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Introduction The Tuskegee Syphilis research violated several principles of the ethics code, which primarily are: respect for a person, justice, and beneficence. The stated goal of the study was to study the effects of untreated syphilis in 600 African—American men from Macon County, Alabama – from the moment of infection...
It is important to note that an effective treatment and care delivery process is highly dependent on a health professional’s ability to communicate critical and essential information to a patient. Implementing any form of change meant to improve an organization cannot be done without ensuring that the shift will be...
The 1918 pandemic caused by the flu influenza, also known as Spanish flu, led to the death of more than 50 million people worldwide and was believed to be one of the tremendous diseases in the history of humanity. Many reports, books, and articles were published to shed the light...
Personality disorders are common as everyone has specific traits that can develop to the level of them being an actual condition. Unfortunately, it may be challenging for people who do not deal with the same problems to socialize with those who suffer from the aforementioned state. Personally, I have experience...
Introduction Healthcare is a rapidly evolving and significantly responsible field that requires continuous updating and upgrading of its evidence, professional knowledge, and skills. With the global advancement of technologies and digitalization, the sphere of healthcare faces both a need and an opportunity to facilitate care-related processes to benefit patient outcomes....
Testing Summary The compound called putative neuraminidase inhibitor NUMY-06 (independent/controlled variable) should be tested by injecting it into an infected rhesus monkeys (experimental group) as an injection buffered with a 4% solution of HEPES-HCL. Both the experimental group and non-injected rhesus monkeys (control group) will be exposed to the Omicron...
The Journal Descriptive epidemiology deals with the spread and occurrence of diseases in a population. For such epidemiologists, it is essential to find out which social strata get sick, when, and where. The underlying causes of diseases are clarified by analytical epidemiology, but descriptive epidemiology does not allow assumptions about...
Introduction The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is an association of professional nursing specialists who operate in a subfield of medical surgeries. The assessment of the organization reveals that it is a large institution uniquely representing medical surgical nurses across the United States. Its community focuses on a wide range...
Young adulthood is better characterized as a period of health-impairing lifestyles. This stage is defined as the period between 18 and 26 years, a time when youth have resources and a lot of time. This point in life is usually dubbed a transition period because people are moving from underneath...
A medical model is called a direction in psychology that provides an explanation for mental illness through physical causes. The medical model connects emotional and mental problems with biological ones (Huda, 2021). In modern medicine, there are two models of mental illness – biomedical and biopsychosocial. In combination with medical...
Professional rehabilitation centers provide patients with services to reduce the influence of illnesses. They usually focus on the current problems experienced by the clients, neglecting their relationship to the solutions. However, the modern alternative to this approach, solution-focused therapy, targets more future-oriented goals in a relatively short time. Vocational rehabilitation...
Financial Reimbursement Strategies Various reimbursement strategies aim to compensate physicians for their work and decrease patient costs. There are at least four parties involved in the process: a patient, a service provider, an insurer who provide money for the provider, and a government that regulates the process (Picecchi et al.,...
Childhood obesity is a severe problem that adversely affects many children. The rationale behind this statement is that if individuals experience a health issue in their childhood, it is going to lead to negative consequences in the future. Multiple causes and effects demonstrate that the problem should not be ignored....
This paper aims to shed light on the condition known as Tourette syndrome. It is essential to know what causes the tics and what kind of tics they are. Acquainting with DSM-5 so one may understand the criteria for diagnosing this disorder, as discussed in this manual. ‘Maldie des tic’...
Diabetes is among the most prevalent conditions affecting millions of people in the United States. According to the CDC (n.d.), “37.3 million Americans—about 1 in 10—have diabetes” (para. 8). There are significant racial disparities when it comes to diabetes. This condition is more prevalent and likely to occur in some...
As a 911 dispatcher, the traditional process was not straight forward as it is today. Dispatchers would pick a critical call’s information, return number, caller’s name, and the basic details of what was happening. The dispatcher would then broadcast this to a wide range of units within the specific area...
Problems in the Community Obesity is a complicated health problem that arises due to various individual factors and causes, such as genetics and behavior. The latter include physical inactivity, activity, medication use, and dietary patterns. It is important to note that physical activity and food environments, food promotion and marketing,...
Introduction Epistemology is the science of knowing the nature, origin, and process of knowledge. It is a subdivision of philosophy that stands alongside ethics, logic, and metaphysics. As a rule, epistemological debates are directed to the discussion of the philosophical analysis of the nature of knowledge, belief, and truth, as...
The article titled “Hepatitis A Cases in Hungary Prompt Berry Mix Recall” describes the outbreak of hepatitis A in Hungary following a dinner at a restaurant where people who developed the disease ate a berry mix. The mix is produced in Poland and has been distributed to a vast number...
