Although chest radiography enhances our ability to detect lung pathology that we would miss or misunderstand on physical examination, the clinical history remains our most potent tool in the assessment of the respiratory patient. Only by learning the story of the patient's illness can we hope to understand the meaning of physical signs or interpret shadows on a chest film. THE CHIEF COMPLAINT AND HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS When the chief complaint arouses suspicion of pulmonary disease, the c...
According to the 1995 National Nutrition Survey, sitting down to have breakfast has become a common problem in many Australian families, since these people are under constant pressure to be on time for work and school (Williams 2007). The issue of skipping breakfast has attracted considerable media attention, for it has been found to cause various detrimental effects, such as poor cognitive brain performance, low basal metabolic rate, and increased snack temptation by mid-morning of foods tha...
Material method discussed here is different from research proposal as material and method proposed in it was taken from one paper which explains about the encapsulation of ciprofloxacin in PLA microsphere so by giving the reference of this paper material and method for the preparation of microspheres for chlorhexidine was proposed. In this completely different method and materials have been mentioned because the paper from which it is taken explains about the preparation of nanocapsules of ch...
The selection of wound types has resulted in a wide range of wound dressings with new products often begun to target different aspects of the wound healing process. The perfect dressing has to accomplish fast healing at acceptably price with minimal annoyance to the patient. Also important is the use of biological polymers as tissue engineered scaffolds and skin grafts. Direct delivery of these agents to the wound site is preferable, mainly when systemic delivery could cause organ injury beca...
As a teenager, John was diagnosed as a chronic cocaine abuser. As a result, he has suffered from different oral, systemic, and mental behavioral problems. John is a 42 year old male. He smokes ½ pack of cigarettes per day and drinks around eight alcoholic beverages per day. John also works for an industrial company in Sioux City, IA. He enjoys hunting, watching television, movies, playing video games, watching baseball, and college basketball. He also enjoys the company of his four year old o...
Historically in Aboriginal cultures, pregnancy and childbirth were regarded as sacred events that were part of the natural life cycle governed by the Creator. The birth of a child signified new life and the powerful balance between the spiritual and physical worlds. A women`s ability to give the life and raise children, therefore placed her in a highly esteemed, sacred, authoritative and respected role within Aboriginal cultures. "Reproductive roles were central to women`s claims to social pr...
The National Health Service (NHS) provides healthcare for all UK citizens based on their need for healthcare rather than their ability to pay for it. NHS is funded by taxes. This report identifies the problem with NHS with problem solving tools and techniques. For finding this problem Casual Loop and BOT methodologies has been used. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (NHS): On 5 July 1948, NHS was launched by Health Secretary Aneurin Bevan and for the first time health care became free to all UK citizen...
Plasma Glucose (fasting Sample) This is the "Gold standard" test for the diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The reference range for this test is between 4-6 mmol/l4,5. The patient's fasting blood glucose level, 12mmol/l, is far above the reference range confirming that he is suffering from DM. If they have not already been, urine ketone tests and serum Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase, islet cell and insulin antibody tests should be performed to rule out Type I DM and confirm the diagnosis of Ty...
Bioremediation uses the metabolic abilities of microorganisms to remove pollutants from contaminated environments. For over 45 years microorganisms have been used in the bioremediation of terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments. [1] Microorganisms are increasingly being used to treat pollution, because of the high likelihood that this bioremediation method, will prove as effective in the environment as laboratory investigations have encountered. Bioremediation can be classified as eit...
According to the 1995 National Nutrition Survey, sitting down to have breakfast has become a common problem in many Australian families, since these people are under constant pressure to be on time for work and school (Williams 2007). The issue of skipping breakfast has attracted considerable media attention, for it has been found to cause various detrimental effects, such as poor cognitive brain performance, low basal metabolic rate, and increased snack temptation by mid-morning of foods tha...
