Essays on Medicine Page 3

A pressure ulcer is a specific type of damage that occurs when there is direct pressure on the skin causing cellular damage due to lack of blood flow (ischawmia), or when there is shearing or friction forces causing mechanical stress on the tissues (Chapman and Chapman 1981). Pressure ulcers commonly occur in areas where there…

TULSI-THE MEDICINAL PLANT The ‘TULSI’ plant or Indian basil (Ocimum Sanctum) is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition. The name ‘TULSI’ connotes “the incomparable one”. Tulsi is a venerated plant and Hindus worship it in the morning and evening. Tulsi grows wild in the tropics and warm regions. Dark or Shyama tulsi and…

Treating pets is one of the most profitable fields in veterinary medicine. The proper vaccination of animals and the diagnosis of diseases are part of a veterinarians duties. The first step to a career in veterinary medicine is deciding that it is the right path for you. If you like animals, enjoy working with your…

One of the major controversies regarding ADHD concerns the use of psychostimulants to treat the condition.One side of the argument contends that psychostimulants have too many side effects, a high abuse potential and only mask the problem rather than solve it. They also argue that the drug is over prescribed and that the over prescription…

There are millions of Americans today whom suffer from allergies, catch colds or burn from hot fevers. These Americans depend on over the counter drugs, which are convenient to attain. I believe that the average American who has caught the common cold in the winter would just run to the nearest store to get some…

Is a no fault regime better than a negligence rule as a way of dealing with the causes and consequences of medical error? ’ When assessing whether a no fault regime is better than a negligence rule in dealing with the causes and consequences of medical error, it would seem prudent to first understand the…

Becoming a Medic in the United States Army demands strength, determination, and extensive training of varying durations. The role of a Combat Medic is crucial during battlefield operations, as they are responsible for saving the lives of the injured, their comrades, and themselves. Mental fortitude is necessary for Combat Medics to fulfill their duties. Like…

Patient underwent bilateral diagnostic nasal endoscopy. The physician inserted an endoscope into the left nostril to evaluate nasal structures. The right nostril was also examined. Patient presents with a six- month history of hoarseness. The physician performs a laryngoscopy. The patient is prepped in the usual fashion. A fiberoptic laryngoscope is passed; the vocal cords…

Trinitrotoluene (TO) and Dehydrogenation (TO) are constantly Ewing produce but, are stored in the gland as droplets. When the body needs more hormones they are then relished in to the blood. The third hormone is called Calculation it works with calcium and deals with the bone metabolism. If the Thyroid Gland does not produce the…

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This 40-year-old black Latin female presents with complaints of low back and right leg pain. She says that she hurt her back in a motor vehicle accident in 2000 and she has had a history of intermittent low back pain since that time. Last December she started a job where she…