Essays on Health Page 149

October, 1997, New York, NYThe analytic instrument we feel most comfortable wielding, journalistically, in exploring the cause of Gulf Syndrome is Ockham’s Razor. It is named for, but apparently was not quite explicitly stated in the writings of English philosopher William of Ockham (circa 1300-1349). Also called the Principle of Parsimony, it states that: “Entities…

Abstract As a discipline, Nursing is increasingly defining its own independent functions and contributions to health care. The Development and use of Nursing Theory provide autonomy in the practice of nursing in many ways. As nurses demonstrate that nursing does indeed make a difference and that nursing service are valuable, the discipline become more independent….

Imagine in your early adolescents being diagnosed with a disease that increases your aging. Doctors tell you that there is no known cure and that you will die by the age of fifty. There is a disease that increases your aging, that disease is known as Werner Syndrome. A medical student named Carl Wilhelm Otto…

The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy and Billy Budd by Herman Melville present two tragic characters who differ a lot from each other with a few common characteristics. The death of Ivan is a natural one whereas Billy receives capital punishment. The former fails to get any admiration even from his own people…

Positive feedback Positive feedback is a mechanism by which an output is enhanced, such as protein levels. However, in order to avoid any fluctuation in the protein level, the mechanism is inhibited stochastically (I), therefore when the concentration of the activated protein (A) is past the threshold ([I]), the loop mechanism is activated and the…

The eruption of the Coronavirus in China has forged a wave of uncertainty and agitation across the world. Coronavirus, which is a family of viruses that can generate a range of illnesses in humans from the common cold to more acute forms of illnesses like SARS and MERS that could prove to be deadly. The…

Hello all! I have recently attended a managers training confrence that has taught me a multitude of skills that I think will be very valuable to our working enviroment. On a monthly basis we will have different areas of focus that we will work on improving upon. The different skill building areas that we will…

Being ambitious is one of the three adjectives that describe me. Ambitious people are eager and greatly desirous. As a member of an ice hockey team, I participate in demanding skating drills. Even though it can be exhausting, I am always enthusiastic and eager for the next practice, unlike many teammates who don’t enjoy attending….

Alcohol and Drugs among young people is a serious problem arising. Unfortunately, teenagers often don’t see the connection between their actions today and the after-effects tomorrow. Teens abuse drugs and alcohol for many reasons. Some teens abuse drugs to enhance their mood, to obtain social points, to moderate negative feelings, or to avoid public rejection….

The American Red Cross. I am in the medical assistant program to further my knowledge and skill base in the health care field. Medical Assistant Although I have a large skill base, wanted to learn more. I want to be able to work in a fast paced environment that challenges me. Ark best under pressure…