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An immense of research supports mental health professionals to practice the theoretical framework of modern attachment theory in analyzing client’s situations. Modern attachment framework allows providers to gain insight of clients current functioning through a holistic approach that considers the connection between mind, body and brain. Bowlby’s work provided insight in understanding the importance of a person’s development through the concept of attachment schema, proximity and secure base.…

Introduction Osteoporosis, a preventable and treatable disease, affects both men and women in the geriatric population. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases, osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.1 Geriatric patients are more at risk of developing osteoporosis due to increased age and a decrease…

Badass U Articles Summary True Alpha? True Alpha The word “alpha” has become very popular in the last decade or so when describing human social dynamics. But the definition of the term isn’t so clear. Most define it as being the leader of men (or women). Or, as some insecure douchebag who is excessively aggressive. And with the first definition, interestingly, people will look at wolves and gorillas to give examples of alphas in the wild. But there really are no alpha males there. Scientists…

Entering a new foreign environment is a struggle one cannot relate to unless they are put in a similar position. Although I have experienced moving to a different American city and switching schools, but leaving your home country to find suffrage in a new territory is very different. New language, new food, new clothes, different social norms; your life in a way restarts. I have always wondered how my parents (both Ghanaian immigrants) were able to adjust to such different environments; it is…

In the novel The Feeling Brain by Elizabeth Johnson and Leah Olson it demonstrated the growing research on the topic of emotions. Each chapter in this novel includes a small number of individuals whose work has helped shape emotion research today. The main purpose of this whole novel is to answer to long asked question of “what is emotion?”. Thus, this novel brings in psychologists such as William James, neuroanatomist James Papez, Antonio Damasio all of who help discover what is emotion.…

HOSPITAL TREATMENT It is always difficult to distinguish venomous and non-venomous snake bite, the patient with the history of any snake bite should be admitted in the hospital for observation. Airway breathing and circulation should be stabilized in hospital if needed. The patients vital sign, oxygen saturation, urine output should be closely monitored. After taking the history a quick and through physical examination should be performed. IV access in one or both unaffected limb should be…

In the world of athletics whether it be professional, collegiate or the high school level the athletes that are better, faster, and stronger will always get more play time in addition to moving on to the next level. With the constant pressure to perform put on the athletes by their coaches or even teammates, many athletes look for ways to enhance their performance. However, this is not something that all of sudden happens but occurs in phases. Phase 1 is using no special substances, phase 2 is…

The Occurrence of Veterans with PTSD and Dementia Veterans are dealing with health issues (Musculoskeletal injuries and pain, Mental health issues, Chemical exposure, Infectious diseases, Noise and vibration exposure, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Urologic injuries) upon returning home from combat duty. Also, many veterans have problem assimilating, flashbacks or just talking to civilians in general. The purpose of this paper is to look at the research surrounding veterans with PTSD link…

Skin A third-degree skin burn extends through the entire epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, but leaves the underlying muscle and bone tissue in a functional state. Skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The epidermis is ectodermal in origin. It is relatively void of ECM except for the basal membrane and has a distinctive keratinized layer produced by keratinocytes. Other artifacts of the epidermis include melanocytes, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat…

OUTLINE INTRODUCTION ATTENTION GETTER: Have you ever felt intense pain at your joints like you are unable to move your joints because of the severe pain that you felt. That pain is extremely painful especially at the big toe followed by whether your knee, ankle, wrist, finger and elbow. The pain may subside in hours to days but you don’t even know what’s the problem. You might start to notice the warmth and swelling at your joint,…