Chapter One 1.0 Introduction to TB: Characteristics of Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.[1] Mycobacterium tuberculosis was identified in 1882 by Robert Koch.[2] It is an acid-fast bacillus and obligate aerobe which grows in about 15 to 30 days at a temperature of 35 to 37 degrees centigrade in an […]
Introduction It is esteemed that over thirty three million people in the world are living with HIV/AIDS, (WHO, 2009). The majority of people living with HIV are in developing countries, approximately 95% of the total. Sub-Saharan Africa has been hit especially hard. It is esteemed that nearly 70% of all HIV infected people live in […]
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Get startedIntroduction Medical innovations and rapidly evolving technology has led to a decrease in the rate of mortality from diseases. However, the fast and constantly changing hectic lifestyle of today has led to the introduction of new diseases, unhealthy lifestyle and early, premature deaths. Today s technology has provided us with the benefits of early detection […]
Chapter no. 2 2) A review of literature Job stress has been recognized as a serious and chronic cause of individual suffering, irritation, strain and discomforts. As a matter of fact little research work has so far been carried out on the topic of job stress in Pakistan. On the other hand plenty of work […]
Summary This dissertation is based on two patients who presented to medical services with a presenting complaint of a lack of energy?. My first patient, Mrs W, 61 years, has Diabetes Mellitus, type 2 and my second patient, Mr H, 59 years, has severe anaemia from unknown lower Gastrointestinal blood loss. I shall begin by […]
Euthanasia:Â Whose decision is it??? I.Introduction In a 1988 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, an article titled “It’s Over Debbie” describes how an anonymous doctor administers a fatal dose of morphine to a woman dying of ovarian cancer (Anonymous, 1988). In a 1989 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, […]
Data Governance Cancer Care Ontario Personal Case Study TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The Facts ABSTRACT PROBLEM STATEMENT INTRODUCTION This section will not be the focus of this project document, but rather a short introduction so that the audience can relate to the background of CCO. As the Ontario government’s advisor on the cancer and renal […]
Merck & Co. Pharmaceutical Company & Use of Emerging Technology Contents Contents Executive summary Company background Competitive environment Company’s innovation capability Technology Description Analysis of technology Analysis of company’s option Recommendations References Executive summary In this review, the primary subject is the ‘business case for CEO of Merck Pharmaceutical Company, it focuses on the […]
Running Head: Balancing the Rights of Patients and Medical Professionals In the medical field, law and ethics play a vital role in the relationship between patients and medical professionals. Violation of these laws results in liability of the offender. Ethics considers the best interest of an individual and society. It establishes and maintains a nature […]
Choose one gender group and critically discuss how their health outcomes can be improved in regards to ageing. The World Health Organisation’s definition of ‘Health’ emphasizes that the overall health of an individual is determined by not only their physical well-being but also their mental and social well-being. Therefore, NICE has framed its public health […]
It is well-established that social factors – including education, economic participation and access to health services – have a considerable impact on a person’s physical and mental health outcomes (World Health Organisation, 2015: np). Addressing these social factors underpins effective responses to poor health (World Health Organisation, 2015: np). This paper provides a critical overview […]
Introduction According to Alcohol Concern Organisation (2015) more than 9 million people in England consume alcoholic beverages more than the recommended daily limits. In relation to this, the National Health Service (2015) actually recommends no more than 3 to 4 units of alcohol a day for men and 2 to 3 units a day for […]
Introduction The health of the whole population is a very important issue. Conditions which are likely to affect the whole population or large sections of the population are considered to be public health issues and are the subject of specific healthcare promotions and interventions. These can take a range of forms; those aimed at raising […]
Stress may be defined as the physical and emotional response to excessive levels of mental or emotional pressure, which may arise from issues in both the working and personal life. Stress may cause emotional symptoms such as anxiety, depression, irritability or low self-esteem, or even manifest as physical symptoms including insomnia, headaches, loss of appetite […]
