The Life Of A Firefighter The Life of a Firefighter Firefighting is a trade that is as virtually as old as civilization. Whether it be through the old bucket line techniques, or the modern tactics used with machinery and highly trained individuals, it has always been a necessary part of our society. Firefighters are often applauded for their sacrifice and we often conjure

Atherosclerosis One of the many diseases in which fat and plaque builds up in the large and medium sized arteries is called atherosclerosis. This dangerous buildup of plaque may slow down or stop blood flow through the vessels, which is a contributing factor in heart disease. As the vessels narrow from plaque buildup, the heart must work overtime to circulate the blood through the body

ADHD – Is It A “Real” Medical Disease' Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is an incredibly multifaceted medical condition that has generated a great deal of controversy. Issues such as, what causes ADHD, how to assess it, is it a real medical disease, and how to deal with it effectively, and whether or not it is over diagnosed are just some of the topics. This essay wil

Legalize Marijuana Legalize Marijuana If your every waking moment was consumed by pain and nausea, wouldn’t you ask for medication' What if the only medication legally available would leave you unconscious or do nothing at all' If you were the one suffering, would you resort to the only treatment that allowed you to live normally even though it was illegal' Thousands of

Complimentary And Alternative Treatment For Lung Cancer I have decided to do my internet search for complimentary and alternative treatments for lung cancer. I began my search by just typing “lung cancer treatment” in my MSN search box. I retrieved lots of information on the different types of treatment for cancer, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. What surprised me the mos

Dementia Dementia is an organic brain syndrome which results in global cognitive impairments. Dementia can occur as a result of a variety of neurological diseases. Some of the more well known dementing diseases include Alzheimer's disease (AD), multi-infarct dementia (MID), and Huntington's disease (HD). Throughout this essay the emphasis will be placed on AD (also known as dementia of t

Spine Functional Goals following SCI - Basic SCI - Functional Goals for Specific Levels of Complete Injury Level Abilities Functional Goals C1-C3 C3-limited movement of head and neck Breathing: Depends on a ventilator for breathing. Communication: Talking is sometimes difficult, very limited or impossible. If ability to talk is limited, communication can be accomplished indepen

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Objective… After the reading and discussion of my very informative paper, the Student will be able to understand the causes of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, signs & symptoms, and how as future nurses, we can prevent further complications. What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome'¿' Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a set of physical and mental birth

Congenital Analgesia Congenital Analgesia What would it be like to go throughout life without having the feeling of pain' Most people would love not being able to feel the car door slam on their fingers, that tiny little paper cut, and many other pains that would hurt intensely. Pain we all know what it feels like, whether it's the short sharp shock of a scratch to the knee, or the nag

Diabetes Hyperglycemia, which means high blood sugar level. This is usually over 250. The normal range is 80-120 for a person without diabetes. High Blood sugar is when a diabetic eats too many sugars, with out covering it with insulin. High Blood sugar causes a diabetic to become very tired, they get dry mouth and get very thirsty. This causes frequent urination. This is usual

Autism Children with autism will grow and can learn, even if it might be at a different development rate than other children. Many professionals in the field of autism agree, developing an appropriate community-base education and treatment program for an individual with autism at an early age is an important step to ensure the child will reach his or her potential. Not to say that olde

River Blindness In 1978 William C. Campbell approached Roy Vagelos his laboratory director for approval to develop a drug that similar to Ivermectin that would be acceptable for human use, used to kill worms in cattle and other types of animals that could kill the microorganism that causes River Blindness. Vagelos knew that by approving this project he was exposing Merck and its share ho

The Grand Scheme Of Things For more than two decades, health care cost containment has been at the forefront of the health policy agenda. However, the approaches used to achieve cost containment have changed. One of the first policies adopted by states (and that for a time was required by federal statute) was certificate-of-need laws (CON). Such laws, which focused on hospitals and nursi

The Incidence of Tuberculosis Among Low Income People THE INCIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS AMONG LOW INCOME PEOPLE Introduction This paper explores whether the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is higher among low income people because they are less likely to seek medical care. It investigates two urban districts that compare in terms of race and income level, these being Harlem and West

How To Use CPR How To Use CPR The air we breathe in travels to our lungs where oxygen is picked up by our blood and then pumped by the heart to our tissue and organs. When a person experience cardiac arrest whether due to heart failure in adults and the elderly or an injury such as near drowning, electrocution or severe trauma in a person the heart goes from a normal beat to an arrhyt