As a nurse manager at a Certified Home Health Agency, the most important leadership competencies for my area of concentration include leadership, such as team management, and education, such as ethical principles. A report suggests that “decision making, relationship management, communication skills, listening, leadership, conflict management, ethical principles, collaboration, and...
Gerontology is the science of age-related changes and persons throughout their lives. It includes the research of people’s body, cognitive, and social developments as they age and societal changes caused by elderly society. This understanding is then applied to policies and interventions. Gerontologists increase people’s standard of living and well-being...
Introduction A group of chronic illnesses known together as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect a person’s capacity to breathe normally. This presentation details a case study of a patient who visited the emergency room (ER) complaining of severe wheezing and shortness of breath. The diagnosis and treatment of COPD....
Once qualified as a nutritionist, I plan to launch my channel on social networks, where I will share basic nutritional information and offer health guidance guidelines. On this digital platform, I intend to work with the young population aged between eighteen to thirty years. More importantly, I will focus on...
Servant leadership differs substantially from traditional styles based on power, positioning the leader as a servant, not a supervisor. Servant leaders should consider their employees’ interests first and act for their benefit – to ensure workers’ well-being and development. Under the guidance of a servant leader, people operate independently and...
Bill Description The bill under review can be regarded as either S3506 or A1535, and it dwells on the possibility of providing nurse practitioners with more freedom in terms of individual patient care. This bill is exceptionally important because it will motivate nurse practitioners to complete 3,600 practice hours. They...
The Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program generates a wealth of data on industrial injuries and illnesses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021), there were 4,764 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2020, a 10.7 percent decline from 5,333 in 2019. Transportation and material moving...
Introduction Electronic health records, a subset of health information technology, are increasingly viewed as tools that help enhance health systems’ safety, efficacy, and quality. These technologies can provide practitioners with real-time decision support, making crucially important clinical information more accessible and significantly reducing unnecessary testing. Still, many practitioners find it...
Introduction Neuropsychology refers to a discipline in the field of psychology concerned with exploring how an individual’s behavior and condition are connected within the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Specifically, professionals working in the branch are predominantly focused on how illnesses and injuries of the brain impact...
Treponema Pallidum is a spiral spirochete that is shaped like a corkscrew. It is the causative agent of syphilis, penetrating into the damaged area of the skin. The disease is prone without treatment to a chronic course and relapses, which can affect all organs and systems. The periodization of syphilis...
Utilization management, utilization review, and case management play a crucial role in the health care system for patients, insurance companies, and health care providers. These processes aim to improve the quality of health care delivery and optimize medical services in relation to their expediency and costs. In this paper, utilization...
Felicity Reilly is the main author, and participant of the Academic Primary Care Research Group; the scholar has six publications at the University of Aberdeen connected to neuroscience, clinical trials methodology, diabetes, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Reilly and Walter (2021) participated in research and evaluation related to various spheres of...
The neuropsychological disorder is a term that illustrates a brain injury-related impairment of mental function that may include one or more of the following: neurocognitive, psychotic, neurotic, behavioral, or psychophysiological manifestations. Many clinical symptoms are associated with illnesses affecting the cerebral cortex and its subcortical connections. They are frequently accompanied...
Introduction The healthcare sector in the United States continues to experience numerous deficiencies that demand a comprehensive approach to their resolution. To alleviate a portion of these factors, the five principles of Lean, which require a product to be value-efficient, streamlined, customer-oriented, and of the highest possible quality (Ward, 2019)....
Healthcare is one of the significant issues in the world, and in recent years, healthcare spending has significantly increased. However, improving healthcare quality and reducing costs are two incompatible tasks, making the situation difficult for governments, organizations, and individuals. This essay will discuss what can be done structurally and individually...
Health behaviors are specific actions taken by people that affect their health. Overeating is the particular health behavior being addressed; it is a common habit that is difficult to break. The decision to break this cycle was made because eating too much is a major cause of obesity. Moreover, it...
Introduction Hair and nails belong to the integumentary system of the human body. This system provides the body with a waterproof protective shell, elastic and resilient, which defines external individuality. It also affects the harmonious work of the entire body. What is also interesting is that keratin, a tough protein,...
Introduction COVID-19 outbreak began rapidly in 2020, and China verified the virus’s presence on January 7. The first verified case of COVID-19 in the United States of America was announced on January 19, while the first death associated with the epidemic was documented on March 2 (Boettke & Powell, 2021)....