Provide a critical analysis of how the beliefs, values and attitudes of the nurse may impact upon the provision of person-centred care Introduction The person-centred care approach focuses holistically on the patient as an individual, rather than their diagnosis or symptoms, and ensures that their needs and choices are heard and respected. According to Draper […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, referred to as ‘Indigenous Australians’, experience significantly poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. This is particularly true for Indigenous women. The difference in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous women is some 9.5 years, and Indigenous mothers are three times as likely as non-Indigenous mothers to die during childbirth […]
Australia has a large and expanding population of people from a refugee background – referred to as ‘refugees’. Refugees in general, and refugee women in particular, have distinctive and diverse health needs which require complex and conscientious responses from nurses and health systems. In the context of nursing refugee women in Australia, this paper will […]
A Review of Oxidative Stress & Brain Aging The human brain is the main source of nerve function in the body. It is the epicentre of the nervous system and controls all of the main neural functions of the human body (Lewiset al, 1998, 479-483). When assessing brain function, there are many different areas that […]
Syllabus Road to IELTS General Training Unit 1: Leisure & entertainment Words: Words and phrases to talk about leisure activities, sports, games and equipment Listening: A talk about places to eat out in a town; a conversation about a survey on popular forms of physical activity Reading: An article about a new top spot to visit in London; a brochure from a […]
Introduction The aim of this essay is to explore and explain how differing theoretical approaches used by mental health practitioners can affect the way care is provided. This will be achieved through examining the influences of each model and their effects upon the practice of mental health care. Some historical information will be provided to […]
HEALTH AND HEALING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Throw out the bottles and boxes of drugs in your house. A new theory suggests that medicine could be bad for your health, which should at least come as good news to people who cannot afford to buy expensive medicine. However, it is a blow to the medicine industry, […]
Marshaee’ Knowles Prenatal Genetic Testing Many medical advances are being made today in the area of genetics. One of the most talked about is prenatal genetic testing. The purpose of prenatal genetic testing is to obtain information on a baby’s health before they are born. This new technology will definitely improve the quality of human […]
NMIH306 The Challenges of Ageing 3463205 Michelle James Assignment (Essay) 40% The ageing of the world’s population is a global phenomenon increasing the demand for adequate health care services available to older people. It continues to challenge those who plan and manage the services for older people and even more importantly those who deliver the […]
Vulnerable Populations The chronically mentally ill are people that suffer from one of many diseases that affect the brain. The brain is the most complex of human organs. The cause of being mentally ill is unknown, but there are most likely many different reasons. There is no cure for being mentally ill but there are […]
COULD JESSICA SIMPSON have a possible histrionic personality disorder? Before exploring the issue further, it would be wise to discuss the term. According to the American Psychiatric Association and the Cleveland Clinic, Histrionic personality disorder is defined as series of dramatic personality disorders characterised by intense and unstable emotions as well as low self esteem. […]
BA (Hons) Communication, Advertising and PR Communication Management Cancer Research UK Peer Assessment Contract Introduction The ‘Peer Assessment Contract’ (PAC) is a document stating the guidelines and regulations that the Account Executive (AE) group has agreed to follow. The PAC will also contain information on the group’s overall strategy for the successful completion of the […]
Running Head: TOUCH, PAIN, ACUPUNCTURE Sensory Deficit of Touch, its Pain and Acupuncture Applied Learning Paper Debra A. Hankerson Abstract This writer will be exploring the topic, Is acupuncture an effective therapeutic treatment for the chronic pain associated with the sensory deficit of touch? Touch will be explored; what it is, causes for deficit of […]
Improving Medication Concordance in Mental Health- A Review of the Literature Where a man is against his will, that to him is a prison. Epictetus Abstract There has been much discussion on why concordance with antipsychotic medication and treatment appears to differ from other fields of medicine. Does the literature support this contention? This review […]
Introductions Healthcare Associated Infection (HCA1) has been around for centuries, but thanks for the intervention of technology and surveillance, success has been achieved in reducing the risk in which it’s spreading. I intend to summarise the article “appropriate glove use in the prevention of cross infection” by Flores (2007), during our search for articles for […]
Treatment: none; antibiotics in some severe cases. A virus causes chickenpox, so the doctor won’t prescribe antibiotics. However, antibiotics may be required if the sores become infected by bacteria. This is pretty common among kids because they often scratch and pick at the blisters. The antiviral medicine acyclovir may be prescribed for people with chickenpox […]
