Essays About Medicine

Safe sex practices are essential if you or someone you know has engaged in unprotected sexual activity. Failure to prioritize safety can result in severe and life-altering outcomes, such as contracting HIV/AIDS, Chlamydia, or experiencing an unwanted pregnancy. The most significant risk associated with unprotected intercourse is acquiring the HIV virus that causes AIDS. HIV […]

The article delves into asthma, a prevalent ailment that affects the airways. Earlier notions suggested that asthma was primarily caused by the smooth muscle mediators and anatomical components of the airway mucosa. However, contemporary studies have revealed that immune mediators and diverse bronchoconstrictors also contribute significantly to its development. Leukotrienes, prostaglandins, and platelet-activating factor are […]

The Joint Commission, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and state certification agencies are recognized by the United States as essential accreditation bodies for various institutions. Accreditation is mandatory for hospitals to be eligible as Medicare program providers, with specific ‘conditions of participation’ needing to be met before payment from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]

Dr. J. Chris Sackellares’ Biography J. Chris Sackellares was born in Savannah, Georgia and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Georgia in 1970. He earned an MD from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his intern rounds specializing in Internal Medicine at the University of Louisville. In addition, he finished […]

Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. This document will provide you with this information. Why Is It So Hard to Quit Smoking? Mark Twain said, […]

The issue of animal testing is a globally disputed matter, in which animals are used for experiments and research purposes within laboratories. The aim is to enhance human life or establish potential risks associated with household and cosmetic products. Despite the possible advantages, a significant number of people oppose this practice as it entails ethical […]

Deciding to remove life support from someone who cannot make the decision themselves is a complicated matter that often results in conflicting viewpoints. Ultimately, it should be left to a judge as it is one of the most important legal battles faced by our courts. The issue of medical ethics has become more prominent due […]

What do cancer, radiation, and technology have in common? The links between the three are quite extraordinary. Cancer is a disease that accounts for 13% of all deaths in the world (Delfino and Day 1). The disease has an impact on patients, friends and their love ones. According to WebMD, radiation is energy that travels […]

The term AGD stands for Artificial, which refers to something that is false, misleading, or unnatural. The concept of “artificial” has gained a fresh meaning in contemporary medicine, embracing optimism, opportunities for redemption, and the process of healing. For further details, please visit www.cem. In the 19th century, the search for artificial blood using milk […]

Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease is the most common form of “vasculitis” that primarily affects children. Vasculitis (plural: vasculitides), is a group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels including veins (phlebitis) arteries (arteritis) and capillaries due to leukocyte migration and resultant damage. Kawasaki disease produces irritation and inflammation of many tissues of […]

An Extract from “George’s Marvelous Medicine” By Roald Dahl Grandma Now you heard what your mother said, George. Don’t forget my medicine. And just try to behave yourself for once while she’s away. You can make me a nice cup of tea for a start. That’ll keep you out of mischief for a few minutes. […]

After reading Horace Miner’s Body Ritual Among the Nacirema I cannot say that I would want to be part of the tribe. A huge reason would be that I could never go from my own Christian faith to the religious practices of the Nacirema. My second reason for not wanting to be part of the […]

Abstract The prevalence of Performance enhancing drugs in modern sports has reached unprecedented levels. More and more young athletes now use these substances to gain an edge over their rivals. Concerningly, professional athletes’ use of anabolic steroids leads aspiring youth athletes to perceive them as acceptable and safe. This essay aims to present compelling evidence […]

Although computer viruses and biological viruses are not related in any way, they are very similar in many aspects. Both viruses need a host to replicate for a means of survival. Similarly, both enter their hosts passively. Biological hosts are infected by breathing, ingestion, or direct contact while infected software, email attachments and transfers infect […]

Over a century ago, French neurologist Gilles de la Tourette introduced the disorder known as Tourette’s syndrome (TS), which is currently recognized as the leading cause of tics (Harvard Mental Health). To qualify for a TS diagnosis, an individual must show multiple motor tics along with at least one phonic or vocal tic and present […]

In this case study I intend to analyses and evaluate the care that I delivered to a patient who presented with topic eczema, beginning with a actionable for the case study and a description of the presenting complaint. It is then relevant to describe the function of skin and the path-physiology of eczema. I will […]

Why am I Interested In Pre-Medicine? I have never given It many thoughts before; however, when I sat down in front of my computer to write this essay, the reasons leapt right into my head as fast as a speeding bullet. Becoming a doctor has always been my niche; something that has always been apart […]

A person centered approach Is a way of caring for someone and supporting them as the central concern. An example of this Is when administering medication. One service user I work with flans it hard to take medication due to her processing difficulties, this is because of a cognitive impairment. This particular individual needs time […]

Reflecting on my own experience, I recognized that despite weighing 130 pounds, I considered myself to have a large frame. Anorexia was not an option for me as food is something I adore. Thus, I began overeating and purging in secret. However, this phase did not last long as I realized the importance of healthy […]

“Cuckoo” Hokey-pokey One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a novel about the misdiagnosis of mental disorders. McCarthy resides in the ward primarily to reap its benefits and evade confronting reality. Even though McCarthy knows that others will still consider him mentally ill, as a newcomer to the ward, he quickly realizes that his condition […]

Therefore, even though the nationality and time period of the warrior have changed with such adaptation, the same Greek style was maintained, revealing a very common Roman characteristic. The Roman Republic was based entirely on a Greek influence, mainly caused by the numerous maritime commerce settlements establish on regions conquered by the Romans. By adopting […]

Culturally specific nursing care is crucial for considering an individual’s cultural values, beliefs, and practices. To illustrate the differences in health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration among cultures, three families are examined. The first family is Miss Monte; a single female who migrated to the United States from El Salvador with her sister at […]