Although Xanax is often prescribed in the US, not everyone is protected from its side effects. Some individuals who take the substance excessively may get addicted. A person may start the first stage of medical detox after enrolling in a rehab program for Xanax addiction. Those who have been through...
Over-the-counter medicine provision is a controversial concept that has long been a topic for discussion. There is a wide array of over-the-counter products ranging from Aspirin pills to anti-dandruff shampoos and specific brands of mouthwash. While there are some important benefits to it, such as availability and reduction of healthcare-related...
Introduction Everyone has qualities regarding their looks and viewpoint that they might not like. It could be a misaligned nose, excessively big or tiny eyes, or even an uneven grin. Even though some people worry about their flaws, these flaws do not affect how they live their usual lives. However,...
When explaining the results of an antibody test to a patient, I would start by defining the test’s purpose. First, I would clarify that two different herpes simplex virus (HSV) antibody tests are needed to identify the area affected by the virus. HSV-1 mostly affects the lips and involves only...
Although anxiety is a common reaction to stress, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are all conditions that can cause chronic anxiety. Numerous people suffer from anxiety disorders daily, which may be devastating in many circumstances (Goodwin et al., 2020). A diagnosis of an anxiety condition...
The story of Henrietta Lacks is the foundation of modern medical ethics and humanistic treatment of patients worldwide, especially among minorities. After undergoing dangerous procedures during segregation at Johns Hopkins, Henrietta Lacks lost her cells and died a few months after the medical operation. The cells obtained by George Gay...
Introduction Laryngotracheitis, otherwise known as croup, is a severe respiratory disease. The disease affects the larynx and trachea, resulting from a viral or bacterial infection (Ferri, 2021). The first symptom of laryngotracheitis is a violation of the voice function. Therapeutic measures for laryngotracheitis are reduced to antiviral or antibacterial therapy,...
One of the options for preventing the development of breast cancer is a bilateral mastectomy. The frequency of preventive mastectomy increased from 5% to 12% in the United States between 2004 and 2012 (Lim et al., 2021). The rise in popularity is mostly explained by the maximum reduction in the...
The severity of the Dengue fever has sparked multiple discussions and studies regarding its prevention. To combat this disease, locations like Indonesia, Taiwan and Ethiopia have conducted studies on the matter. For these important measures, the scientists from these areas have reviewed the information and approach towards the required prevention...
Introduction Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition that affects the neurological system. People with TS experience “tics.” Tics are sudden, repetitive twitches, motions, or noises. Ticks are bodily behaviors that victims are unable to control. For instance, a person might repeatedly blink; this feeling can be disgusting. This paper explains...
Introduction It is important to note that autism spectrum disorder is a condition that is the result of abnormal brain development. The key impacts of the disease are manifested in a person’s ability to socialize with other individuals and one’s perception of his or her surrounding social environment. Patterns of...
Introduction Over the past decades, the world community’s interest in the sepsis problem has increased significantly. Despite the achievements of modern fundamental and clinical medicine, sepsis is still characterized by a significant prevalence and high mortality. Every year, it causes more than a million deaths worldwide, with a fatality rate...
In an ideal and healthy organism, all systems and organs work perfectly and harmonically. However, genetics and environment may affect one’s body and cause various diseases. It may happen that a system or an organ fails due to a virus, an unhealthy lifestyle, or poor heredity and knocks the rest...
The autonomic nervous system and hypothalamus are primarily responsible for maintaining a constant temperature of the human body. Body temperature depends on the intensity of bioenergetic processes. Therefore, for example, in children, it may normally be higher than in the elderly, since metabolism slows down with age. The body perceives...
The malaria essence is that parasites enter the liver through the blood and destroy red blood cells. Even though more than a century of international work and study has improved malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, plasmodium falciparum still kills over 400 000 people annually (Talapko et al., 2019). The genetic...
Introduction: Definition of consent Consent represents a kind of an agreement that is defined between two or more parties and highlights certain capacities and freedoms that are preserved by that agreement. For instance, if a person agrees to something because they are coerced or under the influence of illicit substances,...
As a people-oriented profession, dentistry requires strong communication abilities. Communication skills are indispensable to patient care for various reasons. For instance, they may include management of patient’s primary complaints, triage emergencies, setting a shared objective during treatment planning, and insurance of informed consent is acquired. Strong interpersonal communication abilities can...
This report explores the 2022 Safety Management Plan for Management of the Environment of Care (EOC) in Duke University Hospital (DUH), North Carolina. In particular, the report examines DUH Plan’s compliance with the directives stated by the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM). In addition, the areas of potential...
The continuation of species is a biological function that is present in all humans. Common social norms presuppose the desire to have children is natural and should be encouraged. However, genetic complexity might compromise future offspring’s opportunity to have a satisfying life. If a child is born with a medical...
