Epidemiology of Health and Illness

1. It is highly important for an epidemiologist to understand the mechanisms of disease spread. Doctors should be aware of the current outbreaks and factors contributing to spread of these diseases in human population. Epidemiologic triad can help with identification of the sources and mechanisms of transmission of the illnesses. It is a model that […]

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Popularity of Steroids Among Teenagers

When people imagine steroid usage, they almost always think about sportsmen and sportswomen. But the fact that teenagers are consuming these substances is often overlooked. They may do it because of various reasons and many of them would not even realize what a significant harm they are inflicting to their bodies.

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Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity

This paper focuses on three different faiths, which are Sikh, Buddhism, and Baha. The paper will reveal the philosophy of offering care from the three perspectives with that of Christianity. The spiritual perspectives of healing will be discussed first in the paper. The paper will then look at the significant healing elements in each faith.

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Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a very infectious disease provoked by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It leads to itching, rash, fatigue, and fever. The rash takes place on the stomach, face...

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Reflection Paper

In the past, aging people have always suffered health wise. For example, their bodies fail to survive surgeries. The paper discusses the chapter “The bold new world of healthy aging...

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Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a serious kidney disorder that is characterized by hypoalbuminemia, proteinuria, and edema. It can be either primary or secondary. In the former case...

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Infectious Diseases

Zoonotic and vector-borne diseases pose a profound threat to the human health. They increase the level of morbidity and mortality among humans. Therefore, currently, there is...

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Methods to Prevent Medication Errors

A medication error is a process that may lead to inappropriate use of medication or harm, while the medicine is controlled by the patient or health care professional.

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Food Production and Nutrition

Food is defined as any form of substance primarily consumed to supply the body with nutrition’s that it requires for growth, reproduction, maintenance, and fighting diseases.

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Telecommunication Technology and the Delivery of Health Services

The use of telecommunication innovations in the delivery of health services has been of...

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