Renal Failure Main Functions of the Kidneys The kidneys are bean-shaped organs, 12 centimeters long, which lie at the sides of the spinal column behind the abdominal cavity (Merck 2010). Their main function is to maintain the proper balance of wate Continue Reading...
Physicians, however, prefer hemodialysis because of reimbursement trends (Wellbery). Dietary Changes - Many patients also prefer peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis because the latter restricts the diet (NKUDICC 2000). Peritoneal dialysis removes b Continue Reading...
I am not different in this regard; witnessing my sister having gone through the psychological and physiological factors associated with her dialysis treatment, and knowing my own risk, has been illuminating and has given me the impetus to learn abou Continue Reading...
Acute Kidney DiseaseAcute kidney disease also known as acute renal failure is a disease which happens to be associated with high mortality and morbidity. The said disease is caused by ischemia (1). Previous studies have revealed the association betwe Continue Reading...
CT scan or MRA may result in the clinician oversight of some of the more subtle findings. It is expensive and the availability is limited. It is possible to evaluate RAS via angiogram, bet evaluation of the size of the stenosis tends to be imprecis Continue Reading...
The first heart sound is generally longer and lower than the second, producing a heartbeat that sounds like lub-dup, lub-dup, lub-dup. Blood pressure, the pressure exerted on the walls of blood vessels by the flowing blood, also varies during diffe Continue Reading...
Chronic Kidney Disease Over the last several years, the issue of chronic kidney disease has been increasingly brought to the forefront. This is because when someone becomes older, the more likely they will develop this condition. According to the Ce Continue Reading...
Polycystic Kidney DiseaseIntroductionPolycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid and can cause the kidneys to become enlarged and dysfunctional. Continue Reading...
The kidneys of someone that has chronic renal failure are generally smaller than average kidneys, with some notable and important exceptions (Rogers, 2004). Two of these exceptions would be polycystic kidney disease and diabetic nephropathy (Rogers, Continue Reading...
Thirdly they used member checks in which participants were asked to comment on the data themes and the researcher's interpretations in a follow-up telephone call. Lastly an extensive literature review was conducted prior to the start of the research Continue Reading...
The presence of cardiac enzymes in the blood often indicates myocardial necrosis. Medical experts generally view MI as one among acute coronary syndromes. Unstable angina and non-ST-elevation MI are among the syndromes. Statistics said that approxim Continue Reading...
Critical Pathway: Chronic Renal Failure Advanced Pathophysiology Regents Online Degree Program Critical Pathway: Chronic renal failure Chronic renal failure is often occasioned by chronic kidney disease, immune disorder, trauma among other condit Continue Reading...
Tylenol Overdose Health Sciences 101 The Health Impact of Acetaminophen Overdose Acetaminophen (APAP) is a common over-the-counter (OTC), antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic that is more commonly known as Tylenol®, a product of Johnson & Continue Reading...
Efficacy of High Protein Low Carbohydrate Diets With Diabetics Diseases like diabetes depend on the nutritional intake of the patient for its control. In particular patients have been advised to reduce the direct intake of sugar since the disease re Continue Reading...
Hypokalemia occurs when the blood plasma level of potassium is too low (below 3.5 mcg). This is the most common electrolyte imbalance. It effects cardiac conduction and function. Calcium Calcium is a cation that is stored in the bone, plasma and b Continue Reading...
Direct to Consumer Advertising HISTORY OF DRUG ADVERTISING THE DTC ADVERTISING PHENOMENON CREATING DEMAND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING - A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING CAUSE OF DEATH PROFIT UTILIZATION, PRICING, AND DEMOGRAPHICS LEGISLATION, POLITICS AN Continue Reading...
Survival in Pediatric Dialysis and Transplant Patients Children that have to undergo kidney transplantation or dialysis at an early age are at much more risk than the healthier ones. The mortality rate risks have been identified to be around thirty Continue Reading...
Introduction The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) plays a very important role in the regulation of systemic vascular resistance and blood volume. Its role helps ensure hemodynamic stability when the body loses water, salt, and blood. The b Continue Reading...
Prescription, Nonprescription and Herbal Medicines Prescription, Non-prescription and Herbal Medications: Exploring Interactions in the Geriatric Population Geriatric medicine, generally referred to as just "geriatrics" is a branch of internal medi 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...
