Category: Disease

Lysosomes and Krabbe Disease: Overview 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…

Heart Disease and Its Causes: Stroke Statistics This literature review examines what heart disease is and the causes of heart disease. According to a study published in the American Journal of Nursing, the leading cause of heart disease is lifestyle choices (Coffey et al., 2021). Poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking are all major…

Public Health Policies for Disease Prevention Public Health Policies and Interventions: Effects on Peoples Daily Life Public health issues have become more numerous, with emergent threats posing new challenges. Therefore, timely public health policies have a crucial role in preventing an epidemic from happening in a community. Health policies and interventions aimed at addressing public…

Distribution of Oral Diseases 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…

A Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Ms. P. C., a young white female patient, reported a history of a heavy, malodorous vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, emesis, and nausea. On the basis of patient data, patient intake, clinical manifestations, and the vaginal discharges microscopic examination, it is possible to conclude that the most probable diagnosis for…

Disease Control and Education Plan Fighting HIV/AIDS has taken the U.S. and other nations worldwide more than three decades to find the right strategies for controlling its spread. The government has invested a significant amount of money in HIV prevention plans. So far, the techniques have helped reduce the diseases effects by ensuring dramatic reductions…

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Chlamydia Trachomatis 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)?…

Hispanic or Latino Populations of the USA: Health Status and Promotion and Disease Prevention 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…

The Syphilis Bacterial Infection and Disease Table of Contents Introduction Signs and Symptoms Pathological State That Is Detailed Medications Impact on Oral Health Conclusion References Introduction By engaging in sexual activity with an infected person, an individual can contract the bacterial infection syphilis. Treponema Pallidum is a spirochete bacteria that causes it. It can spread…

The E-Cigarettes Impact on Respiratory Diseases Smoking cigarettes used to be one of the most dangerous habits exhibited by young and older adults and adolescents. Recently, electronic cigarettes that use special devices to transform liquid with flavors and nicotine into vapor became popular. The producers promote their product saying it is much safer than combustible…