Hypothyroidism The condition of hypothyroidism is caused by a thyroid gland that does not produce the proper amount of certain important hormones. Pathophysiology: The gland is located in the center of the neck and is described by WebMD (2012) as Continue Reading...
Review of History and Physical Findings The client is a 56-year-old Caucasian female who presents with complaints of fatigue that reportedly began 2 to 3 months prior to her visit. She reports that the fatigue is generalized and constant in duration, Continue Reading...
Hypothyroidism Pathophysiology of the disease development The thyroid, a gland located in the front of the neck, plays a critical role in the body's endocrine system, specifically in regards to cellular metabolism-i.e. how cells use energy (NLM, 20 Continue Reading...
In addition, she must engage regular thyroid function checkups to ensure that the standard regimen of treatment for this condition remains effective. In this case, the hormone replacement therapy that is the traditional method of treatment is one wh Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1.Thyroid Disorders and Mental Health: Explore how thyroid imbalances can influence mood, cognitive functions, and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. 2.Thyroid Effects on Pregnancy: &nb Continue Reading...
Hypothyroidism is a fairly common disorder that patients are diagnosed with and it can have wide ranging effects. While hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid is excreting too much into the bloodstream, hypothyroidism is the opposite. If untreated, the Continue Reading...
This association between education, socioeconomic level and obesity has not yet been fully explored, and may be false, since rates of obesity are increasing in high and middle income groups as well. Medical issues may lead to weight gain, and must Continue Reading...
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Issues Reproductive Tract Diseases for human females are typically focused in the upper reproductive tract or the lower reproductive tract. The upper tract includes the fallopian tubes, ovary and uterus, while the lower Continue Reading...
Grave's disease is an autoimmune condition which impacts the human thyroid gland. Excessive production of the thyroid hormone engorges the gland and it continues to grow. Because of this, there can be many adverse affects to the person's health, part Continue Reading...
Fibromyalgia The objective of this study is to examine the condition of Fibromyalgia. Toward this end, this study will conduct a review of current literature in this area of inquiry. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome reported as common and one in which th Continue Reading...
In that regard, such foods are more likely to be consumed by those in the lower income brackets as they seek to shelter some dollars. When it comes to technological and agricultural innovations, Nnakwe explains that such occurrences drive down the p Continue Reading...
Hyponatremia in a 38-year-Old male The constellation of signs and symptoms the patient presented with is consistent with a diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (Betterle, Pra, Mantero, and Zanchetta, 2002, p. 330-331). These include a recent history Continue Reading...
The thyroid is regulated by the pituitary gland. Autoimmune diseases, infections, hormonal imbalance or hereditary conditions can result in thyroid malfunction. These thyroid disorders usually come in one of two forms: functional, such as hypothyroi Continue Reading...
Here, the research suggests that "cardiac depression may also cause fluid to back up into the pulmonary system, resulting in pulmonary edema" (Aucoin, 2011, p 12). Moreover, increasing releases of aldosterone can also cause the body to retain fluid Continue Reading...
Obese Obesity is the health disorder in which there is excess proportion of total body fat. An individual is an obese when his or her weight is approximately twenty or more percent above the normal weight. Scientist uses body mass index (BMI) as the Continue Reading...
" This drug has already won approval for use in Europe and the United States. Studies conducted show that the drug "targets the tumor to control in four areas: in the site where hypersecretion starts, in GH secretion, IGF-1 and in the symptoms associ Continue Reading...
role of hormones in the control of body fuel/energy mechanism has been appreciated for close to a century (Dzamko & Steinberg,2009). This concept was identified by the groundbreaking findings by the scientists, Banting et al. (1922) that the hor Continue Reading...
(Institute of Medicine, 2009) Strategy 3: Community Food Access - Promote efforts to provide fruits and vegetables in a variety of settings, such as farmers' markets, farm stands, mobile markets, community gardens, and youth-focused gardens. (Insti Continue Reading...
EBP Evidence-based practice model EBP project issue: Obesity "The prevalence of obesity (BMI > 30) has been increasing; currently; at least 27% of the adult population is obese" (McTigue 2003: vii). Despite being one of the most pervasive health p Continue Reading...
Subjective Reason for visit by patient A female patient aged 48 years old reports to the outpatient clinic that she suffers from persistent fatigue. She says that the problem has persisted for several months. She further says that she also feels depr Continue Reading...