Summary Table: Patients’ White Blood Cell Count and Percentages Patients’ White Blood Cells Count and Percentages Comparison Blood Cell Patient Control Patient UNK A Patient UNK B Percentage Patient Control Percentage Patient UNK A Percentage Patient UNK B Neutrophils 543 785 542 41.9 51.1 41.8 Eosinophils 25 26 27 1.9...
Dentists who have a background in business may work with office managers and administrative assistants to help them to solve different issues related to financial systems. The background in business benefits the dentist owner of the practice by enabling them to understand the financial intricacies of the company and to...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) annually causes millions of deaths among infected individuals from the complications of other infections and diseases. HIV is a retrovirus that has a spherical capsid structure, which is enclosed with a lipid bilayer where glycoproteins involved in binding and entering the cells of the host are...
Australian public hospitals have faced many challenges during the last five years. Therefore, it is essential to mention the experience of the recent decision and its effect and designs a new strategy for the upcoming five years, namely from 2022-2027. In addition, some of the experience from hospitals worldwide can...
Types of Teams within NHS England There are four types of NHS England teams, each of which is suitable for specific tasks. Functional and cross-functional NHS teams can be comprised of organizational representatives and drive resource allocation and planning with regard to different issues, such as employee vaccination against COVID-19...
The topic of drug repurposing is currently receiving a great deal of attention in the field of health care. The article from Cha et al. examines this issue as part of the innovation policy of pharmaceutical companies operating around the world (2017). The authors describe in detail the goals and...
Although norovirus has become one of the most spread gastrointestinal-related diseases, the number of fatal cases is relatively small. Moreover, Hewitt et al. (2019) highlights that there is not enough evidence to prove that this disease is fatal. The leading cause of the disease spread is the poor quality of...
Introduction Cancer is a common problem and one of the key causes of death in the population. Risk factors associated with the development of cancer cells relate to radiation exposure, damage to the body by pathogens, as well as hereditary predisposition. Different types of neoplasms are named according to their...
It is no secret that over time there have been especially noticeable transformations in the development of the US healthcare systems. Based on this fact, part of the expenses and income begin to prevail over others, being influenced by both external and internal factors. Thus, this paper is devoted to...
Introduction An unfortunate implication of the current interconnectedness of the world is that health concerns have also become international. As much as people are able to quickly travel around the world, so can infections spread extremely quickly across borders. The current pandemic has showcased how devastating the spread of infectious...
Health insurance coverage is the comprehensive coverage on the means of financing an individual’s healthcare expenses as presented in the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). The coverage plan protects one against various medical conditions such as chronic diseases, serious illnesses, disablement, physical injuries, and death....
Advantages EHRs, particularly those equipped with Clinical Decision Support (CDS) capabilities, have been experimentally related to greater compliance to evidence-based medical recommendations and improved care. Despite the best intentions of physicians, patient interactions may not comply with the best management recommendations due to several issues. Some explanations for this noncompliance...
Thousands of individuals in the United States are subject to homelessness and the associated risks. The homeless population consists of people who are permanently without housing, have temporarily lost access to shelter, are escaping domestic violence, and for many other reasons. In general, the issue of the homeless population is...
The constant improvement of various facets of an organization’s functioning is a fundamental aspect of its work. At the same time, it is vital to ensure the absence of critical mistakes or their effective management when they emerge. Under these conditions, the concept of lean management acquires the top priority....
First of all, the state of the current U.S. healthcare system was affected by such demographic factor as population aging. The increase in life expectancy in the United States affected not only older people, but also the bulk of the workforce aged 20 to 65 years (Webster, 2020). According to...
The article by Fowler, Williams, and Hazuda was published in the Journal of the American geriatrics society and seeks to address how diet soda intake is associated with long-term increases in waist circumference in a bi-ethnic cohort of older adults. As a result of obesity being linked with cardiovascular diseases,...
Introduction A person’s skin contains tiny holes known as pores which can be blocked by dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil. When they become clogged, a pimple develops in the skin, known as a blemish or zit (“Acne – Symptoms and Causes”). If a person develops several spots at...
The concept of euthanasia became a topic of ethical discussion regarding the acceptance of specific procedures directly affecting the personal right to live. Scholars explore many issues concerning not only the medical and legal aspects but also the moral approach to understanding the necessity of the way to ease the...
Introduction HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act A federal law passed in 1996 (Ramli, 2021) deals with the privacy of patients’ data, including healthcare insurance coverage and uniform provider identity. PII: Personal Identifying Information Health information on an individual created or collected by a healthcare provider important to the...
