Over the years, smoking has been one of the factors which have significantly affected pregnant women in the United States. Although men lead in the rate of smoking, research has indicated that the number of women who have been using cigarettes in the recent years has been increasing and there is a possibility that the […]
Surgery and anesthesia are associated with exacerbating the body’s stress response, which can lead to several postoperative complications and an increased hospital stay. As a future anesthesia provider, I know that is it is imperative that patients abstain from tobacco use prior to anesthesia or any surgical procedure. Preoperative screening of patients awards an opportunity […]
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Order nowADHD affects around 4% of adults around the world (Michielsen et al., 2018). Yet, it is an under-reported and under-researched condition. Many symptoms of ADHD are similar to those of dementia, such as forgetfulness, inattentiveness, anxiety, depression, and irritability. It is, therefore, possible that there are links between the two diseases. While the genetic connection […]
Abstract Stress is a disease that has the power to kill you just the same as cancer, kidney disease, heart attack, etc. Humans, unfortunately, waste a vast amount of time stressing on things that aren’t even similar in nature but we still exhibit the same amount of stress and we do not just do it […]
At 18 years old, are foster children who have aged out of the system, ready to be on their own? More than 23,000 children will age out of the US foster care system every year. Some but not many end up going to a institution to further their education. Some end up in jail due […]
In the story The Yellow Wallpaper, Charlotte Perkins Gillman may seem to tell the story of a woman that is struggling with mental illness. When considering the historical context of the story, it’s clear that Gillman was commenting on the limited resources available to women during the nineteenth century. The narrator begins her journal by […]
The most recent Ebola epidemic in West Africa in 2014 – 2015 had a weak international response and was a moment of crisis in global health leadership. Certainly, the outbreak was catastrophic, with a total of 28,000 cases and 11,000 deaths, which totaled more than all previous outbreaks (Camacho, 2014). As a result, there was […]
It is apparent that cases of child abuse and neglect are more common in our country than we would like to admit. So what are we going to do about it? That is where Child Protective Services comes in. Child Protective Services (CPS) is a branch of every state’s social services department that assesses, investigates, […]
Child and adolescent obesity in the United States has nearly tripled sincethe 70s. About 1 out of every 5 children suffer from childhood obesity. It is the duty ofmothers and fathers to prevent and find solutions to child and adolescent obesity. Thispaper will seek to explain the many causes and current results which parents can […]
There are many reasons why people are inclined to practicing a vegan diet including, health conditions, ethical values, and to help the environment. Veganism has been said to reverse many conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and even aging (“Animal products | Health Topics | NutritionFacts.org,” n.d.). Moral value also plays a big […]
Nursing theories are important tools for the designing, understanding, and application of diabetes patient education (Anderson, Funnell, & Hernandez, 2005). Imogene King is one of the nursing theorists who has made significant contributions to nursing. King’s Conceptual Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment (TGA) is valuable in the care of diabetes patients and adherence to […]
This week, we learned a lot about genetics. But, there’s always two sides to a story. There’s the good side where the study of genetics can help us learn more about our past and our future. Then, there’s the down side where we discover the shocking amount of diseases that are traveling among the human […]
Among the many issues that the United States is facing, there is no doubt that Childhood Obesity is a timely and relevant debatable topic that has brought many consequences and health issues among our nation’s children. Many debates in regard to childhood obesity have formed. Because the prevalence of childhood obesity is on the rise, […]
According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, GMOs are ubiquitous in the food supply–present in about 80 percent of processed foods in the United States of America (Linden 1). People use genetic modification to improve the quality and quantity of foods. In Gandhi’s explanation of The Seven Deadly Social Sins, he explains how Science without humanity […]
Research suggests that there is a relationship between maternal alcohol use during pregnancy and ADHD. Previous studies have found similar associations between alcohol in pregnancy and ADHD. Three different approaches were used to control for measured and unmeasured confounding: statistical adjustment for covariates, negative control comparison against maternal pre-pregnancy alcohol use, and comparison among differentially […]
