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Many topics in chapter 13 Death and Dying, were delicate subjects for the healthcare community. Medicine and Healthcare has always had a strong emphasis on wellness. But, when discussing the legal definition of death either expected or unexpected can be an uncomfortable subject. In the topic explaining the” Criteria for Death” helped to educate myself on understanding death before donation. There are two types’ of death determinations for a person to be considered a candidate for organ or tissue…

brief history of LASIK’s origins, types of eye problems the surgery can correct, and how the surgery has evolved from its beginning until now. After this, the author gives a description of the techniques that a surgeon can use to cut a flap into the cornea, which is needed for the doctor to perform the surgery. After explaining this, the author discusses the pros and cons of the two most popular surgical…

Due to the size of the breed being modified to become a short nosed dog with a very rounded skull similar to the popular pug; there are some common health problems that King Charles spaniels suffer from which include: * Mitral valve disease which is a condition that causes degeneration of the mitral heart valve that can be fatal for most dogs. All cavaliers should be screened for heart murmurs once a year beginning at age 1 year due to the commonness of the disease in the breed as it is the…

The following information is summarized from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. To learn more visit Medline Plus website. Eyesight and Hearing: How Do They Change with Age? As we age, our eyesight needs correction due to changes in the pupil, cornea, lens, and iris. Cataracts cause clouding of vision. Color perception lessens. Lenses of the eyes lose elasticity, which makes focusing more difficult. Other age related changes in eyesight are: 1. Seeing objects near to the eye 2. Glare…

Calcium is a nutrient that the body needs for the health of its bones. According the Academy of Nutrition one should “build a healthy balance in your ‘calcium bank account.” (“What is Calcium?” n.d.). If one’s intake of calcium is done at different times throughout the day, absorption will be enhanced. But what is too much consumption or supplementation. Storage of calcium is in the bones or skeletal system. “Calcium is also essential for the normal function of muscles, blood vessels, and…

I chose lupus for my autoimmune disease. “Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs.” (Mayo Clinic, 2015). Lupus can cause inflammation that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood calls, brain heart and lungs. Symptoms for lupus are fatigue, fever, joint pain, butterfly-shaped rash on face, and shortness of breath and chest pain. People who have lupus may have symptoms for some time that will disappear and may…

A Spectrum of Grey Black means bad and white means good. This age-old saying stems from the belief that the struggle between good and bad contains no middle ground. Ambrose Bierce challenges this notion in his short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek. In addition, the story addresses the nature of the soldiers and their likeliness to stone statues. Both color and statues are tenors of metaphors that Bierce uses to convey his view that ordinary people fight both sides of the war, and it…

The negative use of cell phone Mileisys Cruz Keiser University The negative use of cell phone Have you ever wanted to communicate with someone who was away from you? Have you ever thought that would be a media of intelligent communication? Have you ever thought that this media of communication could have the downside part? Cell-phones provide an easy way to communicate with family, friends, and coworkers. However, most people don’t see the downside effect to our dependency on them. People…

Blaring noises ricocheted off of the cinder block walls, violently yanking Corbin awake. Blinding light sent flames into his corneas and left burning streams of fire in their wake. His head spinning, Corbin fought his way to his feet to survey his surroundings. The lights, small and circular, covered the ceiling, filling the room with a ridiculously abundant glare. Unfamiliar voices echoed to and fro, wreaking complete havoc on Corbin’s equilibrium and forcing him to sit back down. A vaguely…

Baylor University represents the embodiment of commitment. The dedication to academic excellence, Christian values, and a passionate, caring community demonstrate outlying qualities that would attract anyone who desires an education of outstanding merit. Baylor’s Pro Futuris statement explains what it means to be a dedicated Christian and how our human assets contribute to the reaping of the humbling discernment of truth, beauty, and goodness. Although some may not accept God’s grace, I believe…