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diabetes in pregnancy

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  Diabetes during pregnancy—including type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes—can negatively affect the health of women and their babies. For women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar around the time of conception  increases babies' risk of birth defects, stillbirth, and preterm birth . Symptoms of gestational diabetes ·          increased thirst. ·          needing to pee more often than usual. ·          a dry mouth. ·          tiredness. ·          blurred eyesight. ·          genital itching or thrush.   Most of the time, gestational diabetes doesn't cause noticeable signs or symptoms.  Increased thirst and more-frequent urination  are possible symptoms.   Pregnancy diabetes start: ...

What is Communicable diseases?

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  Communicable disease include HIV, hepatitis A, B and C, measles, salmonella, measles, and blood-borne illnesses. Most common forms of spread include fecal-oral, food, sexual intercourse, insect bites, contact with contaminated fomites, droplets, or skin contact. Communicable Diseases ·          Neglected, Tropical and Vector Borne Diseases. ·          Tuberculosis. ·          Coronavirus infections. ·          Dengue. ·          Hepatitis. ·          Climate Change and Health. ·          Measles. ·          HIV/AIDS. Overview. Communicable, or infectious diseases, are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that ca...

Different types of Health Care?

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  Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care refer to the complexity and severity of health challenges that are addressed, as well as the nature of the patient-provider relationship At the primary level are Sub Centers and Primary Health Centers (PHCs). At the secondary level there are Community Health Centers (CHCs) and smaller Sub-District hospitals. Top five health care : The five largest health insurance companies by membership are  UnitedHealth Group, Anthem , Aetna, Cigna and Humana . Currently insured? The top health insurers by market share are UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, Centene, Humana and Health Care Service Corp.   Types of health facility:   Hospital. Healthcare center. Medical Nursing Homes. Pharmacies and drug stores. Medical laboratory and research.   Preferred provider organization (PPO) plans: The preferred provider organization (PPO) plan is the most common insurance coverage plan offered by employers. According to ...

Using Rapid Access Multidisciplinary Palliative Assessment to Improve Cancer Patient Experience?

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  The aim is to combine assessment by specialist professionals from palliative care and clinical oncology with the planning and delivery of palliative radiotherapy. The clinic will perform a process in a single half-day visit which normally takes 2-3 weeks and at least three separate appointments. Palliative care uses a team approach to support patients and their caregivers. This includes addressing practical needs and providing bereavement counselling. It offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible until death  Palliative care is given to improve the quality of life of cancer patients: Palliative care is an approach to care that addresses the person as a whole, not just their disease. The goal is to prevent or treat, as early as possible, the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment, in addition to any related psychological, social, and spiritual problems. Difficult cancer patient? Talking With Someone Who Has Cancer 1. ...