Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Activated Charcoal Detoxication
One of the most well-known methods of detoxication after excessive use of food or alcohol is the one with the help of activated charcoal. It remains controversial due to its partly unexplored nature that includes possible side effects. However, the people using this type of detoxication do not take into consideration these circumstances and keep…
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Calcium and Phosphate in Proper Functioning of the Organism
The human body is a complex self-regulated system where all components are interconnected. Calcium and phosphate are important elements necessary for the proper functioning of the organism (Nussey & Whitehead, 2013). Such hormones as parathyroid, calcitonin, and calcitriol regulate the amount of phosphate and calcium. Imbalances result in the development of such serious health conditions…
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The Prevalence of Osteoporosis in the Elderly From 2000 to 2009
Osteoporosis is a relic disorder, yet it’s finding more prevalence in the developed countries due to the contemporary trends gradually finding their place in the modern world. Owing to the change in working trend where people have embraced less active jobs preferring the passive lifestyle; there is increased inactivity and fewer physical practices gaining popularity…
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Acute Pancreatitis: The Case Study
Patient Information Name: James Lebron Age: 40 years Gender at Birth: Male Gender Identity: Male Source: Allergies: None Current Medications: None PMH Immunizations: The patient reports that all immunizations are up to date. Preventive Care: The patient reports not taking alcohol and foods low in fat content. Surgical History: The Patient does not have any…
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Policy Analysis: Adjustments & Conclusion
As follows from the above statistics, the Veteran’s Health Administration received an impressive amount of state budget money. This has led to an efficient and rapid response to the COVID-19 epidemic and has allowed funds to be focused in such a way as to obtain as many vaccines as possible in the shortest possible time.…
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Undergraduate Research Forum for Nurses
Table of Contents Overview Problem Solution Opportunity Program Competencies Addressed References Overview Undergraduate Research Forum (URF) is a platform for students of Miami, Florida that aims to promote research academic experience. Students of any major are eligible to participate in this scholarly activity. They may apply online and prepare their presentation in any form: individually,…
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Researching of Enteral Feeding Intolerance
Introduction Enteral Feeding Intolerance is a term that describes vomiting or huge gastric residual volumes connected with enteral feeding caused by late gastric emptying. Existing research reveals that enteral feeding intolerance mainly affects critically ill patients in intensive care units around the globe. However, the effect of enteral feeding intolerance on clinical results has a…
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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Tests and Diagnostics
Introduction There are three possible types of anemia: sideroblastic anemia, iron deficiency anemia, and thalassemia. Thus, in order to treat the patient properly, it is important to identify the type first. Taking all the symptoms that Ann reported into consideration, it is possible to come to the conclusion that she suffers from iron loss. Justification…
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Salmonellosis: Problem Solution in Epidemiology
Salmonellosis is a dangerous infectious disease of the mainly gastrointestinal tract, transmitted by the oral-facial way. The pathogen of the disease is several serotypes of the bacterium genus Salmonella from the family Enterobacteriaceae. Thus, the most frequent way of infection is associated with the consumption of poor-quality food or thermally unprocessed food, whether chicken eggs…
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Counselling Sexual Minorities
Modern society is designed with the rough assumption that everybody is heterosexual, and, as a result, the interests of sexual minorities are not met. Consequently, there are peculiarities of the social structures that limit their rights and opportunities, which, in turn, adversely affect their health and wellness (Flenar et al., 2017). First, the convictions that…