Essays on School Of Medicine

Following the case study of "healing and autonomy," while observing the Christian narrative; it involves a family of four. There are grappling with their son's acute illness that is kidney failure. The problem can only now be addressed through an organ transplant whereby in case it fails, he will succumb to the disease. The family comprises of parents Joanne and Mike and the two boys who are twins Samuel and James aged eight years. In the case, a spiritual conundrum and health care have emerged, and it puts the family in a dilemma in deciding what to do for ...

The first indication of menopause is a broken thermostat. It’s either that or your weight. In any case, if you don’t do something, you could be dead by August.“ - D.B.Frank Discuss health challenges experienced by women in the menopause transition with reference to current aetiological theories, underlying mechanisms, and how it affects women’s lives.

Introduction

Menopause occurs when a woman reaches the age at which she is no longer in her reproductive prime. However, menopause does not have a sudden onset; rather, it occurs gradually over time as hormone balances shift. This period of time, when ...

Diabetes is a chronic illness characterized by absent or reduced pancreatic production of insulin and decreased cellular sensitivity to insulin. The result is a rise in blood sugar levels which does harm to body tissues. Obesity, or a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, accounts for up to 85% of an individual’s risk of having type 2 diabetes (T2DM), which is the more common type (Eckel et al., 2011). Statistics show that obesity occurs more in older adults with more than a third of adults 65 years old and over considered obese (Eckel et al., 2011). ...

Abstract

The uses of radiation revolutionized medicine when experimentation on its potential applications begun. X-Ray technology, discovered by Wilhem Roentgen, is currently used as a common tool for diagnostics; Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie and Pierre Curie dedicated themselves to further investigations in the field, discovering additional radioactive materials (polonium and radium); radiation therapy is a popular treatment for cancer. This paper analyzes the historical background behind these two applications of radiation in the medical field. Moreover, the different types of radiotherapy are described (external-beam radiation therapy, internal radiation therapy). The concept of radiation homeostasis, which is the notion that low-dose ...

The famous Elizabeth Blackwell was born to Samuel and Hannah Blackwell in Bristol, England on February 3, 1821, and since her father denied the authority of all of the established churches, Blackwell was deprived of access to public education altogether. This is why Samuel had to arrange private tutors for Elizabeth’s schooling, and that is when he also instructed the private tutor to teach the girls the same subjects as were taught to the boys of the family. When Elizabeth was 12, Samuel moved his family to New York and through that time in New York, Blackwell saw ...

Virtual Reality used in Treatment of Phobia

Virtual Reality in the treatment of phobias offers a new form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that involves systemic exposure to feared situations through a human-computer interaction. Research from renowned psychologists reveals that Virtual Reality is more successful compared to the traditional form of exposure therapy. After the diagnostic interview is conducted, and the psychologist establishes the service would be beneficial to the situation, the patient is placed in a computer generated three-dimensional world and guided through the selected environment. Duke University School of Medicine (2012) states that computer graphics and other display input technologies are integrated to give the patient a sense of reality. ...

There are a variety of birth defects that are influenced by the actions of the parent while the child is in utero. From the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, to the physiological changes that occur within the mother’s body as a response to stress and dietary deficiencies, the influence of such prenatal events can prove to be lifelong for the child. One such disorder associated with the prenatal environment is known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which falls under the category of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The spectrum of disorders under the FASD umbrella also includes Partial FAS, Alcohol-Related ...

The success of America as a country is a fact acknowledged widely by all around the globe. However, if one may ponder over the reasons behind the success of this great nation then it would mainly be accounted to two major factors: the people and the various opportunities available to them. America is known for its freedom of choice and place where dreams come true. It is highly successful nation which is famous for its ability to bring out the best in people. American laws, systems, securities and liberties are not perfect but they are the most unusual ones worldwide. They ...

Hepatitis is a condition pertaining to the liver. Its name literally means liver inflammation from the Greek words hêpar (liver) and –itis (inflammation). It is caused by several agents but worldwide, the most common medium for its distribution are viruses. There are five types of viruses namely Hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E; these viruses are unrelated to each other except that they target the liver and cuase inflammation. Among all five Hepatitis B (HepB) is the most transmitted. HepB is caused by the hepatitis b virus (HBV) which belongs to the family hepadnaviridae which have single stranded ...

Management Information System

- According to Mark Hurd, why does his typical customer's IT budget increase by two to three percent per year (even when his typical customer does not do any innovation)? (5 points) There are tons of changes the application undergoes in its structure. The companies are trying to update the old applications to be used with today’s gadgets and cloud as the users today are not limited to, system based apps, but use a variety of products like tablets, smartphones and tabs. Clouds have become modern day’s database and means to communicate, circulate and publish information. ...

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Abstract

Unplanned extubation can be defined as the premature removal of ETT. It can be deliberate or accidental. Usually, it is caused by mechanical ventilation, which is the common process in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Unplanned extubations represents fourth most common adverse event in NICUs in North America. Unplanned extubation can result in several complications such as acute cardiorespiratory deterioration, bronchospasm, hypotension, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and subglottic stenosis. Duration of intubation, short length of ETT, less common use of sedatives and muscle relaxants, and time spent out of bed in the hand of parents, i.e. movements, are some of ...

FREDERICK BANTING

Biography Fredrick Banting took birth near Alliston, Ontario, Canada on Nov 19, 1891. He completed his schooling from Alliston, and went on to pursue a medical degree from Divinity College and graduated to become a doctor in 1916. In his urge to serve the country during the First World War, he joined Royal Canadian army Medical Corps. In 1941, Banting died in a plane crash .

Contribution

Banting assumed that if the hormonal secretions of Islets of Langerhans (a part of the pancreas) were extractable, it could act as a controlling agent for diabetes.Along with his assistant Charles Best, Banting started his experiments on dogs ...

