Norton Healthcare Institutional Plan

Norton Healthcare Institutional Plan Institutional background: What is currently recognized as Norton Healthcare originally its Genesis was with the endeavors of the Home Mission Society of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Mary Louise Sutton Norton led this group, through her fundraising, fundamental ideas and leadership, to create The John N. Norton Memorial Infirmary in the early … Read more

Childhood trauma has a developmental impact on the serotonergic system of the brain

Literature review of four articles to support hypothesis Auwera, S. V., Janowitz, D., Schulz, A., Homuth, G., Nauck, M., Völzke, H., Grabe, H. J. (2014). Interaction among childhood trauma and functional polymorphisms in the serotonin pathway moderate the risk of depressive disorders. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 264(S1), 45-54. In this dual case … Read more

Atopic dermatitis – causes

Epidemiology The prevalence of atopic dermatitis has increased rapidly in industrialized countries since the early sixties{Devenny, 2004 #725}. Now about 15-25% child and 2-8% of adults are affected{Williams, 2006 #728}. There is a true aspiration to explain the global rise in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis. Trend data imply that the developing world may soon … Read more

Causal relationship between Mycobac-terium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) and Crohn’s disease (CD).

Objective: This systematic review assesses the causal relationship between Mycobac-terium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) and Crohn’s disease (CD). Methods: A systematic review and meat-analysis of some impressive PCR based stud-ies is provided aimed to answer among other questions the following question. Is there a cause effect relationship between Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and Crohn’s disease? … Read more

What is “major depression” and is it caused through genetic or environmental factors?

Major depression is a mood disorder in which causes an individual to constantly feel a sense of negativity and melancholia. It is one of the most prominent conditions faced by humanity with over 3 million cases recorded annually in the United States of America alone. It is also estimated that approximately 10-15% of individuals will … Read more

TNFA -308 polymorphism has no effect on development of cervical lesions

Abstract Human papillomavirus persistent infection is the main risk factor for developing cervical cancer. Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFA) is a cytokine important for the development of immune response and is one of the primary cytokines released after HPV infection. In this context, we investigated the possible association of TNFA promoter polymorphisms (-238 G/A and … Read more

Assess fracture risk among elderly living in geriatric homes

Background: Fractures in elderly are an important public health issue, especially as incidence increases with age, and the population of elderly people is growing. Elderly are more likely to have fractures due to many factors as frequent falls, impaired protective reflexes during falls, osteoporosis, many medical illnesses and drugs. Fracture incidence in institutionalized elderly people … Read more

Influence of Roman Catholic Religion on medical institutions

Medical institutions have evolved due to help from the Roman Catholic Religion. Leaders, specifically nuns, set precedents for how medical facilities should care for their patients. Religious groups set their focus on helping the sick. Most nonreligious people would outcast the sick. The bible tells us that God looked after the sick (Matthew 25:34-40). Roman … Read more

Case study – orthopaedic surgeon, ethics

This case study is about, in essence, an apparently successful orthopaedic surgeon who we find out is unethical. His primary job is as a consultant for companies that make medical devices used in hip replacements. He makes about $75,000 a year from this consulting work (in addition to the high income of an orthopedic surgeon). … Read more

Decreasing heart disease in US immigrant South Asian population

There are many different issues that immigrants have to face when they move to the United States. However, while dealing with all those problems they put their health last.  More than 60 percent of people who have heart disease are South Asian (Madhusoodanan, 2016).  South Asians include Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi communities. Most people in … Read more

Raising concerns in healthcare settings

Healthcare professionals, specifically doctors, are placed with a unique degree of trust by the public. Along with clinical knowledge and experience, they’re also expected to act professionally; maintaining honesty and integrity at all times. Although medical students have not completed their medical training, they are viewed as future doctors, and therefore must start practising professional … Read more

AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease in which your body’s immune system loses its ability to fight infection.  AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.  The virus is spread through sexual contact.  Viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics.  The prevalence of this disease is becoming more and more common.  Viruses … Read more

Case study – age 18, has ADHD and autism

Case Study – Nicholas, age 18, has ADHD and autism. When he was younger he was uncontrollable with his behaviour – running on to roads, fighting with children, throwing himself off top bed bunks. He was obsessed with super heroes, refusing to take off superhero costumes even when filthy and for school, and was unable … Read more