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Troubled sleep, insomnia, and oversleeping are classic symptoms of clinical depression. While not all depressed people have sleep disorders, many do. When evaluating patients for depression, doctors typically ask about sleep patterns as part of the diagnosis. Problematically, sleep problems worsen mood and can cause depression themselves, creating a vicious cycle. What is Depression? The…

Introduction National taxation records are of particular value to historians, providing rare snapshots of both the extent and the distribution of wealth and population. In relation to England and Wales for the period before 1815 the records of the hearth taxes are the last remaining national taxation sources which are not readily accessible to the…

Note: Structuralism, semiotics, and post-structuralism are some of the most complex literary theories to understand. Please be patient. LINGUISTIC ROOTS The structuralist school emerges from theories of language and linguistics, and it looks for underlying elements in culture and literature that can be connected so that critics can develop general conclusions about the individual works and…

In today’s media reports about mental illness, there is a tendency to emphasize a supposed link between violence and mental illness. News stories regularly suggest that there is a strong connection between mental illness and crime. But the majority of people who are violent do not suffer from mental illnesses. In fact, people with a…

For many people, owning and maintaining a home is one of the most significant investments they will ever make. But for individuals and veterans living with disabilities, or seniors aging in place, the fact that much of the world isn’t built to accommodate their needs magnifies the value of a comfortable home. It’s vital they…

As healthcare information systems become increasingly critical to clinical care and hospital operations, CIOs are under significant pressure to prioritize their resources appropriately. Many CIOs have asked me: Why do I need to focus on data warehousing and analytics now? Should I prioritize a data warehouse over the implementation of needed transaction-based systems (such as EMRs and department-based systems)?…

Preamble to the Code of Ethics Health care is a calling long identified with ethics and professionalism. Providing support services to health care professionals calls for the same level of care and competency to achieve success and regard in the field. Ethical behavior in the handling of billing, accounts management and other services for health…

Police Brutality Defintion Police brutality is the use of excessive and/or unnecessary force by police when dealing with civilians. While police brutality has a long history, dating back to the 1800s, it has become a common topic of discussion and controversy in recent years due to a surge of racially driven incidents, protests, and demonstrations. From…

Advisory Board Institution for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture Maryam M. Jernigan1, Carlton E. Green2, Leyla Pérez-Gualdrón3, Marcia Liu4, Kevin T. Henze5, Cynthia Chen6, Kisha N. Bazelais7, Anmol Satiani8, Ethan H. Mereish9, Janet E. Helms10 Race is a long-standing and often controversial topic in the United States. Recent national events in the…

Four years ago, what is now known as the Black Lives Matter Global Network began to organize. It started out as a chapter-based, member-led organization whose mission was to build local power and to intervene when violence was inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. In the years since, we’ve committed to struggling…