Essays on Medicine Page 4

Jaundice is defined as the yellow staining of the skin and sclerae that is caused by high levels in blood of the chemical bilirubin. The color of the skin and sclerae varies depending on how high or low the blood of the chemical bilirubin is. When the level is highly elevated, the skin or sclerae…

The perspective on the role of Medicine and the Medical Profession in society varies greatly. The sociology of Health encompasses various contrasting theories. One prominent theory highlights the growing emphasis on health in modern society, resulting in increased social control by the medical profession. On the other hand, the Marxist viewpoint argues that the welfare…

In the orientation process I would inform them of our hospital’s fantastic mentoring program. How we promote confidence, learning and professional growth. I would explain that we adapted the culture from Johns-Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, which has been ranked the top 25 hospitals, “Best Hospitals” for twenty-one consecutive years. I would stress on utilizing the…

An allergy is an abnormal reaction to ordinarily harmless substance or substances. These sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed or come into contact with the skin. When an allergen is absorbed into the body it triggers white blood cells to produce IgE antibodies. These antibodies attach themselves to mast cells causing release of…

     Current medicine is heavily relying on newer technologies to aid in diagnosing and treating difficult medical conditions. This is especially so in the cases of cancers such as breast cancer. Breast cancer claims thousands of lives each year, many of which are preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. Therefore a diagnostic procedure that is…

Ashley Salas is my name, and at this a point of my life, I am assured I want to a cardiovascular surgeon. I want to pursue my life in the medical field when I graduate from high school because I’m so intrigued by medicine. Actions I need to take to achieve great success in life…

The human body itself is a magnificent machine. I am mesmerized by how the mechanisms are able to work together and carry out their functions. Robert C. Peale once said “the best and most efficient pharmacy is within your own system”. What fascinates me is when this “pharmacy” doesn’t function properly as one gets older…

The definition and understanding of health have evolved in the past three decades, going beyond the traditional focus on doctors, hospitals, and drugs. Nowadays, being healthy encompasses a broader range of practices and behaviors such as maintaining a nutritious diet, taking vitamin supplements, engaging in regular exercise, seeking therapy, practicing responsible drinking habits, and nurturing…

TREATMENT SUMMARY The patient was given acyclovir by intravenous infusion. On the second hospital day, the patient developed a generalized seizure. He was placed on intravenous Dilatation and Lorena. He later lapsed into a semi- comatose state. He responded to tactile and verbal stimuli but was completely incoherent. A instigators tube was placed, and internal…

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…