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  2. Alternate care site - Wikipedia

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    The Javits Center in New York City has been used as an ACS during the COVID-19 pandemic.. An alternate care site (ACS) is a medical treatment facility established in a non-traditional setting during a public-health crisis (or other event causing strain on local medical resources) as a means of providing additional capacity to deliver medical care within a given area.

  3. Irritable bowel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    10–15% (developed world)[1][11]and 15–45% (globally)[12] Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disordercharacterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating and changes in the consistency of bowel movements.[1] These symptoms may occur over a long time, sometimes for years.[2]

  4. Tracheotomy - Wikipedia

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    Tracheotomy (/ ˌtreɪkiˈɒtəmi /, UK also / ˌtræki -/), or tracheostomy, is a surgical airway management procedure which consists of making an incision (cut) on the anterior aspect (front) of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (windpipe). The resulting stoma (hole) can serve independently as an airway ...

  5. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    Appendicitis. An acutely inflamed and enlarged appendix, sliced lengthwise. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. [2] Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. [2] However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. [2] Severe complications of a ruptured appendix ...

  6. Diarrhea - Wikipedia

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    1.53 million (2019) [ 4 ] Diarrhea (American English), also spelled diarrhoea or diarrhœa (British English), is the condition of having at least three loose, liquid, or watery bowel movements in a day. [ 2 ] It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. [ 2 ]

  7. Gonorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Gonorrhea infections of mucosal membranes can cause swelling, itching, pain, and the formation of pus. [11] The time from exposure to symptoms is usually between two and 14 days, with most symptoms appearing between four and six days after infection, if they appear at all. Both men and women with infections of the throat may experience a sore ...

  8. Tranexamic acid - Wikipedia

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    Tranexamic acid. Tranexamic acid is a medication used to treat or prevent excessive blood loss from major trauma, postpartum bleeding, surgery, tooth removal, nosebleeds, and heavy menstruation. [6][7] It is also used for hereditary angioedema. [6][2] It is taken either by mouth, injection into a vein, [6] or by intramuscular injection.

  9. Ketoconazole - Wikipedia

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    Topical antifungal. Topically administered ketoconazole is usually prescribed for fungal infections of the skin and mucous membranes, such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (yeast infection or thrush), jock itch, and tinea versicolor. [20]