Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. When a mosquito with infective stage larvae bites a person, the parasites are deposited on the person’s skin from where the...y enter the body. The larvae then migrate to the lymphatic vessels where they develop into adult worms in the human lymphatic system.
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The document discusses the complexities of managing patients with COPD and multiple comorbidities, highlighting the importance of personalized care and the appropriate use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). It outlines common comorbidities, such as asthma, osteoporosis, and diabetes, and offers guida...nce on optimizing treatment regimens while minimizing risks and polypharmacy in primary care settings.
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Accessed July 2014
For the whole Emergency and Trauma Care Modules visit: http://www.who.int/surgery/publications/immesc_emergency_trauma_care/en/
Q8: For people with dementia, what is the role of a medical review (including comorbid physical and mental conditions and medication use)?
Post Graduate programme is essential to prepare nurses to improve the
quality of nursing education and practice in India. .
Post graduate programme in nursing builds upon and extends competence
acquired at the graduate levels, emphasizes application of relevant theories
into nursing practice, ed...ucation, administration and development of
research skills.
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2016 ASCO EDUCATIONAL BOOK | asco.org/edbo
Chapter 9: Public health guide for emergencies
Handout presentations in PDF for illustrating lectures
Accessed May 2014
Cards for Facilitators (including birth preparedness, complication readiness and recognition of danger signs) are also available
For Healht Promotion Team
Joint WHO/ILO Briefing Note for Workers and Employers updated 5 September 2014