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Nearly 1 in 5 American children are obese (Hales et al., 2017). Children who are obese often experience bullying, low self-esteem, and depression. Left untreated, children who are obese are likely to become adults who are obese with an increased risk of developing debilitating and life-threatening diseases. Medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or fatty liver, previously only seen in adults, are now becoming common in children. The emotional costs can be as devastating as the health implic...

Rattlesnake bites are uncommon in the United States. The incidence of rattlesnake bites is not known, and the published numbers are estimates and almost certainly low; many rattlesnake bites are not reported, poison control centers are not consulted for every case, and there are probably many people who are bitten who do not seek medical attention. Death from a rattlesnake bite is rare, but victims can suffer significant toxic effects, loss of function, disfigurement, or even amputation. Most of...

Begin your introduction here. This is the end to my story. I have been diagnosised with a terminally ill type of cancer, pancreas cancer. I have put a lot of thought into my journey, which will soon be end of my life. Pancreas cancer is a terrible cancer to have. It is very quick and painful. It is easy to say that I may have only 6-8 months to live with this illness. The purpose of this assignment is to reflect and learn about the end of life stages and to reflect what I have learned thougho...

Tetanus, although known to healthcare professionals in general, is not a common condition and its incidence has decreased significantly worldwide. This is a good thing but can become a problem when someone unfamiliar with tetanus is presented with it in the ED.

Exam 2 Study Guide Ch. 3 Anemia • Results from decreased number of erythrocytes, reduction of hemoglobin, or abnormal hemoglobin • Decreases O2 carrying capacity, leading to tissue hypoxia • Several types with varying etiology • General manifestations: weakness, fatigue, pallor, syncope, dyspnea, and tachycardia Pernicious anemia/B12 Deficiency • Vit B12 deficiency usually caused by a lack of intrinsic factor • Causes: autoimmune • Vit B12 is required for DNA synthe...

Domestic violence or intimate partner violence can only be halted when the issue is brought to light, and the victims are fully supported by society. Abuse occurs to pregnant women more often than gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. This course describes the risks of intimate partner violence during pregnancy as well as screening and intervention strategies.

Although more than 33 million adults in this country have incontinence or overactive bladder, two-thirds of adults ages 30 to 70 have never discussed bladder health with their primary care provider. Because incontinence sufferers may be too embarrassed to seek professional help, this socially unacceptable condition is underreported, underdiagnosed, undertreated, and too often viewed as a normal part of aging.

The overall incidence of life-threatening invasive fungal infections such as Candida and Aspergillus has increased during the past several decades because, in part, of an increasing population of immunosuppressed and critically ill patients. Patients with cancer with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils); transplant recipients receiving immunosuppressive therapy, such as corticosteroids or cyclosporine; patients with HIV; and patients in ICUs are at an increa...

Hysterectomy, which is removal of the uterus, is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in women. The incidence of inpatient hysterectomy procedures has steadily declined from a high of almost 700,000 in 2002 to around 430,000 in 2010 (Wright et al., 2013). By 2014, the rates of outpatient laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery had increased by 44% (Moawad et al., 2014). Improvements in therapeutic options including medications, increased use of minimally invasive nonsurgical te...

NOTES!!! Chapter 47 - Pt with Blood or Lymphatic Disorder ANATOMY & PHYSIO OF HEMATOLOGIC & LYMPHATIC SYSTEM Blood – viscous red fluid that contains RBCs, WBCs, platelets ⟶ Adult blood volume - 5 ¿ 6 L.