Disease Essays

After working in the healthcare field for a few years, I have come to the disturbing conclusion that there are still so many of us that have no knowledge of this deadly epidemic that’s spreading across the U. S.. This disease is called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome commonly known as AIDS. …

Introduction In human body, bone formation plays a significant role in proper functioning of other parts of the human body. However, it is observed that a number of individuals, particularly older people and women confront bone-related diseases during their adulthood and old age due to a number of risk factors …

Introduction             Since few decades, rapid advancement has been observed in medical science that has allowed experts and clinicians to identify varying factors causing different diseases and illnesses, in order to provide their effective solutions and treatments. In this regard, such a progression in medical science has encouraged experts, scholars, …

Describe the patient The patient with cervical cancer is 41 years of age, female, single and presently living a sedentary lifestyle. When she was younger, she lived her life as a party girl, fond of going to parties and night-outs. She was a social drinker but at times, drinking more …

Meningococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection of the meninges and the blood stream. This is disease is more common usually during late summer and early fall, but it can occur throughout the year. This medical condition is caused by a microorganism termed as meningococcus, scientific name: Neisseria meningitides. Among …

CHAPTER 1 Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus is increasingly becoming common in the United States. No other population has witnessed more steep increases in the incidence rate of this disease than African American women of child bearing age. Research indicates that it is this group that manifests with the most severe …

Introduction It is indeed a fact that the best way to deal with sickness is prevention.  Taking in doses of Vitamin C may not make contracting colds impossible, but doing so would surely enhance a person’s resistance from such.  Just like any other disease, ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease is …

Human large intestines The large intestine is composed of the colon, cecum, appendix, rectum and the anal canal.  The main functions of the colon are the reabsorption of electrolytes and water and the removal of undigested food and waste. The cecum is a blind pouch which is positioned at the …

Abstract             The HIV pandemic continues to pose serious global threats. Even though anti- HIV medications are now widely available, strict adherence to the prescribed regimen is largely unsatisfactory. Hope could improve adherence to these medications. The purpose of this two-group post-test only randomized correlation study is to determine whether …

As the more stable counterpart to an inconsistent southern neighbor, the United States has always had a suspicious outlook towards Mexico. In recent years, the boost in illegal immigration, the unstable economies in both countries and the issues resulting from drug use and trade have added tension to the already …