Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Social Epidemiology in Action in Marginalized Communities Introduction Social epidemiology focuses on the social factors that affect the health outcomes of people in different communities. The health status of individuals in the United States is unequal, as some communities have better access to social amenities based on where they are located. There are marginalized communities…

Impact of Pathogens on the Low Respiratory Tract Table of Contents The Formations of Tubercles Reflection on the Statement Consequences of the Shock Syndrome Toxin References Smoking can impair the bodys first-line defense mechanisms, making it easier for pathogens to enter the lower respiratory tract. Smoking can damage the cilia (tiny hair-like structures) that line…

Electrocardiogram and Its Three Main Components Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are an important diagnostic test that helps healthcare professionals to diagnose conditions related to the heart, including heart attacks, chronic illnesses, and more. Thus, reading an ECG correctly is a vital skill for providers. These diagrams are a representation of how a persons heart muscle works …

Cannabidiol (CBD) vs. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Table of Contents Introduction Difference Between CBD and THC CBD Helps in Different Conditions CBD and Diabetes Conclusion References Introduction The use of marijuana for medical purposes is commonly discussed in many countries. In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to develop specific policies to…

Traditional Healing and Western Medicine Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Traditional healing is believed to the earliest form of healing, which laid foundation for the development of the modern western medicine. Therefor it can be seen as the primitive form of the modern western medicine, on the sense the later developed…

Medicare Reimbursement: Medicare Program Table of Contents Introduction Sole Community Hospitals Medicare-Dependant Hospital Rural Referral Center Graduate Medical Funding Indirect Medical Education (IMP) Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Conclusion References Introduction Hospital-based in a rural area is significantly affected by Medicare laws and legislation (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007). These legislations are enacted not only to create…

TI and Serodiagnosis: Evaluation of Hematogenous Spread Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the invasion of microorganisms into the urinary tract, which can include the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. There are three ways in which UTIs can be acquired, and the first one is ascending infection. The latter is the most common route of…

The EMR: Efficient Medical Care or Disaster in the Making? Table of Contents Background Statement Analysis of the Causes and Effects Strengths and Weaknesses of the Organization Proposed Solutions References Background Statement The case presents the apparent issues within the healthcare system that are related to the inefficient mandatory implementation of the Unified Medical Record…

Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Diagnostic ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses wide-ranging waves to produce structural images within the body. In most cases, the images are responsible for providing necessary information for guiding and analyzing several conditions and sicknesses. It assists in diagnosing the cause of pain, inflammation, and infection in internal tissues and examining…

Medicine Factory Case Study Table of Contents Types of equipment and prices Salary Budget Raw Materials Operation cost Works Cited Today, pharmaceutical manufacturing is a prospering industry, which is strictly controlled and highly regulated by governmental authorities. Pills manufacturing is an extremely complex process that includes several sections: mixing, granulation, drying, tablet punching, coating, capsule…