If left untreated it may lead to tetany, seizures and decreased mental status. It also decreases coronary blood flow and predisposes persons to refractory arrhythmias. This condition may also cause hypoventilation, leading to hypoxemia and impair we Continue Reading...
Education of Hemodialysis-Dependent Patients Concerning the Use of Phosphorus Binder in Lieu of Dialysis during Emergencies Clinical Leadership Theme: The clinical leadership competency/role and/or magnetism thread that is the framework for this p Continue Reading...
Diabetes and Thyroid Diabetes What is the mechanism of action of insulin and what are the differences in insulin therapy for Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus? The pancreas secretes insulin, and it is used for the regulation of glucose from the Continue Reading...
Antipsychotic Medication and the Physical Health Problems of the Patient With Mental Illness More and more attention is now being given to the mental disorders especially in U.S. And due to this increase in attention an increase has also been notice Continue Reading...
Mold Spore Trapping Current Scientific Knowledge People are exposed to aeroallergens in a variety of settings, both at home and at work. Fungi are ubiquitous airborne allergens and are important causes of human diseases, especially in the upper an Continue Reading...
More specifically, when certain species (including homo Sapiens) consume more calories than necessary for immediate energy requirements, their digestive systems efficiently converts those excess calories into storable forms of reserve energy that ar Continue Reading...
Cadmium in Wastewater and Drinking Water The importance of efficiently controlling and monitoring potential toxins in water systems is extremely important. The potential contaminant known as Cadmium (Cd) is a naturally occurring trace metal that is Continue Reading...
Policy Democracy and Public Administration This report is a theoretical essay on the inevitable conflicts that consistently occur between public agencies that are managed by unelected civil servants and the political environment in which these indi Continue Reading...
NxStage Company Background Environmental Scan Five Forces & Value Chain Strategic Alternatives Strategic Plan Acquisitions Resource Allocation NxStage is a medical equipment manufacturer specializing in hemodialysis products for use in th Continue Reading...
Physiological Changes Associated With Aging Aging is the complex and inevitable process of tissue and organ system degeneration. Though largely influenced by genetics, aging is also dependent upon a number of environmental factors including exercise Continue Reading...
dehydration impacts on human metabolism. In this sense, a short introduction in the issue of deficient water input is followed by delimitating the notions of metabolism and dehydration in terms of definition and classification. Afterwards, focus fal Continue Reading...
Anemia is defined as a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells in order for oxygen to be carried to tissues (Mayo Clinic, 2010). Red blood cells are shaped like discs and resemble doughnuts without holes in the middle Continue Reading...
The cassette has a built-in one-liter bladder to hold urine. The patient should empty the bladder at least every six hours. An alarm will beep if he forgets to do this, or if the bladder becomes full. The device can be used during the day, at night, Continue Reading...
Analysis of Quality Improvement in Healthcare-Patient AdvocacyProblem Area and Current ProcessThe quality improvement project I am planning to implement will focus on patient advocacy. According to Nsiah et al. (2020), patient advocacy is the process Continue Reading...
Korotkoff Phase Should Be Used as the Endpoint for the Measurement of Diastolic Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Literature Selection and Identification Critical Appraisal of Selected Literature Five Korotkoff Phases Conducting System of Human He Continue Reading...
Furthermore, reports reveal that major organs of the body such as nerves, blood vessels, kidney and so forth are at immense risk of being damaged after the onset of type 1 diabetes. Moreover, history illustrates that diabetes cut down the years from Continue Reading...
Introduction Gallbladder disease, especially cholelithiasis (gallstones) affects over 20 million Americans every year. The condition often goes undiagnosed because cholelithiasis rarely presents symptoms. Abdominal discomfort, nausea, jaundice and bi Continue Reading...
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Introduction, Problem Statement, Objectives and Aims, and Significance of Practice Problems: HYPERTENSIONAs previously reported, hypertension is a pervasive public health concern that affects millions of individuals worldwide (Fang et al., 2021). Des Continue Reading...
Quality of Life Among Tawau Hospital Sufering From Knee Osteoarthritis With Physiotherapy Qualitative study of How Quality of Life of Tawau Hospital Staff Suffering from Knee Osteoarthritis have been improved at Physiotherapy Unit. To investigate Continue Reading...
