusses symptoms, treatments, and causes.
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Aggregatibacter aphrophilus is commonly implicated in endocarditis. This article describes an occurrence of osteomyelitis, taxonomy changes, and metabolic pathways of the organism.
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This article explains the disease and treatments for Acromegaly. The article also discusses the origin of Acromegaly and its effects on the body.Learning Objectives:
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Despite having been identified over 100 years ago, the complete life cycle of Dientamoeba fragilis is still a work in progress.
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This article provides an overview of H-pylori, including testing and natural and medicinal treatment options.
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This article provides an overview of the history and present state of coronaviruses, from the 19th century to today's current mutation.
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This article provides an overview of a N. meningitidis infection in a pediatric patient. It covers the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and modern methods of identification.
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The article discusses pain, pain pathways, chronic pain, chronic pain treatment measures and the clinical significance of medical cannabis in chronic pain.Learning Objectives:
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A 68-year-old African American male with a history of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) presented to a urology office for an annual prostate examination and prostatic surface antigen (PSA) blood te
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