Introduction Differential diagnosis, or establishing a list of suspected diseases, is critical because it directs our search for these diseases in a patient during diagnosis. It is unlikely that a disease will be identified if it is not included in the differential diagnosis. A critical factor is to include unusual...
Introduction Cyclophosphamide is a prodrug commonly used as one of the medications within courses of chemotherapy. Since it is a prodrug, its pharmacological action unfolds after being consumed by a patient and with the immediate involvement of other biological matters that trigger its pharmacological function. Cyclophosphamide is administered to patients...
In the case under consideration, the young man discovered a painless lump on his neck and sought help from medical personnel. He also feels constant fatigue and has a history of tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and mononucleosis. Fatigue and lump without pain give reason to suspect Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) (Mayo Clinic, 2022)....
Reasons for Performing the Study Higuchi and colleagues performed their study to examine the processes of cell-free (CF) synthesis in E. coli and add new information regarding cold-shock proteins’ (CSP) roles and influences. The authors were interested in the impacts of twelve different CSPs on E. coli protein synthesis systems...
Introduction Nursing theories bridge the gap between knowledge and practice thus influencing the patient outcomes. They are commonly applied in guiding education, research, and clinical activities. Specifically, the theories are used to evaluate care interventions and provide a rationale for decision-making. However, their application can only produce positive impacts if...
The practice of giving patients the best treatment possible is referred to as care coordination. In order to enhance the delivery of healthcare, integrating diverse components of the process in a logical way is required. Undoubtedly, a care coordination plan’s performance depends on a number of factors, including health policy,...
Statement of Objective As the medical field evolves, numerous pharmaceutical and lifestyle modification therapies are offered to patients suffering from various conditions that may vary in cost and effectiveness. Therefore, it is critical that medical professionals are aware of numerous available treatments for different conditions as patients may be resistant...
Introduction Numerous muscles, tissues, tendons, and bones make up the foot and support stability, flexibility, and movement. Extrinsic and intrinsic muscles are the two primary classifications of foot muscles. Discussion Extrinsic foot muscles have their origins in the lower thigh, and they fit into various foot regions to enable gross...
Current and Emerging Issues in the Health Care System and the Policy Environment in Which the System Operates The realm of healthcare has experienced some notable changes over the past decade. With a surge of innovations in the IT and ICT spheres, an array of devices and systems for enhancing...
Introduction The medical sector is regarded as one of the most important departments across the globe. It deals with human wellness, making this docket a more sensitive field than other areas of work. Introducing new devices into the medical sector requires good research to avoid any risks associated with it....
Introduction To a great extent, Lone Star college is situated in Houston, Texas. Even though the community school has multiple departments, the report will focus on the nursing division’s website, which provides the entire database regarding the programs offered and the application process. The report examines the website’s purpose, audience,...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on all aspects of human life. In order to curb the spread of the virus, state governments in the United States put strict mobility restrictions on their citizenry. Although these measures were found to be reasonably efficient in regard to combating the...
Fish oil has a high content of omega fatty acids, which play an important role in our body’s physiological processes. It regulates the production of hormones, participates in the processes of oxygen transfer to tissues, maintains vascular health, and improves the function of the digestive tract and excretory system (Shahidi...
Introduction to Age Stereotypes and Ageism Despite the fact that medical advancements have made humans more long-lived, prejudice and discrimination still plague people’s prospects for longer lives. In a perfect world, everyone views themselves as equal, regardless of ethnicity, financial level, gender, or age. Ageism, or age discrimination, is ingrained...
Abstract This paper is aimed to criticize the article “Health Disparities and Equity in the Era of COVID-19,” written by Nana-Sinkam et al. (2021). The report focuses on the impact of clinical and translational initiatives on understanding health disparities and inequities. The paper will examine the limitations and strengths of...
Since the participants in the current case study are heavily intoxicated, the process of obtaining informed consent becomes complicated. According to recent studies, the majority of people who filed questionnaires while intoxicated could not remember the event once they became sober (Martel et al., 2018). Therefore, an ethical problem arises...
Equipment The activity requires basic gardening equipment, such as seeds, pots, and tools. It is preferable to have a dedicated garden spot outdoors. The participants should be provided with simple gardening clothes — gloves, aprons, and sun hats for the outdoor therapy sessions in hot weather. In addition, it is...
Changes are integral to any process, especially in the healthcare sector. Proper management and study of the basics regarding this topic will support healthcare specialists in the improvement of their practice and procedures that concern carrying for patients. Hence, the Kurt Lewin change theory will be examined, based on such...
