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Physicians always encounter innumerable number of patients with chest pains every day. The cause of these chest pains cannot always be pinpointed to a single health factor. However, veritably a good percentage of these chest pain cases are traced to a wide range of heart diseases. Acute Coronary Syndrome is one such heart disease that has been found to be a possible causation of the chest pains that are incessantly encountered by physicians. Commonly abbreviated as ACS, Acute Coronary Syndrome results in the blockage of some parts or the heart’s entire coronary arteries.

Definition

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a cardiac condition with an ...

Diet is necessary to everyone for continuing the life. Its utility occupies a significant position in the biological world. The unique benefit the diet provides is of paramount importance in achieving the health-specific goals. However, alongside with knowing about the diet and its role in health, it is essential to develop certain awareness about its assessment. With the advancement of technology various approaches were believed to exist with regard to the dietary assessment. In such context, the present description deals with a topic entitled, Dietary Assessment Using Electronic Method.

Review

As per the sources, the connection between routine intake of ...

Mass disasters are events that occur without warning and causes large number of deaths. These disasters may be natural, accidental or intentional. Natural disasters include calamities like earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding etc., while accidental disasters include building collapses, train and aircraft disasters. Intentional disasters are observed recently with acts of terror like bombing and other weapons of mass destruction.
The large number of human lives lost in these disasters requires identification. The forensic examination is not only for humanitarian reasons but also for possible criminal investigations. DNA analysis is one of the best methods for identification of individuals from ...

Abstract

There are many developments that are seen with the handling of health records in clinical settings. Health records are an important issue in managing hospitals. Patient data is important to both patients, doctors, clinicians, the government and medical organizations. This is because they are used to assess the health status of a patient. The government is working hard to ensure that the medical procedures are being automated so that there is accuracy and reliability of the systems is an important aspect when handling patient records. This is the reason as to why automation and development of information systems to manage ...

Introduction

Teenage pregnancy refers to the pregnancy in human females that are aged twenty years and below. Pregnancy in girls is caused by sexual intercourse after the girl has become viable, that can ovulate, which can even be before her first menstrual period but most cases occurs after the onset of her periods. This issue has many menaces alongside it, following the fact that most of the girls in this age bracket have not developed thus experience many obstetric issues. Moreover, many risks are associated with teenage pregnancy some of which include: premature labour, low birth weight, anaemia, and pre-eclampsia, ...

Healthcare

In the current paper, we will discuss the complications in removable implant prosthesis, fabrication, delivery, and function. For the purpose of understanding these topics better, we need to understand the basic concepts of dental implants first. A dental implant can be described as an artificial replacement of a tooth root which is placed in the jaw for the purpose of holding a replaced tooth or a bridge. Dental implants can be used as an option for the patients who had lost a tooth as a result of a periodontal disease, injury or any other reason.
Two different types of ...

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Abstract

The growing accessibility of the global market opened up unlimited opportunities for multinational organizations. However, such expanding market requires more knowledge base that the organizations normally have access to, and yet hampered due to factors essentially within the organization (Ang & Massingham, 2007; Szulanski, 1996). Shared assumptions, values, and norms must be in place to provide a sustainable source of internal motivation towards KM execution (Zheng, Yang, & McLean, 2010). A growing number of scholars considered organizational culture as he critical factor that supports or hampers the effective and efficient transfer and sharing of knowledge between units in the organization (Koenig, ...

According to the World Health Organization (2006), quality in the context of health care is characterized as health care that is effective (i.e. evidence-based); efficient (i.e. maximized resources); accessible (i.e. timely, geographically reasonable, and competent); acceptable or patient-centered (i.e., considerate of the patients’ preferences and cultural differences); equitable (i.e. delivery of the same level of care regardless of the patient’s background); and safe (i.e. minimized patient risk and harm).
In an effort by the National Quality Forum (NQF) to measure and improve the quality of nursing care, the NDNQI (National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators ) was developed ( ...

Introduction

There are numerous non-profit donors in the United States of America. The country’s non-profit sector accounts for a better part of the country’s gross domestic product. As well, it employs a good number of the USA’s workforce. The non-profit sector is exceedingly competitive, and many organizations constantly work to attract grant funding, donors, media attention, employees and volunteers.

Just like non-profit organizations, for profit organizations derive a lot of benefits as a result of creating a long lasting relationship with the organization’s supporters (Weir and Hibbert, 2000). Gaffney (1996) demonstrates that an organization not only becomes profitable in terms of ...

