A medication error occurs when a patient takes the wrong medication or dosage, leading to adverse health impacts. (Jain, 2017, p. 2). The author notes that some of the medication errors can be mild, while others are deadly. Furthermore, the scholar mentions that medication errors are preventable, thus minimizing the probability of patient harm. The[…]
This article draws attention significant to patient safety occurrences as it is definite as any involuntary or unanticipated case and may cause injury to patients getting treatment. Also, this article points out medication errors as distinct procedures involving a mistake in the practice of preparing, dispensing, prescribing, administering, and monitoring medicine to a patient. The article[…]
The MMR vaccine is a vaccine used universally which protects individuals against (German) measles, mumps and rubella. Although each viral disease had its own vaccine, the combined MMR was developed by microbiologist Maurice Hilleman and licensed in 1971(1). This version is believed to induce a faster and less painful immunity (1). Similar to the tuberculosis[…]
Background information In Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia predominantly, the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) had just about 17,000 survivors. Physical, psychiatric, and cognitive abnormalities were experienced by a majority of the people who survived. A third of the survivors are at the risk of experiencing permanent blindness owing to the inflammation of the middle layer[…]
Hepatic secretion of glucose is vital for both the function and the survival of the brain, this is particularly important during periods of fasting and occurs in a process known as glycogenolysis. Asprosin is a glucogenic peptide hormone (restricted to mammals), it is released by white adipose tissue, which then trigger the liver to secrete[…]
High blood pressure in pregnancy is one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal morbidity across the world. High blood pressure can develop between antenatal appointments and can be asymptomatic until an advanced stage and blood pressure self-monitoring creates room for early detection and improved management of pregnancy hypertension. The selection of literature is[…]
Table of contents Key points 3 Introductions 4 Background 5 Purpose and Aims 7 Approach and Method 8 Existing Polices 8 Recommendations 9 Discussion 10 Reference’s list 11 Key points Diabetes mellitus is a common health issue affecting adult people between 35-65 years. According to Souza Moreira (et al.;2017 pp 103-111), the statistics collected from[…]
The onset of hypertension marked the beginning of research on the various ways to control and prevent this condition. Various governments and organizations have since developed a pool of guidelines to this effect. Such strategies range from telehealth intervention strategies, quality improvement strategies, antihypertension medication adherence strategies, and lifestyle modification strategies (Whelton et al., 2018).[…]
Introduction Bickerstaff’s Brainstem Encephalitis (BBE) and Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) are similar in their traits, and both have the anti-GQ1b antibodies. It has also been found out that in some cases, patients with MFS may also have BBE and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This paper seeks to show that although BBE, GBS, and MFS have similar[…]
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), was discovered by Barré-Sinoussi, Montagnier and their colleagues at the Institute Pasteur, Paris, in 1983 (1). HIV is a part of the genus lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus), and member of the family Retroviridae (2). The virus has two distinct types that cause AIDS; HIV-1, which has four groups M,[…]
Introduction: Hirschsprung’s disease is one of the causes of intestinal obstructions among newborns. Intestinal obstructions among newborns may also be easily confused or misdiagnosed as other conditions, which may lead to delays in treatment or wrong treatments altogether, causing mortality. Also, some symptoms of Hirschsprung’s disease, such as the failure to pass meconium are similar[…]
Pathophysiology between right and left heart failure The left side of the heart is involved in pulmonary circulation upon receipt of oxygen-rich blood from the lungs into the right atrium. Eventually, the blood leaves the heart from the left ventricle in the systemic circulation. Therefore, this means that the left ventricle is larger than the[…]
Introduction Autism is a disorder that impairs communication, ability to socialize, and is often associated with strange repetitive behaviors such as bathing multiple times. The clinical control for autism involves a prescription for medicine with endocrine peptides such as Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (GRP). Unfortunately there is no direct cure for autism. As a result, doctors issue[…]
Introduction Clostridium difficile (C. diff), which causes severe diarrhea and inflammation of the colon (colitis), has been recorded as a life-threatening bacterium (Spanos, 2021). The bacterium has been categorized as a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections in the United States. According to medical research, C. diff causes approximately half a million infections in the USA[…]
Since its official introduction in 1992, Evidence-based practice (EBP) has gained lots of ground. It is the process of assembling, processing, and applying research results to improve clinical practice, the work setting, and patient outcomes. The clinical practice’s approach is currently used in other fields such as nursing, education, and psychology. This paper aims to[…]
INTRODUCTION Aging is a natural phenomenon that every living thing is bound to go through in its lifetime. As a person ages, they acquire diseases such as Arthritis, Alzheimer’s Disorder, a decrease in physical activity, and difficulty in seeing. Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that makes it hard for a person to remember things such[…]
The integumentary system is one of the largest systems in the body comprising of the skin that forms a primary barrier between the external and internal environment to prevent and protect the body from infection. The system comprises various other components such as the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, and the various associated glands, the hair, and[…]
Introduction Diabetes is a healthcare condition that has continued to affect so many people, both young and old. Understanding more about Diabetes will help people live a healthy lifestyle by avoiding all the possible things that might cause it. In this assignment, I will assess why Diabetes is a significant health issue to individuals and[…]
A research conducted on environmental racism in the town of Shelburne, N.S by Professor Ingrid Waldron and Juliet Daniel of McMaster University revealed that the high cancer rates in the region might be attributed to the exposure of the people to years of toxins from a recently closed dumpsite. The authors borrow information from the[…]
Introduction A critical reflection is an essential approach for one to assess their ability and plans for the future. For professionals, a critical reflection helps one to learn from experience with a view of bettering their expertise in the practice. Incidents that happen in life can require one to reflect on them for clarity and[…]
COVID-19 has been associated with well-documented cardiac problems in people with and without previous cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular consequences include acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and myocarditis caused by coronary artery thrombosis or plaque ruptures caused by SARS-CoV-2. Arrhythmias are also a significant problem as evidence grows. According to recent research, around 7% of patients experience palpitations[…]
Introduction and Relevance to Public Health Coronary artery disease is one of the common heart diseases characterized by impairment of the blood flow system through the coronary arteries. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention report, coronary artery disease is ranked among the top causes of death especially in developed countries United States[…]
Upon a microbial infection immunological receptor alert the body to the presence of possibly dangerous pathogens; both antigen receptors (Ars) and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), elicit an immune response (Ars to an exogenous substance and PRRs to endogenous). However, their mechanisms of action are different. The early innate immune system provides a first line of[…]
The use and misuse of intoxicating substances has been a long-standing issue in the United States. Every decade seems to have it’s own epidemic: heroin in the 1960’s, cocaine in the 80’s, methamphetamines in the 2000’s, and today, opioids. However, this current period of endemic abuse is reaching levels never before seen. In 2015 alone,[…]