Essays on Health Page 82

Background: Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is an alternative to gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (GB). Methods: From January 2004 to January 2006, a prospective follow-up study was conducted with 111 patients who had a follow-up longer than 24 months. Three treatment groups were defined: sleeve gastrectomy as the first procedure, sleeve gastrectomy after failure…

Nathaniel Hawthorne conveys descriptive detail in this writing to portray a relation between Clownishness’s physical appearance and inner emotions. By doing so, the author reveals that, “one of this man’s shoulders rose higher than the other, the slight deformity of figure” (58). Clownishness’s name also presents some irony throughout the novel. When you think of…

I decided to simulate a disability by renting a wheelchair from the mall and spending an hour navigating through it. I chose this simulation to gain a firsthand understanding of the challenges people in wheelchairs face in their everyday lives. Many activities that people without disabilities take for granted require modification and extra effort for…

Food safety is a major public health issue, without food safety measures, the population will be at risk for foodborne illness. It is estimated that roughly 1 in 6 Americans or 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne illness (CDC, 2018). Food safety is all measures to ensure that…

Lactic acid is a hydroxycarboxylic acid, which is widely used in nutrient, pharmaceutical, leather, decorative and textile industries. It can be polymerized to biodegradable and biocompatible plastic, i.e. polylactic acid, which has environment-friendly and great potency for replacing petrochemical plastic. Industrially, it can be produced by either chemical synthesis or microbic agitation. Soon, about 90…

Fran Hayden is a recent graduate from the University of Waikato, where she completed her Bachelor’s in Management Studies (BMS). In the final year of her degree she applied to Dairy Engineering Ltd. which had its headquarters in Hamilton, New Zealand. She was invited for an interview and then offered an assistant accounting position. She…

To inform my audience about the four major heart diseases. Introduction I. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. My name is ______________ and today I will be talking to you about the four major heart diseases. These being Atrial fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary heart disease,…

Last Friday, I went to get some groceries at a supermarket. I overheard a loud argument between a mother and her child. The child was throwing tantrums to his mother, he expressed that he wanted some fruit loops for a snack. However; his mother opposes the idea because the snack was unhealthy and too sugary….

Although the precise length of time that humans have been using marijuana is not known, it is clear that individuals from varying backgrounds have used it for a variety of reasons. Some employ it for medical purposes, while others use it to alleviate anxiety and promote a more positive outlook. Nonetheless, a prevailing problem associated…

OSHA Regulations in the HealthCare Field Clerical Booker CASES: Professional Presence February 10, 2014 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, was established in 1970 to encourage employees and employers to decrease workplace hazards. OSHA does recommend that both parties cooperatively establish workplace- specific safety standards. The OSHA agency also establishes training programs for…