At best, RLS is considered a puzzling problem which leads to an "overwhelming need to move the leg to relieve the discomfort." There is no pain involved and hence patients can be cured with simple changes in diet. Vitamin supplements can help especi Continue Reading...
Restless Legs Syndrome and its related risk factors as they relate to nursing. The medical community has labeled Restless Legs Syndrome as idiopathic. In addition, Restless Leg Syndrome is not curable although the syndrome seems to wax and wane over Continue Reading...
Restless Leg Syndrome A simple way to define Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an overpowering urge to move limbs, especially the legs that mostly take place when relaxing or during bedtime. This neural disorder is a major causative factor of nighttim Continue Reading...
Sensorimotor Disorder Restless legs syndrome, also known as Ekbom syndrome, is the most commonly experienced sensorimotor disorder among the general population (Bassetti et al., 2011). The disorder afflicts approximately 2 to 10% of the general popu Continue Reading...
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex medical condition that affects about 5 million American people. The condition is characterized by "chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, stiffness, impaired memory and concentration, anxiety and 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...
Sleep Hygiene Plan for a 65-Year Old Client For most adults, seven to eight hours of sleep is sufficient for a good rest. This also applies to older adults aged 65 years or more. As one gets older, a change in sleeping patterns could emerge. These ch Continue Reading...
Objects are the same size, obviously, whether they are near or far, but our minds perceive size relative to surroundings. The dogs appear much larger the closer they get. They may seem huge to a person who is afraid of dogs. 3) Depressants, Stimula Continue Reading...
Article Review on “Mindfulness Meditation and Improvement in Sleep Quality and Daytime Impairment Among Older Adults with Sleep Disturbances” Introduction The article by Black et al. (2015) evaluating sleep patterns, assesses these issues Continue Reading...
Offered under the same roof are "consultative, diagnostic, and treatment services" which are stated to be provided "by board-certified practitioners in the fields of pulmonary medicine, otolarngology, family medicine and more." (2006) Smith reports Continue Reading...
(the National Institute of Mental Health, 2008) Though we are able to identify some external factors, like drug use, and development problems in the womb, mainly it is the genes which determine the occurrence of this disease. We may say that it is a Continue Reading...
Mental Health Treatment Approaches for Older AdultsOverview of mental health issues in the elderlyOld age is a natural occurrence for every human being, a stage in growth accompanied by several changes, which can be negative and identified as problem Continue Reading...
Doctors should be consulted on their effectiveness and safety (NIAMSD). In the meantime, a person with fibromyalgia can help himself or herself feel better besides taking medicines (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disor Continue Reading...
Sleep Deprivation on the Brain Studies on sleep deprivation continually display an inconsistent (negative) effect on mood, cognitive behaviour, and motor function as a result of a rising propensity for sleep as well as the destabilization of the wa Continue Reading...
Chronic Fatigue in the Aviation Industry Chronic Fatigue Fatigue is the mental and/or physical state of being weak and tired. Mental and physical fatigue is different, but the two will often exist together. A person becomes mentally tired if they a Continue Reading...
consumers' connectivity with the brands that has changed to fundamentally new ways in the today's time. The paper has discussed how the new and digital age has created an impact on the perceptions of the consumers due to which their ways of connecti 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...
Sleep Disorders / College Students The Prevalence of Sleep Disorders in College Students: Impact on Academic Performance There are a number of reasons that college students experience sleep disorders. A common problem is sleep deprivation and resul Continue Reading...
Renal failure, or commonly referred to as kidney failure, is a condition in which the kidneys do not sufficiently filter out the toxins and waste products that are transported in the body's blood stream. There are two basic forms of renal failure. Th Continue Reading...
Thus, to bring Cliff's supposed cure into a world where people are desperate for hope, when it is not adequately backed with science, seems dangerous. There is also the question of obtaining funding for research, an obsession amongst all of Goodman Continue Reading...
6. Identify the collaborative team members pertinent to the care of the geriatric patient in the scenario, including the emergency room nurse's response to changes in the level of consciousness and increasing respiratory distress. The collaborativ Continue Reading...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Background/Definition/Epidemiology Humans have a natural response to survival, stress and fear. Such responses enable an individual to pursue pertinent objectives and respond accordingly to the presence of danger. The ' Continue Reading...
Gender: Female Birthdate: 01/16/1985 Age: 30 years, 11 months Dates of Evaluation: 10/25/15 -10/30/2015 Reason for Referral This is a 30-year-old right-handed woman referred by Dr. Smith for a psychological evaluation to determine any lingering Continue Reading...
