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Surveillance Methods for the Control of Nosocomial MRSA Introduction: Since its emergence Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been recognised as serious nosocomial pathogens that have spread around the world. Thus they have been associated with causing various clinical and economical difficulties (Demir, Coplu and Esen, 2016). As a result a number of healthcare institutions have…

Can breastfeeding in the first six months prevent childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is becoming a worldwide concern given the potential health implications in the future. Obese children are more likely to suffer physical and mental health problems and are likely to develop into obese adults (Labayen, Ruiz et al. 2012), thereby increasing the long term…

Can breastfeeding in the first six months prevent childhood obesity? ‘Obesity’ is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of ≥25kg/m2 (World Health Organisation 2015). In the past decade, throughout much of the world, the rates of obesity in children in particular have increased to epidemic proportions (Lefebvre & John 2012, p. 386). The World…

“You are required to critically discuss the experience and impact of an aspect of metastatic breast cancer on patients and make recommendations for service or role development.” • Identification of an aspect of metastatic breast cancer which impacts on patients and/or their families, linked to the student role and local service. • Critical exploration of…

Let’s Wash Our Hands of Gender Bias and Get the Stigma off Our Chest ( Male Bre ast Cancer) Abstract A leaflet designed in the essence of exploring public’s knowledge and awareness of male breast cancer (MBC). In addition, to changing societal beliefs relative to breast cancer and provide health awareness, including health preventative measures…

Abstract The mammography screening recommendations have been ambiguous and disagree with suggesting institute to institute.  Thus, it is up to women to make choices about mammogram inspection based on their personal health beliefs .  This paper explores 6 published articles that report results from various research conducted on women with an average risk of breast…

Explain the rationale for the poster and evaluate approaches to communicating a health message. Kartsonaki Christini-Olga Communication in the Helath Care Context INTRODUCTION The main goal of many campaigns is to give priority on increasing early detection and probable prevention of a disease (Jacobsen & Jacobsen, 2011). Patient postponement of asking for medical help after…

Effect of paclitaxel along with withnia sominiferia on lactate dehydrogenase enzyme activity changes in 7,12 di methyl benz(a) anthracene induced breast cancer wistar rats Dr.N.Muninathan 1* , Dr.P. Mohanalakshmi 2 ,Ambareesha Kondam k., Dr. S. Malliga 3 1* – Department of Biochemistry, Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram – 631552, Tamil Nadu, India….

A City of Strings In the late 1970s, researchers at Standford and UCSF had invented a technology known as “recombinant DNA.” They founded a biotech company called Genentech in 1976 to leverage on this technology to develop new drugs. Genentech used Recombinant DNA technology to synthesize human proteins in bacteria cells instead of extracting proteins…

“The role of diagnostic imaging in the initial investigation of female patients symptomatic for breast cancer, and its subsequent application in the staging process.” Introduction Breast Cancer is the term used for cancers found within the breast tissue. Usually breast cancer is the result of a small change in the regulatory cycles that the tissue…