Comorbidity

including the following aspects: Beginning in 2004 I have worked primarily with diabetic patients within an outpatient health care system. However, the diabetes care and education provided did not occur in a vacuum, diabetes lends itself to numerous comorbidities that require coordination of care beyond that which is provided by one single provider. Who leads the team? In my work as a registered nurse certified diabetes educator I have served as the leader, care coordinator, provider of…

Rogers. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC Evidence-Based Treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Depression, and mixed Features (JUNE 2015) Vol. 64, No 6 Supplement to The Journal of Family Practice. Bipolar disorder (BPD) is usually found in the primary care setting. There is a high rate of people that are being misdiagnosed of BPD. Recognizing this early on is better to get treatment for these patients. Once a diagnosis is established the doctors will recommend and start drugs and mental…

(Duckworth 1). A healthy amount of stress and anxiety help humans detect threats and guide to prepare for everyday challenges that they are going to face (Hand 33). Anxiety disorders are a problem as they lead to greater mental health issues, such as comorbidity and other harmful situations involving drug abuse and school refusal. School is a common environment to find…

psychological, environmentally and genetically) are factors which are associated with the issues of drugs abuse, addiction and depression. The areas of drugs abuse, addiction and depression will be discussed in this research for understanding the comorbidity. Drug abuse, addiction and depression are chronic health problems that can affect anyone. Research have shown that drugs abuse, addiction and depression has negative impacts in our society. According…

Pulmonary rehabilitation – support includes: promoting smoking cessation, healthy nutrition associated with comorbidities reducing risk factors, physical activity individualized exercise plans, proper medication use, adherence to prescribed medications, disease self-management, psychological support. (Uptodate) 5. Influenza vaccination-recommended for COPD patients…

remember what needs to be done to be safe. Preventing falls Waldron et al. (2012), states that 1 out of 2 patients fall in elderly homes. Waldron et al. (2012), believe these increase in falls is due to cognitive impairment, incontinence issues, comorbidities and when patients are taking more…

Introduction: Babesiosis is an intra-erythrocytic parasitic infection, transmitted by a tick bite, rarely by blood transfusion and transplacental. Historically, babesiosis is primarily zoonotic medical condition and humans are the incidental host. It is second most common condition transmitted by Ixodes Scapularis. Among several species, B. Microti is the most common specie of babesiosis, prevalent in the Northeastern and upper Midwestern areas of the United States, during the period of…

that address the determinants that this population faces. The authors concluded depression was significantly linked to higher morality, but poverty and food insecurity were not. Overall, this study used national surveys and adjusted for other comorbidities and variables, which strengthens their conclusion. However, only 1,376 adults 20 and older were included and the survey data is over 10-years old. This study provides supporting evidence for the effects of social determinants on stronger…

People who do not have bad vision often question whether they have to go see the eye doctor (usually an optometrist) once a year. Eye exams can be expensive endeavors, especially if your insurance does not cover the appointment (and it could get even more expensive when you consider the cost of contacts or eyeglasses should you need them). That being said, it can be tremendously beneficial to have your eyes checked regularly in order to avoid any long-term progression of disease or worsening…

conditions and the fact that they have to receive help for it. The article begins by explaining that many people with mental health disorders don't receive help because of the stigmas that are connected having mental disorders. “In the US National Comorbidity Survey, Kessler et al. (1998) found that found that the median delay for help- seeking in persons suffering from depressive, anxiety or addictive disorders ranged from 6 to 14 years… insurance policies and public tolerance were reasons for…