Disease Essays (Examples)
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PCOS Diagnosis And Management
… meets the current criteria for this condition. While this patient is likely to be diagnosed with PCOS, her differential diagnoses include pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and thyroid dysfunction. Nonetheless, the therapeutic plan for the patient will focus on the treatment and management of PCOS, which is the ……
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References
Lanzo, E., Monge, M. & Trent, M. (2015, September). Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent Girl. Pediatric Annals, 44(9), e223-e230. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5659205/
Lua, A.C.Y., How, C.H. & King, T.F.J. (2018, November). Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Primary Care. Singaporean Medical Journal, 59(11), 567-571. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6250763/
Williams, T., Mortada, R. & Porter, S. (2016, July 15). Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. American Family Physician, 94(2), 106-113. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p106.html
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Rapid Influenza Testing In Children And Adults
… inclusive of the rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs).
Discussion
From the onset, it is important to note that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC (2016), RIDTs “are immunoassays that can identify the presence of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens in … (i.e. rapidly available results) and ease of use, RIDTs are in most instances deployed at the point-of-care.
During outbreaks of institutional respiratory diseases, RIDTs have in the past come in handy in as far as the identification of influenza is concerned. Thanks to RIDTs authorities can … periods of high influenza activity. Thus, in as much as RIDTs are beneficial and especially convenient in the identification of influenza during institutional disease outbreaks, we must be aware of the various limitations highlighted above so as……
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References
Atkinson, K. & Mabey, D. (Eds.). (2019). Revolutionizing Tropical Medicine: Point-of-Care Tests, New Imaging Technologies and Digital Health. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
Cantle, F., Thenabadu, S. & Lacy, C. (Eds.). (2015). Challenging Concepts in Emergency Medicine: Cases with Expert Commentary. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC (2016). Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/clinician_guidance_ridt.htm
Peci, A., Winter, A., King, E., Blair, J. & Gubbay, J. (2014). Performance of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Testing in Outbreak Settings. J Clin Microbiol, 52(12), 4309-4317.
World Health Organization (2018). Use of Influenza Rapid Diagnostic Tests. Retrieved from https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/44304/9789241599283_eng.pdf?sequence=1 ;
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Impact on Lungs
Introduction
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic and possible genetically inherited disease that affects lungs. It is characterized by buildup of thick and stick mucus that is had to cough out of the lungs. With … of the thick and sticky mucus, it can result to difficulty in breathing and can lead to other complications including lung infections, liver disease, and diabetes[endnoteRef:1]. CF has also been shown to cause digestive problems and ultimately malnutrition through interference with pancreatic functioning and preventing enzymes which … known as curcumin[endnoteRef:4]. [4: Livingston Jr. FR, Cystic Fibrosis. KidsHealth. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cf.html?WT.ac=ctg April, 2014. Accessed January 24, 2020. ]
Conclusion
CF is a genetic disease that affects lungs. Diagnosis can be done through blood test, DNA test, sweat test, and through prenatal diagnosis test using amniotic fluid or ……
References
Bibliography
Cystic fibrosis. U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. gov. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/cystic-fibrosis . Published January 21, 2020. Accessed January 24, 2020
Cystic Fibrosis, WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/children/what-is-cystic-fibrosis#2 , December 12, 2019. Accessed January 24, 2020.
Lung Transplant, Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/lung-transplant/about/pac-20384754 , July 11, 2019. Accessed January 24, 2020.
Livingston Jr. FR, Cystic Fibrosis. KidsHealth. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cf.html?WT.ac=ctg April, 2014. Accessed January 24, 2020.
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Nursing And Adaptive Response
… defense after inflammatory response and innate immunity (Huether & McCance, 2017). Advanced practice nurses should understand patient’s adaptive responses to alterations caused by disease processes. This paper explains the pathophysiology of tonsillitis, irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), and stress responses as determined from scenario 1, 2 and 3 ……
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Physical Disabilities And Other Health Impairments Special Gifts
… medical advances and the prevalence of physical disabilities.
Due to immense advancement in the field of medical science (Bureau, 2001), a number of diseases have been treated and improved especially the brain injuries and trauma cases which produce in a year more than 80,000 new generation people … condition.
The three categories of physical disability discussed in the chapter are;
Congenital/Acquired: This classification emphasizes that the person is born with the disease or may get it due to an accident or disease. Example: Neuromonitor impairment.
