Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection or inflammation of the bladder (cystitis)‚ kidneys (pyelonephritis)‚ or urethra (urethritis)‚ leading to bacterial colonization of the urine. Infection of the urinary tract is a common problem‚ causing more than eight million office visits annually in the United States. UTI is the second most common infection that affects women. UTIs typically affect young‚ sexually active women. A lower UTI is an infection or inflammation of the bladder or urethra
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The endocrine system refers to the different organs of the body that are responsible for secreting hormones that affect bodily processes. Better known for their ability to process waste‚ the kidneys are responsible for the secretion of four different hormones: rennin‚ calcitriol‚ erythropoietin and thrombopoietin These chemicals released by the kidneys affect a wide range of bodily processes dealing with the circulatory and skeletal systems. Understanding the endocrine functions of the
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Learning Outcomes Safe and Effective Care Environment 1 Assess the patient with a fluid or electrolyte imbalance for falls‚ especially older adults. 2 Use safety precautions to prevent injury or death when administering parenteral potassium-containing solutions. 3 Supervise the oral fluid therapy and intake and output measurement aspects of care delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel. Health Promotion and Maintenance 4 Teach healthy adults and patients how to prevent dehydration.
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regulation‚ renal ischemia (decreased blood supply)‚ and renin is released from juxtaglomerular cells. Renin functions as an enzyme to convert angiotensinogen (a substance synthesized by the liver) into angiotension1. Angiotensin 1 is converted to angiotensin 2 in the lungs. Angiotensin 2 causes vasoconstriction and stimulates aldosterone released from the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone causes retention of water‚ which increases blood volume. The kidneys also produce prostaglandin E2 and prostacyclin‚
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey Second Edition CHAPTER 17 The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance Copyright ©2011 by Pearson Education‚ Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives • Identify the parts of the urinary system. • Explain general functions of the urinary system. • Explain the relationships of the urinary system to the endocrine & circulatory systems. • Describe the structure & function of the nephron Copyright ©2011 by Pearson
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Be it diet or regular‚ soda is not a healthy drink. Soda may be cheaper than your favorite drink; however‚ it is devoid of healthful nutrients. Even if people drink diet soda that contains fewer calories‚ it still has side effects. Soda is nothing but high amount of sugar and water. Sooner or later‚ people may suffer from diabetes or obesity‚ if they frequently consume soda. Moreover‚ one serving of soda every day can raise a person’s risk of developing diabetes. This list contains some more facts
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PHYTOCHEMICALS IN GARLIC ESTHER MERILUS 11SP-HESC-115-DEO1D MRS. NAGLER 27‚ APRIL‚2011 Phytochemicals in Garlic Outline Introduction Garlic Active Compounds Types of Preparation Potential Health Benefits Side Effects Conclusion Phytochemicals in Garlic Introductions Phytochemicals are “compounds found in plant-derived foods that have biological activity in the body” (Whitney and Rofles 469). They are classified as non-nutrients. They are found in fruits and vegetables
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OCS (Organ Care System) What is it? The Organ Care System (or OCS for short) is a device created by TransMedics INC and allows for soon to be transplanted organs like hearts and lungs to remain outside of a host body for longer. The OCS works by transporting warm blood‚ oxygenated‚ and nutrient rich blood to the donated organ‚ thusly‚ prolonging the time the organ can remain outside of a body (1). History of transplants: The very first successful heart transplant performed in humans was in 1967
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would depend on how much salt a person consumes.. Excessive salt consumption can also create difficulties for the kidneys by narrowing the renal artery‚ restricting the flow of blood. As a result‚ the kidneys secrete hormones called renin and angiotensin‚ which increase pressure to peripheral arteries‚ causing hypertension To most people‚ the word psychologist conjures
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1) Introduction Shock is a syndrome‚ in which oxygen supply to various tissues and organs of the body are interrupted.1 It represents the final common pathway‚ of a variety of potentially lethal diseases and conditions.2‚3 It is a medical emergency‚ involving acute tissue hypoperfusion and cellular destruction‚ and will ultimately lead to organ failure and death‚ if left untreated.2‚3 Despite a huge amount of research into understanding the syndrome‚ it remains a very common clinical condition
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