The Nursing Profession

In the American health system, the profession of nursing holds a special place. It is the largest health care profession globally where millions of professional nurses work in diverse settings and fields. While most nurses work in hospitals, their knowledge and skills extend well beyond the walls. Working independently and with other health care professionals … Read more

The Ontario health care system

The Ontario health care system is among one of the best medical centers in the world. Residents who qualify for this health system have the privilege to access various kinds of health care facilities in their community. In Ontario, citizens are given a medical health cover insurance that will cater for their medical needs during … Read more

The prevalence of MIH among school children residing in the district of Salem, a fluorosis endemic region

Background This prevalence study for Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a rare data in the literature, as this was undertaken in Salem, a fluorosis endemic district in Tamilnadu. Aim To evaluate the prevalence of MIH among school children residing in the district of Salem, a fluorosis endemic region. Design A target sample of 5000 children … Read more

The pituitary gland

The pituitary gland is a central endocrine organ that regulates basic physiological functions incuding growth, reproduction and metabolic homeostasis. It situates at the base of the brain, under the optic chiasm, inside a depression on the upper surface of the sphenoid bone, the sella turcica. The pituitary gland consists of two major parts, the adenohypophysis … Read more

Health Effects of Chemical Hair Relaxers on African American Women

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM For many African American women, using a hair relaxer is an essential tool to maintaining their hair. However, the chemicals used in relaxers are being linked to causing health issues that can be chronic or deadly. According to the American Journal of Epidemiology, women can be exposed to the chemicals in … Read more

Vaccine candidates for Atherosclerosis

The given work, directed towards the identification of vaccine candidates for Atherosclerosis caused by the factors of Periodontitis and this has resulted in the prediction of some acceptable epitopes that can be used to elicit immune response against both Atherosclerosis and Periodontitis. WDAPNGTPNPNPNPNPNPNPGTTTLSESFENGIPASWKTIDADGDGHGWKPGNAPGIAGYNSNGCV, LDDPFILRDVRGQVVNFAPLQYNPVTKTLRIYTEITVAVSET and SNLYSANFEYLIPANADPVVITQNIIVTGQGEVVIPGGVYDYCITN are recognised as B-cell epitopes. These epitope stretches contain … Read more

Chest pain in a patient

This was the beginning of the therapeutic relationship as we engaged in a conversation where he explained he was feeling scared about going to operation theatre the next day. I didn’t dismiss his feelings and concerns, yet I assured him that he was in the best hands and would be taken care of. I discussed … Read more

Swine flu

The history of swine flu dates back to investigation of the 1981 Spanish influenza Pandemic, which infected one third of the words population (an estimated 500 million people) and caused approximately 50 million deaths. Swine flu is an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease caused by various which became a pandemic globally. It started as … Read more

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also known as OCD, is one of the world’s most widespread and potentially harmful diseases out there. According to statistics from the World Global Health Organization, “OCD is ranked ten among all diseases as a cause for disability.” (Charlotte-anxiety-and-depression-treatment.com) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by wild, undesirable thoughts and … Read more

Schizophrenia – subtypes, causes, treatments, psychotherapy

According to World Health Organisation (WHO) ‘mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realize his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community’ (World Health Organization 2014). What … Read more

Diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy is the primary basis of kidney disease in patients initiating renal replacement therapy and affects ‘40% of type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients(Jorge et al. 2005). In accordance to current WHO status there are around 347 million people globally having diabetes. In 2012 diabetes was the undeviating reason for 1.5 million deaths. … Read more

The History, Prevalence, and Types of Diabetes Mellitus

The diabetes was first time described by Asian Egyptian by all most 3000 years ago. The term was first coined by Araetus of Cappodocia in 81-133AD. Later on in the history Thomas Wills added the word mellitus (honey sweet) in 1675 after rediscovering the sweetness of blood and urine. Similarly 1776 Dobson first confirmed the … Read more

Skin diseases

Introduction: Skin diseases relating to travel are common and there are different types of microbial agents and vectors which may lead to infections. Knowing the type of infections in different geographical regions may help to prevent the appearance of infection. Vaccines, repellents, bed nets and clothes are recommended for preventing the infections. Purpose: The main … Read more