Update on viral hepatitis
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Viral hepatitis is caused by a group of viruses that attack the liver specifically. There are three potential stages of hepatitis that include acute, chronic and fulminant, and inflammation of the liver that lasts for six months or less is classed as acute, if it is not resolved after six months it is described as chronic.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Improving diagnosis and treatment for appendicitis
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A first year adult nursing diploma student gives information about the improvement of diagnosis and treatment for appendicitis. She feels that the different symptoms of appendicitis have raised awareness of the need to facilitate prompt treatment to prevent complications.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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