Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Introduction There are several disorders within the human nervous system. The main causes of most of these disorders are not known (Wiendl & Hohlfeld, 2009). However, the majority are believed to be genetically induced while others are because of the chronic infections of the pathogens. Among the nervous system, disorders are multiple sclerosis and lupus.…

The issue under analysis features the case of a 45-year-old woman, who has been experiencing consisted fatigue, particularly, after making a physical effort such as a walk or any kind of physical activity. In addition, her speaking skills seem to be impaired as her speech turned unintelligible after a few minutes of conversation. After a…

Table of Contents Introduction Topic Example Personal Experience Conclusion References Introduction With the ongoing integration of technology into medicine, a computer system has been designed to aid health professionals in decision-making at any given point. The clinical decision support (CDS) systems is an integral part of a net of IT systems that improves the quality…

Case Study The clinical nurse practice situation that I was faced with was unique and it was the first time I was faced with such a scenario. Patient JB was admitted to JH Hospital complaining of severe chest pain. The patient was mute and was only able to communicate with sign language. I do not…

The Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) is part of the alphaherpesvirus subfamily consisting of HSV-1 and HSV-2, it has a nucleocapsid that covers the inner core. The core has the linear DNA genome that is double-stranded with the protein tegument separating the capsid from the lipid envelope. After the initial exposure to the virus, it undergoes a…

Subjective Biographical Data: Name: Mr. Smith. Age: 70yrs. Race: British Male. Marital Status: Married. General Appearance: Fair general condition. Source/Reliability: Retired from the local university where he was the supervisor of the Building & Grounds department. Chief Complaint (CC): Increased frequency in urination. Incomplete bladder emptying. Hard time starting a stream of urine. History of…

A data dictionary contains metadata; in other words, it is a collection of elements in a database with a detailed description. It is helpful in the healthcare system, as “a catalog of available healthcare data is a great advantage to reusing routinely collected data for secondary purposes” (Bruland et al., 2017, p. 1). In creating…

Table of Contents Introduction Problem statement EBP question Conclusion References Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a problem-solving strategy for care delivery that incorporates the most current scientific data with the patient’s preferences and principles and the clinician’s knowledge and skills. Best available research evidence, patient preferences, clinical knowledge, and awareness of clinical constraints are the…

Table of Contents Introduction Pros of Hand Sanitizers Cons of Hand Sanitizers Conclusion References Introduction The increase in medical conditions has negatively affected the quality of life and wellbeing of the population due to their effects. This is because medical conditions reduce life expectancy and compel individuals to seek quality care to overcome them effectively.…

Recovery audit contractors (RACs) and electronic health records (EHRs) include highly sensitive information that should be managed carefully to avoid adverse outcomes. Careless management of this information can lead to leaks of private data, which may lead to significant legal and image problems. Thus, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, 2010) developed a meaningful…