Introduction It is important to note that the concept of technological utopianism is a promising idea to strive for when it comes to solving many of humanity’s problems. One of such global issues is women’s health and wellbeing, which is highly complex and intricate in its nature. The fairly recent...
This case study concerns Roslyn, who has been recently diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Since the closest family members do not have the same disease, Roslyn and her parents lack experience in dealing with this diagnosis; therefore, they will require special attention and additional support. It is necessary for the...
Primary Diagnosis The main reason for Demetri’s visit entails experiences and behavior out of touch with reality. In this case, assessing the patient’s cognitive state and determining the vital effect on emotional and physical well-being is crucial. It is the duty of a practitioner to enhance optimal Medicare for a...
Many individuals worldwide suffer from the incurable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since the vaccine to prevent and control the spread and negative impacts of the contagious virus remain futile. Developing this vaccine is one of the greatest challenges that medical practitioners and organizations worldwide have encountered for the longest time...
Analyzing mental health concerns with regard to ethnicity is central to effective resource allocation. Asian Americans (AAs) are disproportionately affected by psychiatric disorders, depression, and self-image issues related to cultural concerns but seek professional assistance three times less likely than white Americans (MHA International, n.d.). The mental health situation of...
Introduction Escherichia coli (or simply E. coli) is one of several types of bacteria found in the intestines of healthy people and most warm-blooded animals. E. coli bacteria aid in the maintenance of appropriate intestinal flora (bacteria) balance and the synthesis or production of specific vitamins. A strain of E....
Anxiety has already become a part of our lives and is present in everyone. Each person experiences such a feeling differently; for some, stress is more pronounced; others less. Often, anxiety can destroy life and interfere with living in general, so it is essential to know how to properly deal...
Implementing a data migration and monitoring project in a healthcare setting is a complex aim that requires high-quality project management, both in regard to planning, strategic implementation, and risk mitigation. In this particular case, the aim is to implement an intervention in regards to the switch from one EHR (Cerner)...
Experimental drugs are certain medicines not officially approved to treat specific illnesses. The use of unproven therapy might be unsafe, as the effect of such a cure is unpredictable. As a rule, doctors prescribe and document treatment that is counted in the official medical database. Indeed, incurable patients might use...
Introduction By engaging in sexual activity with an infected person, an individual can contract the bacterial infection syphilis. Treponema Pallidum is a spirochete bacteria that causes it. It can spread during pregnancy as well as during blood transfusions. Skin-to-skin contact is another method HPV can transmit, particularly if there are...
Working in the medical field does not only mean solving complex clinical cases associated with severe illnesses. It also includes the ethical dilemmas faced by both experienced doctors and young nursing staff. These involve controversial situations related to the life and well-being of the patient. Such situations are formulated by...
Significance and Essence In modern conditions, the treatment of one disease can be a complex process of many hospitalizations (including in different medical institutions) and outpatient observation. At the same time, a lot of medical histories and outpatient cards are created, access to which is very difficult for the attending...
Smoking cigarettes used to be one of the most dangerous habits exhibited by young and older adults and adolescents. Recently, electronic cigarettes that use special devices to transform liquid with flavors and nicotine into vapor became popular. The producers promote their product saying it is much safer than combustible tobacco...
Introduction Children below the age of five years are in active growth and body development stages. They require enough nutrients to facilitate tissue formation and to remain healthy and effective. Therefore, they need continuous vitamin A, C and D supplementation to enhance healthy growth. Despite obtaining the necessary nutrients from...
Introduction In their cross-sectional research, Pal et al. (2021) measured more than 1,300 U.S. health professionals’ hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccines and explored the hesitant and non-hesitant subgroups’ levels of trust in the healthcare system. According to anonymous surveys, vaccine hesitancy was noted in less than 8% of the respondents (Pal...
Zinc is an essential mineral, a structural component of enzymes, proteins, cellular receptors, biological membranes, necessary for the complete breakdown of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, the formation of genetic material of cells, the metabolism of nucleic acids. Zinc is present in almost all cells of the body, but it is...
Some infectious diseases reappear again after a period of decline in incidence. One of such reemerging acute febrile infectious diseases is malaria. Every 30 seconds, it becomes the reason for a child’s death (Fauci, 2005). The symptoms include high temperature, headache, and muscle pains. The causative agents are the reason...
The health care system features a wide range of positions in administration, as each medical department and facility involves the management of resources and personnel. Administrative positions in health care can include many different responsibilities, from organizing daily schedules to managing billing and accounting systems. This essay will explore differences...
Coaches frequently tell their players to drink a lot of water before they are thirsty. Some schools, like Mississippi State, do hydration tests before each practice to ensure their players are adequately hydrated. Walker Wilbanks’ untimely death as a football player may have been averted if he had not consumed...
