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should be ignored or disregarded based on just aging. If what you are hearing makes you uncomfortable, it is advisable to seek a second opinion. 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…

Patel A, Asopa S, Tang A, Ohri S. Cardia surgery during pregnancy. Texas Heart Institute Journal/From The Texas Heart Institute Of St Luke’s Episcopal, Texas Children’s Hospital [serial online]. 2008;35(3):307-312. Available from: MEDLINE Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed January,2016 Standard cardiopulmonary bypass alone is a very delicate procedure which requires a focus on the part of the Operation's Team. Considering the dynamics of the procedure and unforeseen complications that may surface,…

I reviewed the Critically Appraised Topic (CAT) that was titled “There is low level evidence to support the use of functional electrical stimulation to enhance function in the upper limbs of children with neurological conditions” (1). Erin Cleary, Alison Waite, and Kathryn Asher from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network prepared the CAT in May 2011 with a suggested next review date in May 2013. Direct contact information for the preparers was not listed, though their department and location…

problems, skin breakdown over the implanted device, and infection near the implant site. The rare complications that come along with the surgery are facial nerve damage, meningitis, temporary dizziness, failure of the device to work, and abnormal taste (Medline Plus). After the surgery it will take about a week or so to heal well then the implant is attached to the outside processor, then the patients that received the cochlear implant will start working with specialists so they will be able to…

develop or are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This is because we are choosing an outcome(diabetes) and looking back to see if there was an exposure that caused it (childhood obesity). A scoping search to see what is already known in the topic on Medline is useful to plan the…

002 Elmacı, D & Cevizci. (2015). "Dog-assisted Therapies and Activities in Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Physical and Mental Disabilities." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 12.5, 5046-060. MEDLINE with Full Text. Web. 16 Feb. 2017. Geist, T. (2011) "Conceptual Framework for Animal Assisted Therapy." Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal 28.3. 243-56. Sociological Collection. Web. 16 Feb. 2017. Matuszek, S (2015). "Art Therapy with…

The research database utilised for this assignment will be the Liverpool John Moore's electronic library ‘Discover’ this will enable me to access various databases of which include EBSCO: CINAHL, Medline, Scopus and Inter-nurse. The search terminology used items such as Qualitative and quantitative research studies and the key words used were “pain management”, “nurses approach to pain”, “knowledge and barriers to post-operative pain including nurse and patient views”. A manual search was also…

per gram that is stored, and fat tissue takes up less space than glycogen. References: Flatt J. Use and storage of carbohydrate and fat. The American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition [serial online]. April 1995;61(4 Suppl):952S-959S. Available from: MEDLINE Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed December 24,…

Volkmann’s Contracture Emily Matherne 12/12/15 A Volkmann’s contracture is a deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist caused by injury to the muscles of the forearm. Another commonly used name is Ischemic Contracture. This deformity happens when there is a lack of blood flow to the forearm, which occurs when there is an increased pressure due to swelling causing a condition called compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome can cause a Volkmann’s contracture. Injury to the arm, including…

Health forecasting is a unique region of forecasting, and an important apparatus for foreseeing future health occasions or circumstances (Lewis, McGrath & Seidel 2011) for instance, requesting for health services or social insurance needs. Forecasting, encourages preventive pharmaceutical and social insurance intercession systems, by pre-illuminating health providers to take suitable alleviating activities, which minimize chances and oversee request. Health forecasting requires reliable…