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hits to the head but can also be caused by the head and back being violently shaken. (Mayo Clinic) A helmet can’t stop the fact that your body is being shaken. “”Today’s football helmets are designed to prevent skull fractures by reducing the peak force of impact, “ said Ellen Arruda. “And they do a good job of that. But they…

Vaccines save 2.5 million children from preventable diseases each year, which equates to 285 children each hour ("Should Any Vaccines Be Required for Children?"). Parents want what is best for their children to stay healthy and be shielded from avoidable diseases. Vaccines are the best way to do that (Immunization Action Coalition). Vaccinating children may come with various side effects, but it also protects others and saves lives from measles and other diseases. There are side effects and…

responsible for filtering wastes and excess fluids from the blood, which is than excreted through urine. When CKD reaches an advanced stage, the levels of fluids become very dangerous and it causes electrolytes and wastes to build up in the body.(Mayo Clinic, 2016) Pathophysiological Process CKD occurs when a disease or condition impairs kidney function, causing kidney damage to worsen over several months or years. There are several diseases that can contribute to CKD, if they are not kept under…

What is Depression? Depression is clinically diagnosed as a mood disorder that may cause severe symptoms such as a persistent feeling of sadness or impaired concentration. It may have an affect over a person’s mood, behavior and thoughts, which in turn can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Major factors that play a role in depression include genetics, neurobiology/chemistry, or life events such as trauma, loss of a loved one, divorce, or any stressful situation. Depressed…

The final step in strategic management is to analyze the outcomes of strategic planning and implementation of four areas: S: Strengths, W: Weakness, O: Opportunities and T: Threats (SWOT) as stated by Huber (2014). In addition, Huber reported that health care organizations utilized this strategy to analyze the internal and external features of the organization, and also accomplishments and areas in need of improvement. Coral Springs Medical Center (CSMC) where this writer conducted the asthma…

According to Huber (2014) the final step in strategic management is to analyze the outcomes of a strategic planning and implementation of four areas: strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats (SWOT). Nursing Capstone is the final course in the RN-BSN program at Broward College, located in Davie, Florida which includes a practicum (Broward College, 2016). The rotation of this practicum is selected by the student, thus, gives an opportunity to put theory to practice (Iglesias-Parra,…

have acted on this impulse. CTE can only be found through an autopsy of the brain. Scientists are trying to find ways to diagnose this disease before death but have not been successful yet. There is no treatment or cure for someone that has CTE (Mayo Clinic Staff, n.d.). Unfortunately, that means someone suffering from CTE cannot be helped or treated. They have to face depression, dementia, and sometimes suicidal thoughts. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has explained many unexpected erratic…

I chose to read the article written by the Mayo Clinic Staff which links social support to stress management. I think the article is useful for someone at any point in their life, whether high stress or low stress. It gives way that a person could create more friends so that person has people around when needed, or ways that a person could reduce stress through social interaction. The article explains that being close to other people gives a sense of belonging and worth. I think this is an…

knowledge of medicine. From synovial cyst removal to learning how to place mattress sutures, I’ve seen and assisted in many types of medical procedures. In addition to my hands on experiences, I’ve also witnessed the behind the scenes work at the clinic. I’ve have seen how giving back to the uninsured and underprivileged can change not only the patient’s life but mine as well. Countless time at Satellite Med I have seen the physicians give free medical care to someone who cannot afford the…

Application of Effective Communication – TJP1 Mallory McLean Western Governors University Student ID # 000596676 I. Introduction 1. Hook: Most adults in our country obese. This is also an alarming statistic showing in our children. Research shows that when you have obese parents their children are more likely to be overweight as well. This trend needs to change. 2. Thesis: Obesity is a huge issue in the worldwide and in the United Sates, understanding the significance and consequences…