Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • List of Required Postings in a Dental Office

    Regulatory compliance requires that the posters be conspicuously displayed to the dentists. The posters can either be from the federal or state or printed by an individual from these state agency websites. Some of the posters that dentists should be aware of and can be retrieved from the national labor relations are employee rights, employee…

  • CPT Codes and Its Role in Medicine

    The system of CPT codes is used for its quick and convenient use; therefore, the codes in the various sections are systematized in anatomical or procedural order, which more accurately describes the service provided to the patient. The codes are divided into three categories, the first of which describes the most commonly used procedures, the…

  • Functional Medicine: Probiotics in Children

    The human body needs certain types of bacteria to maintain health, including those that help in digestion, fighting other infectious microorganisms, and absorbing nutrients. In children, probiotics help manage inflammatory bowel disease, reducing the duration of diarrhea associated with gastroenteritis and reducing the chances of developing allergies and eczema. When given to infants, probiotics can…

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia and Other Types

    Table of Contents Introduction Types of Anemia Possible Diagnosis Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction Anemia is known as one of the most frequent blood disorders: it is the condition characterized by the lack of circulating red blood cells (Carcio & Secor, 2014). Because of the lack of red blood cells that carry oxygen, an individual often…

  • Contact Dermatitis and Allergic Rhinitis

    Introduction The skin encloses and provides protection to other body organs. This situation makes it susceptible to various physical and biological changes that occur in the environments in which individuals inhabit. Contact dermatitis and allergic rhinitis are conditions that lead to skin hypersensitivity. Their occurrence is mainly due to contact of the skin with certain…

  • The Concept of Bar Code Medication Administration

    Table of Contents Example of Bar Code Medication Administration Personal Experience Conclusion References Bar code medication administration (BCMA) has been identified as a possible solution tool for addressing the issue of medication errors that lead to adverse health outcomes of patients. BCMA implies the scanning of barcodes to account for the five components of medication…

  • Reducing BMI Measures in School-Aged Children

    Introduction Almost 20% of children between 2 and 18 years old affected Unhealthy lifestyle, inactivity, and harmful dietary habits Ineffective school-based interventions Efficient school-based programs are needed More physical activity during school hours The Spirit of Inquiry Ignited False beliefs concerning childhood obesity Comorbidity of obesity Parental lifestyles and dietary habits BMI explained Effectiveness of…

  • The Yersinia Pestis Pathogen Investigation

    The modern world still faces a number of biological threats which impact the state of health of the nation. The current stage of the development of healthcare and technologies serves as a certain guarantee of the protection from the most dangerous and complicated diseases or viruses. However, one realizes the fact that it is impossible…

  • LPN and RN; Standards of Practice

    The main difference between licensed practical nurses (LPN) and registered nurses (RN) is the education required. RN course takes two or three years to get a degree or diploma, while the LPN standard only demands a year of studies and a certificate (Wisconsin Administrative Code, 2018). Education determines the set of nursing procedures for LPN…

  • Prevalence and Effectiveness of Laxative Use

    It is necessary to admit that not all laxatives may be safe for patients and can be used for a long period. Sometimes, dependency and the worsening of bowel functions may be developed regarding the age of the patient (Chen et al., 2014). There are many reasons why nurses should focus on patient education about…