Category: Disease

Summary of the article The CDC’s Malaria Program focuses on the US government’s initiatives to fight malaria within its territories and abroad (CDC, 2013). This article asserts that since the formation of The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infectious diseases in the US have been contained while others have been defeated. For the…

Table of Contents Physiologic Condition Pathophysiologic Condition Disease Pathway Considerations Treatment References Physiologic Condition Vitamin B12 is among the eight B vitamins that assist in the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose, which is utilized to manufacture energy. Vitamin B12 further assists the body in utilizing proteins and fats (Wolffenbuttel et al., 2019). An individual with…

Table of Contents Subjective Data Objective Data ICD-10 Diagnoses/Client Problems Conclusion References For the majority of men who are not older than 50, prostatitis is the most prevalent urological verdict. At least one warning sign of prostatitis can be found at more than 30% of men, and more than 15% have symptoms hinting at chronic…

Heart disease is a serious health problem that poses a significant danger to the population. In this paper, the issue of heart disease among women in the U.S. is considered, and some ways in which the situation can be improved are discussed. The problem of heart disease among women is of paramount importance nowadays because…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Immune system illnesses are a category of diseases that cause hyperactivity or dormancy to the system. In case it becomes excessively active, the body targets its own tissues and destroys them. Lupus is defined as a lifelong inflammatory disorder with a wide variety of clinical…

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) The patient could be suffering from SLE as she reported muscle aches without stiffness and a skin rash with an increased photosensitivity. These symptoms are associated with Lupus, the chronic inflammatory condition that is most commonly found in women of childbearing age (Bartels, 2016). The reasonableness of this diagnosis is confirmed…

Concerns and inquiries about the most effective ways to prevent and control viruses are raised by the increasing trend of disease transmission. Mainly the questions became relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-economical and health consequences of the issue. Some countries had better rates during the pandemic due to adopted policies that support the…

Table of Contents PICO Question Search for Evidence Evidence Appraisal Summary of Evidence Strength of Evidence Recommendations Conclusion References The appraisal of evidence from different sources is a necessary part of the evidence-based healthcare delivery process. It improves the reliability and trustworthiness of the sources and serves as a valuable tool in the process of…

This short essay examines the evidence for diseases in which lack of fiber in the diet is implicated and what these imply for health education. Both the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) Institute of Medicine and the British Nutrition Foundation have issued guidelines recommending from 12 to 18 grams intake of fiber daily for the average…

Chronic kidney disease, also known as renal disease, is a condition which leads to a gradual loss of renal function and results in kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease. While chronic kidney disease is generally recognized as progressive and irreversible, a variety of treatments exist which help manage the condition by slowing down the deterioration…