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recommend hospitalization to treat PID. This decision should be based on the doctor and the use of the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines. If a woman’s symptoms continue, or if an abscess does not resolve surgery may be needed ("Pelvic inflammatory disease," 2014). Any damage done to your pelvic organs before you start treatment likely cannot be undone. Still put off getting treatment. If you do you may not be able to have children. Your doctor may suggest going to the hospital to treat your PID if…

I had the pleasure of dealing with were kind and respectful of others and was always willing to lend a helping hand. One never really knows what happens within a situation until one is in the situation. I have researched the Amish community for a number of years and have not found any research to be better than living within the area, as far as learning their culture. I would like to say that the information I am sharing is…

He then goes on to say, “animals experimentation is morally wrong no matter how much humans may benefit”(“Save”). Animal testing is morally wrong as believed by a large number of animal lovers everywhere such as Tom Regan. Animals are thrown into situations they would not be in unless there was human contact. Animals deserve to live a painless happy life, and they do not get that when they are part of an experiment or product…

and a urethral swab in men (CDC, 2015). Test detects the genetic material of the bacteria, in this case N. gonorrhoeae. Theoretically the test is able to detect a single copy of the nucleic acid of the bacteria (AACC, 2014). The test amplifies the number of copies of the genetic material in order for the bacteria to be identified. One of the ways microbiologist amplify nucleic acid is the polymerase chain reaction (PCR); It is based on the DNA polymerase to synthesize a new strand of DNA that…

the proper concepts and tools needed to work to bring sustainable solutions to problems besieging the World Health. I want to go into public health because I strongly believe that I can contribute not only to my people but also to people all over the world. I have seen firsthand, people dying from TB or Cholera, and it made me feel sad. Through proper interventions, planning and implementation of effective policies, I anticipated being able to bring about much-needed change through my work with…

women are using alternative means of treating their ailments while growing their young. Different cultures have their own means of self-medicating during times of sickness and pregnancy as they consider other forms of alternative remedies as a way to treat with natural medicine. A plethora of recent research is currently in progress, expanding and unraveling the methods of complementary medicine, revealing its use and efficacy as a complement to Western medicine. Understanding this new…

person’s life span dramatically. Due to this, vegan diets have been something that people have been turning to for quite some time. Although becoming healthy is one of the top reasons people turn to being vegan, it is also to protest the way companies treat animals for their meat, eggs, or milk. Some people say that vegan diets are not the way to go. However, if a vegan diet helps the environment, fights against harmful diseases, and helps people reach optimal health then it is certainly…

inpatient or outpatient. Technology Across the Care Continuum The care continuum selected to evaluate is the hospital setting on a telemetry unit. The unit admitted patients for a range of ailments from chest pain to hypertension. The telemetry unit needed healthcare technology systems to be updated to improve patient outcomes. The telemetry unit utilized a telemetry…

Nutritional Needs for the Elderly Proper nutrition is important at any age, it is one of the most essential elements to being healthy and it can dictate how well the body will function. People deal with food every day but knowing what to buy in order to maintain an adequate and balanced diet is one of the biggest concerns. As people age the body requirements change as well, “poor health and loss of independence are not inevitable consequences of aging” (Inzitari et al., 2011, p. 599). However,…

containing white blood cells, that bathes the tissues ad drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream ) and blood vessels (Sheen p.43). If the tumor resides in the airways , or involves all lobes on one sides. A different procedure is needed , Its called a pneumonectomy. In this procedure , the whole lung plus adjacent lumps nodes and blood vessels are removed ( Sheen p.43). After either procedure is performed, The patient usually stay in the hospital 4-10 days after their surgery (…