Health Essays

Chronicle of a Death Foretold (original Spanish title: Crónica de una muerte anunciada) is a novella by Gabriel García Márquez, published in 1981. It tells, in the form of a pseudo-journalistic reconstruction, the story of the murder of Santiago Nasar by the two Vicario brothers. Analysis One of the unanswered …

A clavicle fracture is also known as a broken collarbone. The collarbone is located between the ribcage (sternum) and the shoulder blade (scapula); this connects the arm to the body. (Orthoinfo) The clavicle is a long bon and most breaks occur in the middle. On very rare occasions, it will …

Even without an Autism Spectrum Disorder, young people often struggle with the normal challenges of growing up, acquiring complex skills, and learning how to sustain meaningful relationships. Autism Spectrum Disorders such as autism and Asperger’s syndrome can increase the difficulty of these normal challenges, both for the child and for …

Cultural lag is the thought that culture takes time to catch up to the new innovations and technology. This lag causes social conflicts and it takes a while for society to catch up and adjust. An example of cultural lag in our society is the use of birth control. Birth …

Since the start of medical history, nurses have been at patients sides and tending to their wounds. Nurses are described as the first line of defense for the patient. Doctors do not spend the time that nurses do at the patient’s side and nurturing them back to health. However, nurses …

              I am a veterinarian specializing in the field of small animal practice. As a veterinarian, it is my responsibility to teach and impart my knowledge with aspiring veterinarians. I am teaching a group of veterinary students on their first patient encounter how to use the POVMR or the …

1) The type of research used in the study. What was Humphrey’s procedure in obtaining data? Humphrey targeted the married heterosexuals, who lived the normal life—men who have sex with men. In his year-long research, he observed male-male sexual activity in tearooms (public restrooms) in an undisclosed city in US. …

Introduction Even as the development of science and technology has elevated the medical science to a state-of-the-art level and ramified the range of health service to huge number, one ancient humane factor still works as the life force of this vital social organ, whose name is “effective communication”. Many might …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing in all age groups in the United States. Over the past 30 years, the sum of older adults who are obese has doubled. This paper will attempt to show the impact on the quality of life, and the health issues related to obesity on …

A person may not receive the recommend amount of sleep in a night. School, friends, family, and social events can all be factors in reducing a person’s amount of sleep. It may not seem a whole lot to miss out on just a couple hours a night, but lacking a …