Many people that start to substance use normally start in their adolescence years, and it progresses during their adulthood, but many do not continue during their middle adulthood due to the health risk that arises. Opioid, Alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and prescription medications, are the most commonly misused substances among all ages. However, the use of…
When Autism Speaks: Impaired Verbal Communication
When Autism Speaks: Impaired Verbal Communication Impaired verbal communication is classified as a decreased, reduced, delayed or absent ability to receive, process, transmit, and use a system of symbols (NIH). Verbal communication is conveyed through a vocalization system of sounds that forms into a language. The capacity to effectively learn how to communicate is not…
Knowledge and Perception of Parents with Children Living with Autism
Introduction. [1] This study takes an aim at analysing the family knowledge and perception with children living with Autism. It further takes more interesting aspect on how various members within the family contribute in caring for these children. The study will also examine how parents living with children with Autism are treated in the society….
Effects of Particulate Matter Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Disease In San Bernardino County- California
Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become the greatest influence over human mortality rates. Numerous studies have shown that this may be in strong part to various forms of pollution. Among these, particulate matter (PM2.5) has been seen as the most threatening to the cardiovascular system. This study will examine the possible correlations between CVD and…
Literature Review on Obesity Trends
Introduction Obesity signifies an overload total of body fat. If someone’s bodyweight is in any case 20% loftier than what it be supposed to be, he or she is normally considered as obese. If persons Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 he or she is considered as an overweight. If a person…
Electronic Health Record and Its Implication on Anesthesia Practice
Electronic Health Record and Its Implication on Anesthesia Practice The origins of the present electronic health record (EHR) systems date back as early as the 1960s. Teaching hospitals developed systems with hopes of creating a comprehensive patient database to manage and store patient health information; and shortly thereafter, the federal government instituted an EHR in…
Facilitating Patient Education Essay
Abstract This essay focuses on a knowledge deficit a patient may have regarding their illness. The educational topic as well as why it was chosen will be discussed. The student nurse will analyze the patient’s readiness to learn and address any factors that will facilitate or hinder the learning. The method of implementation, rationales for…
The role of Epidemiology in Infection Control
The role of epidemiology in infection control and the use of immunisation programs in preventing epidemics The discipline of epidemiology is broadly defined as “the study of how disease is distributed in populations and the factors that influence or determine this distribution” (Gordis, 2009: 3). Among a range of core epidemiologic functions recognised (CDC, 2012),…
Laser Hair Removal: Strategies- Types and Uses
Test patch : [10, 19] A test patch is performed by many physicians before performing the actual fist sitting of the procedure. A test patch is usually done on two or three different spots using different parameters. This helps in physician’s evaluation of the ideal treatment parameters and pain threshold for an individual case and…
Is Canada Losing the Opioid Battle
The opioid crisis has been waging a war against Canada’s healthcare system and its people. The use of opioids, including fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine and heroin, often used for pain relief, are attributed to be highly addictive and are lethal when misused (Canadian Institute for Health Information [CIHI], 2018). Consequently, these medications requiring prescriptions can be…