Treatment of Apolipoprotein L1 with CRISPR and Chinese Medication

Summary: Chronic Kidney Disease and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis are affecting humans all over the globe. Apolipoprotein L1 is the cause of kidney diseases, especially in African ancestry. Through CRISPR and  Chinese Medication, kidney disease can be cured or controlled. CRISPR can target the risk variant and eliminate the high risk genotype from the variant. Chinese … Read more

Aphasia symptoms, prevalence & treatment

Each year 180,00 new cases are recorded in the United States with a disorder that is not well known to the population in our world (8). 84.5% of the Earth’s population have never heard of this disorder or the term itself (9). This disorder is known as aphasia.  Although there are a lot of new … Read more

How can we reduce the stigma of mental illness?

Ungar, Knaak and Szeto propose that the most effective way to reduce stigmas felt by the mentally ill in healthcare is to take a multidimensional and multilevel approach “that address stigma holistically, from programming to structural change” (Ungar et al). The authors call for the employment of a “human centered design approach” to be used … Read more

Ethics in counselling case study (depression)

1) Presenting issues – Ethics within counselling is broadly defined by acting in the best interest of your client, whether that be in maximizing their goals, and rights, whilst also minimizing harm. The ethical codes and principles that result from this definition are designed to balance any sense of power that the counsellor may have … Read more

LAIV vs. TIV in children/adults

LAIV vs. TIV in children The relative protection by the two types of vaccination in children were first evaluated in Belshe et al, and Halloran et al. Belshe compared TIV and LAIV in an international, randomised, double-blinded study involving 8352 children from the ages of 6-59 months (Fig. X). Children were first split into two … Read more

The Pituitary Gland and Prolactinoma

The pituitary gland is a very small gland located in the brain, below the hypothalamus and behind the bridge of the nose. The pituitary plays a major role in the overall health of the human being. It maintains a connection between the endocrine and the nervous system. One of its most important role is to release … Read more

Exercise plan case study

Case: Miss Jane ****** is a 13 year old full time middle school student.  She is 5’ 2” and weighs 143 pounds.   Her father is a full time supervisor at the local manufacturing plant.  Her mother works part time as a cashier.  She has 2 younger siblings.  Jane has played softball for the past 2 … Read more

Obesity and the ‘obesogenic environment’

Appetite-related problems are common in modern society, with the prevalence of obesity steadily increasing in developed countries (Dixon, 2010), and, as they become more westernised, in developing countries (Haidar & Cosman, 2011), due to readily available food sources and the promotion of sedentary behaviours creating what is known as an ‘obesogenic environment’ or pathological environment … Read more

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

Introduction The Human body is exposed to various types of foreign substances such as microorganisms (Ex: Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Parasites etc.).Some of them are not harmful but, some of them can infect human body and cause many diseases due to their capability of causing diseases (pathogenicity) and they are so called pathogens. Immune system defends … Read more

Contingency management

Contingency management (CM) is an approach and acknowledged as a type of behavioural therapy which is commonly based on the operant conditioning. The principle behind the operant conditioning is to help individuals to learn a new behaviour or adjust their behaviour by its consequences. The majority of the substance users may decide to obtain contingency … Read more

Clinical Practice Algorithm: Managing opioid dependence in GP practice setting

This CPA will require review and updating as further evidence emerges to support new practices as more pharmacological treatments are trialled in this area. Clinical Practice Algorithm: Managing opioid dependence in GP practice setting – flowchart Clinical Practice Algorithm: Managing opioid dependence in GP practice setting- flowchart continued [A,B,C, D] Patient group discussion This Clinical … Read more

Issues facing pregnant women addicted to opiates

I. INTRODUCTION Though many think prescription opioids are safer than intravenously administered opioids, the consequences of such medications are in no way benign and can’t be overlooked. While non-injection opioid addiction has fewer severe medical complications than injection drug use, overdose deaths as a result of opioid analgesics recently surpassed heroin and cocaine, rivaling mortality … Read more

Perceptions of First Hand Smokers (proposal)

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Rationale The smoking ban ensures the health and safety of the environment and those who dwell in it. It provides hope not just to an individual, but to the whole society. Considering the harmful effects of smoking on individual’s health and environment, it is just right to have … Read more

Voluntary placement evaluation (women in prostitution)

INTRODUCTION PLACEMENT OVERVIEW The Leicester voluntary organisation that supports for people in crisis; women, girls involved in or at risk of prostitution and sexual exploitation. The Organisation started as a small development within Leicestershire Aids Support Services when it was acknowledged that women working on the street were more on danger of contracting HIV. The … Read more