Accessed 3rd of October 2015
A FACT SHEET FROM THE OFFICE ON WOMEN’S HEALTH
www.womenshealth.gov | 1-800-994-9662
What are the goals of this site?
1. Provide guidance for health care providers, primarily physicians, about clinical diagnosis and treatment
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of radiation injury during radiological and nuclear emergencies. 2. Provide just-in-time, evidence-based, usable information with sufficient background and context to make complex issues understandable to those without formal radiation medicine expertise. 3. Provide web-based information that is also downloadable in advance, so that it would be available during an emergency if the internet is not accessible.
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The document titled "Cómo combatir el cólera" (How to Combat Cholera) provides comprehensive guidelines on the clinical presentation and management of cholera, particularly in the context
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of the 2010 Haiti outbreak.
It emphasizes the importance of rapid rehydration as a lifesaving measure, detailing protocols for both oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and intravenous (IV) fluids. The document outlines appropriate antibiotic treatments based on patient categories, underscores the necessity of proper sanitation, and offers strategies for effective outbreak control. Additionally, it provides guidance on recognizing severe dehydration and the need for immediate medical intervention to reduce mortality associated with cholera.
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Buruli ulcer – community information sheet (October 2018)
Occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica occur in a variety of
industries and occupations because of its extremely common natural o
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ccurrence and the wide uses of materials and products that contain it. At least 1.7 million U.S. workers are potentially exposed to respirable crystalline silica [NIOSH 1991], and many are exposed to concentrations that exceed limits defined by current regulations and standards.
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For more information on TB or to get a TB test, call your doctor or local health department www.cdc.gov/tb/links/tboffices.htm. For further information on TB visit: CDC Division
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of Tuberculosis Elimination Website at www.cdc.gov/tb.
Accessed November 2017
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