It is critical for researchers, authors, and even consultants to know every cost linked to establishing a clinical research study coupled with the capability to document such expenses to authenticate budget requests. The group remains dedicated to the subject since there is a need to develop a clinical research budget...
Various types of parasites pose a severe threat to humans by causing diseases. Giardiasis is an illness appearing because of the parasite called Giardia duodenalis and leading to diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, and dehydration (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). These unicellular protozoan parasites are also known as...
Professionals working in the healthcare industry, including clinicians, nurses, and managers, must implement a certain set of personal skills to ensure positive patient outcomes and improve the population’s health status. An essential part of those skills is associated with professional ethics and ethical leadership in the medical field. It is...
Introduction The current presentation aims to address the following objectives: Identify emergency-related needs and challenges of an older adult (OA); Identify necessary emergency supplies; Specify emergency preparedness measures; Develop a personal emergency plan for an OA; Specify the importance of independent OAs Emergency-Related Needs and Challenges of an OA Some...
Introduction to CAM The National Institute of Health has identified three groups of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) to determine the funding of research projects: Techniques recognized by insurance companies and medical professionals as effective, such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and others. Techniques based on faith that make them impossible to...
The United States Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent, volunteer body of national specialists in prevention and evidence-based medicine that offers recommendations on clinical preventive services such as screening tests, counseling, and drugs. They are intended to help primary care providers, and patients determine if a preventive intervention is...
Health Information Technology Health information technologies are vital in enhancing the efficacy of clinical interventions that promote a population’s wellness and disease management. Examples of health IT tools include Electronic Medical records (EMR), Electronic Health records (EHR), and Clinical Decision Support (CDS). EMRs are digital versions of clinical charts that...
Introduction Preparing healthcare collection policies and procedures is a responsible task that involves different stakeholders. To receive competent and timely medical care, the relevant principles of payment for healthcare services are determined, and the responsible employees draw up appropriate protocols for receiving payments from the population. The importance of these...
Introduction High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is currently one of the topical health concerns in the US and other countries across the globe. This is largely due to the consequences and adverse health outcomes associated with it, such as stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Some common causes of...
The American healthcare system has undeniably demonstrated its positive characteristics, such as quality, productivity, ingenuity, and creativity. Nevertheless, the problem of reforming the healthcare system for many years was one of the most important tasks for the American government (The Infographics Show, 2018). Having a health insurance policy became a...
Introduction The need for health literacy (HL) is always a present one, but depending on a particular population, it might be especially pressing. Thus, the Latino population in the United States (US) is experiencing a disproportionate level of issues related to healthcare, including negative outcomes, as well as medication errors...
Cellular immunity, also called cell-mediated, is an adaptive immunity in which lymphocytes of T type seek and attack diseased or foreign cells. The principal classification divides T lymphocytes into cytotoxic T (Tc), helper T (Th), regulatory T (Tr), and memory T (Tm) (Saladin, 2020). Tc cells are called the “effectors”...
Specific Objective & Current Data Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) stand among the leading death causes in the U.S. and the world. According to Pescatello et al. (2019), it accounts for approximately every third death in both cases (30.8% in the U.S. and 31% globally). Hypertension is the most common CVD risk...
Globalization and cooperation are significant factors contributing to the advent of a wave of sexual and identity orientation. The strides the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community have made reflect people’s ability to accept new societal changes. However, the community experiences more health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts....
The modern-day healthcare industry and care delivery pathways are affected by various forces that present significant challenges. In general, one can define two major forces impacting global healthcare. Firstly, the technological force produces rapid transformation, creating a push for the widespread implementation of digital and information technologies in healthcare. In...
Introduction Preparing parents for the death of a terminally ill child is a subject that requires sensitivity and dignity. Whereas anticipatory grief for older patients such as parents or grandparents is relatively common, preparing for the death of a child can be significantly more impactful. Clear and honest communication is...
Introduction The treatment results are inextricably linked with the patient’s condition and emotional attitude to fight the disease and recover. Therefore, the role of nurses in monitoring and providing patient care that meets their needs is essential. The contemporary nursing theory focuses on developing individualized and flexible care practices responsive...
Daily Bread The Daily Bread provides hot meals, a place to shower, clean clothes, modest medical treatment, and social assistance to the homeless and destitute. The center assists those who require mobile phones, identity, and other forms of documents, as well as tax preparation, literacy lessons, and job searches. Donations...
Introduction Recently, challenges have emerged in the medical industry concerning the deficit of certain hospital workers. In order to solve these problems, state policy in the field of health care is aimed at enhancing the level of health and improving the quality of life of citizens. The HPSA indicator was...
