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calms. Overactive brains, especially when damaged, are deadly. Previously, it was thought that a concussive brain would die in REM sessions; however, research disproved the claim. Further treatments include refraining from electronics, light, and anticoagulant painkillers. Return to play protocol- Possibly the most important step, return to play protocol is vital in the healing process. Returning to play while still damaged could open doors for secondary impact syndrome or the buildup of tau…

Coronary Artery disease is a cardiovascular disease that develops from excessive plaque buildup in the arteries, which obstruct blood flow and increase the risk for heart attack and stroke. This disease can be heredity but may also develop as one gets older. The numbers of deaths reported yearly from this disease are quite high. There are many obvious symptoms and risk factors associated with this disease that one should never ignore. There are numerous amounts of measures one may take in order…

The Joint Commission (TJC) is an independent, nonprofit organization that evaluates and accredits health care organizations in the United States. Their purpose is to improve general health care by evaluating these organizations and making sure they provide safe and effective care of the highest quality (The Joint Commission, 2017). The Joint Commission created the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) in 2002 to help recognize areas of concern in patient safety. The NPSG is developed and updated…

The genus Salix, or Willow, consists of around 400 species of trees and shrubs which can be found in nearly every continent, save for Australia and Antarctica. The wood of willows is light and therefore easily molded, and the plants versatility has lead to it developing a variety of applications ranging from basket-weaving to fire-starting. The near ubiquity and widespread applicability of willows has lead to the plant developing symbolic meaning as well, with the plant featuring prominently in…

I. INTRODUCTION: Clopidogrel is one of the major drugs used in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. Along with Aspirin it is the standard of care in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions with stenting, when a long term dual antiplatelet treatment is needed. However the response to clopidogrel shows wide inter-individual variations. Various studies have shown that the polymorphisms in the genes responsible for Clopidogrel absorption and metabolism are a major factor for these variations.…

Even in today’s modern world, medication errors in healthcare are alarmingly common. In the United States alone, an estimated four out of every five adults will use prescription medicines or over the counter drugs. One third of adults will use five or more different medications. 1 Medications given are normally beneficial to the recipient, resulting in improvements in health. However, these benefits also come with increased risks that can be detrimental as seen in adverse drug events. Adverse…

An 18-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after suffering from yet another headache. The headaches are abrupt in onset, last for about an hour or so, and then subside for some time before the next episode occurs. The patient has had about three to five episodes per day for the past week and describes the pain as a 10/10 that localizes to either side of his head during an episode but never is felt on both sides at the same time. Associated symptoms during these episodes include a…

Nursing is a job of practice that requires patient oriented care in order to fulfill patient recovery. It is important for nurses to understand and comprehend the significant problem in order to provide the necessary care for a patient. Student Ana Castillo, from Wilkes University took care of a cardiac patient during her clinical experience. The student identified the primary problem, provided nursing interventions, and evaluated the patient’s performance. The student provided care that aided…

slightly over the DRI pose a risk to health. Therefore, Sally is safe with what she is taken for the B vitamins. Sally requires vitamin K for blood clotting and healing wounds. Vitamin K is only dangerous in large quantities if Sally is on any anticoagulants but as she is only 7% over the DRI there is no supporting evidence that would suggest that this will harm her in the short term. Folic acid offers no benefits in high doses and is still considered a safe amount at 10mg. Unless Sally has…

Prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis without evidence of vegetation Introduction The modified Duke criteria for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE) include three major and five minor criteria. One of the major criteria is evidence of structural findings on echocardiography such as an oscillating intracardiac mass, abscess or partial dehiscence of a prosthetic valve (1-2). Less common echocardiographic findings of IE include pseudoaneurysm, fistula, or valve perforation. The American…