Health essays

Introduction Communication has been suggested to be a factor in establishing effective relationships between clinicians and patients (Pizzari et al., 2002). Additionally, poor clinician- patient communication may contribute to poor treatment adherence, which in turn can lead to adverse patient health outcomes (Safran et al. 1998; Wilson et al. 2007). Previously in physiotherapy studies, patients … Read more

Background: Functional Neurological Disorder is a term used to collectively identify conditions where there is abnormal functioning of the nervous system that is not related to an organic cause. There is no disease process affecting the structure of the neurons, brain or spinal cord. The emotional centres of the brain often play a role in … Read more

Can the reaction time in gait initiation be influenced by emotional ascendancy, elicited by both visual and auditory stimuli in healthy subjects between 18 and 35 years? Emotion, according to Merriam Webster the definition of emotion is “a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a … Read more

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder of connective tissue characterized by autoantibodies that target nuclear antigens (1). Patients with SLE might experience several forms of oral manifestations including dryness, soreness, oral ulcers, mucositos, glossitis and periodontal disease (2). Patients’ interpersonal relationships might be affected by the type of oral health complications the patient … Read more

Rheumatic fever remains a significant cause of cardiovascular disease in the world today. Despite a documented decrease in the incidence and prevalence of the disease in industrialized countries, rheumatic fever remains a medical and public health issue in both industrialized and both developing countries. The most devastating effects of this disease are amongst children and … Read more

Besides eating, one must consume water. There is a reason why people could survive 40 days without food but only a couple without water. Hydration is a key point to your success. Your body is made up to 60% water. Water is extremely important, especially for blood. 92% of your plasma is made up of … Read more

Introduction While it is most common for the onset of schizophrenia to present itself in adult years, there has been a recent desire for scholars to investigate early interventions of early-onset schizophrenia (EOS) amongst adolescent years of life. The adolescent years within this literature review will be defined as the years between 12 to 18. … Read more

Introduction The NUS (National Union of Students) have produced a campaign aiming to reduce the number of disposable coffee cups used across UK campuses, by normalising reusable coffee cups (Ref, Appendix i). The health promotion initiative, titled the “NUS Coffee Cup Campaign”, was part of their 2018’s sustainability campaigns (NUS, 2018). The production of plastic … Read more

Autism refers to a wide spectrum of developmental disorders, characterized by difficulties in communication, repetitive behavior and general social interaction. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) alludes to a wide range of conditions portrayed by difficulties in social abilities, tedious practices, discourse and nonverbal correspondence. It is has many subtypes, influenced by many hereditary or … Read more

Schizophrenia is a severe long-term mental health condition that arises due to environmental and genetic factors. Typical symptoms of schizophrenic patients include hallucinations, muddled thoughts and changes in behaviour. Additionally, Schizophrenia is thought to cause discomfort and shortens lifespan by 20 years on average (1). Diagnosis involves ruling out other psychological disorders and determining that … Read more

Abstract: The vegetative and minimally conscious states are disorders of consciousness that are a consequence of a coma that persists for an extended period of time. The vegetative state is characterized by a lack of awareness of self and environment and sleep and wake cycles, in which patient’s may keep their eyes open or closed … Read more

Introduction Bulimia Nervosa is, by definition, an eating disorder involving a cycle of binge eating, prior to purging and other compensatory behaviours, in fear of weight gain. Around 5 million females and 1.5 million males in the US are affected by bulimia. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V) from the … Read more