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…
Patient Presented To A Podiatry Clinic
This case study discusses podiatric management of a patient presented to a podiatry clinic with heel pain, upon referral from a General Practitioner. A brief description of the patient’s condition, the aetiology of heel pain, patient assessment leading to possible diagnosis and deferential diagnosis will be outlined. This is followed by discussion on the short,…
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…
The Use of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology
Numerous computational methods have been developed to improve radiotherapy dosimetric tasks. Such popular approaches, such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) integrate big data and enhance the capabilities of a single dosimetrists whilst reducing the planning time. Although these techniques have enhanced the quality of patient care, workflow efficiency is dictated by their…
Autistic Disorder- Aspergers Disorder and PDD-NOS Similarities and Differences
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a name that categorizes a number of disorders that are associated with behavioural, social and developmental problems. ASD is referred to as a “spectrum” disorder because it encompasses a wide variation in the severity and type of symptoms experienced by those with ASD (NIMH, 2018). Thus, ASD is associated with…
The Epidemiology of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Introduction According to Alcohol Concern Organisation (2015) more than 9 million people in England consume alcoholic beverages more than the recommended daily limits. In relation to this, the National Health Service (2015) actually recommends no more than 3 to 4 units of alcohol a day for men and 2 to 3 units a day for…
Effects Of Circumcision
More often people here about circumcision as a religious rite among Jews and Muslims and less likely this procedure is discussed from a medical point of view. There is no consensus about its feasibility and even doctors can not determine whether this procedure needed or not. According to statistics, about 1/7 of the world male…
Arguments For and Against the Vaccine
Vaccine Debate Introduction There has always been a debate over the idea that children our newborns don’t need vaccinated. Some people think they give babies deadly diseases that would kill them. Who knows it may or may not be true. In this paper I’m going to go over both sides of this big debate and…
Importance of Implementing Electronic Health Record Systems
The government has an important role to play in improving health care quality, reforming payment processes, and reducing barriers of electronic health record (EHR) implementation. This is especially important since “U.S. health care costs [are] at 17 percent of the gross national product and rising and forty-six million Americans [are] uninsured” (Wager, Lee, & Glaser,…
Dental Anxiety Reflective Assignment
Jason Lucas Ian Jun-Han Tan You are required to administer the Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scale, Revised (DAS-R) to five subjects. The subjects cannot be dental students or dental professionals. Once you have scored the DAS-R, you are to choose one subject who exhibits signs of dental anxiety and arrange to interview them. You are then…