“The intensive care unit (ICU) often is called the epicenter of infections, due to its extremely vulnerable population (reduced host defences deregulating the immune responses) and increased risk of becoming infected through multiple procedures and use of invasive devices distorting the anatomical integrity-protective barriers of patients (intubation, mechanical ventilation, vascular access, etc.)” (Brusselaers,Vogelaers, & Blot, 2011). The purpose of this paper is to develop a research question
The 5 articles I carefully selected are all articles relating to the science behind oxybenzone in the ocean, coral reefs in Hawaii, and the overall threat of sunscreen in the ocean. I searched within the DU library website for articles on just oxybenzone and filtered the results by selecting “Peer-reviewed Articles”. Combined I was able to describe oxybenzone, explained the causes of coral reef degradation and bleaching, and the impact of oxybenzone on corals. Below is the results of the important
The process of how the articles were selected to answer the above question will be discussed. The two search databases which were used included MEDLINE and CINAHL. The MEDLINE search engine was used first as demonstrated in appendix A. At the beginning of the search, a broad search with no limits were indicated to assess the literature in its entirety and to determine how many articles were associated with the
transmitted, how it effects victims, and the treatment for it. Meningitis is the infection of the meninges. It is caused most commonly by bacterial or viral infection, and may be caused by fungal infection, or parasite. Anyone can get this disease (Medline Plus). Infections and other things in the brain can cause inflammation in the brain and spine, and it is caused sometimes by complication in surgery (NIH). Some forms are contagious. Viral or aseptic meningitis
foot fungal infection that can easily be treated and prevented. What is athlete’s foot? Athlete’s foot is known as being a fungal infection of the skin or foot. The two most common names for athlete’s foot are tinea pedis, and ring worm (Athlete’s Medline). “Athlete’s foot…usually begins between the toes. It occurs most commonly in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes” (Athlete’s Mayo). Scaly red rashes are often very common when dealing with athlete’s
According to Medline Plus, “Signs of a miscarriage include vaginal spotting, abdominal pain or cramping, and fluid or tissue passing from the vagina. Bleeding can be a symptom of miscarriage, but many women also have it in early pregnancy and don't miscarry” (Medline Plus). Some women can bleed throughout their pregnancy and it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are at risk of a miscarriage
about specific components relating to vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements; as well as the impact they have on the nervous system. Most of the literature was gathered from various sources such as Ebscohost, The National Health Institute, and Medline Plus (CITE). Vitamins Vitamins are defined as substances individuals need to grow and develop normally. There are 13 major vitamins which are: vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Each vitamin is either water soluble
Health. 23 March 2014 . “Pneumonia: An Infection of the Lungs.” Cdc.gov. 7 February 2014. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 23 March 2014 . “Viral Pneumonia.” Webmd.com. 30 October 2013. WebMD. 23 March 2014 . “Viral Pneumonia: Medline Plus.” Nih.gov. 26 February 2014. National Institutes of Health. 23 March 2014 .
In recent years, there has been an alarm over the rising sedentary lifestyle we live. This lifestyle has led to an increase in hypokinetic disease which are diseases caused by lack of physical activity. These diseases such as obesity and diabetes (type 2) are mostly preventable but still affect a lot of our population. The causes of these diseases continue to increase due to the inactive lifestyle we choose to live. The amounts of fattening and sugary food we consume have also increased the prevalence
Mumps, part of the Paramyxovirus family (Hunt, 2008) and also known as Epidemic parotitis (Medline Plus, n.d.), is a virus that has a worldwide distribution with humans being the only known reservoir (Chamberlain, 2013). Mumps are a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands, otherwise known as the salivary glands located below and in front of the ears (Mayo Clinic Staff, n.d.). Although swelling, also known as parotitis, is the most recognized symptom of mumps, it may only occur in
cells then produce the cytokine IL-2 which in turn a... ... middle of paper ... ...:4-13. Available from: MEDLINE with Full Text, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 19, 2013. 4. Phillips B, Trucco M. Immunotherapy-based strategies for the treatment of autoimmune diabetes: searching for the cure. Current Pharmaceutical Design [serial online]. 2011;17(29):3217-3223. Available from: MEDLINE with Full Text, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 19, 2013. 5. Roep B. The role of T-cells in the pathogenesis of
Alcohol abuse can potentially lead to major health risks, “It can cause damage to the liver, brain, and other organs” (Medline Plus). Alcoholism is an issue that affects a great number of people. According to Medline Plus, “…about 18 million adult Americans have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)” (Medline Plus). When considering these figures only represent the adult population as well as only including the adults in the US, it is apparent that the issue is widespread
Nurse’s play a very important role in the delivery of care to an older person and in complex disease such as Parkinson’s disease, the care provided by a nurse is vital for both the patient and the family of the affected person. The aim of this essay is to understand briefly about Parkinson’s disease and associated issues and the role of the nurse in the management of the condition. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by resting tremor, slowed movements
is a medical imaging application. Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves. From there, the ultrasound machine creates images from the sound waves. The sound waves allow people to view the structure and organs located in the body (Ultrasound: Medline). Many professionals use the ultrasounds to view many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood
Organ Donation Donna Vega West Coast University Abstract Organ donations plays a major role in health care today. With thousands of people all across the United States in need of an organ transplant, organ donations have become a benefit. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of organ donors because of the myths and facts associated with organ donation. With many people being placed on a waitlist, there are very few people willing to be donors. In addition, factors such as complications during
The internet empowers people to seek health information and play a larger role in their diagnosis and treatment. A survey done by harrisinteractive.com found that eighty six percent of internet users said they were scanning the web for healthcare and disease-specific information. This is greatly higher than in 1999, which was seventy one percent (Binshan Lin 28). The results show that patients are becoming more knowledgeable about their health and seek to become partners in their care. The internet
14 Introduction Family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (FPDR) has been a controversial topic in hospitals for years. Having family at the bedside during a traumatic event can either be beneficial or detrimental to the staff and family which is why research is essential to determine if family should be at the bedside. There are pros and cons to having a family member present during life saving events. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure for manually preserving
The following proposal consists of five parts which summarize our aims and sources for our assessment of research essay: 1. The broad topic that we have selected is Ethnicity and Race. 2. This broad topic has further been broken down to focus mainly on the level or quality of health care received by people of particular racial and ethnic groups and how this may differ, providing that any difference is found between these groups. For the purpose of this essay, the concept of health care refers to
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and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering recent conversations, names or events is often an early clinical symptom. An online article by Medline Plus suggest that later symptoms include impaired communication, poor judgment, disorientation, confusion, behavior changes and difficulty speaking, swallowing and walking. 3. The Medline Plus also suggest that studies show that early discovery may be possible, but more study is needed before methods can be relied upon to diagnose Alzheimer's