Endometriosis Endometriosis “E-an emotional rollercoaster, N-a never ending road of pain and suffering, D-debilitating and infuriating, O-opinions and advice-when will they ever end, M-the marathon nights that are so lonely and desperate, E-escape the pain-please, take it away, T-tired and drained, R-respect from the doctors-is this too much to ask, I-independence regained-it’s

Reaction To “Marrying Medicine“ In preparing for this assignment, I found myself interested in all of the four essays. This may seem trivial, or even predictable, if it weren’t for the fact that I honestly can’t remember the last time a read something that wasn’t directly related to passing a medical exam. I was moved by the awkwardness and passion in Tell Me, Tell Me; disturbed by the

Relief Around The Corner No one enjoys being ill. Runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing: all are symptoms of illnesses that drive Americans mad. Two current remedies however, dipenhydramine HCl and pseudoephedrine HCl, are excellent solutions to relieve cold symptoms until our bodies have enough time to fight the source off. Dipenhydramine HCl serves as an allergy relief while pseudoephedr

Research At Karmanos Cancer Institute Research At the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute research is a component of everything they do. It is integrated with patient care and prevention. The Karmanos research staff is made up of over 300 employees who do laboratory, clinical. translational, behavioral, and epidemiological research. Their research focuses on 6 main areas: breast c

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis The meaning of the word Osteoporosis is literally “porous bones.” This is explained as a disease in which proteins and minerals, especially calcium, are lost in excessive amounts. This results in the loss of bone mass, which leads to the breaking and fracturing of the bone(s). In order to understand Osteoporosis, you have to know about the stages of the bo

Civil War Medicine There were many medical advances made during the American Civil War. When the Civil War began in April 1861, medicine was approaching what Surgeon General William Hammond called "the end of the medical Middle Ages." American physicians had little knowledge of the cause and prevention of disease and infection. (Maher, pg. 1) The Army Medical Department, which was r

Retalin Ritalin Imagine a child in a sixth grade reading class. The teacher is teaching in front of the class, but students playing outside on the playground distract this child. The children on the playground leave and this child becomes bored and begins to tap a pencil and swing his feet. The child’s feet then slam into the desk in front of him. This brings his focus back into the

Right To Die Right to Die. An Argumentative Essay by Darrell Fortune. Death is an unavoidable subject everyone has to confront at one time or another. We all wonder when we will die, and under what conditions. Will it be a peaceful death, which steals into the night like a cold wind' Or will it come suddenly, crashing into the room like an inescapable wave. I pe

Role Of The Government In Healthcare Resource allocation: Changing the Face of Health Care in the United States Abstract Healthcare resources utilization, could the United States develop a more efficient system' If the Government and the Private Sector working to work together all Americans could have quality, affordable and access. By decreasing the number of agencies, combining a

Salt Intake Salt Intake is Vital Salt is a vital substance for the survival of all living creatures, particularly humans. Water and salt regulate the water content of the body. Water itself regulates the water content of the interior of the cell by working its way into all of the cells it reaches. It has to get there to cleanse and extract the toxic wastes of cell metabolisms. S

SARS Case Definition A suspected case is classified as having disease in a person with documented fever to imperative greater than 38 Centigrade; lower respiratory tract symptoms and contact with a person believed to have had SARS or a history of travel to areas with SARS. A suspected case with (1) chest radiographic pneumonia, (2) acute respiratory distress syndrome or (3) an unexpl

Cloning Cloning has been a very controversial subject all around the world for almost a little over 10 years. Many people either support this subject or oppose it strongly. There are many pro’s and con’s that go along with cloning. In my personal opinion I think that the United States should not allow human cloning. A clone is the name for a group of organisms or other living matt

School Psychologist School Psychologist School psychologists have specialized training in both psychology and education. The training requirements to become a school psychologist are a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours including a year-long internship. This training emphasizes preparation in mental health, child development, school organization, learning, behavior and motivation. To

Sclerodoma Sclerodoma Sclerodoma is an uncommon chronic autoimmune disease; it affects about 300,000 people every year. It is mostly found in females ages 30-50 years old. The ratio of women to men is 4 to 1. (http://www.sclero.org/medical/about-sd/a-to-z.html, Shelley Ensz) Sclerodoma is completely non-contagious or cancerous. The cause of Scerlodoma is not exactly known. The

SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained after the performance of an complete investigation, including an autopsy, and examination of the scene of death, and a review of the case history. SIDS occurs during an infant’s sleep, either nighttime or naptime. Ninety percent of SIDS cases occur by six months of a

SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS, is the major “cause of death” among infants ranging from the ages of one month to one year, most occurring between two and four months old. SIDS is determined as the cause of death only after the proper procedures rule out all other reasonable doubt of any other causes of death. SIDS deaths are sudden, occurring quickly with no signs

SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the number one cause of infant deaths, strikes nearly 5,000 babies in the United States every year. In this paper I will define and give an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), present information on the triple-risk , the factors that may contribute, the recommendations for reducing the risks and the

Sickle Cell Anemia There have been many researches and tests done on the genetic causes of Sickle Cell Anemia and how it developes, as well as it’s effects on the circulatory, muscular, and respiratory systems, as well as it’s effects on the joints and other systems of the body, and the complications associated with them. Most of the research has been done to explore on the reasons why i

Cocaine Cocaine is an alkaloid obtained from leaves of the coca plant and used medically as a local anesthetic. It is also widely abused as a drug. Native Americans of the Inca Empire chewed coca leaves to obtain mild euphoria, stimulation, and alertness. The drug was first isolated in 1855 and came to be used widely as a local anesthetic in minor surgery. Cocaine has long been known

Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle cell anemia is an autonomic recessive disorder in which abnormal hemoglobin leads to chronic hemolytic anemia along with periodic episodes of pain. The mutation in hemoglobin sickle cell anemia is a blood condition primarily affecting people of African ancestry. It has been researched and proven that the error in the hemoglobin gene results from a genetic muta

STD Testing Mandatory STD/HIV Testing in High Schools It is a scary thought to think that one in four Americans will contract an STD at some point in their life. Although STD awareness has risen in the past years, it is not where it should be. Out of approximately 15 million new cases of STDs each year, one in four occur in teenagers. It is a growing problem that does not receive

Stress A Fine Line Stress: A very fine line We are all familiar with the word “stress”, but there are many myths about it. Some people believe it means an individual is weak and unable to handle things properly. Others think it is an illness. Moreover, stress is an adaptive response. It is the body’s reaction to an event that is perceived as emotionally disturbing, disquieting, or threa

Taxonomy Taxonomy is the study and description of the variation of organisms, the investigation of the causes and consequences of this variation, and the manipulation of the data obtained to produce a system of classification. Through the use of an evolutionary tree I will be able to represent the relationships present in ten different organisms from the Monera, Protista, and Plant King

Surgeon Imagine a modern day surgeon walking into an operation room or worse, tent, in the early 1860’s, during the Civil War. This time was considered to be the middle ages of medicine. A Civil War general graphically depicted the typical surgery routine like this; “There stood the surgeons, their sleeves rolled up to their elbows, their bare arms as well as their linen aprons smeared w

Testin In The Medical Field “Mandatory Testing In The Medical Field” Should AIDS testing be mandatory in the medical field' Of course it should. In a study done by the Washington Post in 1989, it was found that 5,815 health care workers had AIDS, this included 42 surgeons. It is known that 40 of those 5,815 contracted it through infected patients. Which means when a person goes to

Drugs And You The illegal or harmful use of drugs is a major threat to the world and to future generations. Drugs are substances that are becoming more common in our communities as each day goes by. The demand for drugs is also increasing daily. People need to act and play a part in the combating of drugs starting in their own homes. Every individual needs to be aware of the consequences

Supporting The Bereaved Four Essential Steps to Copying with Grief Nurses are often called on to help friends or relatives cope with grief or a situation in which a loved one was lost. We have to note that quite many nurses are unprepared to deal with those types of situations. The article lays out a four step method according to which helping a grieving person would be most produ

The Healing Power Of Prayer & Fasting The Healing Power of Prayer & Fasting There are many societies throughout the world that have utilized fasting and prayer as modalities for healing. Fasting and prayer have been the cornerstones of these societies everyday religious and spiritual practices. One particular society in history, the Gnostic Essenes, incorporated fasting and prayer n

ADHD The Mystery of ADHD In recent years there has been a significant increase in children being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, also called ADHD. Children with ADHD have difficulty socializing with other people and are inattentive. ADHD may also cause severe learning disabilities. Children with ADHD can be very impulsive and lack self-control. Children can a

Comparison Of American And Canadian Health Care Plans Comparison of American and Canadian Health Care Plans Anonymous Southern Illinois University Abstract Nations around the world strive to find the best healthcare plans. Canada and the United States, though very close in proximity, are opposite in their ideas of an effective healthcare plan. Since people are drastically gro