Nursing and Healthcare Essays

Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis Associated with Pierre Robin Sequence
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Introduction:  Pierre Robin Sequence commonly known as PRS, is one of the many syndromes associated with cleft palate. According to Hong and Kearns (2015), Pierre Robin described the sequence in 1934 with...

Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
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Introduction: Abstract CAUTIs is the second most common hospital-acquired infection (HAI). Identifying barriers to implementation of CAUTI prevention programs and evaluating the effectiveness will hel...

Prevention of Central Line Infection
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Introduction: Abstract Every year central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) affect people around the world and the healthcare system. Researchers has shown that prevention has been made ...

Benefits and Challenges of Organ Transplants
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Introduction: Organ Transplants Abstract Since the first successful organ transplants in the 1950s after over 200 years of transplant history, countless lives have been saved. Despite their ...

A Clinical Overview of Laron’s Syndrome
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Introduction: Abstract: Laron’s Syndrome, which is also known as Laron-type dwarfism, is a rare disease; primarily characterized by a short stature. The disease is caused by the body not being unab...

Allopathic and the Complementary Approaches to Medicine
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Introduction: HND Complementary Therapies Image 1, (Collinge, 2008) Contents Introduction History of Medicine and Healing Herbalism Chinese ...

Turner's Syndrome: Signs, Diagnosis and Effects
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Introduction: In America many kids are born with different disorders or diseases that cannot be cured. Why does an innocent little child have to suffer like this? There are so many disorders/diseases that kids...

Is Focal Retrograde Amnesia Is an Actual Neurological Disorder?
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Introduction: Wheeler & McMillan (2001) describe Focal Retrograde Amnesia (FRA) as a rare but recently recognized the condition. According to Sehm et al (2011), FRA is characterized by a substantial loss o...

Continuous Chest Compressions versus Interrupted Chest Compressions
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Introduction: A cardiac arrest in an unforeseen loss of function in the heart’s electrical system. Cardiac arrest stops blood from being pumped to major organs of the body. In a matter of second the person i...

Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Introduction: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Hypertension is the condition in which force of the blood pushing against artery vessel walls is too high. It is measure in millimeters of mercury ...

Characterizing Migration of Specific Language Impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorders Neural Precursor Cells
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Introduction: Specific Language Impairment (SLI) is characterized by difficulties in learning language without any clinically obvious neurological, cognitive, emotional, sensory, or environmental defects (22)....

Reinforcement of Anchorage in Orthodontics
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Introduction: Introduction Orthodontics is the process of moving teeth to new and desirable locations. In fixed orthodontic appliances anchorage is the key to achieving movement of a tooth or multiple...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Epidemiology, Genetics and Causes
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Introduction: Intro Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. This occurs because of damage to the outer layer of nerve called the myelin sheath. An aut...

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
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Introduction: Jane Doe, an active 67 year old woman, rolled over in bed, ready to begin her day, and opened her eyes.  The familiar sight of her bedroom greeted her, and then everything around her began t...

Medical Assessment of Acute Gastritis
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Introduction: Patient Information: 60-year-old, Hispanic, female. Subjective Chief complaint: Patient stated, “I have hearburn.” HPI: Patient is a 60-year-old female who comes to...

Hemodialysis Versus Peritoneal Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
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Introduction: List of Abbreviations ACE- Angiotensin-converting enzyme ARB- Angiotensin Receptor Blocker AV- Arteriovenous CDC- Center for Disease Control CHF- Cong...

Impacts of Carbon Monoxide on Health
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Introduction: When hydrocarbon fuels are burnt in a supply of clean air, water and carbon dioxide are formed, CH4 + O2 → CO2 + H2O. Conversely if there is a restriction to the air source and the supply of ox...

Neurofibromatosis: Genetic & Social Implications Affecting Children
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Introduction: Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder which can either be inherited or caused by a mutation is a rare type of disorder consisting of 2 types that can affect an individual. NF1 is known to typical...

Mindfulness Meditation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain in Adults
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Introduction: Literature Review: Mindfulness Meditation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain in Adults Canada is an aging population; this makes it bluntly obvious to notice the increasing number ...

Experiment on the Effects of Viagra
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Introduction: When it comes to sexuality, many people find it extremely difficult to discuss about as it can be a very sensitive and awkward topic that results in feelings of embarrassment, shame or inadequacy...

Complexities of Pain Perceptions
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Introduction: Pain perception is a complex experience that is not simply dependent on physical injury Pain is a complex unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that affects everyone at some...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Medication for Children Diagnosed with ADHD
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Introduction:  ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder;  is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes and imbalance, deficiency, or inefficiency in brain chemicals, effecting cer...

Spina Bifida: Causes and Consequences
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Introduction: Introduction There are four stages of early embryonic development that takes place as soon as fertilisation takes place. These stages are morula, blastula, gastrula and neurula stages, ...

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Pathophysiology, Treatment and Prevention
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Introduction: Introduction  You have cancer! The word “Cancer”, might be the most frightening word in medicine. Life changes suddenly and profoundly after a cancer diagnosis. Initially, the s...

Chronic Kidney Disease and Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Introduction: Abstract Chronic diseases affect millions of Americans and can have debilitating and sometimes fatal effects. Annual healthcare spending is constituted mostly on chronic disease...