Category: Disease

Parkinsons disease is characterized with a number of effects to its victims. These effects are sometimes transmitted to people who are close to the victims such as family members. From the impact of the disease that affects the neural system, victims suffer from problems that can include mental problems, changed behavior, locomotive problems, difficulty in…

Lysosomes enable cells to fulfill their functions in a correct manner and support cells proliferation and growth. Concerning their structure, lysosomes can be described as small sphere-shaped organelles. Lysosomes contain dozens of different enzymes that enable them to act as the cells digestive system and transform unwanted substances into something that cells may use. Lysosomes…

Describe the AHE factors that are associated with a selected diarrheal infection, a respiratory infection, a vector-borne infection, and an STI Diarrheal infections are caused by communicable pathogens, known as E. coli bacteria, transmitted through fecal contaminated food and water. The bacteria can live in a harsh environment for a long period. Viruses and parasites…

Table of Contents Introduction: Significance Solution Primary care approach Conclusion References Introduction: Significance The rates of kidney disease continue to grow on the global scale (Kidney Disease Statistics for the United States, n.d.). As reported by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, the chronic kidney disease is very common in the USA; practically, every…

Table of Contents Clinical Question Proposed Intervention Potential Outcomes Statistical Analysis and Data Collection Tools Demographic Data Expected Outcomes References Clinical Question Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are considered to be the plague of the 21st century. Over a million infection cases occur daily, and in many cases, the infected ones trade diseases between each other…

Table of Contents Introduction Periodontal Diseases Oral Cancer Dental Caries SES and Dental Health References Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a significant difference in the prevalence of oral diseases between the developing and developed countries (WHO, 2016b). Despite the substantial progress or advanced programs aimed at periodontal disease treatment, there…

Table of Contents Description of Project Clinical Question Outcomes to be Analyzed References Description of Project Among black women aged 15-24 years in Illinois (P), does health education and counseling (I) compared to no information (C) lead to increased use of condoms (O) over a period of six months (T)? Clinical Question Planned Intervention: This…

Current Health Status of Hispanic or Latino Population of the USA General Information A Hispanic or Latino (H/L) person can be defined as a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015, para. 1). According to…

Table of Contents Introduction Appropriate Measure of Disease Frequency in Different Scenarios Calculating the Appropriate Disease Frequency Rate Factors Affecting the Prevalence of a Health Condition Conclusion References Introduction In quantification of disease frequency, epidemiologists investigate the occurrence and dominance of an ailment. Disease occurrence is the figure of the recent illness in a population…

Parkinsons disease: recent advances Parkinsons disease (PD) has been one of the least researched and understood conditions for a long time. Since the 1980s, due to a significant body of new research and a breakthrough in neurology, the scientific understanding of its mechanisms and causes has improved (Ali, 2013). The improvements caused advancement in the…