Essays on Medicine Page 29

ABSTRACT Dysphagia, or problems with swallowing, is common after acute stroke, and there is a risk of aspiration pneumonia and other complications. The early detection of dysphagia in such patients reduces such complications, hospital stay, and overall healthcare expenditures.  The objective of this study was to detect and manage dysphagia in the first few days…

A large crowd of spectators was gathering around the frail, almost lifeless body of a man who had just collapsed and was lying on a gravel driveway. I yelled for someone to call for help as I noticed that the man was barely breathing. The gravity of the situation then hit me. I began to…

Since time in memorial, several individuals have taken it upon themselves to take good care of ill patients. They have dedicated their time to ensure proper health care and have even attempted to cure certain types of sickness. Within the professional realm of nursing, quality health care must be offered by qualified professional who adhere to…

Medical record numbering and filing is the most important tasks in the management of medical information in health care institutions. Well kept and filed medical records enhance effective and efficient collecting, recording and retrieval of patient health information whenever required. The patient record care system adopted influence the ease of maintenance and retrieval of medical…

John Maxwell once said that “leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others”. I argue that, while wealth and power can contribute to quality of life, I hope to identify my right career path in psychology and neuroscience and apply my knowledge to teach others about the…

In this essay, we will explore the social and medical models, as well as the impact of sociological theory on health and social care delivery. The definition of health is a complex issue, but according to the World Health Organisation, it encompasses more than just absence of illness or disability – it also encompasses overall…

Aromatic Compounds in Health and Medicine Aromatic compounds are those organic compounds having one or more of aromatic rings. Aromatic ring is a cyclic ring of carbon atoms having 4n+2 p-electrons according to The Hückel Rule (http://members.aol.com/logan20/aromatic.html), where n is an integer. The most common aromatic ring is the benzene ring, which is having 6…

Super Size Me Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock decided to go on a McDonald’s binge diet for one month in order to prove or disprove the health risks of fast food. Spurlock was given this idea by two girls who were at the time perusing lawsuits against the company for their health problems. The two girls claimed…

“It’s crucial for GSK to increase growth while minimizing risk.” The company needs to find new sources of growth as healthcare systems worldwide undergo reforms and budget cuts. GSK is also outsourcing research to partners in order to reduce risk. One of their successful collaborations is with Theravance, an American company that developed the asthma…

A compound fracture, also known as open fracture, is a fracture of the bone wherein the affected bone penetrates out from the skin and there is laceration of the surrounding soft tissue. A broken bone refers to a fracture, in medical terminology. Bone fractures are quite common, with people experiencing at least two in their…