Conjunctivitis

The Zika virus is something that we’ve heard about for some time now, however it wasn’t until I did this research that I actually noticed how rapidly the virus has spread all over the world. The Zika virus declared a global health emergency because all the different areas that are being affected and a lot of new information comes out on a daily basis on how people should protect themselves by using condoms all the time especially during pregnancy. This global emergency alert has our population…

Swimming and Eye-Health: Important Things to Know A session of swimming leaves us rejuvenated and no matter how sore we feel physically, there is a freshness that surrounds us right from the moment we come out of the pool. However, the feeling is not so pleasant for all because several swimmers are left with a stinging and burning sensation around their eyes, which is quite uncomfortable. In fact, the problem is so common among even the avid swimmers that it is popularly termed as, “swimmer’s…

The statement that The Vietnam War was unwinnable is true to some extent. The Vietnam War was a 20 year long war which lasted from 1955 to 1975. There were multiple factors that attributed to the conflict being unwinnable, these include the nature of the Vietcong fighters, the strong protest movement and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. A factor that made the Vietnam War unwinnable was the nature of the Vietcong fighters. The American and Australian forces found it difficult to…

Conjunctivitis, appendicitis, bronchitis, arthritis, meningitis, senioritis, gastritis, hepati…wait a minute, senioritis? Yes, there is such a condition known as senioritis. No, it has got nothing to do with our body. More than a disease, it is like an affliction of the mind whose victims can only be students. To be more particular, it affects senior-year students from high school or college. Senioritis is usually defined as “the ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by…

Thank you for taking the time to read my proposal to address the pressing issue of the ever spreading Zika Virus. The recent American outbreak of the widespread Zika epidemic has called for cautious measures to be taken in areas of high mosquito population. There have been several moments in the past few months where I would find myself swatting mosquitos, only to have those around me continuously warn me about Zika. The impact the virus has had on the general public has caused mild levels of…

the class of viruses, paramyxoviruses. With measles, a blotchy red rash develops on the patient, starting at the head and typically moves down the body. Many symptoms are found to be a part of this disease, including fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and tiny white spots developing inside of the mouth (“Measles: MedlinePlus,” n.d.). The vaccination rates for the measles vaccines have increased throughout the years, which has lowered measles cases; however, it is important to continue…

In his book Angela’s Ashes, Frank McCourt describes his childhood in Ireland. After the death of his sister in New York, his family relocated to Ireland, where his parents had family, hoping to receive assistance from their families and have a better life. Instead, they find themselves living in abject poverty. Having an alcoholic father who was unable to hold down a job and drinks away his earnings, the family was forced to survive in horrible conditions, living only on the meager amount they…

What are the risks? Generally, this is a safe procedure. However, problems may occur, including: Infection around the globe with fluid drainage from the lining of the eyelids (conjunctivitis). Bleeding. Allergic reactions to medicines. The implant changing position (migration) or coming out (extrusion). The socket being too small for the implant. The lower eyelid stretching out so that it cannot support the implant. Drooping of the…

There has been a great debate on vaccination. For individuals against the vaccination, there is dependency on herd immunity, which is the belief that having a large percentage of the population vaccinated, that the spread of certain diseases can be stopped, thus protecting the unvaccinated individuals (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015, p. 196). The vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are given together in a single dose at ages 12-15 months and then again at 4-6 years. While vaccination…

INTRODUCTION As I chose a topic on breastfeeding I wanted to learn if breastfeeding was better for infants. I compared and contrasted infant formulas versus breast milk to see how it affects a human’s body. I also wanted to details of how breastmilk affects a baby. This essay was made to inform every woman on why breast milk is used. Breast milk has been around since women have been on earth. Before infant formulas were discovered women only had one choice, but now women have more options.…