Evidence-Based Oral Health: A Clinician’s Guide

Evidence-based oral health focuses on the systematic and rational integration of evidence from scientifically and clinically relevant oral health studies, the clinician’s clinical experience, and the patient’s needs and preferences.

Formulating a Focused Question: PICO

Use the PICO framework (Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) to formulate a focused question.

Critical Analysis Based on Hierarchy of Evidence

Base your critical analysis on the hierarchy of evidence, including meta-analyses,

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Workplace Health and Safety: Hazards and Prevention

Working Conditions

Any feature of the work that might have a significant influence on the generation of safety hazards and worker health.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of affection or disease.

Occupational Health

Courses of action to promote and maintain a degree of welfare and health among the workers and their workplace.

Negative

Mismatches—physical, mental, psychic—that can cause illness or accidents.

Occupational Hazard

Increases the

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Autonomic Nervous System and Common Neurological Diseases

The Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic system can be divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, which perform opposing actions.
  • The sympathetic system prepares the body to cope with stressful situations, alarm, or situations that require effort, thus increasing energy expenditure.
  • In contrast, the parasympathetic system produces relaxation of the body, generally leading to a decrease in energy consumption.

Major Diseases of the Nervous System

Neurodegenerative Diseases

  • Alzheimer’s
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Teen Health: Common Issues and Care

Teen Hospitalization

When a teen is hospitalized, it’s crucial to maintain a pleasant atmosphere and ensure they are accompanied by their parents. Calling them by name and answering their questions can help ease their anxiety.

Role of the Healthcare Professional

  • Reception, entrance, and exit of the patient.
  • Preparing the patient care unit.
  • Monitoring vital signs.
  • Administering oxygen and medication.
  • Providing psychological support to the child and parents.

Adolescent Health Checkups

Physical Examination

  • Anthropometric
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Mark Sway and the Mafia Lawyer’s Secret

The Story of Mark Sway

The story begins with two children, Mark Sway, eleven years old, and his younger brother Ricky, eight years old. Mark is teaching his brother how to smoke when a large, black car pulls up. The children approach the vehicle, and inside they find a large, disheveled man. This man intends to commit suicide by connecting a hose from the exhaust pipe to the car’s interior, sealing it shut.

The two brothers attempt to prevent the man’s suicide, removing the hose twice. On the second

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Glossary of Terms: From Ahoy to Web

Ahoy

Ahoy: Cry used on boats to attract attention.

Alibi

Alibi: The proof that you were elsewhere when a crime happened.

Angel

Angel: Creature that is a messenger of good.

Apparition

Apparition: Image of a person who is not present.

Ashtray

Ashtray: A container for cigarettes.

Asylum

Asylum: Hospital where people who are mentally ill are cared for.

Atom

Atom: Very small particle of matter.

Barbecue

Barbecue: Outdoor meal.

Booth

Booth: Small enclosed space where you can do something privately.

Brass

Brass: Bright yellow

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