Category: Disease

Introduction Heart disease’s fundamental pathophysiologic mechanism typically begins with the atherosclerosis process, which develops and advances for periods before the acute episode. Atherosclerosis refers to a low-grade inflammation of the medium-sized arteries’ intima, accelerated by various risk factors, including genetics, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, and blood pressure (Ford et al., 2017). This gradual progression triggers…

Table of Contents Introduction Importance Pathogenesis Treatment Best Practices and Management Conclusion References Introduction Human reproductive disease is caused by infections, tumors, genetic or congenital disabilities, and weight changes. In addition, women may be concerned about the long-term consequences of using contraception, such as infertility and problems during childbirth. The placenta can be affected during…

The high variability of the quality of care delivery affecting mainly the uninsured, rural populations, ethnic minorities, economically challenged rural populations, and the elderly is a critical issue in the U.S. healthcare system. Chronic illnesses are the most expensive conditions to manage with regard to direct and care costs. The federal government spends a total…

Drexler, Y.R. & Bomback, A.S. (2013). Definition, identification and treatment of resistant hypertension in chronic kidney disease patients. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 0, 1-9. Drexler and Bomback aims at discussing the conditions of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the impact of resistant hypertension in order to offer an appropriate algorithm for treatment. They give…

Strategies for Empowerment Strategies Despite the fact that the Miami-Dade community cannot be characterized by excessively poor economic growth rates or any other factors that affect health literacy of its population, the lack of awareness about some of the current health concerns is drastic in the specified area (Florida Department of Health, 2013). Therefore, a…

This academic work is a laboratory report summarizing the results of a practical simulation of the epidemiological dynamics of a simulated population. Thus, the report’s central tasks are to summarize the data obtained, answer the questions posed, and analyze the results critically. Results This lab report’s main results were obtained using the Lab Disease online…

Table of Contents History of Lyme disease Cause of the disease Organism and mode of transmission Epidemiology of Lyme disease The disease process in the human body Treatment References History of Lyme disease Lyme disease was first detected in the Lyme district in Connecticut, United States. The disease occurred in form of rheumatoid arthritis. It…

As this reflection paper should be about a child’s disease, I referred to the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as it provides the most authoritative and current information. I found the report on seizures in children and selected an article, which is called First Look: U.S. Youth and Seizures. Before reading…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Existing Initiative Regulation Conclusion References Introduction Health care often focuses on the treatment of patients with acute conditions, while little attention is paid to the management of chronic diseases. Patients with chronic conditions may experience inequities in quality of care without adequate long-term therapy. The gap in the quality of…

Table of Contents Overview Contributing Factors Prevention Strategies Signs and Symptoms Diagnostic Tests Advanced Practice Nursing Role and Management Strategies Medical/Pharmacological Management Follow-up Care Conclusion Overview Ebola virus disease, also referred to simply as Ebola, is one of the conditions that are known as extremely deadly unless addressed within the shortest period. Because of its…