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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This book provides an overview of meningitis, describing what it is, the history of the disease, what it is like to live with meningitis, and some of the available treatments.

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Bacterial infection is among the most common of the many causes of meningitis; in the United States, about 6,000 cases of community-acquired bacterial meningitis occur each year. The disease is of special concern because consequences are potentially devastating and because isolates with reduced susceptibility to penicillin are found in increasing and alarming numbers. This article summarizes current knowledge about development, epidemiology, investigation, management, and prevention of bacterial meningitis. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
This 5-vol. set provides more than 850 entries covering topics innursing and allied health written for students and professionals in thefield. Alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in body systems andfunctions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories,techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopediacovers all major health professions, including nursing, physicaltherapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical labtechnology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance,pharmacology and nutrition. In addition, the set features approximately400 photographs and illustrations; appendices of related organizations,agencies and associations; and a general index.

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs. Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord; therefore the condition is classified as a medical emergency. The most common symptoms of meningitis are headache and neck stiffness associated with fever, confusion or altered consciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light (photophobia) or loud noises (phonophobia). Sometimes, especially in small children, only nonspecific symptoms may be present, such as irritability and drowsiness. If a rash is present, it may indicate a particular cause of meningitis; for instance, meningitis caused by meningococcal bacteria may be accompanied by a characteristic rash ... Read more

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The “Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health” is an alphabetically arranged five-volume set of more than 850 entries written for students and professionals in the field. Topics include body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical lab technology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance, pharmacology and nutrition, and features appendices of related organizations, agencies and associations.

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Chemical News, published by Chemical Institute of Canada on April 1, 2000. The length of the article is 400 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New Pneumonia/Meningitis Vaccine Leads to First Canada-Cuba Joint Biotechnology Patent.
Publication: Canadian Chemical News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2000
Publisher: Chemical Institute of Canada
Volume: 52Issue: 4Page: 14

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Title: Breast cancer relapsing as carcinomatous meningitis. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 96Issue: 7Page: 728(1)

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by Thomson Gale on April 28, 2006. The length of the article is 3311 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bacterial meningitis among cochlear implant recipients--Canada, 2002.
Author: Samantha D. Wilson-Clark
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Newsletter)
Date: April 28, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 55Issue: 16Page: S20(5)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The resource students and researchers will turn to for reliable, up-to-date and clearly written information, the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer is a comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments and diagnostic procedures. The Encyclopediaincludes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, sideeffects and diagnostic procedures. Entries typically include thefollowing elements:

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Chapters: 2010 Jos Riots, 2009-2010 West African Meningitis Outbreak, Nigeria National Football Team 2010, Nigerian Bus Electrocutions. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 25. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: 2010 Jos riots -Jos is the capital of Plateau State, in the middle of the divide between the predominantly Muslim north of Nigeria and the predominately Christian south. More than 5,000 people have been displaced in the violence. Reports on the catalyst vary. According to the state police commissioner, skirmishes began after Muslim youths set a Catholic church, filled with worshippers, on fire. Other community leaders say it began with an argument over the rebuilding of a Muslim home in a predominantly Christian neighborhood that had been destroyed in the November 2008 riots. A 24-hour curfew was imposed on the city on 17 January 2010, and Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan ordered troops to Jos to restore order. Vice-President Jonathan currently holds executive authority, as President Umaru Yar'Adua was in Saudi Arabia receiving medical treatment from November 2009 until his return on 24 February 2010 with current medical and governmental status as yet unclear. By 19 January 2010, at least 50 people had been arrested. On 20 January 2010, the BBC reported the fighting had spread to Pankshin, 100 km from Jos. These reports have been denied by the Army. Figures provided by medical and aid officials, religious and community leaders as well as global rights watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) put the death toll in the clashes at 492. HRW, quoting figures it got from Muslim officials, said that 364 of those killed were Muslims. The state police command said that there were 326 deaths and 313 arrests. This is the third major incident of rioting in Jos in the last ten years. One thousan...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=25866816 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Nursing Law's Regan Report, published by Medica Press, Inc. on May 1, 2003. The length of the article is 928 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Was there a duty to warn nurse of meningitis risk?
Author: A. David Tammelleo
Publication: Nursing Law's Regan Report (Newsletter)
Date: May 1, 2003
Publisher: Medica Press, Inc.
Volume: 43Issue: 12Page: 1(2)

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This digital document is an article from Transplant News, published by Transplant Communications, Inc. on August 11, 2003. The length of the article is 773 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Low meningitis rates with cochlear implants, but vaccinations and prompt treatment critical.
Publication: Transplant News (Newsletter)
Date: August 11, 2003
Publisher: Transplant Communications, Inc.
Volume: 13Issue: 15

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2004. The length of the article is 468 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Resistance, vaccines dictate current Tx of meningitis: consider steroids.(Children's Health)
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 5Page: 120(1)

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 645 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tuberculosis in kids: less common, more deadly: miliary, meningitis.(Infectious Diseases)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 38Issue: 5Page: 16(1)

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1884 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Japanese encephalitis virus in meningitis patients, Japan.(Dispatches)
Author: Masaru Kuwayama
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
Volume: 11Issue: 3Page: 471(3)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
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Informationon recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinaluses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies onefficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditionalscientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field --including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear assidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volumecontains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There aremore than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and150 therapies. ... Read more