Acute/Chronic/Episodic or progressive: Acute is when the disease is resolved on its own or through medication, chronic is when it recovers over a long period of time, episodic is occurring repeatedly ……
References
References
Bureau, P. R. (2001, September 1st). Emerging Trends in Disability. Population Reference Bureau. Retrieved from https://www.prb.org/emergingtrendsindisability/
Forrest, S. (2011, June 02). Learning about disabilities fosters social acceptance, study finds. Illinois News Bureau. Retrieved from https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/205310
Frank, A. (2016, July 16). Vocational Rehabilitation: Supporting Ill or Disabled Individuals in (to) Work: A UK Perspective. US National Library for Medicene. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5041047/
Kumar, R. (2014, October). Prevention of Disabilities- Parents Corner. Retrieved from Vikaspedia: http://vikaspedia.in/education/parents-corner/guidelines-for-parents-of-children-with-disabilities/prevention-of-disabilities
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Allied Health And Technology Institute Reopening Guidelines COVID 19
...Disease August 2020
By the end of the month, we hope to reopen:
i) Academic facilities for courses that begin earlier than October
ii) Admissions processing for October 2020
Already open:
i) Several laboratories and associated spaces (phased, where buildings are ready and on the basis of priority)
ii) College house for end-year examination processing (partially open with staff reporting in shifts)
iii) College health center
September 2020
By the end of the month, the school administration will hold a full scale review to determine what areas can be reopened safely
We hope to reopen;
i) The library (weekdays 9am to 6pm)
ii) More academic facilities and departments
iii) Any remaining cafes and shops
iv) Any remaining laboratories
October 2020
we will be reopening some office spaces on reduced capacity for staff and faculty who may wish to work on campus
We hope to begin welcoming some of our students back……
References
References
CDC (2019). Operating Schools during Covid-19: CDC’s Considerations. Center for Diseases Prevention and Control (CDC). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html
DC Health (2020). Health Notice for district of Columbia Healthcare Providers . DC Health. Retrieved from https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/COVID-19_HAN_20200305_Final_update.pdf
WHO (2020). Key Messages and Actions for Covid-19 Prevention and Control in Schools. World Health Organization. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/key-messages-and-actions-for-covid-19-prevention-and-control-in-schools-march-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=baf81d52_4
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Patient Scenario Metastatic Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Patient Scenario
1. What are the components of physical examination? Describe each component. (See Module 1, Commentary, Topic 8. Disease Categories, Part B. Steps in Diagnosis attached)
As per the course module, there are several components of a physical examination. To begin with, … attached)
As per the course module, there are several components of a physical examination. To begin with, we have the observation of the diseases’ physical signs as well as assessment of a few factors such as skin color changes, stimuli responsiveness, alertness, mobility, facial expression, posture, etc. … to this particular procedure, the course module points out that it is possible for a physician to make a determination as to the disease area, excess air or fluid in the lungs, etc. The last procedure in as far as physical examination is concerned is palpation. On ……
References
References
American Heart Association (2020). Understanding Blood Pressure Readings. Retrieved from https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-reading s
Davis, C.P. (2018). CT Scan vs. MRI Differences between Machines, Costs, Uses. Retrieved from https://www.medicinenet.com/ct_scan_vs_mri/article.htm
Palmer, A. (2005). A Simple Guide to Blood Pressure. Mason, OH: CSF Medical Communications.
Sawyers, T. (2019). CT Scan vs. MRI. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/ct-scan-vs-mri
Taylor, R. (2002). Family Medicine: Principles and Practice. New York, NY: Springer Science & Business Media.
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Acute Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis And Treatment Plan
… AMI. Age is yet another risk factor. According to Hajar (2017), one of the major risk factors in as far as coronary heart disease is concerned is age (the older one gets, the higher the risk). Coronary heart disease can in some instances result in a heart attack.
The relevance of quick treatment cannot be overstated in this case. The restoration of … final analysis, the differential diagnosis in this case would be pneumonia and stable angina.
References
Hajar, R. (2017). Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease: Historical Perspectives. Heart Views, 18(3), 109-114.
Lu, L., Sun, R., Zheng, Y. & Zhang, P. (2015). Myocardial Infarction: Symptoms and Treatments. Cell Biochem ……
References
References
Hajar, R. (2017). Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease: Historical Perspectives. Heart Views, 18(3), 109-114.
Lu, L., Sun, R., Zheng, Y. & Zhang, P. (2015). Myocardial Infarction: Symptoms and Treatments. Cell Biochem Biophys, 72(3), 865-867.
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Pediatric Nursing And Gastroenteritis
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Conclusion
Play is an important part of the development of a child. It is also a way through which a child communicates. Although disease, physical and psychological setbacks may affect the ability of a child to play, hospital play can greatly mitigate the effects of sickness and ……
References
References
Campos, M. C., Rodrigues, K. C. S., & Pinto, M. C. M. (2010). Evaluation of the behavior of the pre-school one just admitted in the unit of pediatrics and the use of the therapeutic toy. Einstein (São Paulo), 8(1), 10-17.
Caplin, D., & Cooper, M. (2007). Child development for inpatient medicine. In Comprehensive pediatric hospital medicine (pp. 1285-1292). Mosby.
Emde, R. N., & Harmon, R. J. (Eds.). (2012). Continuities and discontinuities in development. Springer Science & Business Media.
Hockenberry, M. J., & Wilson, D. (2019). Wong\\\\\\\\\\\\'s nursing care of infants and children E-book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Koukourikos, K., Tzeha, L., Pantelidou, P., & Tsaloglidou, A. (2015). The Importance of Play during Hospitalization of Children. Materia socio-medica, 27(6), 438–441. https://doi.org/10.5455/msm.2015.27.438-441
Li, W. H., Chung, J. O. K., Ho, K. Y., & Kwok, B. M. C. (2016). Play interventions to reduce anxiety and negative emotions in hospitalized children. BMC pediatrics, 16(1), 36.
National Collaborating Centre for Women\\\\\\\\\\\\'s and Children\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Health; UK. (2009). Diarrhea and vomiting caused by gastroenteritis: diagnosis, assessment, and management in children younger than 5 years.
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Diabetes Tweets
Diabetes
1. Publicly Available Education Piece Selected:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC (n.d.). Diabetes. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/media/presskits/aahd/diabetes.pdf
2. Original Educational Piece – Twitter:
Tweet 1
Diabetes could trigger a wide … Original Educational Piece – Twitter:
Tweet 1
Diabetes could trigger a wide range of health complications such as kidney failure, blindness, and heart disease. Other possible complications of diabetes include, but they are not limited to, nerve damage, Alzheimer’s disease, and nerve damage. #diabetes
Tweet 2
Diabetes is a leading cause of death not only in the United States, but also across the ……
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