Category: Health & Medicine

Liver cirrhosis is the terminal stage of many liver diseases, including chronic hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Other causes of cirrhosis include metabolic diseases associated with excessive accumulation of iron, copper, and other elements, as well as autoimmune diseases (Slivinski, 2020). In addition, long-term use of medications that have a toxic…

Table of Contents Introduction Background and Significance Problem Statement Quality Improvement Model Implementation Plan Evaluation Plan Summary References Introduction The goal of this project is to add a place on the registration form to list an emergency contact person. Currently, there is no place for this. I work in an urgent care setting and have…

Table of Contents Digital Retinal Photography: A Golden Standard? Case Study: Locating Treatment Options References Digital Retinal Photography: A Golden Standard? Affecting the performance of multiple systems within the human body, diabetes is known to impair patients’ vision significantly. Particularly, due to the increased blood sugar levels, a diabetic patient is exposed to the threat…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction It is common for individuals on a child’s IEP team to disagree. Disagreements can produce beneficial results when handled properly, but all too frequently, conflicts turn into bitter accusations and grudges, which do not advance the IEP procedure (McCabe et al., 2021). Disagreement resolution is the official…

Table of Contents Introduction Catecholamines Glucocorticoids Conclusion References Introduction In psychology and biology, stress is a physical or environmental factor that induces an organism’s reaction to fast-changing environmental conditions. In this regard, biochemical changes, primarily related to the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, play a critical role in regulating physiological responses to stressors. The main…

Dignity and autonomy are the two most controversial terms commonly used in debates on end-of-life care. Dignity refers to the right of an individual to be respected, valued and treated ethically (1). It also means respecting other people’s decisions or choices without making any assumptions. Autonomy refers to the right of an adult to make…

Acute testicular discomfort can be caused by a variety of conditions, one of which is testicular infection. Epididymitis is a major cause of scrotal discomfort which can include urinary symptoms like frequent or painful urination (Teelin et al., 2019). In contrast to orchitis, epididymitis is more commonly diagnosed. Orchitis is an uncommon illness that affects…

Table of Contents Hypertension Atrial Fibrillation Type 2 Diabetes Pneumonia Urinary Tract Infection (UTI ) References Hypertension Pathophysiology Hypertension (HTN) can be caused by damage to renal pressure natriuresis, which controls the blood pressure and keeps it low. Manifestations A person with hypertension can experience headaches, apnea, pain in the chest, and a bleeding nose.…

Ischemia is a process that is highly prevalent in cerebrovascular accidents. Ischemia refers to the inadequate level of blood supply to the brain (Hubert & VanMeter, 2018). The lack of blood in the brain tissue causes its infarction. The stroke process is also known as the tissue necrosis caused by ischemia, which, in turn, is…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Professional Nursing Organizations (PNOs) are organizations dedicated to introducing new policies, standards, and development strategies into nursing practice. They may operate with a general focus and specialize in specific areas of medicine. In either case, they are organizations that play a critical role in increasing nursing’s impact…