More than 300 million people currently suffer from asthma worldwide. It is the most common chronic disease among children (WHO, 2008). In Saudi Arabia, there is a lack of statistics about the asthma, however, an estimated number can be assumed through Abou Zaid et al study. According to Abou Zaid et al (2009), there are…
Chronic Heart Failure and Nursing Diagnosis Self-Care Deficit
Chronic Heart Failure and Self-Care Abstract Heart failure is a complex and manageable chronic illness with an increase in prevalence due to the aging population, multiple self-care barriers, and lack of patient knowledge and adherence to treatment regimen. Recommended heart failure regimens, and a variety of studies will be discussed in order to support and…
Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Treatment Programmes
Josefina B. dela Cuesta Introduction Research plays a vital role in our lives especially in the health care setting wherein it gives a lot of benefits and make the people life easier and faster. Research is described as a systematic process of collecting and understanding of information for the main purpose of growing the understanding…
The Treatment Of Hypertension Health And Social Care Essay
Hypertension can be defined as sustained elevation of systemic blood pressure more than 140/90 mm Hg. Reduced capacitance of the venous system and increased arteriolar resistance due to increased peripheral vascular smooth muscle tone can leading causes for the hypertension. The risk associated with hypertension dependent upon the combination risk factors in the specific individual….
Psoriasis: Immunopathology- Presentation- Complications and Treatments
Abstract Psoriasis has been defined as a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of keratinocytes, activated dendritic cells, release of proinflammatory cytokines, and recruitment of T cells to the skin. This paper discusses the immunopathophysiology, clinical presentation, associated complications, clinical assessment, and interventions related to this condition. Introduction Psoriasis has been defined…
Investigation of Sphincter Muscle Complex
Abstract Background: The exact anus reconstruction is the critical in patients with imperforate anus which is related to the correct diagnosis of sphincter complex. Objectives: The aim of this study is exact investigation of the prineal region for ultrasound detection of place and pathway of sphincter muscle complex. Patients and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed at…
Case study and history of dental abscess
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Mr. A028 is a 24 year old male presenting with a dental abscess he has had for 9 days. He had two episodes of dental abscesses prior for which he was treated. He was admitted to Princess Margaret hospital 3 days ago and his abscess ruptured a day ago. He informed…
Osteoarthritis Diagnosis and Care Plan
Patient Initials: JA Unit/Room DOB: 8/17/1926 Code Status Height/Weight 6’1’’ / 126 lb Allergies: No allergies Temp (C/F Site) Pulse (Site) Respiration Pulse Ox (O2 Sat) Blood Pressure Pain Scale 1-10 97*F 79 18 160/80 8 History of Present Illness including Admission Diagnosis and Relevant Physical Assessment Findings (normal & abnormal) Relevant Diagnostic Procedures & Surgeries /Results ( i…
Effect of Psoriasis on Cognitive Function
Psoriasis, a painful, disfiguring, disabling lifelong disease affecting 125 million people worldwide, although 2-3% of the population has this disease there is no cure available, and it is still uncertain on how the disease affects the wellbeing of a person due to all the other factors and risks it contributes to the decline of one’s…
Diagnosis of Atopic Eczema from Western Medical Perspective
Pathophysiology for Medical Herbalists ABSTRACT Diagnosis of atopic eczema can be difficult as there many forms of eczema and some characteristics are often shared. In addition, there are comorbidities, overlaps, where two conditions can co-exist, and complications from bacterial and viral secondary infections. However, it is widely accepted that the U.K developed diagnostic criteria is…