Category: Health & Medicine

What are the hazards and do they prevent ‘lone working’? Sulphuric acid: It is a very corrosive chemical that can lead to serious burns when poorly handled especially in its concentrated form. Sulphuric acid produces chemical burns as well as secondary thermal burns attributed to dehydration. Sulphuric acid can corrode the skin, work surfaces and…

The case study concentrates on the roles of medical directors in giant HMO companies and insurers. The case study specifically focuses on gatekeeper contracts in HMO. Dr. Bethe is one of the medical directors in Xtra Mile firm. The case study informs that all the directors in the firm report to different levels in the…

SIADH is an abbreviation that means syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. A variety of sources can cause it, including medication, brain disorders, and lung disease. Antidiuretic hormone is responsible for filtering water and releasing it into circulation in a form that is free of various solutes. Insufficient or excessive production of the agent leads to…

Table of Contents Introduction Description Reflection Conclusion References Introduction Many professionals have always regretted thus citing countless reasons, why they ended up in their occupations. Some of the major rationales behind their disappointment include diminished passion for what they do. Job satisfaction is one of the major factors behind successful organizations including healthcare. Healthcare workers…

Table of Contents Introduction Factors that lead to skin lesions in diabetes Fungi and Protozoa Physiological effects of Ozones Use of Ozone as an external therapy in diabetic skin lesions Advantages associated with topical ozone therapy in diabetic patients Conclusion Reference Introduction Diabetes is one of the disorders associated with metabolism and circulation. Skin is…

Introduction Clinicians have been confronted by the challenge of selecting management for patient with spinal dysfunction. Patient treatment approach on the premises of pathology are not all the times useful in treatment choice as it is projected that a particular diagnosis can be made for only fifteen percent of patients with for instance low back…

Table of Contents Introduction Why People Crack Their Knuckles The Cause of the Cracking Sound Health Implications of Knuckle Cracking Conclusion References Introduction Knuckle cracking (or snapping of joints) is a type of joint osteopathy that generates a cracking noise. Most people possess the ability to pop a number of joints such as jaws or…

Table of Contents Introduction Interview Results Discussion Conclusion References Introduction One of the essential nursing problems in the United States of America is the possibility of multiple falls among people over sixty years old. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to prevent old individuals from falling when they stay alone. Nowadays, there are many studies aimed…

At the end of 2019 in Wuhan, China, a novel coronavirus, provisionally named 2019-nCoV, was detected. In the first few months of 2020, it has rapidly spread all over the globe, and on March 11 World Health Organization declared a pandemic (WHO Director-General’s opening remarks, 2020). Scientists from all over the world have been working…

Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Situation in the Story Ethical Principles in the strory Summary References Introduction There is a common concern of the constant struggle between modern medicine and cultural beliefs that oppose the modern treatment. The story of Lia is painful and tragic but it presents a distinct illustration of how traditions and…