Category: Health & Medicine 13691

What do we know of president Trump’s obsession with chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine? The use of these drugs in the treatment of COVID-19 has been a matter of great concern due to the presence of the deadly Coronavirus epidemic, which has no cure. The president has continually pushed for the idea of utilization of these medicines…

Table of Contents Research Design for the Project Description of the Targeted Population Protection of the Participants Data Analysis Methods Timeline of the Project References Research Design for the Project As the project is based mainly on the evidence-based practice proposal, it will focus primarily on reducing and preventing Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection incidence…

Table of Contents Introduction Summary of Literature on Narcolepsy Conclusion References Introduction Narcolepsy is a rare and unique condition that affects the sleep patterns of a person suffering from it, which disrupts their sleep-wake pattern. The prevalence of this condition in the western states is approximately 200-500 cases per million inhabitants. However, the highest prevalence…

Virginia Mason Medical Center is a healthcare facility in Seattle, Washington. In 2000, the hospital was on the verge of collapse due to financial constraints, a demoralized workforce, and stiff competition from nearby facilities (Kaplan, 2020). The then CEO stepped down, and Dr. Gary Kaplan took over the center’s management. Dr. Kaplan was entrusted to…

Myths can be defined as false beliefs or misconceptions that stem from personal experience or misinformation and diverge from the established evidence base. There are several myths pertaining to clinical care, part of which are associated with misconceptions about cultural diversity and cultural competence in health care. One such myth is the myth of sameness,…

Table of Contents Introduction Roles of Water in Maintaining Health Functions of Water in the Body Implications of Inadequate Water in the Body How Different Electrolytes Function in the Body Effects of Alcohol and Caffeine on Hydration Levels Steps to Take to Avoid Dehydration Conclusion References Introduction Dehydration happens when a person loses more water…

Table of Contents Introduction Comparison and Contrast of the Four Probiotics The Most and Least Valuable Probiotics Conclusion Reference Introduction Probiotics refer to the yeasts and bacteria that are considered beneficial for human beings, especially in the digestive system. Usually, germs are known to be infectious micro-organisms, thus, causing the disease in human beings. Consequently,…

I am writing this letter to present the universal healthcare proposal regarding the Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) in the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for change in the American medical system as currently available Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Exchanges do not provide the necessary support and functionality to all the patients…

Personal Growth Reflection Reflecting upon sexual activity among adults, one has to understand what sexuality means. The author of the article about sexy seniors, Vicki Mabrey (2006) defined it as a long-life activity. The author underlined that having sex in any age is equal in significance to taking food. Besides, it contributes to the normalization…

There are various diseases that men come across when getting older. One of them is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – a condition that occurs due to the growth of the prostate gland, which leads to blockage of the lower urinary tract (“Benign prostatic hyperplasia,” 2019). A case of L.L. patient who is a 67-year-old male…