Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Anthropometric foot measurements are imperative in the determination of obesity in children and adolescents. The measurements are categorized into direct and indirect. Direct measurements are calculated from the footprints while indirect are from radiographic and ultrasound images. To begin with, the calculation of Footprint angle (FA), Chippaux-Smirak index (CSI), and Martirosov’s K Index (KI) is…

The present description is concerned with the critique of a research article related to the comparison of surgical stabilization of the lumbar spine with intensive rehabilitation for patients with chronic low back pain. This condition was reported to enhance the economic concerns in patients leading to a difficult management task. The appropriate remedial strategies described…

Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Research Design Sample Data Collection Methods Limitations of the Study Reported Findings Summary References Introduction The work of a nurse is one of the noblest and most demanding in the world since these professionals take care of people that are not able to look after themselves due to health…

Purpose of the Study Upon the realization that sugar-sweetened beverages (e.g., soft drinks/sodas, fruit-flavored drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks) are closely associated with adverse health outcomes such as elevated risks of obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the authors in this particular study set out to investigate whether leukocyte telomere length…

The term opioid describes natural, synthetic and semi-synthetic opiates, and new psychoactive substances, NPS that have similar health effects as opioids. These products are used in medical practices due to their ability to relieve agony. Opioids activate the release of feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain. These neurotransmitters are also referred to as endorphins and restore…

Table of Contents Literature Review Methodology and Research Design Sampling and Tools References Literature Review The roles and responsibilities of healthcare specialists vary depending on their fields of expertise, the number of years in the profession, available equipment, and other factors. Patients who need professional and timely help may misunderstand the aspects of work of…

Table of Contents Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Falling is one of the most common reasons for injury in elderly patients. Typically, it results in minor injuries, such as bruises, lacerations, and pulls. However, over 30% of falls result in temporary or permanently debilitating injuries, such as cranial injuries, and fractures (Shim et…

Eye Socket Fracture According to the details of the case, the patient has eye swelling. The identified information may imply that there is a possibility of an eye socket fracture. The specified type of injury is quite common in car crashes (Wang, Lim, & Teng, 2017). Therefore, the problem needs to be investigated closer. Wound…

Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Discussion Description of the Research Design Description of the Sample Data Collection Method Limitations of the Study Discussion of the Study’s Findings Summary References Introduction As it is noted in the article “Nurse Adherence to Safe-Handling Practices: Observation Versus Self-Assessment” by Colvin, Karius, and Albert (2016), one of the…

Introduction Studies on juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have intensified in recent times. Moreover, new discoveries have surfaced on the disease. Studies have also shown that SLE is more aggressive in children than in adults. It is important to note that few studies have been done on the utility of biologics. In addition, studies on…