Category: Disease

Analyzing Disease Frequency What Impact on Mortality 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…

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Rates in Prince Georges County Table of Contents Community Demographic and Epidemiological data Windshield Survey Problem Historical Significance Natural History of the Disease Summary References Community Prince Georges County continues to have the second-highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases in Maryland and the second-highest number of reported AIDS and HIV cases, according…

Parkinsons Disease: Care and Treatment Table of Contents Introduction Disease Overview Treatment Options Patient Care and Support Families and Caregivers Conclusion References Introduction One of the most devastating diseases of our time, Parkinsons disease, is a pressing issue for healthcare providers worldwide. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the ability to control movement…

The Causes of the Spread of Disease in Hinckley In figuring out the causes of the spread of disease in Hinckley, Brockovich compared results and found that contaminated water was a predictor. Specifically, water contamination with hexavalent chlorine spread in local reservoirs due to unwise PG&E activities to protect gas pipes from corrosion, Brockovich linked…

Early Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Advocacy CKD remains a global problem, and early screening may help reduce comorbidities associated with this condition. As a future nurse practitioner, I advocate for more people to be screened early for CKD. It is possible to delay or prevent the development of ESKD and lessen cardiovascular consequences by identifying…

Parkinsons Disease: Categories, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Table of Contents Introduction Categories of Parkinsons disease Causes of Parkinsons disease Symptoms of Parkinsons disease Prognosis Diagnosis Treatment Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Parkinsons disease (PD) has been defined as a steady progressive central neuro-degenerative disorder. The disease affects the body movement and is typified by severe symptoms…

Graves Disease Symptoms and Treatment In an ideal and healthy organism, all systems and organs work perfectly and harmonically. However, genetics and environment may affect ones body and cause various diseases. It may happen that a system or an organ fails due to a virus, an unhealthy lifestyle, or poor heredity and knocks the rest…

Advancements in Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Table of Contents Genetic Engineering Sickle Cell Disease Cause and Effect Gene Therapy Focus and the Use of Lentiviruses Hematopoietic Stem Cells Transplantation Technology The CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Technology The Challenge of Cancers References Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering shows impeccable promise as a future modality of curing various diseases…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a severe condition that threatens public health. Awareness of medical workers and the community about this disease will allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment. The main danger of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the prolonged absence of symptoms. The consequences of the disease without timely…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Case Study A lady discovers her husband, who is 68 years old, dead in bed. He had spent his final year sleeping on a bed in the downstairs living area since he could not get upstairs due to acute and deteriorating dyspnea. The general practitioner discusses the situation with the local…