Evidence Based Topic Assignment- Sinusitis According to JAMA: Sinusitis is defined as inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses but usually refers to infection of the sinuses. However not all "sinus" complaints are bacterial sinusitis. The gold standard for diagnosing sinusitis‚ for clinical research‚ is through sinus aspiration and culture. Among those pt’s who were thought to have sinusitis‚ only 50% actually had the disease based on sinus aspirates. For general practice‚ the use of radiography
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incorrectly. Pure tea tree oil should not be used internally or undiluted due to its potency. Here are some easy and safe mixtures to use when looking to take advantage of this healing oil: Oral Rinse: To treat dental conditions such as gingivitis‚ halitosis‚ toothaches‚ or tooth infections‚ dilute a few drops of tea tree oil in water. Gargle with the solution and spit (never swallow). Antiseptic Ointment: For cuts‚ scrapes‚ and other skin afflictions‚ mix several drops of tea tree oil with 2 tablespoons
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One in four adults do not brush their teeth twice a day‚ this leads to more and more cavities reproducing. 78% of Americans have had at least 1 cavity by age 17!! Have you ever wondered if diet coke‚ coffee or tea stains your teeth? well...the truth is in this essay. The conductor of this study hypothesized that coffee would stain your teeth the most. To start off‚ A Coke contains more than 9 tsp. of sugar. Bacteria that live inside your mouth when you eat sugar‚ produces acid as a result
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A multitude of bacteria is active in our mouths‚ all day and night long. These bacteria cause bad breath (halitosis) and gum disease. The bacterial plaque that continuously forms on the teeth is the main reason behind periodontal infections. As the bacteria infect the gum tissue‚ they release toxic substances that trigger the breakdown of gum and bone. Therefore
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enzyme that breaks down collagen in the skin‚ leading to premature wrinkling‚ mostly around the eyes and mouth. The risk of developing psoriasis‚ a chronic inflammatory skin condition‚ is much higher than a non-smoker. Cigarette smoke can cause halitosis‚ bad breath‚ and stained teeth‚ and an increased risk of periodontitis‚ which can cause swollen gums and loss of teeth. These effects on appearance can be great motivators to help a person quit‚ especially women (ash.factsheet‚ 2014). Cancer is
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Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Richard Ramirez was born in El Paso Texas on February 28‚ 1960. He was introduced to satanic worship and drugs at an early age. After moving to Southern California he supported himself by breaking in to homes. Soon after the robbing of homes he began to kill and sometimes even rape many of people. Over the course of his rigorous murders and long trial he was sentenced to life in prison. Ramirez was the youngest of six children born to Julian and Mercedes Ramirez
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It’s Tuesday morning‚ a typical day for my mom at work‚ she’s a unit clerk. But not for me‚ today I am spending the whole day with her at her workplace‚ hospital‚ to do my paperwork for Medical Terminology class. She started by going through the charts one by one and I did the same thing. Due to hospital policy‚ patient’s names are not to be revealed on this report. 5U-Room 1: Patient was admitted with constant pain on the right side of the abdomen under the rib cage‚ diarrhea‚ nausea‚ vomiting
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (n.d‚ Para. 1-9). Plaque: What is it and How do We Get Rid of It? Retrieved from www.colgate.com Plaque is a sticky build-up of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums‚ causing cavities‚ gum disease and bad breath. This article from the Colgate website focuses on how to remove and prevent plaque and also shows step by step information how to remove plaque. The source of this article comes from a top selling brand called Colgate and based upon
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General Purpose: To inform the audience about the origin of mouthwash. Specific Purpose: To elucidate to the audience the evolution of the practice of using mouth wash and the ingredients used to make it. Introduction I. The debate on what to choose a. Time frame and conflict with planned family outing b. The decision made – morning hygiene II. Cave man analogy Body I. Ancient societies use of mouthwash A. Ancient Egyptians cave drawings [1500-1300
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Running head: TEACHING PLAN DEFICIENT KNOWLEDGE (ORAL HYGIENE) Teaching Plan Deficient Knowledge (oral hygiene) related to cognitive impairment Tammy Cochran Georgia Northwestern Technical College Fundamentals of Nursing RNSG 1110 Wheeler November 13‚ 2013 Teaching Plan Deficient Knowledge (oral hygiene) related to cognitive impairment Assessment This resident is an 80 year old widowed female who is alert to self‚ communicates verbally with clear speech. She is unable
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