Abstract

The main core of this work keenly and thoroughly addresses the issue of E-recruitment, which currently has replaced the physical recruitment. Top level management despite its act of embracing change and its prevailing aspects has really faced great challenge, thereby becoming to some bothersome due to managing complexities. Apart from the efficient operations made easier through E-recruitment and minimization of costs contrary to the past, where colossal sums of money went into maintaining and sustaining recruitment exercise, the problems affecting it have to be well handled if the business world is at any cost to benefit from it. The ...

In "Cognitive Ergonomics: Understanding, Learning, and Designing Human-Computer Interaction" the authors discuss the applied aspect of cognitive science associated with the modeling of human cognitive activity that helps to solve practical problems in various areas. Chapter 1 "Human-computer interaction models and their roles in the design of interactive systems" shows the trends in the development of cognitive studies and emphasizes the relevance of applied aspects of cognitive science. Chapter 1 in "Cognitive Ergonomics: Understanding, Learning, and Designing Human-Computer Interaction" describes the conceptual framework of the application of cognitive research aimed at solving practical problems in various spheres of human ...

Causes and Symptoms

Dementia is a term utilized to show that an individual has developed some difficulties in judgment, memory and reasoning. The psychological and behavioral symptoms of dementia are a fundamental part of the dementia syndrome. Apparently, the decline in motivation or emotional control, or an alteration in the social conduct exhibiting as emotional irritability, apathy, liability and coarsening of the social behavior have been a portion of the diagnostic criteria for this condition [1]. Some studies indicate that behavior and cognition are dimensions, which are independent [2]. Nevertheless, they influence one another; dementia is linked to a faster rate of ...

Abstract

Ventilation Associate pneumonia is a nosocomial infection that affects immobile patients, especially those admitted in the Intensive Care Unit. The management of these patients has been challenged and it triggered numerous studies on the most efficient ways of managing such patients. In the ward care of a patient that is ambulant and can describe changes in their condition it is easy not to pay attention to the positions of the patients. However, in the acute wards, the positioning of such patients is significant in prevention of complications. One of the main challenges is pneumonia. The positioning of the head ...

Acknowledgement

Chapter 1
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Statement of Purpose
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms:
Chapter 11
History of pay inequality
Chapter 111
Laws
Chapter 1V
Women in leadership roles
Chapter V
Research Methodology
Conclusion

Bibliography

Abstract
Gender Differences as a Predictor of Salaries in Leadership Roles.
Salaries have increased drastically in the past 50 years but still there is a salary disparity between men and women. In today’s workplace, leadership roles are very competitive. Applicants must have many qualifications to be considered for leadership positions. Workforce found that women needed a Ph.D. to equal the ...

Abstract

Cloud computing is one the most accepted and emerging trends and technology across the industry. Cloud computing acceptance and popularity remains in its simplicity of use, ease of access and robust infrastructure. Cloud computing finds application across the industry at all the stages of application development, support and data warehouse management. Cloud computing reduces the cost of operation and provides enhanced flexibility. Cloud computing is a technology that has a promising future. Virtualization which is a base underlying technology that facilitates cloud computing provides numerous benefits for an organization. Virtualization is replacing the hardware inventory for organizations with smart ...

Falls Prevention in Nursing Homes for the Elderly Literature Review

Elderlies or individuals who belong to the geriatric population can be prone to a lot of illnesses and diseases. This is mainly because of the consequences of degeneration. As a person grows old, most body systems’ functions deteriorate. Examples would be degradations in the functions of the immune system to combat diseases and infection, and the muscular and skeletal system to prevent falls. In this paper, the author conducts a brief but thorough literature review on measures how falls can be prevented in nursing homes for elderly people.
Nurses play an important role in patient care and disease prevention. ...

Step 1: Problem

The problem involved is the smoking habits of women during pregnancy. This problem will also be presented using (1) Population or Patient Problem, (2) Intervention, (3) Comparison, (4) Outcome, and (5) Time. This is otherwise known as the PICOT this is an approach that is used to formulate questions about the identified problem or topic.

Step 2: PICOT

P = (Problem) Pregnant women who smoke
I = (Intervention) Application of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and Counseling
C = (Comparison) –none-
O = (Outcome) Cessation from smoking of pregnant women
T = (Time) During pregnancy

Foreground question: In pregnant women, does counseling and/or NRT reduce smoking?

Step 3: Variables
The two involved variables are Pregnancy and Smoking
Step 4: ...

Quality and Safety Practice: Prevention of Patient Falls - Literature Review

Introduction
Whether an elderly person is living alone, with others, within a nursing home, or under care in a medical facility, falling is a major threat. For seniors older than 65 years of age living in a community situation, one in three will suffer a fall every year; for individuals over 85 years of age, the rate climbs to half of all residents (Cameron et al., 2010; CBO, 2004; Neyens, 2007; Tinetti, 2003). If an elderly adult is institutionalized, the possibility of falling in a year rises to 1.5 to 2 times (Dijcks et al., 2005) and a serious ...

