Category: Disease

Table of Contents Caring for the Nguyens Problem List of the Case and Personal Recommendations Actual, Potential, and Wellness Diagnoses Mr. Nguyen’s Nutritional Status Diagnostic Statement to Acute Knee Pain Conclusion References Caring for the Nguyens During the interview and physical examination of Mr. Nguyen, the nurse is able to gather enough information and identify…

Table of Contents Abstract What is Lou Gehrig’s disease? Incidence in the Population Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recent Research Conclusion References Abstract Lou Gehrig’s disease {familial or sporadic} is a neuromuscular disorder that targets the upper and lowers motor neurons. There are no specific causes, though viruses, neurotoxins and others are suspected. Symptoms begin with…

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 of the body off the…

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a severe condition that threatens public health. Awareness of medical workers and the community about this disease will allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment. The main danger of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the prolonged absence of symptoms. The consequences of the disease without timely treatment include death due…

Prevention of Heart Disease in Adults Heart disease and its consequences are prominent health issues, both in the United States and worldwide. People with cardiovascular conditions have to limit their physical activities due to fatigue, lightheadedness, pain, and other issues. Moreover, heart diseases are associated with heightened risks of strokes and similar attacks, many of…

The article under the headline “These Algorithms Could Bring an End to the World’s Deadliest Killer” was written by Apoorva Mandavilli and published in The New York Times on the 20th of November 2020. The article is dedicated to an app called qXR which is currently being used in rural India to scan X-rays in…

Diseases of the lymphatic system are common among adults and children. There are many types of these pathologies that require different treatment approaches. The most common problem is lymphedema, which develops when the formation of lymph and its outflow through the capillaries and lymphatic vessels from the organs and tissues of the extremities is disrupted.…

Table of Contents Introduction Situation Background detail Clinical Assessment Recommendations Conclusion References 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…

Based on the information provided, for which chronic illnesses might you anticipate this vulnerable population to be at risk? Coal mining workers are exposed to numerous health threats due to their exposure to adverse substances at work and the lifestyle they lead associated with their occupation. Indeed, the coal mining workers are at elevated risk…

Table of Contents Linear Regression Logistic Regression Multiple Regression Survival Analysis Conclusion References Linear Regression The classic regression analysis is probably the most popular method for predicting disease occurrence. The task of the regression is to find the unknown parameters and form functional relationships between the incidence and determining factors. There are two models of…