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Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a particular type of bacteria called a spirochete. Leptospirosis can be transmitted by many animals such as rats, skunks, opossums, raccoons, foxes, and other vermin. It is transmitted though contact with infected soil or water. The soil or water is contaminated with the waste products of an infected…

Established in 1962, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a nonprofit medical corporation located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is committed to the treatment and research of catastrophic diseases and cancer that impact children. St. Jude has been highly acclaimed for its groundbreaking accomplishment in creating a cure for sickle cell disease through bone marrow transplant,…

Autism is a spectrum disorder, characterized as such for the broad array of symptoms and developmental possibilities reflected in those who suffer there from.  At its core definition, autism is qualified as such by a “qualitative impairment in social interaction” which may result in an individual with severe impairment in any combination of conditions including…

Our group chose Speak To The Hand by Lakita Garth. This song talks about the healthrisks of casual sex, and sexual encounters. We chose it because of its positive messageand the good results that would take place in the event this concept would be heeded. Wealso chose it because of its rapid, up beat tempo…

Informative Speech- Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes My brother, Kaden, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 14. The average child is diagnosed with Juvenile (Type 1) Diabetes between the ages of 4 and 13. (Mayo Clinic, 2013) Type 1 Diabetes is a condition where the pancreas no longer produces the insulin that the…

David Zinczenko argues that fast-food restaurants should not be held accountable for the obesity of individuals, particularly children and teenagers, as it is their own responsibility. I fully support this viewpoint. Despite the fact that fast-food menus may not provide the most nutritious choices, attributing childhood obesity solely to these establishments is unwarranted. Parents are…

VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY IN NURSING Values are inner guides, faiths and decisive factors which mould in a person’s behaviours and attitudes and also impact personal features. Values are also related to moral rules and are effective upon one’s goals (Mintz, 2018). This means, the values are influential in the profession chosen by the person…

The nursing practice has evolved over time to address some of the changes in healthcare needs and improve the efficiency of the nursing practice to achieve the desired healthcare goals (Cordo &amp Hill-Rodriguez, 2017). Nursing practice has evolved from the simple setting of home care provided by unskilled men and women in the first to…

Abstract: Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly employed in treatment of psychiatric problems especially during the counseling sessions. This model lays emphasis on the power of the thoughts in influencing behavior and thus efforts to correct the dysfunctional behavior are normally focused on changing the thought process of the clients. Introduction: Cognitive behavioral therapy better known…

Why do so many people drink? Some do because they believe that it makes them more carefree and makes it easier to have a better time. People often seem to be less shy and more outgoing after a few drinks. But a few drinks can quickly turn into many. Sometimes so many that the alcohol…