Dermatology

Would a normal person take up a job where saving lives is on their daily agenda? It takes a special kind of person to be a surgeon, especially a Pediatric Heart Surgeon. One in every 100 babies is born with a heart defect. So, pediatric heart surgeons have to be specially trained for the job. In addition, they do many other things. Becoming a Pediatric Heart Surgeon requires, long hours, lots of training, and dedication, in order to live a balanced lifestyle. What is a Pediatric…

Body Art: From the Stone Age to the Electronic Age Body art is one of humanity’s oldest ways to express themselves, but throughout history individuals with body art have experienced persecution and ridicule. Tattooing went from being a way to signal out criminals and prostitutes, to being a brand new canvas for artists. Piercings in some ancient cultures showed class levels and riches, while today it means hippie or to the media, a slut. Times change, views change, people and cultures change…

population. (Elliot J. Coups, 2013) Future skin protection campaigns should make sure there is an emphasis on the importance of seeing a dermatologist annually. Furthermore, Javier F. Boyas, Vinayak K. Nahar, and Robert T. Brodell from the Department of Dermatology at University of Mississippi Medical Center, when studying skin protection behaviors among young male Latino day laborers, discovered 6% of LDLs reported always using sunscreen. (Javier F. Boyas, 2015) Since they are exposed to the…

Most Americans have routinely used one or more doctor prescribed drugs to help treat a disease, or an illness. In the doctor’s rush to complete his daily work he may quickly prescribe a medication without fully looking into the case or considering the harm it can cause. The doctor probably briefly mentioned some side effects and the patient might have half-heartedly listened, trusting the doctor and wanting a quick fix. However, what if taking this medication can cause damage to your baby, while…

1.2 Statement of Problem WO (1983), posited that “occupational health has made little progress in developing countries in recent years and usually is low on the list of national priorities.” Guyana is no exception; since Guyana is considered a developing country; and according to GUYANA COUNTRY COOPERATION STRATEGY 2010-2015 (2009), it stipulated that even though Guyana has introduced and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act in 1998 it insufficient due to lack of complete enforcement; it…

The demand for beauty is an endless venture. Billions of dollars is spent on skin care products every year for men and women from all type of ages. In such a wide range industry most companies try to maximize their profit. Therefore, consumer behavior is defined as the study of how individuals, groups and organizations select, buy, use and dispose of goods, ideas or experiences to satisfy their needs and wants. In other words, the study focuses on how individuals spending their available…

The medicine field has undertaken numerous modifications for the development and efficiency of its services. The rapid advancement of technology is one growth that has impacted the healthcare and medicine field in mostly positive ways. Telemedicine deals with treatment and diagnosis of medical problems via telecommunication technology. Telemedicine was founded and has the power of electronic information is strong enough to bridge the gap between communication and distance in order to deliver…

At a time when health care is a necessity, the shortage of physicians across the country is alarming. For this reason, telemedicine has become the answer to this ever growing problem. The growth of telemedicine is showing no signs of slowing down; instead it is predicted to grow substantially over the next decade. Telemedicine has the potential to make a vast change in the lives of many individuals. In remote areas, where a patient and the closest health care provider can be hundreds of miles…

The Blackness of Ink “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” - Thomas Merton Tattoos have been around for a long time and are used in different groups for different purposes. Tattoos originated in small cultural tribes and religious groups. This type of body art has been linked to being used as a source of identity for cultural groups, religious beliefs, and express personal and family pride. Tattoos have also been used in certain periods of war. Through…

website that it had a fountain in the center. It might have been even pretty if the water in the fountain was running. As it was my first-time visit to Ashreys hospital, I started running my eyes over number plate on each passing door. Room# was 100 dermatology. Room# 101 was a dentist. Room # 102 was general medicine, which we need to go. There were approximately 10-12 people waiting in the waiting room allotted for room 102. An attendant was collecting forms from the people. As I reached…