Health Care Issues 12

In medicine, Raynaud's phenomenon (play /reɪˈnoʊz/) is a vasospastic disorder causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas. This condition may also cause nails to become ……続きを見る

Cardiogenic shock is based upon an inadequate circulation of blood due to primary failure of the ventricles of the heart to function effectively. Since this is a type of shock there is insufficient ……続きを見る

WHY AGE SPECIFIC APPROACHES TO MANAGING SUBSTANCE USE Substance Use • Many older adults begin to have problems with their substance use during times of transition or loss (e.g. forced retiremen……続きを見る

A brain tumor, or tumour, is an intracranial solid neoplasm, a tumor (defined as an abnormal growth of cells) within the brain or the central spinal canal. Brain tumors include all tumors inside th……続きを見る

At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and pa……続きを見る

The modern hospital represents a complex community in which life and death decisions are made on the front lines of patient care, and difficult operational and strategic initiatives are developed in……続きを見る

When the diagnosis is serious, what makes the difference between hope and despair?As a practicing oncologist, Dr. Al Weir works daily with patients who receive bad news. A medical doctor with a past……続きを見る

The third edition of this successful Facts title was authored by the late Dr Donald W. Goodwin, who wrote with a unique and engaging style defining alcoholism in very human terms. Although much of D……続きを見る

Are you an easily-sick person?  Do you think that Western medicine has no effects your sickness? If you think so, Chinese medicine can be one of th alternatives to try on. Traditional Chinese……続きを見る

An ethics resource for the community health sector This guidebook will provide a brief overview of compulsive hoarding, a review of relevant legislation, and consideration of the ethical tensions. A……続きを見る

What is periodontal disease? • chronic bacterial infection in the mouth • can occur at any age but is prevalent in older adults • usually starts with gingivitis; red and slightly swollen gums caused……続きを見る

How ought a society to distribute its publicly funded healthcare resources? Few questions are in more urgent need of an answer. This multidisciplinary investigation brings together the insights of p……続きを見る

Health Promotion is a relatively new discipline and there is little in the way of practical help for students and practitioners in choosing and implementing appropriate evaluation methods. As the de……続きを見る

The author hopes, for those considering this procedure, this account might put them at ease. 続きを見る

A genetic disease is a disease caused by a abnormal form of a gene called a variation or a change of a gene called a mutation. Genetic disorders can be caused by a mutation in one gene (monogenetic……続きを見る

NERVOUS SYSTEM AND HEAD DISEASES I. Nervousness, nervous weakness, neurasthenia II. Headache III. Facial Neuralgia IV. Insomnia V. Internal nose inflammation VI. Meningitis VII. Tingle in the ears V……続きを見る

Cardiac dysrhythmia (also known as arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat) is any of a large and heterogeneous group of conditions in which there is abnormal electrical activity in the heart. The heartbe……続きを見る

Text and photos from the October 2004, City of West Hollywood sponsored Town Hall public forum on Crystal Meth, and its relationship with the increasing number of HIV diagnoses. Panel participants i……続きを見る

Although economics is a relative newcomer to research into the determinants of good health, its significance should not be under-estimated. This book poses the important question of whether economic……続きを見る

  1 IS MY PATIENT AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION?   2 RECOMMENDED ASSESSMENT OPTIONS   3 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA   4 SUICIDE RISK   ……続きを見る

Charles E. Phelps provides a comprehensive look at our health care system, including how the current system evolved, how the health care sector behaves, and a detailed analysis of "the good, the bad……続きを見る

Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are e……続きを見る

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood is pumped around the body above normal pressure. It is a silent disorder and the only way to detect it is to have your ……続きを見る

Qu'est-ce que le 'trou' de la Sécurité Sociale ? Sécurité Sociale qui semble gravement malade ! Nous savons que nous payons tous mais que payons-nous exactement et pour quel service ? Où passe notre……続きを見る

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) causes drastic changes in the lives and to the lifestyles of the injured people and their immediate families. SpinalMap is written for the families, friends and colleagues o……続きを見る

In the last decade, there has been an explosion of academic interest in health inequality. Although it is seldom stated explicitly, research into this area is inexorably tied to questions of moralit……続きを見る

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YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN STOP BINGE EATING , OVEREATING & EMOTIONAL EATING. Get ready, this book will change your life! In this guide, Overeating? : How To Stop Binge Eating, Overeating & Get The Natural ……続きを見る

  Older adults should take part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous activity each week. A walking program is an inexpensive, easy and convenient way to improve overall&……続きを見る

Occupy Wall Street has opened a dialogue about life as we know it in America. This book carries the discussion one step further reviewing the American system as it pertains to your health and well-b……続きを見る