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2. Caduceus as a symbol of medicine - Wikipedia

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   The modern use of the caduceus as a symbol of medicine became established in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century as a result of well-documented mistakes and misunderstandings of symbology and classical culture. [3][4][5][6][7][8] Critics say the correct symbol for medicine is the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one snake ...

3. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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   diastolic blood pressure drop of >15mmHg on raising arm. McBurney's point. Charles McBurney. surgery. appendicitis. 2/3 of the way lateral on a line from umbilicus to anterior superior iliac spine (corresponds to junction of vermiform appendix and cecum) McConnell's sign. M.V. McConnell. cardiology.

4. Caduceus - Wikipedia

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   The caduceus (☤; / kəˈdjuːʃəs, - siəs /; Latin: cādūceus, from Greek: κηρύκειον kērū́keion "herald's wand, or staff") [b] is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and consequently by Hermes Trismegistus in Greco-Egyptian mythology. The same staff was borne by other heralds like Iris, the messenger of Hera.

5. Abbreviations Your Doctor Uses - WebMD

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   R for rest -- but not too much. You should move around as soon as you feel up to it. I for ice as soon as possible after your injury. C for compress -- pressure -- with an elastic wrap or bandage ...

6. Cancer Symptoms: Early Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore - WebMD

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   A cough is one sign of lung cancer, and hoarseness may mean cancer of your voice box (larynx) or thyroid gland. Unusual bleeding. Cancer can make blood show up where it shouldn’t be. Blood in ...

7. How to Read a Vital Signs Monitor - WebMD

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   This usually involves a beeping noise and a flashing color. Many will highlight the problem reading in some way. If one or more vital signs spikes or drops sharply, the alarm may get louder ...

8. Adult ADHD: 14 Signs and Symptoms - Healthline

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   As with children, physical signs of restlessness and anxiety in adults can include fidgeting. An adult with ADHD may: move around frequently. tap their hands or feet. shift in their seat. find it ...

9. Symptom Checker with Body from WebMD - Check Your Medical ...

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   Identify possible conditions and treatment related to your symptoms. This tool does not provide medical advice. NEW: This symptom checker now includes the ability to select symptoms by body location. We hope this makes it easier for you to identify your symptoms and possible conditions. The tool also allows you to select multiple symptoms quickly.