Some people believe that cloning is a good thing and some people think it’s a bad thing. “Critics warned that the technology brought with it a high risk of miscarriage and stillbirth (born full-term dead) and for those creatures that did survive, ill health and premature death.” “Doctors hope to use cloning technology to generate stem cells from patients that can then be used to repair damaged parts of the heart, liver, lungs, brain or other vital organs in illness ranging from cardiovascular…
know when to contact your healthcare provider. Crinone side effects bleeding can be scary and troublesome, but being aware of its occurrence as an undesirable effect will make you calm and prevent you from panic. Other less common but serious side effects of Crinone suppositories include: • Rash • Jaundice • Difficulty speaking • Glucose intolerance • Ectopic pregnancy • Blood clots • Vaginal candidiasis • Depression • Swelling or pain in the legs • Fever,…
They should continue to be advised to abstain from drinking while pregnant because even low amounts increase risk of spontaneous abortion substantially. Drinking at low to moderate levels is associated with miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery, and sudden infant death (Source 1). Women who have three drinks per week during their first trimester are more than twice as likely as non drinkers to have a miscarriage. Even one drink during pregnancy is three times as likely…
Knowing one’s family health history provides families, as well as family health nurses knowledge regarding a patient’s risk for certain diseases (NIH, 2016). As families not only share genes, but their environment, and lifestyle, a family nurse must also consider non-biological factors when completing a family health history (NIH, 2016). The purpose of this paper is to discuss my findings after completing a genetic family history assessment, including three generations, as well as family…
*Due 12 Oct - APA - Narrative format - 5-10 pages in length - etiology, risk factors, treatments, nursing interventions, nursing care related to, and patient teaching ***One of the requirements of the paper is to formulate a research question related to your topic PRESENTATION: - You will be presenting. DO NOT just read your paper aloud. - note cards, power point on your computer, visual aids may be used (poster, pamphlets) - **This is your opportunity to be an expert, and share that…
The Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) is an organization that was developed to help families and their children while they are in need during medical crises. During times of extreme medical need, the RMHC assists in finding and creating medical programs, places to live, and making medical care more widely accessible throughout the world. RMHC is widely known for their Family Room programs and giving aid to families in times of need; however, they are known for much more. Each year, the Ronald…
During the 19th century, many diseases were spread through the South. Diseases in the South included tuberculosis, diphtheria, yellow fever, malaria, cholera, childbirth, and much more. Slaves and slaveowners each had access to various medical remedies on their plantations. In the kitchen, slaves were able to cook herbal remedies to treat illnesses, or plantation owners could go to a nearby shop in order to purchase necessary medicine. Most treatments occurred on the plantation, so the same…
Turner's syndrome is a rare condition that affects females. It results when a sex chromosome (X chromosome) is either missing or partially missing. Turner’s syndrome can cause a lot of different medical problems such as short height, puberty failure, heart defects, learning disabilities and social adjustment problems. It is sometimes diagnosed before birth, during infancy or during their early childhood. Occasionally the diagnosis is delayed until the teen or young adult years in those who have…
other materials during that time. However, negative health effects of the material were being well established within the scientific community as early as the 1840’s, with research linking high exposure to lead with high rates in infant mortality, stillbirths, sterility, and even insanity (Troesken). The full hazards of lead wouldn’t become officially realized until long after lead pipe systems were installed all across the country, with nearly half of the country’s municipalities, and even the…
Alcohol use during pregnancy is a major public health concern and the focus of widespread media concentration (2). Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to negative effects on the baby. Consuming alcohol while pregnant can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (F.A.S.D.) and fetal alcohol syndrome (F.A.S.). Researchers Kenneth Lyon Jones and David W. Smith first came across F.A.S. in 1973 (2). This discovery led to widespread public awareness and education, informing women to limit…