Pathophysiology of TB Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial airborne disease, the causative agent of which is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Nahid et al. 2016). TB’s prevalence is high in people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Getahun et al. (2011) state that, in the end of 2009, nearly thirty-three million people worldwide were infected with […] Read more >>
Bryan is one of the cities located in Brazos County in the State of Texas. Being a metropolitan area, the city is inhabited by people of different races, including whites, African Americans, Asians, Indians, and other races. According to the United States national census conducted in 2010, Bryan City had a population of 76,201 (USCB, […] Read more >>
Heart failure morbidity and mortality rates in the world have been on the rise. In the United States alone, it affects approximately 5. 1 million people and, at the same time, accounts for more than 1 million hospitalizations. It is estimated that $32 billion have been utilized in the management of diseases in the country. […] Read more >>
Name: B. T Date: March 29, 2017 Time: 2:00 pm Age: 29 years old Sex: White Female SUBJECTIVE CC: “I think I am having a urinary tract infection” HPI: The patient notes that she started having the symptoms two days ago. She claims that she realized that she was visiting the toilet more than usual. The patient reports increased urination from the […] Read more >>
Abstract Radiation therapy is a kind of therapy where high-energy particles are used to destroy or damage cancer cells. This type of therapy involves the use of x-rays, protons, electron beams, and gamma rays. Radiation therapy has different side effects that depend on various factors including the location of cancer, radiation dosage, and health of […] Read more >>
CHAPTER ONE: THE PROBLEM Research Problem The research problem of this study relates to the critical nursing shortage in the healthcare workplace in the United States. However, the shortage experienced in nursing is not exclusive to the US problem, but a serious healthcare issue that affects nearly all other countries globally (Bleich, 2011; Hellerawa & […] Read more >>
Many people are not conversant with diverse types of nursing qualifications. Nurses may be having one of the several types of academic credentials that include Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice, among others. RN and BSN are the most common types […] Read more >>
Abstract The paper represents research on the issue of breastfeeding and its impact on the degree of the baby’s smartness and development of his/her intellectual qualities. The essential findings from the analysis of the scholarly articles demonstrate that breastfeeding is not directly connected to the development of the baby’s smartness and intellectual qualities, but it […] Read more >>
Approach to a Suspected Child Abuse Case Child maltreatment sadly remains a relevant issue worldwide. Most cases of child abuse are presented to doctors who may be asked to provide their opinion on the cause of injuries; sometimes they might collect forensic evidence that will used to prosecute the suspects. It is difficult for a […] Read more >>
The encounter between a physician and patient is vital in establishing a therapeutic relationship. Patient education is a major part of the recovery as it deals with the communication of information about the health, treatment, and risks or alternatives of the patient. Thus, in ensuring better compliance, a participative and interactive education procedure where the […] Read more >>
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