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Skin Problems – How to Protect Yourself From Job-related Skin Problems
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Did you know your skin is your body’s largest organ? It is. And it’s important to keep it safe, whether you’re at home or at work. Workers of all ages can have…
Sjögren’s Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is Sjögren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s (say: “show-grins”) syndrome is disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. It can also cause dryness in other places that need moisture.  This includes the…
Sick Sinus Syndrome (Sinus Node Disease)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is sick sinus syndrome? Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which the sinus node does not work the right way. The sinus node (also called the…
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is Sever’s disease? Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that occurs in children. It is painful and caused by swelling of the growth plate in the heel. Children can…
Sarcoidosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease in which immune cells form small lumps, called granulomas, in your organs. Experts believe that inflammation causes these granulomas to form. The inflammation could…
Rickets
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is rickets? Rickets is a disorder that affects the bones, causing them to soften and break easily. It is most common in children. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of rickets?…
Prescription Weight-Loss Medicines
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Prescription weight loss medicines can help people with obesity lose weight. They are usually prescribed by a doctor when diet and exercise alone are not working. Each of these medicines works differently….
Car Safety During Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. There are a lot of things to think about when you’re pregnant. Sometimes you have to be more careful about seemingly normal activities. This includes riding in the car, something many of…
Polycythemia Vera
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is polycythemia vera? Polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare disease in which your body makes too many red blood cells. Your blood may become too thick. This causes serious health…
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is pigmented villonodular synovitis? Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a joint problem that usually affects the hip or knee. It can also occur in the shoulder, ankle, elbow, hand or…