Particularly most of the trained nurses theatres a vital role in mental health depending on field of specialty. Hence, in this level my main concept of concern will be based psychiatric nurses with which have chosen to pursue for my masters level. Regardless of the education, I am ascertained by the specialization and exposure as […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or (PTSD) is a persistent mental health condition that involves very intense emotional stress. According to Scott Barbour, “PTSD did not become an official psychiatric diagnosis until 1980 (19). PTSD is a direct result of a traumatic injury or a psychological shock. The most notable effect of PTSD is sleep disturbance, and […]
In 1947 the Zika virus was first identified in the monkeys of Uganda. Five years later the virus was found again, this time in humans. From then on countries reported small instances of illnesses including rashes, which turn out to be the Zika infection, up until 2007 when the virus had its first major outbreak […]
6.8 million people with an addiction have a mental illness. When people think about addictions they automatically think about a drug addiction. Although it is the most common addiction in America, there are plenty of other addictions. For example, Food addiction, video game addiction, working addiction, and an exercising addiction just to name a few. […]
Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating illness which affects 30 million people worldwide. This disease develops gradually over time and worsens with every year; it destroys past memories and cognitive functions. AD impairs its victim and gradually makes them less of a person and more of a hollowed shell with no life experiences or knowledge of […]
Introduction For my report I am focusing on loneliness and the impacts that it has on older people specifically. According to Victor, C (2011) there has been research completed over the last decades and it has shown that 6-13 percent of the older population feel lonely frequently or continuously. This has given me the idea […]
Since the introduction and continued implementation of the Affordable Care Act, millions of individuals now have access to health care who did not before. With this influx of patients in the health care system, there has been an increased demand for primary care providers in a health care environment already dealing with shortage, (Buppert, 2015)A […]
Dating as far back as the 1920’s the gay rights movement has slowly fought for the rights and changes that have made the United States what it is today. Beginning from the stonewall riots, to enacting laws against sexual orientation discrimination, as well as the “”Don’t ask don’t tell policy”” and the landmark supreme court […]
MISSION & VISION Formed in 1980, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health’s (NPWH) mission is to ensure the provision of quality healthcare to women of all ages in both primary care and specialty care. This mission includes protecting and promoting a woman’s right to make her own choices regarding her health while […]
Asthma is a condition which causes difficulty breathing. People with asthma become very sensitive to irritants such as smoke and allergens, which prompts the hallmarks of asthma to appear. It is characterized by inflammation, narrowing of the airways and over production of mucus. It is chronic and very common, affecting over twenty-five million Americans each […]
Abstract Numbers continue to climb for those who have childhood obesity. This serious issue has been brought to the attention of the public who have been taking preventative measures and action in hopes to reduce the number of cases. In a number of countries, public policies have been implemented to prevent obesity. However, in the […]
Abstract This literature review is an investigation of traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease in various experimental methods. Participants were taken from a range of demographic areas and were either observed or experimented upon. Blunt force trauma to the cranium is shown to be an association with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in animal models and human […]
For decades, society has expressed concern for a variety of different types of pollution taking place throughout the globe. One of the most vital types, air pollution, effects every individual on earth as well as our resources. The effects of air pollution create a myriad of problems, specifically an increased chance of health complications. Unclean […]
A.D.H.D (Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and A.D.D(Attention Deficit Disorder) are similar in disorder but contain a different name. It is a condition in which there is a struggle in being able to concentrate and maintain focus. People often portray impulsive behavior and emotions such as agitation. The problems are associated with parts of the brain not […]
Many states and communities have developed innovative ways to ensure that key information about the health of older adults is available to those who need it to plan programs, set priorities, and track trends. The State of Aging and Health in America 2013 highlights the need to maintain the progress made on several health indicators […]
