Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Sickle Cell Anemia and Its Symptoms
Infant healthcare has always been one of the most extensive fields of scholarly research, as professionals are eager to define all the possible predispositions for all the possible health conditions as early as possible. However, one of the fascinating aspects of research concerns the investigation of genetic disease development, as it is of crucial importance…
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Hepatitis C: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) belongs to the family of the “positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses” and is known to be the primary cause of Hepatitis C (Comas-Garcia, 2019, p. 253). The pathogen in question is deemed as highly dangerous since it is believed to cause several types of cancers apart from Hepatitis C (Marks & Naggie,…
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Researching of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fish oil has a high content of omega fatty acids, which play an important role in our body’s physiological processes. It regulates the production of hormones, participates in the processes of oxygen transfer to tissues, maintains vascular health, and improves the function of the digestive tract and excretory system (Shahidi & Ambigaipalan, 2018). Moreover, it…
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Medication Errors Analysis and Effective Preventive Measures
Admittedly, medication errors are rather common and they pose significant threat to the patient’s healing (and sometimes survival). Novice nurses as well as students can witnesses numerous instances of medication errors. It is an effective option to develop certain strategies to detect and address medication errors. Thus, nurses should be encouraged to report about errors…
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Kurt Lewin’s Change Theory Applied to Hemodialysis
Changes are integral to any process, especially in the healthcare sector. Proper management and study of the basics regarding this topic will support healthcare specialists in the improvement of their practice and procedures that concern carrying for patients. Hence, the Kurt Lewin change theory will be examined, based on such steps as unfreezing, change, and…
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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Basic Principles and Practice
While the symptoms of all anemia types are similar, it is possible to differentiate some for them and find the right diagnosis. Multiple kinds of anemia are described by an individual feeling fatigued. Thus, it can be hard to find a diagnosis in many situations. However, the case of Ms. A gives enough information to…
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Extrinsic and Intrinsic Foot Muscles and Movements
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Numerous muscles, tissues, tendons, and bones make up the foot and support stability, flexibility, and movement. Extrinsic and intrinsic muscles are the two primary classifications of foot muscles. Discussion Extrinsic foot muscles have their origins in the lower thigh, and they fit into various foot regions to…
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Clinical and Statistical Significance Differences
It is hard to disagree that evidence-based practice (EBP) projects are of extreme importance for the development of nursing practices and medical interventions. These projects are implemented in a sequence of steps and address a clinical issue with immediate practice implications. However, not all evidence-based practice (EBP) projects lead to statistically significant results, and this…
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Physical Activity and Perceived Exertion of Girls
In the article Self-efficacy and perceived exertion of girls during exercise, the authors discuss the importance of regular physical activity and its relation to obesity and cardiovascular diseases (Pender, Bar-Or, Wilk, & Mitchell, 2002). According to the authors, the physical activity in youth has decreased dramatically during the last decades (Pender et al., 2002). In…
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High Blood Pressure in Middle-Aged Caucasian Women
Statement of Objective As the medical field evolves, numerous pharmaceutical and lifestyle modification therapies are offered to patients suffering from various conditions that may vary in cost and effectiveness. Therefore, it is critical that medical professionals are aware of numerous available treatments for different conditions as patients may be resistant to some therapies for personal…