Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Physical and Cognitive Changes in Males and Females
It is evident that certain physical, hormonal, and other biological differences exist between males and females, most of which are present during the lifespan. Beginning with the first developmental stages, girls and boys may face various functional, cognitive, skeletal, hormonal, and metabolic changes. It also generally means that they do not have similar needs and…
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The ACTHIV 2019 in Miami, Florida
The chosen scholarly activity for this course is the ACTHIV 2019 in Miami, Florida, on 11-13 April. The conference will be focused on the existing approaches to treating HIV and its prevention in different population groups across the USA; additionally, speakers will present the newest methods used in the sphere to improve patients’ outcomes, their…
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Nurse Interview Findings – Ann Stanley
Table of Contents Introduction Leadership Style Future Planning Current Issues and Trends Conclusion References Introduction Ann Stanley is a nurse leader who is currently employed as a nurse manager in the Obstetrics Department of North Shore Medical Center in Miami, Florida. Mrs. Stanley has received a Master’s degree at Northcentral University (Master of Science in…
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Ophthalmology: Recurrent Corneal Erosion
Abstract Recurrent corneal erosion is a common condition affecting the epithelium membrane of the eye. It is often presented with a sharp pain in the morning during waking, photophobia, redness, and watering of the eye. These symptoms are resultant from relatively poor epithelial adhesion. Most patients with RCE have the etiology of the syndrome attributed…
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Use of Potassium and the Potential for Toxic Exposure
Potassium, as a chemical, obeys the principle of “the dose makes the poison”. This hypothesis implies that a chemical may be useful in one type of exposure but toxic in another. Several chemicals comply with the logic. The beneficial and toxic effects of such chemicals are directly proportional to the number of drugs in use…
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The Firearm Owners Privacy Act: Medical Perspective
The rollercoaster associated with the Firearms Owners Privacy Act (FOPA) is unlikely to stop in the near future. There are two major opposing views on the matter. Republicans tend to see this regulation as a way to safeguard their right to own firearms, which seems critical to them. However, Democrats who are mainly against firearms…
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Angelica Group Research Project – Learning Team
Medical science is a constantly developing field with new evidence in favor of various treatment options generated daily. The goal is not only to treat a condition that causes discomfort but also to find ways to make the healing process as safe and harmless as possible. Therefore, medical practitioners must regularly update their knowledge of…
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Diagnosis and Overview
Table of Contents Introduction Support Needs of the Participant Healthy People 2020 Objectives Implementation Interventions of the Caregiver Conclusion References Introduction This paper addresses the human immunodeficiency virus and the aspects associated with it. It discusses the support needs of the interviewee who is living with HIV. The study also refers to the Healthy People…
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Case
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…
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Sarcomas of Soft Tissues and Bones
The Issue or Problem Sarcomas of soft tissues and bones are comparatively rare, which leads to rather complicated management of the issue. In order to arrange optimal care for patients suffering from such sarcomas, multidisciplinary expertise is needed. According to Pan et al. (2016), the in-person tumor board in the Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida…