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Topical olopatadine versus placebo in allergic conjunctivitis Introduction: Worldwide, allergic conjunctivitis is a common ocular morbidity with the prevalence of 5% to 22%. At present, topical medications for allergic conjunctivitis consist of topical antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, eosinophil deactivators, lubricants, and cyclosporine ophthalmic solution and for severe disease; topical corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are essential. Olopatadine is a…

Pathological gambling is a psychological disorder and Medline Plus a trusted site that gives out educated information to the general public on diseases and conditions says “Pathological gambling is similar to a drug addiction and alcoholism.” Writer for Medline Plus Andrea Reuter says “Gambling addiction, also called compulsive gambling or pathological gambling, is an irrepressible urge to gamble, regardless of the negative impact that gambling may have on your personal, professional or…

Socially Constructed Illness: Alcoholism The view of daily consumption of alcohol has changed over the years in the United States society. In the past over use of alcohol was not known as a disorder, but, over time, US society has entitled the misuse of alcohol as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and alcoholism. Additionally, society has categorized the misuse of alcohol as a human illness. Researches continue to define the causes and learn of preventative measure to stop alcoholism. But, how…

Credible resources are essential part of working in an academic field. Academics focus on primary resources, which means that the information is developed by original person working on the study, model or scholarly discussion. Furthermore, when reviewing information such as a literature review the information should offer the most consistent and strongest level of evidence for that topic (LoBiondo-Wood, & Haber, 2013). As the health care system is consistently changing, it is important for…

Falls are one of the most common injury in a health care facility. It is the leading cause of “morbidity and mortality for people older than 65 years” (Touhy & Jet, 2012, p. 207). This age group is common in Windsor Manor Rehabilitation Center in Concord, California. Most of the patients in Windsor are older adults with impaired cognition, gait, visual acuity, and muscle strength, and experiencing chronic pain – putting them in high risk for falling. In fact, their CASPER Report (2016) states…

This literature review aims to discover the clinical practice gap in the delivery of safe and evidence-based practice when caring for people with diabetes. Among five domains of the National Health Service (NHS) Framework Outcomes 2016/17 (Department of Health [DoH], 2016) Domain 2 “enhancing the quality of life for people with long-term condition” has been chosen as it relates to the topic “Diabetes” as a long term condition. This assignment begins with the background information regarding…

Cited C.Dugdale, D. (2015, January 12). WBC Count. Retrieved from Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003643.htm Complete Blood count . (n.d.). In Human Anatomy and Physiology II (pp. 13-25). Youngwood. Dugdale, D. C. (2015, January 12). Blood Differential. Retrieved from Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003643.htm Dugdale, D. C. (2015, January 12). RBC Count. Retrieved from Medline Plus:…

1. What are the probable implications of this suspected diagnosis? This usually presents ages 3-24 months, prolonged fasting or infections, which cause-decreased appetite, increased energy requirements, and a fever. Sudden death is usually the first implication. 2. How urgent is it to contact this family to ask them to bring the baby to a pediatric emergency center or emergency room? Extremely Urgent, because People with MCAD deficiency are at risk of serious complications such as seizures,…

This concept goes back to Florence Nightingale. She was the one that first introduced scientific inquiry as a foundation for nursing practice. According to Houser (2015) "Although healthcare practitioners have long used research as a basis for practice, a systematic approach to the translation of research into practice has emerged only in relatively recent times. " When it comes to research and clinical practice you must have credibility, confirmability, and dependability. As a nurse you should…

#5 Hydatiform Mole 1. Definition: • A rare mass or growth, that will form inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy 2. Causes/Contributing/Risk Factors: • Too much production of tissue in placenta • Higher risk in women older than 35 • High levels of hCG • Eclampsia 3. S/S (maternal & fetal): • N/V • Increase or decrease in growth of placenta • Vaginal bleeding (1st 3 months of pregnancy) • High blood pressure, swelling of the feet, ankles, and legs in the (1st through early 2nd…