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21. Investigating acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children.

Author

HEAVEY, ELIZABETH and PETERSON, KATHLEEN

Subjects
*HEPATITIS diagnosis, *HEPATITIS prevention, *PUBLIC health surveillance, *VACCINES, *VIRAL hepatitis, *HEPATITIS, *UNCERTAINTY, *ANTIVIRAL agents, *HEALTH literacy, *INFECTION control, *EPIDEMICS, *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, *SYMPTOMS, *CHILDREN
Abstract

In late 2021, the CDC was alerted to a cluster of children with hepatitis of unknown etiology at a US hospital. Similar reports began to emerge out of Europe. This article discusses the systematic investigation into these cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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32. Caring for an adult with down syndrome

Author

Heavey, Elizabeth

Subjects
Down syndrome -- Care and treatment, Adults -- Care and treatment, Health
Abstract

The common medical conditions that adults with Down syndrome experience are discussed along with health promotion strategies for this group. Healthcare providers should note that adults with Down syndrome are legally competent to make their own medical decisions.

Published
2010

45. CE. Female adolescents and sexual health: "I think I'm okay, but am I?".

Author

Heavey, Elizabeth

Subjects
*SEXUALLY transmitted disease diagnosis, *PREVENTION of sexually transmitted diseases, *CONTRACEPTION, *COUNSELING, *SEXUAL health, *IMMUNIZATION, *MEDICAL ethics, *MEDICAL history taking, *MEDICAL screening, *NURSE-patient relationships, *PEDIATRIC nursing, *PRIMARY health care, *PRIVACY, *HUMAN sexuality, *HUMAN papillomavirus vaccines, *CONTINUING education units, *CONTACT tracing, *SEXUAL partners
Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 19-year old female with a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to address issues of confidentiality involved in obtaining a sexual health history. Topics include a brief background on the patient's medical history, her reason for not having STI screening, and the role of nurses in obtaining a sexual health history. Also mentioned are the common reportable STIs in the U.S. and the five Ps to remember when obtaining a sexual health history.

Published
2018
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49. Infection Prevention. Brucellosis: A global concern.

Author

HEAVEY, ELIZABETH

Subjects
*DIAGNOSIS of brucellosis, *PATIENT education, *BRUCELLOSIS, *SYMPTOMS, *THERAPEUTICS, *DISEASE risk factors
Abstract

The article discusses the prevalence of brucellosis around the world. According to data, approximately 500,000 cases of brucellosis occur globally each year. The signs and symptoms of the bacterial infection are identified, including fever, chills, weight loss, headache and splenomegaly. Also discussed are the ways to diagnose, treat and prevent brucellosis.

Published
2019
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