Category: Disease

Problem Statement Patients with COPD are exposed to an array of threats even after the treatment process is completed (Cruz, Brooks, & Marques, 2014). Because of the nature of the disease, the propensity toward health problems such as flair-ups, and the subsequent need for another hospitalization, it is crucial to introduce the tools that allow…

The post discusses such metabolic bone disease as osteoporosis. Generally, older adults are at high risk of suffering from osteoporosis. Nonetheless, in rare cases, young people might also have this disease. The occurrence of osteoporosis at a young age is mainly associated with chronic diseases and the prescribed medications (Choong, Gallacher, & Ahmed, 2015). Besides,…

Table of Contents Introduction National Resources of CKD Integrating Resources in the Plan of Care Vulnerable Populations and National Resources References Introduction There are many national and community resources for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), but I will focus on the three possibly biggest ones. These are the National Kidney Foundation, the American Association…

Review of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) report The management of chronic diseases is an essential healthcare approach that is aimed at reducing the negative impact of chronic diseases in patients (National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010). The current trends show that the prevalence of chronic diseases is still high, although various approaches…

Table of Contents Introduction Importance of Patient Education Patient Education Barriers Health Literacy Conclusion References Introduction Relevant academic literature has been reviewed to identify major themes and important findings in the area of patient education among heart disease patients. Many studies have been dedicated to the issue, and it is generally acknowledged that patient education…

Introduction Chronic Kidney Disease is the state of the human organism when kidneys fail to fulfill their actual functions of eliminating the blood waste, which results in various health complications that range from mild weaknesses to kidney failures, commas, and deaths (Bash, Coresh, Köttgen, Parekh, Fulop, Wang, and Astor, 2009; Family Doctor, 2009). The seriousness…

Parkinson’s disease is characterized with a number of effects to its victims. These effects are sometimes transmitted to people who are close to the victims such as family members. From the impact of the disease that affects the neural system, victims suffer from problems that can include mental problems, changed behavior, locomotive problems, difficulty in…

Lysosomes enable cells to fulfill their functions in a correct manner and support cells’ proliferation and growth. Concerning their structure, lysosomes can be described as small sphere-shaped organelles. Lysosomes contain dozens of different enzymes that enable them to act as the cell’s digestive system and transform unwanted substances into something that cells may use. Lysosomes…

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common integument impairment which causes are still not known. There are different factors that may predispose to this disease such as male sex, winter season, light skin color, and Malassezia yeast1. Because the effect of topical corticosteroids and antifungals is temporary, it is crucial to identify the factors that may relief…

Table of Contents Description of COPD Treatment Options Alternative Therapies’ Research Non-Pharmacological Treatment Lessons and Conclusion References Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) is a serious chronic condition among millions of Americans that is characterized by airflow blockage and various breathing-related problems. In the majority of cases, patients who are diagnosed with COPD have to be…