Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Information
Illustrations
Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Definition
Rape is defined as sexual intercourse forced on a person without his or her permission.
Alternative Names
Sex and rape; Date rape
Information
According to most estimates, 80-90% of rapes are not reported to police. Current trends project that 1 in 3 American women will be sexually assaulted at some point during her life.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B and D
- Hepatitis C
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Symptom Management
- Outlook
- Resources
- References
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Highlights
Drug Approvals
- In 2006, the FDA approved telbivudine (Tyzeka), a new type of nucleoside analog drug, for treatment of chronic hepatitis B. There are now six drugs approved for hepatitis B treatment.
- In 2007, the FDA approved HepaGam B, an intravenous immune globulin drug, for preventing hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation.
Drug Warning
In 2007, the FDA revised the prescribing label for entecavir (Baraclude), a drug used to treat hepatitis B. The new label advises against using entacavir in patients infected with both hepatitis B and HIV who are not receiving antiretroviral (anti-HIV) therapy.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
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Definition
Antisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by chronic behavior that manipulates, exploits, or violates the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal.
Alternative Names
Psychopathic personality; Sociopathic personality; Personality disorder - antisocial
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Personality disorders are chronic behavioral and relationship patterns that interfere with a person's life over many years.
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