“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also humanity.”

Hippocrates Several themes have emerged in my life over the years that make me well-suited for a successful career in medicine. From a life-changing accident at the age of seven to a fascination and curiosity of the human body to a passion for research that helps improves the lives of others. At the young age of seven, I was an ordinary southern child living in rural Fulton, Kentucky. I enjoyed fishing, playing with my dogs, and riding horses. Then one day an accident happened that would change the rest of my life and target my interest in medicine. My father, ...

Nuclear medicine is a technique used in diagnosing and treating diseases using small amounts of radioactive materials. The technique utilizes the radioactive decay process and relies on radionuclides which are described as radioactive isotopes that can be traced by a gamma camera connected to a computerized system. The amounts of radionuclides introduced into the body is carefully selected to ensure that it only offers the accurate diagnosis and treatment results without exposing the patient to levels of radioactive material that would be harmful to them (Nuclear Medicine). These radionuclides are introduced in the body through several methods. It can be done through ...

Introduction

Grady memorial was founded by Henry Grady in 1892 with the main aim of assisting the poor. The headquarters for the organization are at Atlanta GA. Grady grew from a common nursing home to a renowned nursing centre with a medical school, eight neighboring health centers, extensively supportive care facility as well as one of the main HIV/AIDS centers. Grady has been involved with various medical schools like Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine. This has been extensively influential to the medical operations of the medical organization. The success of the organization is driven by commitment of ...

Personal Statement

My decision to pursue a career in medicine stems from an early age, when I used to dream of working in science and medicine and even now – all these years later – I still cannot imagine doing anything other than having a career in those fields. I believe the event that solidified my ambition happened when I was quite young. My sister (three years my junior) was born with coarctation of the aorta; she had correction surgery when she was just two weeks old. I don’t remember it myself, but my parents tell me she would not have survived if ...

Question 1

Health informatics came it to existence after the growing need to address the need to apply new tools in healthcare for better services. According to Bemmel and Shortliffe (1986), it began in 1970s as Medical and Nursing Informatics. The growth of health informatics field is very rapid with the advent of cheap hardware and more powerful software applications. Health informatics was used for electronic data processing in health facilities. There more advancement in information technology has led to more complex informatics systems being used in medical diagnosis. Decision making in healthcare is now enhanced by the use of ...

Abstract

Physical Therapy has existed since time immemorial but the value and importance of this profession has been overlooked by many. I believe that this is attributed by inadequate knowledge and stereotype attitude of the society towards this profession. I have always been curious how these dedicated physical therapists endure working longer hours with their patients while putting a big smile on their faces. My father had a stroke years ago that left him disabled for some time. But with the help of a physical therapist who devotedly motivated him to go through the daily manual exercises and treatments, my father was able ...

- Introduction According to Bushman and Hussmann (2000), exposing children of very young ages to television results in them turning into aggressive adults. Violence in the movies can cause increased levels of aggression in children leading to a condition called trait aggressiveness, which manifests in the long term. Violent video games are becoming to be considered as components of antisocial media-based socialization. This is a fairly new entertainment media. However, it has begun to impact kids so much that it has also led to shooting in schools. This paper shall focus on the impacts of violent video games ...

Management Organizations: Managing Healthcare in Multicultural Organizations

Introduction The provision of quality healthcare is an integral part in the management of all progressive societies. The existence of multicultural societies presents a big challenge in the provision of equitable healthcare. Culture is a complex aspect of life which incorporates language, sexual orientation, socio/professional status, gender, socio/economic status, race among other factors. These cultural aspects are intertwined with healthcare needs such as varied prevalence of certain diseases among certain cultures and cultural influences on dieting and nutrition among others (Muller & Haase, 1994). Healthcare management theories which healthcare managers can apply in the management of multicultural healthcare are attribution theory, ...

Responses to course readings and activities

In the treatment of mental health problems, psychiatrists have for centuries relied on therapeutic means that at times appear ridiculous. For the last couple of decades, Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) has been a subject of increasing interest by medical professionals. This has led to scholars and stakeholders in human health and specifically in mental health to research and write extensively on the issue. Course readings and activities on the issue attest to the effectiveness of EAT with various examples of how it can be applied to help restore mental health among children, teenagers and adults facing diverse distressing situations in ...

Who Interest Primary Care

According to KECK School of Medicine of USC (2012), primary care interest group brings health promotions, care, cure and prevention together making it the most friendly and preferred population health system interaction. Primary care student group may include the aging interest group, pediatric interest group, internal medicine interest group; improve health care interest group, family interest group and Integrative medicine interest group. Also special interest group and community interest groups are include in the student groups. Traditionally, community interest groups determined the direction of the primary health care across the world because it involved the patients and the ...

John Hopkins School of Medicine (1995) describes conducting airways as those consisting of the oro-and nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, main bronchi, lobar bronchi, divisions of bronchi and bronchioles. However, the alveoli, alveolar ducts and respiratory bronchioles are involved in the gaseous exchange with the pulmonary capillary.

Community-acquired pneumonia is caught in the public areas such as schools. It is caused by the virus, bacteria and fungi (John Hopskins School of Medicine, 1995). Hospital-acquired pneumonia may be acquired in hospital and in most cases at the intensive care unit.

Reactivated tuberculosis occurs due to reactivation that takes place within the ...

Personal Statement

Degree objective: I obtained my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) degree from Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India, in the year 2006. I then began did my residency in internal medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Michigan, USA. I am currently receiving my postgraduate training at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Previously, I completed 12 months rotating internship at Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research and its affiliated hospitals. As an intern, I had rotations in the departments of Internal Medicine, Community ...