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Literature Review

Introduction
Dentistry as a branch of medical science has successfully and uniquely combined the principles of human science and the art of healing. The dental profession in particular has changed during the past years due to the review of scientific evidences that emerged in the health fields and medicine that rely on systematic approach. The findings from several literatures suggest clinical practices and other relevant concepts pointing out the recommended frequency of visits to dental practitioners for various types of patients. This includes patients suffering from oral cancer, periodontal diseases, and caries risk. In ...

A Political Approach

Introduction
The purpose of this literature review is to provide an analysis of the United States’ potential vulnerability to cyber terrorism attacks on its critical infrastructure system. Some experts suggest that the United States is not as vulnerable to cyber attacks and acts of cyber terrorism as many critics believe. American’s direct and indirect involvement in growing uncertainties in the Middle East have sparked new debates and concerns regarding the threats new types of cyber terrorism now pose to the nation’s data and information security (Abdulrahman, 139). Most importantly, this literature review has been conducted on ...

Introduction

Team foundation server is a Microsoft product that was developed to assist the users in team foundation building, task item tracking, reporting of website and project management. It is a collaboration platform that was designed for Microsoft’s application life cycle. It offers support for multiple integrated platforms and environment, agile development practices and cloud services. It also gives the features and tools needed to facilitate effective control and management of software creation module during the whole information technology lifecycle. The application is used by the Microsoft team foundation to manage application using multiple client server tools with the support of ...

Business Process Management

Abstract
The literature review on the topic of enterprise resource planning (ERP) of business process management (BPM) as part of information systems (IS) strategies in South African businesses covers both scholarly and professional management discussions about outsource administration of IT systems operations. The rise of outsource IT in the business sector is predicted to realign business and trade into the future. The trend in emergent market outsource IS data management in and by South African firms is fast becoming a lead topic in a nation formerly characterised as an industrial economy with developing country challenges.
The enactment of South ...

Introduction and background

Depression is a global health problem but which can be contained using non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches (Dhingra and Parle, 2011). It is the leading cause of mental disability in the whole world and it remains one of the most undertreated health issues in old age (Barry, et al, 2012). In United States, a tenth of the adult population is affected by depression each year and it is estimated that by the end of this decade depression will be the second leading cause of health disability (Dhingra and Parle, 2011). According to Dhingra, in 2011, depression was the fourth most costly disease ...

Introduction. Night blindness is one of the early warning signs of a deficiency in Vitamin A. Each year, between 250,000 and 500,000 children lose their sight because they do not consume enough Vitamin A, and half of those will die within twelve months of losing their sight. Also, many pregnant women in developing countries suffer from night blindness as a symptom of Vitamin A deficiency, a problem compounded by mortality during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as difficulties in birth and in performing lactation (Rahi, et al., 1995, p. 332). In addition to night blindness, Vitamin A deficiency can impair ...

Article Reviews

Strategic HRM Practices and Their Impact on Company Performance in Chinese Enterprises
Summary

In the article Strategic HRM practices and their impact on company performance in Chinese enterprises, Akhtar, Ding, & Ge (2008) “examined the factorial validity of strategic human resource management practices and their effects on company performance” (Akhtar et al., p. 15) by sampling 465 Chinese organizations. They conducted a study using the best practices approach in order to determine the influence of HRM practices on company performance “in the context of Chinese enterprises using a large sample” (Akhtar et al., p. 16). The best practices approach included “internal ...

Individuals refer to it as business performance management whereas others prefer calling it enterprise performance management or corporate performance management. The terms used are not as important as the meaning attached to the very entity. It basically refers to a framework of management aspects and analytical processes that enables the efficient and effective management of an organization’s performance (Devi, 2005, p.44). Achievement of certain set goals and missions is enhanced and enabled by the application of this vital aspect. Corporate performance management relatively relates to the ideas of enhancing the management styles of a given business entity. There is involvement ...

Introduction

Quality of air is a determinant in the quality of life, indoor air is important as people spend on average 80-90% of their lives in door (WHO, 2007). Indoor air quality began a long time but only been a health concern decades ago when awareness of contaminants presented in the air. The problem begins when the construction of building are highly insulated to conserve energy, which caused a trap to air intoxicants inside the building (E. Willard, 2005). This causes the exchange of outdoor to indoor to lessen and therefore the indoor air pollution builds up.

Indoor air quality is a complex issue as ...