Menopause

Before one can begin applying Schizophrenia in a real-world context, and how it affects both those that are victims of it and the people that interact with those diagnosed with the disorder, one must first be able to establish the characteristics of it. Although the cause of schizophrenia is not fully clear, there are a multitude of indicators that can help diagnose the individual. According to the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the main component of…

1.) Describe the history of mental hospitals and institutionalization. Be sure and discuss the contributions of Goffman and Rosenhan. Mentally ill patients were sick, and people knew they needed a place to receive help and treatments, and so the creation of mental hospitals and institutionalization began. “The general thought was that mentally ill people belonged in institutions to receive appropriate treatment, and for their own safety and the safety of others” (Kornblum; Pg. 81). Society was…

Healthcare providers are faced with ethical dilemma every day. However, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) emphasizes on the ethical and legal value of confidentiality. While a provider has a duty to warning Rachel of the consequences the genetic testing information can have to her sister Kristin, the provider however, do not have a duty to breach Rachel’s confidentiality so as to warn Kristin directly. The obligation of the provider is to encourage Rachel to tell…

Vitamin D are obtained from the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Vitamins are used in the body to maintain the functioning of the cell and its development. Surprisingly the vitamins needed by pregnant women are not the same as those of women at menopause. Food for pregnant women must always contain vitamin B12 and B6. All this is because the nutrients in the body perform the activities performed by the body. Therefore vitamins contribute to the normal body functioning. Below…

Bone pathology involves understanding the causes and effects of bone diseases. Bones undergo a continual process of breakdown and renewal to maintain maximum bone strength. Healthy bones provide support and durability. Skeletal diseases of bone are often contributed to the severities of low bone density, mass, or deterred bone tissue. Osteoporosis is one of many bone diseases. Osteoporosis occurs when the formation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the elimination of old bone. It’s a…

The easiest and most clear comparison is that between women and men. In this sense, intersectionality becomes a major point of discussion. The concept of intersectionality recognizes gender as a separate form of social difference comparison than that of race, ethnicity, culture, class, sexual, orientation, gender identity and ability (Zitzelsberger, 2014). Intersectionality can be seen in health but specifically in circumstances of stroke. Initially, women associate cardiovascular disease as a…

Pears are an excellent source of natural dietary fiber. A pear will give you 24% of your recommended daily dose of fiber. Fiber contains no calories and is a necessary component of a healthy diet because it helps keep the blood sugar levels regulated. Pectin is a type of soluble fiber that binds to fatty substances in the digestive and promotes its elimination. This appears to help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. Soluble fiber also helps regulate the use of body sugar. Studies indicate…

mainly affects the liver (figure 2). This causes liver disease, such as liver failure, scarring of the liver, and liver cancer. Furthermore, Hemochromatosis affects reproductive organs. It causes erectile dysfunction, decreased sex-drive, early menopause, and absence of/irregular menstrual cycle. Iron build up is absorbed by the skin, which makes it appear grayish-bronze (Beegel,…

“Prevention is better than cure,” stands good for the current issue-“An attempt to cut back the Pulmonary Embolism (PE) related death rate,” if everyone can follow the simple preventive measures and get diagnosed on time. The truth is, anyone can suffer a PE or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is the most common trigger for PE. The recent striking rise in cases of PE has provoked me to focus on this and thus alert every person possible to follow every possible preventive measure to avoid /delay…

Gout is one of the many forms of arthritis. Untreated gout can cause immobilization. Many over-the-counter drugs can cure gout. Gout is most common in men over 30 and women after menopause. Gout is one of the few forms of arthritis, that you can cure and it could go away…