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The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), an organization with more than 135,000 members worldwide, supports the learning and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in world health. STTI members, through this global community, strive to improve the health of people.

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On Feb 10

Does stress cause high blood pressure?

Emotional stress and anxiety from problems on the job, family problems, and other personal problems can raise blood pressure. Most of the time you don't even realize you are stressed out until ...
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On Feb 10

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

Hypertension or "high blood pressure" is often called the 'silent killer.' Usually symptoms of hypertension don't manifest until the blood pressure is nearly life threatening....
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On Feb 10

How is substance abuse of prescription drugs treated?

Substance abuse of prescription drugs is treated with rehabilitation and detoxification. Physiological symptoms and psychological issues are treated are part of the treatment plan. There are...
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On Feb 10

Why didn't they know I had a traumatic brain injury when I was injured?

It's sometimes hard to tell if a person has a traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if it is a closed head injury. This means the brain is jolted or shaken from a blast or impact yet there a...
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On Feb 10

How do I know if I've suffered a brain injury?

Symptoms of a brain injury may occur immediately and others may arise later. They include feeling light-headed or dizzy, blurred vision, headaches or ringing ears, fatigue, sensitivity to sound and...
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On Feb 10

Does sexual assault occur more between strangers?

Although media would have you believe that sexual assault more commonly occurs between strangers, it is actually not as common as you would think. It is more common for the victim to know his/her p...
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On Feb 05

What treatments can help me stop smoking?

Several treatments exist to help you quit smoking by getting you past your craving for nicotine. These include prescription medications; nicotine replacement products such as gums, patches, lozenge...
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On Feb 05

How do I manage my hypoglycemia on a daily basis?

To control hypoglycemia, which is a blood glucose (sugar) level less than 70mg/dl, you must monitor blood glucose levels closely. In addition, the amount of carbohydrates that are consumed (ea...
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On Feb 05

How does diabetes affect erectile dysfunction (ED)?

Erectile dysfunction can be the result of poorly managed diabetes. Poor blood glucose control can result in complications of the vascular system, as well as nerve and tissue damage. These complicat...
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On Feb 05

What are the diagnosis criteria for fibromyalgia?

According to established criteria, a doctor should consider a diagnosis of fibromyalgia in a patient who has the following symptoms that aren't explained by another illness: widespread muscl...
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On Feb 05

Does fibromyalgia cause stress?

Doctors have observed that some people first develop symptoms of fibromyalgia following a highly stressful or traumatic event in their lives, such as having surgery or being in a automobile acciden...
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On Feb 05

What self-help resources are available for substance abuse?

Self-help resources include: Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Family Groups Narcotics Anonymous Adult Children of Alcoholics Cocaine Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous Oxford House Nicotin...
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On Feb 05

What can I expect as I recover from substance abuse?

During your recovery, you can expect to experience withdrawal. Symptoms include anxiety or depression, convulsions, nausea, sweating and muscle spasms. Talk to your healthcare provider to determin...
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On Feb 05

How can cradle cap be prevented?

To get rid of the oily buildup on the scalp, massage baby's head with olive oil, and let it set for about 10-15 minutes. After that, wash baby’s hair with baby shampoo, gently combing hair in...
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On Feb 05

How does fibromyalgia affect the body?

Fibromyalgia affects the body in various ways. People with fibromyalgia experience chronic, widespread body pain. When diagnosing fibromyalgia, doctors ask about pain in many different areas,...
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