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...About idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
MYTH: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is caused by abnormalities in the bone marrow. FACT: An autoimmune bleeding disorder, ITP develops...
Nursing, 11/01/04 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
. . . About autism
MYTH: Autism is a rare childhood disorder. FACT: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which include autism and Asperger's syndrome, are more common...
Nursing, 10/01/04 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
...About thyroid storm
MYTH: Thyroid storm is a common complication of Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism), and most patients will experience at least one thyroid storm....
Nursing, 05/01/04 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
...About polycystic kidney disease
MYTH: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is caused by kidney damage from acute or chronic illness. FACT: Primarily a genetic disease, PKD has two...
Nursing, 03/01/04 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
MYTHS & FACTS
...About bipolar disorder MYTH: Bipolar disorder (BD), also called manic-depressive disorder, is an uncommon mental disorder. FACT: Bipolar...
Nursing, 01/01/04 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
Myths & facts...and cardiovascular dysmetabolic syndrome
MYTH: Cardiovascular dysmetabolic syndrome (CDS) is a recently discovered disease. FACT: Although the term CDS is new, the five metabolic...
Nursing, 07/01/03 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
Myths & facts...about nosocomial pneumonia
MYTH: Nosocomial pneumonia develops only in patients on mechanical ventilation. FACT: Mechanically ventilated patients are at greatest risk for...
Nursing, 05/01/03 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
Myths & facts...about ephedrine use
MYTH: Ephedrine was developed for weight loss and bodybuilding. FACT: Traditionally used as a bronchodilator and nasal decongestant, ephedrine is...
Nursing, 04/01/03 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
...About whooping cough
MYTH: Whooping cough is an influenza-like viral infection. FACT: Whooping cough, or pertussis, is an acute bacterial infection of the respiratory...
Nursing, 12/01/02 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication -
Myths & facts...about polycystic ovarian syndrome
MYTH: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a simple but rare hormone disorder. FACT: A complicated hormone disorder, PCOS is characterized by...
Nursing, 11/01/02 by Munson, Becky Lien · More from publication
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