Involved Neurotransmitters and Receptors Being a complex neurobiological issue, bipolar disorder has an intricate pathway that determines the pathology. Specifically, the interconnected limbic, striatal and fronto-cortical neurotransmitters are involved in the pathology of the disorder. Connected into a network, the specified systems contribute to the development of the disorder to...
The purpose of the study was to discover what substances students consume apart from nicotine and determine the potential danger of this activity by identifying the use of electronic cigarettes to smoke non-nicotine-based substances by college students. The research question in the study was: what is “the prevalence of e-cigarette...
Introduction The study deals with the worldwide problem of a medical personnel shortage and the negative consequences of this phenomenon on the level of care provided. The shortage of nurses is caused by an increased demand for medical personnel, a low level of motivation on the part of clinics, and...
Aspects of the professional process contribute to medical errors, safety measures, and policy violations. We can define the following elements of the problem according to human factors: time management, unsteady workload, burnout, and stress. Obstacles can result in a nurse’s wrong dose or medication, causing side effects or severe consequences...
What is Depression Every person can be subjected to depression, but the symptoms and the general condition might differ in individuals. Some doctors believe that it is more complicated to detect depression in men as they usually hide their real feelings (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). The first symptoms...
Interview Summary An interview was conducted with the patient, during which his main characteristics were established. The person belongs to the male sex, 25 years old. The man is from Finland, and he speaks with a slight accent. Perceives health as a critical element for functioning and successful future building...
Cultural competency is necessary for comprehending and connecting individuals from different cultures. Coordination of care and its potential ethical and policy issues are crucial to understanding the context of special ethnical and religious domains. In this regard, nurses and care coordinators should possess cultural competence, which entails a desire to...
Similar to any other scientific area, healthcare and medicine have a vast knowledge background. Countless students, practitioners, and scholars consult with the healthcare database to improve their understanding, provide a better service and ultimately improve societal quality of life. The database is gradually improving thanks to the constant research; however,...
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a field of study with many controversial issues and is based mainly on people’s personal experiences. In this regard, the most effective way to understand the principles of such functional medicine can be an independent experiment on lifestyle changes. As part of a similar...
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are both eating disorders; due to the peculiarities of the course of disorders, it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish them. In both cases, it is possible to refuse to eat, excessive concern about body weight and appearance, depressive states. At the same time, the...
Nowadays, the field of healthcare has to face numerous issues that stem from high attrition rates, understaffing, increasing stress on healthcare workers, and other factors. Consequently, the quality of patient care tends to decrease, causing patient dissatisfaction with the services. While the government entities and medical establishments make an effort...
The NCBI article I read discusses the potential therapeutic advantages of hallucinogens. I learned that N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) functions by momentarily obstructing chemical system communication in the brain. Clinical studies on hallucinogenic substances as therapies to treat depression, terminal disease, and substance misuse issues have thus recently regained interest. Additionally,...
Factory farms have long been searching for various methods to optimize the production process as the competition continues to be severe. Only a few thousand large factory farms can enjoy all the benefits of economies of scale. The current approach to food production has serious drawbacks and leads to unexpected...
Introduction In the 1930s, Carl Rogers postulated a model that was aimed at guiding caregivers on how to respond to patients’ health conditions by using personalized care delivery procedures. The paradigm, identified as PCCNF (Person-Centered Care Nursing Framework), was later reinforced by Tom Kitwood, who incorporated concepts of interaction and...
Introduction There are individuals in life that have difficulty when it comes to forming or sustaining relationships with other people. In this case, there is a client who is male and has issues making or maintaining relationships with women. The client reports that he faces anxiety at the thought of...
Introduction Social epidemiology focuses on the social factors that affect the health outcomes of people in different communities. The health status of individuals in the United States is unequal, as some communities have better access to social amenities based on where they are located. There are marginalized communities within the...
Understanding the nature and composition of a group or an individual requires proper analysis that encompasses various approaches to extract the right information. A researcher should comprehend the features of the subject in order to design the appropriate method. For situations that require deep insight into the person or event’s...
Blueslopes Private Hospital is one of the leading privately-operated healthcare facilities in Australia. The Sydney-based organization was started in 2010 and boasts substantial growth over the years. The facility is known for managing rare conditions such as cancer and other chronic issues affecting humanity. Blueslopes has over one thousand employees,...
Background International Medical Corps was selected for healthcare innovation because healthcare advances were at the heart of the initiative. The organization’s goal is to enhance the individuals’ lives in the communities through health programs and related initiatives that build local capacity, and prevent by offering medical care, as well as...
