Essays on epidemiology

1. Introduction In any health care practice, the carefully planned and implemented research is of great value. The research must adhere to the highest standards of scientific practice. There is no such activity as a perfect research study. However, all well designed researches will contribute to existing evidence even though they may not provide most…

Empyema is a disease causing pus and fluid, from the infected tissue, to collect in a body cavity. The word Empyema is derived from the Greek word empyein, which means pus-producing (suppurate). Empyema is commonly used to refer to pus collection around the lung (pleural cavity), known as Empyema Thoracic. However, similar collection can also…

Epidemiology of Rubella Pregnant women are one vulnerable group susceptible to contracting a viral disease. One viral disease that pregnant women can contract is rubella. Rubella is often a mild disease that affects children, adolescents, young adults, and is susceptible to pregnant women. The disease can be devastating when transmitted to the fetus. This paper…

R.S. is a long-time smoker who developed bronchitic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH = 7.32, PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg, PaO2 = 50 mm Hg, HCO3 – = 30 mEq/L. His hematocrit is 52%…

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) or ‘acute idiopathic polyneuritis’ is an rapidly progressing autoimmune disorder (condition the individual’s immune system attacks the tissues) of the peripheral nerve tissues, usually following an infection (bacterial or viral) (about 60 to 70 % of all cases), and resulting in tiredness, muscle weakness, abnormal sensations in the lower limbs (and upper…

Vertebral column is one of the basic anatomical component of our body structure .It is divided into four parts which include cervical, thoracic, lumber and sacral components of the column. The vertebral column is made up of different types of small bones which are two to six inches in diameter. Many anomalies may affect the…

Basic first aid refers to the initial process of assessing and addressing the needs of someone who has been injured or is in physiological distress due to choking, a heart attack, allergic reactions, drugs or other medical emergencies. Basic first aid allows you to quickly determine a person’s physical condition and the correct course of…

Merck and Co. , River Blindness Ethical Case Analysis Lennard de Jong Excelsior College Author Note This paper was prepared for Business Ethics, Ethical Case Analysis, taught by Dr. Moser. Introduction and Situational Analysis The ethical dilemma in Merck and River Blindness is whether to pursue research that may or may result in profit, or…

What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi, the airways that carry air flow from the trachea to the lungs. This means, that it is the inflammation of the mucus producing layers on he bronchi. These layers are responsible for the protection of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be divided into…

History, Lab Data The 39 year old white male came into the University Hospital on February 25, 1971.  He stated that he was fine up until three months ago until he had a dull achy pain across his chest.  Four weeks later, he had a sharp pain on his left side, despite it previously improving…