In America, there is an abundance of food. While most people consider this an amazing thing, it can be considered the exact opposite for people like me. Who am I? I am 21-year-old female and I weigh roughly 230 pounds. While weight does not define who you as a person, it can definitely be a […]
Epidemiology: This is the part of medicine that studies and analyses the patterns, causes (etiologies) and effects of health and disease conditions in the populace. OUTBREAK In medicine, an outbreak is the term used to describe a sudden and unexpected spike in the occurrences of a disease in a specific populace and at a specific […]
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Get startedIntroduction There are different types of addictions in the world that include drug, sexual, eating, and television addictions. Over 40% of the American population is affected by one or more addictions (Ross, 2010). Addictions are habits that one acquires, and after practicing the habits for sometimes, it becomes impossible to function without practicing the given […]
The field of psychology has a very dark past when it comes to race, abuse of the mentally challenged, and homosexuality. When it comes to gay people, we are still seeing practices like conversion therapy in the spotlight; something that should have been eradicated years ago along with all of the other discriminatory practices. In […]
The Black Plague was a gruesome disease that swept across Europe and even into Asia and Africa and killed millions of people and in Europe killed up to 25%-50% of its population. Doctors all over the world struggled to find medical treatments to restore health in the victims. Doctors in Europe tried to find solutions […]
The heart is a muscular organ the size of a fist, whose function is to continuously pump blood around the body. It is located in between the lungs, towards the left side of the chest. In humans, it is divided into four chambers. The heart pumps blood with a rhythm known as the heartbeat. A […]
Mental illness, is it a disease? Is it just a figment of a person’s brain? Why is it so common? Lastly, why are adolescents burdens with this dark cloud of mental illnesses and suicide? I never really had any type of contact with mental illnesses as a child, it wasn’t till middle school when it […]
Dealing with Patients in Palliative Care and Coping with the Death of a Client Introduction Patients in palliative care require efficient healthcare services to reduce stress and offer relief of symptoms and support to their loved ones. Death has always been and is, for man, a subject of deep reflection and meditation, both from the […]
Introduction The diagnosis starts with visual observation of the patient as one tries to establish communication for further enquiry. This is important as it makes sure that one is able to detect any irregular signs or symptoms. Once you establish that the patient can communicate well, there is need for further enquiries from the patient, […]
Clearly indicate which ONE of your patients from above you will be discussing: a) What is their admission diagnosis briefly describe what brought patient to hospital and demonstrate your understanding of the diagnosis. Admitted to medicine / Surgical with Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs in one or both lungs. It can be […]
Background Adrenal hemorrhage is a rare condition that results in adrenal shock, death, or adrenal crisis unless treated on time (Dahiya et al. 2). Unfortunately, the symptoms of the disease are not easy to identify because they are unclear. In fact, most patients discover that they are suffering from this disease when being scanned for […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may be a frightening disease that has impacts on the entire family (Koujalgi, 2015). The disorder can be scary, frustrating and exhausting for all members of the family, friends and care providers. But an essential thing to recall is that while OCD is a chronic illness, it can be treatable, and […]
Research has shown that swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) affects nearly 5 million people in the United States. Some of the complications that come with the condition include dehydration, malnutrition, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia and even death. Some of the methods that have been developed over time for the treatment of this disease involves swallowing exercises, taking manoeuvres […]
The Black Death began in Europe in 1347 and had an estimated death toll if 75 to 200 million people. The Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague was carried by fleas living on the back of rats, which were normally found on the merchant ships. The plague reached Sicily in October 1347. People […]
The Black Death was a tragic historical event that killed a third of Europe’s population. It was the second plague pandemic out of three main plagues. The first was the Plague of Justinian which took place in 541 AD. The third plague was called the Third Pandemic which happened in 1855. The Black death got […]
The Black Death disease was a pandemic of bubonic plague whose cause was unknown back in the days. However, with the evolution of research, it has been established that the Black Death plague was caused by Yersinia pestis bacterium. The bacterium is largely found in wild rodents. The symptoms of the plague were seen by […]
Even before one of the deadliest disease outbreaks ever started, Northwestern Europe was already in a rough position as the population was outgrowing the food production and the weather was either too cold or too hot for crops to grow. The Plague affected the Europeans in the late 1340s. The Bubonic Plague was one of […]
The Black Death was a wide disease that resulted in a major population drop in Europe during the fourteenth century. It was a very contagious disease that made a huge impact in the deaths of 33-60 percent of Europe’s population. The plague would start by a person receiving a lump that looks like a black […]
The Black Death was a pandemic that took the lives of millions across the world. The Black Death started in China in 1334, it spread easily through the trading routes all the way to Europe, killing entire towns as it spread. The bacterium Yersinia pestis infects small animals like rats and mice, then the fleas […]
It is no secret that America has become a great melting pot of people. With such diversity comes the question, how do we keep our children healthy and safe from illness? Many question the safety and benefits, or lack thereof, of childhood vaccinations. Are they truly safe? Are they necessary? The answer is YES! The […]
Why I want to be a Nurse I have an innate desire to care for people. When I see people sick or in pain, I feel heartbroken. I, therefore, decided that I had to choose a career that allows me to care for people and alleviate suffering from people’s lives. I also grew up observing […]
Why is it so important to spread awareness about illnesses like breast cancer? Some diseases like breast cancer can be cured if they’re detected early, however not everyone is aware. As students of the medical field we should educate the public about breast cancer and spread awareness. Not every is informed about their health issues […]
The US Government needs to declare war on today’s new drug, sugar. The use of sugar as a food substance has been shown to exist even before crops were deliberately planted for harvesting. Ancient hunter-gatherers would take note of certain plants that, when chewed, provided a very sweet taste, and would mark these plants out […]
Renaissance was a great period existed in Earth. During that period, humans invented a lot of great inventions that we still use today. But it also carried feudalism and superstition. Leonardo Da Vinci’s quote was based on feudalism. It was about how two people can “live” inside one body. This quote is from a book […]
The play Angels in America written by Tony Kushner depicts the harsh reality that homosexual men faced during the 1980s: the peak of the AIDS epidemic. The play follows the journey of two distraught relationships: one which involves a closeted gay Mormon named Joseph and his wife Harper, and the other a gay man named […]
Through most of our school years, from elementary through high school, we are guided through everything that we have needed to do. We are guided by our parents and our teachers who have helped us along the way as we have begun to prepare for adulthood and college. Students sometimes have trouble adjusting to college […]
The exceptional advances in clinical science and innovation have not been without a critical effect on society. They have brought into front line gives that are modifying the example of human living and cultural qualities. Pari passu with these progressions is the upsurge of certification of human rights, self-rule, and opportunity of decision. These issues […]
Our group is researching about medical marijuana. A big debate going around the world is if marijuana should be legal at all. Every state in the U.S isn’t allowed to have medical marijuana. A lot of questions are being asked. Should marijuana be allowed for small things such as headache and small colds and coughs. […]
Nowadays, American society puts a label on everything. Not just things but humans as well. When people are trying to be open-minded about something or someone, sometimes they take it too far. We can see it in the discussion about people with disabilities, society accepts them for who they are but to the point where […]
Animals may look cute and happy to see their zookeepers, trainers, and visitors in the park. However, they have their painful dark side while they are in zoos, aquariums, and parks. It is important to avoid capturing animals from the wild because after being captured, they will: become aggressive and dangerous to humans and other […]