Ovarian Cancer “Ovarian Cancer Staging” written by M. Steven Piver Md. and Gamal Eltabbakh M.D. is about the staging system for Ovarian Cancer. Staging describes how far the ovarian cancer has spread. Once Ovarian Cancer is suspected, The patient must undergo an operation known as Exploratory Laparotomy. This procedure which by definition, Involves an incisi

Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease or immune system malfunction. A person's immune system normally protects the person from viruses, bacteria and other foreign materials. When a person has an autoimmune diseases like lupus, the immune system turns against itself and attacks itself. Lupus does not have a known cause, and because of that i

Kid Nutrition There are five basic food groups, vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy products and the protein groups. What is an RDA' It won’t be uncalled for to see a question where they define it and you have to pick out the answer. "Levels for intakes for the central nutrients that, on the basis of scientific knowledge, are judged by the Food and Nutrition Board to be adequate to meet th

Epilepsy Epilepsy Epilepsy: A disorder when from time to time nerve cells of the brain release a abnormal electronic impulses. Over 2.5 million people suffer from epilepsy. Epilepsy can happen to anyone of any age. 47 percent of people that have epilepsy developed it from birth to when they are nine years old. About 30 percent develop it between ten and nineteen. The least amount

Childrens Hospitals The purpose of this paper is to broaden your knowledge of children’s hospitals and pediatric care. There are many different types of children’s hospitals in the U.S. We will explore the different types and how they help children and their families. The types I will talk about are burn units, trauma centers, cancer treatment centers, cancer research centers, and hos

Head Injuries Head injuries are some of the most difficult injuries to manage in the pre-hospital setting. Head injuries account for about twenty five percent of trauma deaths and are a direct result of a force exerted on the skull and/or brain (Campbell 114). There are many types of head injuries divided into several categories: primary brain injuries, secondary brain injuries, concuss

Disease Lung cancer is not just one disease but rather a group of diseases. All forms of cancer cause cells in the body to change and grow out of control. Most types of cancer cells form a lump or mass called a tumor. Cells from the tumor can break away and travel to other parts of the body where they can continue to grow. This spreading process is called metastasis. When cancer spreads,

Diabetes Diabetes Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, is a chronic illness this means that it has no cure and the symptoms persist over a long period of time. This illness is a result of an imbalance of hormones (insulin) produced in the pancreas. Insulin plays an important role in how the body uses food. Insulin enables the cells in the bloodstream to absorb and use glucose for fuel. If the

Treating Fragile X Syndrome Treating Fragile X Syndrome Individuals with Fragile X may have a cluster of physical, behavioral, mental, and other characteristics. These symptoms may vary in number and degree among affected children. In the best of circumstances, early identification of a child with Fragile X and subsequent treatment involves a team of professionals. These might include

Lyme Disease Erythema migrans (EM) is a red, slowly expanding rash which is associated with the bite of ticks. European physicians observed EM in patients in the early 20th century and theorized that it was caused by a tick-borne bacterium. Later the in the 1970’s a physican observed a clusters of children with arthritis in and around Lyme, Conneticut. After further investigation it w

Health Statis In The Bahamas Bahamas or Commonwealth of The Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean. They Cover 4,404 square miles and stretch about 800 miles from southeast of Florida to northeast of Cuba. The Bahamas are composed of about 700 islands and 2,000 keys and reefs of rock and coral sand. About 310,000 people live in The Bahamas. Only about 30 of the 700 islands are inhab

Prohibition Of Underage Drinking Dear Mothers Against Drunk Driving, As you know, alcohol abuse is a major concern to everyone, one that requires extensive problem-solving ideas to fix. However, this is not as problematic in non-temperance nations (nations in which the consumption of alcohol is not restricted). According to a survey conducted by Doctor Stanton Peele, an alcoholi

Gregg V. Georgia Syllabus Petitioner was charged with committing armed robbery and murder on the basis of evidence that he had killed and robbed two men. At the trial stage of Georgia's bifurcated procedure, the jury found petitioner guilty of two counts of armed robbery and two counts of murder. At the penalty stage, the judge instructed the jury that it could recommend either a

Corporate Law In a derivative suit, the nominal plaintiff shareholder sues on a right derived from the corporation. The corporation is made a party to the suit so that it may be bound by the judgment. Although derivative suits assert corporate rights, the corporation is normally aligned as a party defendant because the suit is generally prosecuted over the opposition of the

Capital Punishment Capital Punishment' The question as to whether the state has the right to execute a person found guilty of murder has been debated at length for decades. As with the subject of abortion, it is one of the most controversial topics of discussion in our country today. According to the website religious tolerance.org, about 60 to 80% of American adults say they want to r