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2. Dermatophagia - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit.biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around the ...

3. List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions - Wikipedia

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   List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions This is a list of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions, including hospital orders (the patient-directed part of which is referred to as sig codes ). This list does not include abbreviations for pharmaceuticals or drug name suffixes such as CD, CR, ER, XT (See Time release technology § List of abbreviations for those).

4. CHA2DS2–VASc score - Wikipedia

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   The CHADS2 score and its updated version, the CHA2DS2-VASc score, are clinical prediction rules for estimating the risk of stroke in people with non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation (AF), a common and serious heart arrhythmia associated with thromboembolic stroke. Such a score is used to determine whether or not treatment is required with anticoagulation therapy or antiplatelet therapy, [1] since ...

5. These Common Medications May Put You at Greater Risk ... - AOL

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   Common medications may make you more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Here, experts share which ones contribute to dehydration and temperature dysregulation.

6. Stroke recovery - Wikipedia

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   Stroke recovery. The primary goals of stroke management are to reduce brain injury and promote maximum patient recovery. Rapid detection and appropriate emergency medical care are essential for optimizing health outcomes. [1] When available, patients are admitted to an acute stroke unit for treatment.

7. Many Older Adults Take Daily Aspirin to Cut Cardiovascular ...

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   Many Americans 60 years and older still take daily aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease, even though it can pose significant health risks.