Glossary Archive | ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ /glossary 110+ years in education. 50,000 alumni across the globe. Infinite opportunities. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:23:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Glossary Archive | ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ /glossary 32 32 Epidemiological surveillance /glossary/epidemiological-surveillance Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:23:51 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25679 Epidemiological surveillance is the continuous and systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to monitor disease trends, detect outbreaks, and guide public health interventions. This process helps policymakers and healthcare professionals, including public health administrators, implement strategies to prevent and control diseases at the population level.

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]]> Social determinants of health (SDOH) /glossary/social-determinants-of-health-sdoh Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:21:35 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25677 Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the economic, social, and environmental factors that individuals are born into, and are related to health outcomes. These factors include but are not limited to access to quality healthcare, education, housing, and employment potential. Addressing SDOH is a key focus in public health to reduce health disparities and improve […]

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]]> Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the economic, social, and environmental factors that individuals are born into, and are related to health outcomes. These factors include but are not limited to access to quality healthcare, education, housing, and employment potential. Addressing SDOH is a key focus in public health to reduce health disparities and improve community well-being.

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]]> Auscultation /glossary/auscultation Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:19:36 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25675 Auscultation is the act of listening to internal body sounds, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the function of the heart, lungs, and other organs. It is a fundamental skill in nursing and medical practice used to detect abnormalities such as heart murmurs, lung crackles, or bowel sounds.

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]]> Auscultation is the act of listening to internal body sounds, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the function of the heart, lungs, and other organs. It is a fundamental skill in nursing and medical practice used to detect abnormalities such as heart murmurs, lung crackles, or bowel sounds.

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]]> Orthotics /glossary/orthotics Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:18:09 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25673 Orthotics is a specialized field in healthcare that focuses on designing and fitting medical devices, such as braces, splints, and shoe inserts, to support or correct musculoskeletal conditions. Orthotics play a vital role in rehabilitation, improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing function for individuals with injuries, neurological disorders, or chronic conditions. In Master of Science […]

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]]> Orthotics is a specialized field in healthcare that focuses on designing and fitting medical devices, such as braces, splints, and shoe inserts, to support or correct musculoskeletal conditions. Orthotics play a vital role in rehabilitation, improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing function for individuals with injuries, neurological disorders, or chronic conditions. In Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs, students learn how orthotic interventions assist patients in regaining independence in daily activities and improving overall quality of life.

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]]> Periodontology /glossary/periodontology Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:16:17 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25671 Periodontology is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Periodontologists treat conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis, perform gum grafting, and conduct dental implant procedures to maintain oral health. This field plays a critical role in preventing tooth […]

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]]> Periodontology is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Periodontologists treat conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis, perform gum grafting, and conduct dental implant procedures to maintain oral health. This field plays a critical role in preventing tooth loss and ensuring the long-term stability of the oral cavity. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) program take both an intoductory and applied periodontology course as part of the program’s curricilum.

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]]> Diuretics /glossary/diuretics Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:14:41 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25669 Diuretics are medications that help the body eliminate excess fluid and salt through increased urine production. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and edema by reducing fluid buildup and lowering blood pressure.

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]]> Diuretics are medications that help the body eliminate excess fluid and salt through increased urine production. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and edema by reducing fluid buildup and lowering blood pressure.

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]]> Collaborative care /glossary/collaborative-care Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:12:31 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25667 Collaborative care is a structured healthcare model that integrates various healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and specialists, to deliver patient-centered care through shared responsibility and coordinated efforts. This approach is commonly used in chronic disease management, mental health treatment, and primary care settings to ensure patients receive holistic and effective care.

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]]> Collaborative care is a structured healthcare model that integrates various healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and specialists, to deliver patient-centered care through shared responsibility and coordinated efforts. This approach is commonly used in chronic disease management, mental health treatment, and primary care settings to ensure patients receive holistic and effective care.

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]]> PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) /glossary/pance-physician-assistant-national-certifying-exam Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:59:43 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25665 PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) is a standardized exam administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) that evaluates the medical and clinical knowledge of physician assistant (PA) graduates. Passing the PANCE is required to become a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) and practice in the United States. The exam covers organ […]

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]]> PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) is a standardized exam administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) that evaluates the medical and clinical knowledge of physician assistant (PA) graduates. Passing the PANCE is required to become a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) and practice in the United States. The exam covers organ systems, diseases, diagnostics, and treatment principles to ensure competency in patient care.

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]]> Edema /glossary/edema Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:56:23 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25663 Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues, causing swelling, often in the legs, feet, hands, or lungs. It can result from conditions such as heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, or prolonged immobility. Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause and may include diuretics, lifestyle changes, or medical management.

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]]> Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues, causing swelling, often in the legs, feet, hands, or lungs. It can result from conditions such as heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, or prolonged immobility. Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause and may include diuretics, lifestyle changes, or medical management.

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]]> Sepsis /glossary/sepsis Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:55:18 +0000 /?post_type=glossary&p=25661 Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s extreme response to an infection, leading to widespread inflammation, tissue damage, and organ failure. It occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection, releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that trigger systemic complications. Immediate medical intervention is crucial to prevent septic shock and death.

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]]> Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s extreme response to an infection, leading to widespread inflammation, tissue damage, and organ failure. It occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection, releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that trigger systemic complications. Immediate medical intervention is crucial to prevent septic shock and death.

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