Hashimoto Thyroiditis ACRONYMS TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone T3 Triiodothyronine T4 Thyroxine Hashimoto Thyroiditis The condition, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, is named after Hakaru Hashimoto, a Japanese scientist, who uncovered the disease in th Continue Reading...
Myxedema is a potentially deadly endocrine regulation disease that usually arises in connection with pre-existing hypothyroidism, when the normal homeostatic mechanisms for responding to hypothyroidism are overwhelmed. It occurs most often in elderly Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of Hypothyroidism on Metabolic Function: Explore how an underactive thyroid gland can result in hypothyroidism, leading to a slowing down of metabolic processes. Discuss the physiological mec Continue Reading...
Synthroid, Drug Profile SYNTHROID® (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) is an important drug, used to treat hypothyroidism. Synthroid has been extensively studied for over 42 years. It is the most widely prescribed thyroid medicine in the United Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacology Case Study Possible etiologies Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD or as it is known in full generalized anxiety disorder is a widespread anxiety complication that is characterized by worrying chronically, tension and nervou Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacology Possible etiologies Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) GAD or as it is known in full generalized anxiety disorder is a widespread anxiety complication that is characterized by worrying chronically, tension and nervousness. This Continue Reading...
Once a patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism, his or her health professional will usually test TSH and thyroid hormones several times each year to evaluate how well the patient is responding to treatment and to check for a worsening of the c Continue Reading...
Maternity Nursing, Labor & Delivery / Newborn Labor and Delivery Terms Para: Para refers to the number of live births a woman has had (it might be a stillbirth, or twins, or even triplets) past the 20-week gestation period (Zimmerman, p. 116). Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Role of Personalized Medicine in Creating Effective Treatment Plans: Explore how the integration of personalized medicine, including genetic profiling, can lead to more targeted and effective treat Continue Reading...
Geriatric The author of this report has been asked to review the results and history of a woman who has come for treatment. She is a woman with Irish descent and there are some fairly disturbing signs that can be seen through her medical history, he Continue Reading...
PID, Amenorrhea, and PCOS An 18-year-old female presents to the clinic for evaluation of amenorrhea. She complains of having irregular menstruation cycles that started since menarche at age 13. While she lives with both parents, the patient express Continue Reading...
Chicoine also cautions that whenever a patient declines in function, a thorough evaluation is necessary "to look for reversible causes, or, if no reversible cause is found, to confirm that the decline is consistent with Alzheimer's disease" (Chicoin Continue Reading...
Week 3 Psychiatric ScreeningDepression and anxiety are the most common psychiatric problems affecting patients in primary care. Data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) places the prevalence of depression among American adults at 7.8 Continue Reading...
Norepinephrine is usually quickly removed from the synapse and pumped back into the cell that released it in order to turn off and reset the system. By blocking the removal of norepinephrine, tricyclics appear to prolong or intensify norepinephrine' Continue Reading...
Lower Abdominal Pain Patient: Patient is a 30-year-old female presenting with lower abdominal pain, beginning approximately 48-hour previous to her exam. Over the last few days, her pain has increased, and she reports vaginal bleeding that is scanty Continue Reading...
Introduction Patient displays symptoms of acute schizophrenia that requires use of anxiolytics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics, specifically neuroleptics. Use of two or more neuroleptics in combination with the other medication Continue Reading...
Patient Assessment DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN Diagnosis and Disease Processes Using an appropriate patient assessment form (Sample Forms, 2013), D.M. has been found to have uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, uncontrolled hyperte Continue Reading...
Fibromyalgia One might consider fibromyalgia to be one of the most confounding conditions around today. It is debilitating. It results in several quality of life issues. The confounding aspect of this condition is that it is difficult to diagnose. I Continue Reading...
Consultant Pharmacists Impact on the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia What is Cholesterol, and Why is it of Concern? Guidelines for Treating Hypercholesterolemia Management of Hypercholesterolemia Management of Hypercholesterolemia By Different Continue Reading...
Bipolar Disorder generally sets in during adolescence or early adulthood though it may also occur late in one's life or during childhood. It results in terrible mood swings ranging from mania and euphoria to depression and suicidal tendencies. The ea Continue Reading...
