Category: Health & Medicine

  • Accident Causation Theories and Frameworks

    Abstract Determining the causes of specific events and phenomena is especially important in the environment of health and medicine. By tracking down the stages of a particular disorder development, a healthcare expert is likely to diagnose the issue in a manner as precise and efficient as possible. Furthermore, the issue can be located and addressed…

  • Psychopharmacology: Essential Principles and Mechanisms

    Table of Contents Abstract Essential Principles of Psychopharmacology Drug-receptor interactions and dose-response relationships Conclusion References Abstract Psychopharmacology is a scientific field of study that deals with the actions of drugs and the effect they bring about on peoples’ feelings. Feelings in this context refer to moods, behavior, sensation as well as their way of thinking.…

  • Knowledge Management: Data Sources in Medicine

    Data sources There are three data sources that the Defence Health Information and Technology System (DHITS) rely on. They are: Electronic surveillance system Keeping surveillance on infectious diseases is highly recommended since it keeps on high alert the biologists to find a cure to be well prepared for them to intervene before it is too…

  • Telemedicine and Its Classification

    Telemedicine has indeed transformed the manner in which healthcare services are delivered to patients who may be located in remote locations. It deploys the knowledge obtained from information and telecommunication. It has assisted in eradicating the barrier created by distance in the delivery of healthcare services (Kontaxakis et al 1096). In addition, emergency situations and…

  • Multiple Sclerosis: Causes and Implications

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Multiple Sclerosis is an ailment, whereby, the body tissues that are healthy in a body are consumed by the immune system. In addition to tissues around the brain being affected the disease also attacks the nervous system. This causes the brain to have difficulties conversing with the…

  • Importance of Use the Race-Based Medicine

    Table of Contents Introduction Definition Race is a Sociological and Not a Scientific Concept Doctors Just Want to Pick the Right Drug for the Right Patient Don not Avoid a Drug that could Save Your Life Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Nations and individuals will do everything within their abilities to ensure human health is given…

  • The Concept of Case Management in Medicine

    Table of Contents Introduction Case Management: Reducing Costs or Improving Quality of Care? Limitations and Strengths of a Typical Case Management Program The Future of Case Management Programs Importance of “Gatekeepers” for the Case Management Process References Introduction The presented YouTube Video shows conclusively that Case Management (CM) is a powerful philosophy that benefits many…

  • A Calorie is a Calorie

    A calorie is a measure of energy producing potential in food. If not consumed, the energy is converted to fats that the body stores. Excess stored fat results in obesity. This is a major source of contention with some people arguing that limiting the amount of food intake regardless of calorie content can result in…

  • Hydrocephalus in Animals

    Hydrocephalus is a nervous system disorder characterized by increased intracranial pressure and enlargement of the head. Increased intracranial pressure is a direct consequence of fluid accumulation in ventricular system. This condition can affect almost all animal species including domestic animals like cattle, dogs, and cats (Rousseaux & Ribble 31). The disorder is mostly diagnosed in…

  • Residential Living Facility and Long Term Care

    Table of Contents Introduction Long-Term Care Independent Senior Living Communities Conclusion References Introduction As people get older, many everyday tasks become harder to perform, which can span from something as straightforward as doing chores around the house to the more subtle function of maintaining close contact with one’s friends. Modern society understands that seniors need…