Medical hygiene and preventable infections (CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, VAP)

Many obstacles still remain when it comes to saving patients and giving them the best treatment outcomes possible in the field of medicine. One of the major limitations to receiving supreme healthcare is the potential for exposure to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within hospital and acute healthcare centers. HAIs are a significant issue, with the four … Read more

Alcoholic beverages

When it comes to alcoholic beverages, there is a wide range of options. There is something for everyone. From sweet, to bitter, to mixed. Whatever you are in the mood for, there is something for it. According to the national institute of alcoholism, 80% of people ages 21 and up have had alcohol three or … Read more

Treating Bulimia

Bulimia is a psychological and severe life-threatening eating disorder. It can affect anyone of any age, gender, or background, however, studies have argued that it is strikingly common among younger women. This disorder is characterised by repeated episodes of binge-eating food in a short period of time, due to a lack of personal control. Consequently, … Read more

“Doctor, What Happens After My Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?”

Introduction Recently, it has become apparent that many patients have little knowledge regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and treatment.1 One study has shown that only 30% of patients were aware of the sex-based differences associated with the risk for ACL injury, with women having a higher incidence of injury, and only 37% knew that … Read more

Diabetes – A public health problem

Diabetes is a household phrase as this public health problem has been increasing amongst populations worldwide at an alarming rate. According to the American Diabetes Association, about 30.3 million people had diabetes in 2015- this statistic definitely needs to be addressed as diabetes has severe implications(1). This paper report encompasses a summary of diabetes type … Read more

The Truth About Diabetes: Understanding the Disease, Its Causes, and Prevention

“This cake tastes like diabetes.” Often, in statements such as the former, society associates obesity and sugary foods with diabetes, but a correlation does not always exist between the two. Essentially, diabetes is a disease in where an individual is unable to produce one’s own insulin or their cells are unable to use insulin effectively, … Read more

Integrating Nursing Informatics: Enhancing Patient-Centered Care Through the DIKW Continuum

Introduction Every day, nurses interact with patients from different backgrounds, presenting with distinct infections. Due to the amount of the information that a single nurse has to handle, it becomes essential to integrate the system to record and store the extra details about an individual. There is dire need to establish a program that incorporates … Read more

Substance abuse with alcohol – case study

As Hope’s background is quite extensive, it is best to see what can be treated to help stabilize her before targeting the disorders that have the greater impact on her daily functioning. Since it appears that she only has a history of abusing alcohol and cannabis, it is safe to rule out caffeine, hallucinogens, inhalants, … Read more

The Healthcare System

Healthcare system is becoming more sophisticated each day. Both patients and the care providers are in need of a well-coordinated functionality that guarantees both safety and quality of service. Thus, the best option to enforce these expectations is through technological advancements that facilitate positive changes within the hospital setup. Healthcare organizations are currently on the … Read more

PICOT

To begin with the part one of the research describes the type of study. It, therefore, addresses the last part of the PICOT questioning this case that is what is the type of study? It describes a quantitative kind of study. In this case, it uses a descriptive and experimental design. The study is able … Read more

Healthcare Information Technology

Introduction   There has been a growing interest in Healthcare Information technology and use of electronic health records (EHR) in healthcare facilities. Implementing a new EHR system is a change process that should not be taken lightly and should involve having all relevant stakeholders on board as well as having a good systematic plan. Rogers … Read more

A case study of mental health practices in South Africa reproducing colonial health structures

Introduction History plays a vital role in helping us understand the intended and the, at times, unintended outcomes of the current global mental-health institutions and practices (Greene et al., 2013). Foucault, through biopolitics, was highlighting almost fifty years ago what the present day is well quite obvious: “life” and “living being” are at the heart … Read more

Muscle Fasciculation

Muscle Fasciculation, also known as muscle spasms are classified as involuntary and uncontrollable twitching, contracting and relaxation of the muscles. These spasms are visible underneath the skin. About 70 percent of people experience these spasms. For the most part, twitching of the muscles is normal and often overlooked, however some underlying factors can cause it … Read more

Impact of WHO Hand Hygiene Improvement Program Implementation: A Quasi-Experimental Trial

Hand hygiene has become a major issue of patient safety today. Hand washing is a key practice in standard precautions and has evolved in being the number one component in infection prevention. Hand hygiene is composed of the necessary techniques to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and to ensure effectiveness, compliance by healthcare workers is crucial. … Read more

Metabolism

INTRODUCTION   Metabolism is the term used to describe biochemical proses that occur within a living organism which will either produce or consume energy in order to maintain life. The main function of metabolism is to make energy, get rid of waste products and transporting substances. Furthermore, metabolism can be divided into 3 major pathways … Read more