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Massage Therapist

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A healthcare professional who uses touch therapy to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the human body to relieve patients of their pain, help them get rid of stress and relax, and provide rehabilitation from injuries. Besides these, massage therapists also help in improving blood circulation, rehabilitation of injuries, and ensure the general well-being of patients. […]

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A healthcare professional who uses touch therapy to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the human body to relieve patients of their pain, help them get rid of stress and relax, and provide rehabilitation from injuries. Besides these, massage therapists also help in improving blood circulation, rehabilitation of injuries, and ensure the general well-being of patients.

Assistant Director of Nursing

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As one of the heads of the nursing department, ADNS manages and oversees the performance of the nursing staff. From hospitals to long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers, assistant director of nursing works in various healthcare setting to ensure timely care is delivered to patients. The responsibilities of an ADNS include managing clinical operations, planning

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As one of the heads of the nursing department, ADNS manages and oversees the performance of the nursing staff. From hospitals to long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers, assistant director of nursing works in various healthcare setting to ensure timely care is delivered to patients. The responsibilities of an ADNS include managing clinical operations, planning

Certified Medical Assistant

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A medical professional who has completed medical assisting program from an accredited school and has cleared the certification examination through the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for being able to work in clinics, physicians’ offices and other healthcare facilities, providing supportive services. Depending on the needs of the medical facilities

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A medical professional who has completed medical assisting program from an accredited school and has cleared the certification examination through the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for being able to work in clinics, physicians’ offices and other healthcare facilities, providing supportive services. Depending on the needs of the medical facilities

Cardiovascular Technologist

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A health professional who uses medical imaging techniques, such as ultrasound to diagnose vascular problems, heart conditions or any other ailment related to the heart, valves, peripheral blood vessels, and arteries. As a technician, the primary work of a cardiovascular technologist comprises of measuring the electrical signals sent by the heart through the EKG or

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A health professional who uses medical imaging techniques, such as ultrasound to diagnose vascular problems, heart conditions or any other ailment related to the heart, valves, peripheral blood vessels, and arteries. As a technician, the primary work of a cardiovascular technologist comprises of measuring the electrical signals sent by the heart through the EKG or

Zygomycosis

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There are two types of zygomycetes. One is Mucorales, rapidly growing fungi that infect individuals whose immune system has been compromised due to the intake of drugs like systematic steroids and because of diseases such as diabetes and lymphoma. Zygomycetes are globally known for their characteristics of decaying vegetation and soil. People are infected by

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There are two types of zygomycetes. One is Mucorales, rapidly growing fungi that infect individuals whose immune system has been compromised due to the intake of drugs like systematic steroids and because of diseases such as diabetes and lymphoma. Zygomycetes are globally known for their characteristics of decaying vegetation and soil. People are infected by

Yellow Fever

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It is called yellow fever because the word yellow refers to jaundice that some patients may have as one of the symptoms. The other symptoms of yellow fever include muscle pain, fatigue, headache, vomiting, nausea, and, most commonly, fever. Only a considerate proportion of patients who contract the virus, causing yellow fever to develop severe

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It is called yellow fever because the word yellow refers to jaundice that some patients may have as one of the symptoms. The other symptoms of yellow fever include muscle pain, fatigue, headache, vomiting, nausea, and, most commonly, fever. Only a considerate proportion of patients who contract the virus, causing yellow fever to develop severe

Xerophthalmia

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Xerophthalmia is a type of medical condition whose symptom includes the inability of the eye to create tears, and as a result, the eye becomes dry. This dryness is said to be because of the absence of a sufficient amount of Vitamin A. If the condition remains untreated for long, it can cause corneal ulceration,

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Xerophthalmia is a type of medical condition whose symptom includes the inability of the eye to create tears, and as a result, the eye becomes dry. This dryness is said to be because of the absence of a sufficient amount of Vitamin A. If the condition remains untreated for long, it can cause corneal ulceration,

X-ray Technician

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A medical professional capturing the images of various internal organs using medical equipment to help physicians in diagnosing purpose is known as an x-ray technician. As a specialist in the field, technicians ensure proper safety measures are taken while working with radiation during x-ray imaging. While it is the technician who takes x-ray images of

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A medical professional capturing the images of various internal organs using medical equipment to help physicians in diagnosing purpose is known as an x-ray technician. As a specialist in the field, technicians ensure proper safety measures are taken while working with radiation during x-ray imaging. While it is the technician who takes x-ray images of

World Health Organization (WHO)

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations (UN) agency concerned with international public health. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO was established in the year 1948. The organization is a member of the UN Development Group, as well. At present, the Director-General of the WHO is Tedros Adhanom, who started his five-year term from

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations (UN) agency concerned with international public health. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO was established in the year 1948. The organization is a member of the UN Development Group, as well. At present, the Director-General of the WHO is Tedros Adhanom, who started his five-year term from

Wellness Programs

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As the World Health Organization (WHO) states, “Wellness is a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being. It is not just the absence of an illness or infirmity.” It is indeed a dynamic process of making the right choices towards ensuring a healthy life. Being well doesn’t only mean that one should be free

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As the World Health Organization (WHO) states, “Wellness is a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being. It is not just the absence of an illness or infirmity.” It is indeed a dynamic process of making the right choices towards ensuring a healthy life. Being well doesn’t only mean that one should be free

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