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  2. Fifth disease - Wikipedia

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    Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome, [3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection with parvovirus B19. [4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease. [5] Fifth disease typically presents as a rash and is most common in children.

  3. Background check - Wikipedia

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    A background check is a process used by an organisation or person to verify that an individual is who they claim to be, and check their past record to confirm education, employment history, and other activities, and for a criminal record. The frequency, purpose, and legitimacy of background checks vary among countries, industries, and individuals.

  4. Talk:Scarlet fever - Wikipedia

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    Image states "Slapped Cheek". I think this is incorrect and may be confusing to the medical community (esp medical students). Slapped cheek is typically attribured to "Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease), not Scarlet fever. Scarlet fever normally is said to be associated with sandpaper rash on the abdomen and circumoral palor.

  5. Wellness check - Wikipedia

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    South Carolina National Guard conducting wellness checks on local citizens. A wellness check (also known as a welfare check or a Safe and Well check) is an in-person visit from one or more law enforcement officers, especially in response to a request from a friend or family member who is concerned about the person's wellbeing. [1] [2] [3] [4]

  6. Facial trauma - Wikipedia

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    Facial trauma, also called maxillofacial trauma, is any physical trauma to the face.Facial trauma can involve soft tissue injuries such as burns, lacerations and bruises, or fractures of the facial bones such as nasal fractures and fractures of the jaw, as well as trauma such as eye injuries.

  7. Informed consent - Wikipedia

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    Example of informed consent document from the PARAMOUNT trial. Informed consent is a principle in medical ethics, medical law, media studies, and other fields, that a person must have sufficient information and understanding before making decisions about accepting risk, such as their medical care.

  8. List of gestures - Wikipedia

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    Both hands are held up, palms toward the congregation, with the fingers grouped in twos – the little and ring fingers together, the index and second fingers together, and the tips of the two thumbs touching. The golf clap, unlike applause, is a timid and practically silent clapping of the palms together, to silently approve of something. It ...

  9. Cheek reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    Advantages of free flaps are their reliable blood supply and freedom of planning. Potential disadvantages are the mismatch of colour, texture, facial shape and thickness. Whereas a multitude of free flaps are available, the radial forearm, anterolateral thigh, scapular, and lateral arm flap are most useful in cheek reconstruction. [3]