Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Ruskin Vale: Analysis of Case Study
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many social health problems have intensified. This paper is a discussion of the current situation in Ruskin Vale and the causes of factors exacerbating social inequality. Among the three aspects discussed, the authors distinguish poor housing, unhealthy or poor diet. Ruskin Vale plans to build and redesign its…
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Nephrostomy Catheter: Qualitative Meta-analysis Study
A qualitative meta-analysis methodology is a coherent approach to analyzing data drawn from various qualitative studies. It can also be defined as an interpretive analytical technique that pools qualitative data reported in other studies as building blocks for understanding a certain phenomenon. Qualitative studies available in literature play an important role by helping researchers in…
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Nicaragua, a Country with High Mortality Rate
Introduction As countries continue improving on the quality of health services, the mortality rate is drastically decreasing. Lack of access and/or poor health services are some of the factors that contribute to high mortality rates across the globe. Despite the improvement in healthcare services, the majority of the developing countries are yet to reduce mortality…
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The Disintegration of Damaged Muscle Tissue: Rhabdomyolysis
Introduction Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that leads to the disintegration of damaged muscle tissue. Through the disintegration of the muscle tissue, the skeletal structure of the body becomes weak. In addition, the residue from the disintegration process may accidentally be deposited into the blood stream giving the liver and the kidney a lot of work…
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Benefit From Medicare and Medicaid
Introduction In the United States, the incremental movement towards providing and securing healthcare has pushed the state and federal governments to finance various programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. These two government-sponsored programs are designed to cover healthcare costs for eligible American citizens who enjoy a wide array of specific services funded by the programs.…
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Chronic Condition and Comorbid Diagnosis
Pertinent Positive and Negative Findings in the Patient Assessment Pertinent positive findings include a blood pressure of 190/101, a blood sugar of 405, and a heart rate of 102. Furthermore, the patient reports about polyuria, which affects the normal water and electrolyte balance in the body and can physiologically trigger dizziness (Davies et al., 2018).…
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Escherichia Coli (E-Coli) With Focus on O157:H7 Strain
Table of Contents Introduction and Historical Perspective Characteristics of Escherichia Coli: 0157: H7 Spreading of E. coli O157:H7 Pathophysiology Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment and Management Preventive Measures Conclusion References Introduction and Historical Perspective Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a group of bacteria that colonize the digestive tract of healthy animals and human beings. Most…
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Case Studies – Testicular Torsion and Effects of Estrogen
Table of Contents Diagnosis Immediate intervention and future plans Risks of complication in the future Absence of cremasteric reflex Effects of Estrogen on the Female Reproductive Organ Effects of Progesterone on the Female Reproductive Organ References Diagnosis From the symptoms provided by the patient and from the physical examination, it may be concluded that the…
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A Locally Implemented Best-Practice Advisory
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The article by Chanas et al. examines the impact of a locally implemented best-practice advisory (BPA) on the speed of an antibiotic response in patients with the risk of septic shock. In general, this program evaluates four vital signs of patients in surgical intensive care units (ICU)…
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Kaposi Sarcoma: Causes and Treatment
Table of Contents Literature Review Statement of the problem Null and Alternative Hypothesis Significance of the Research Topic References Literature Review Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is a rare type of skin cancer that commonly occurs among people who suffer from suppressed immunity (Khammissa, Pantanowitz & Feller, 2012). Researchers from the University of Washington (2013) believe that…