Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) also known as heartburn is a disease that arise when the lower esophageal sphincter opens automatically for varying period of time or does not close accordingly and the stomach contents rise up into the esophagus. Due to the refluxed of acid in the stomach to the lower portion of the esophagus causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn or acid indigestion. There are many factors that may contribute to Gastroesophageal reflux disease‚ however the
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Advocacy for Chronic Pain Patients Advocacy for chronic pain patients is the voice for all people involved. Advocacy is the answer to some better pain care for its patients. Advocacy is the voice in Congress so that these people can be heard. Advocacy is getting better educated on the chronic pain management and how to help patients deal with their pain. The research I have done is search the web and read articles on chronic pain. The most influential part is that I have met and
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Lyme Disease Lyme Disease An emerging public health concern in the New River Valley is the increase in reported cases of Lyme disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ “Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vectorborne illness in the United States‚” although it is concentrated primarily in only thirteen states. The New River Valley reported a record number of cases in 2012‚ and is considered endemic to Lyme disease per the Virginia Department of Health
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Chronic Multitasking In a world of multitasking and constant distractions‚ most human beings feel a certain satisfaction from accomplishing tasks at a faster rate; however‚ in actuality‚ multitasking can cause stress and result in poor quality of work. From a young age we continue to develop tactics to improve everyday tasks such as homework‚ chores‚ and socializing. Most live by the sayings‚ “life is short” and “live life to the fullest‚” so as a result multitasking has created a psychological
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IS ADDICTION A DISEASE? Drug agencies in the world have struggled for legitimacy in the field of medicine addiction. Drug abuse has become a common norm in the society today. Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease that causes uncontrollable drug seeking and use despite its negative consequences on the addict. Although the decision to take drugs is voluntary for many individuals‚ the brain changes that over a period of time. It hampers a person’s ability to resist his/her impulses to take drugs;
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to address issues in relation to pain‚ acceptance‚ and the adjustments in a person’s life who is living with chronic pain. By obtaining the required research information‚ the social work intern co-facilitated a group called “ ACT for Chronic Pain.” This group is for Veterans who experience chronic pain. It is designed to help with acceptance of thoughts and feeling that go along with chronic pain while helping the Veterans live a life that is rich and meaningful. The social work intern selected this
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CASE STUDY: LYME DISEASE Cherron Boswell‚ Denise Colton‚ and La Nita Hood Bowie State University Introduction Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in North America and Europe. Lyme disease is steadily increasing in the United States and the majorities of health care providers are unfamiliar with the disease; primarily because of its complexity and as a result lack the clinical skills necessary to provide comprehensive care to infected patients. The purpose of this
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Date: 4/17/13 Research Paper The Effect of Gum Disease on Human Health. People think the way to have a charming smile is to have white teeth. However‚ that is not all there is to have good oral health. Healthy gum tissue also is an important part of tooth structure which enables our healthy bright smile. Healthy gums aren’t just important for your oral health‚ but they can also be important for your overall health. Numerous research studies suggest that other long-term‚ chronic health conditions
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Parkinson’s disease Just imagine: your muscles going stiff‚ tremors running through your limbs constantly and the inability to smile and laugh with your grandchildren. This torment is the everyday experiences of a Parkinson’s disease sufferer. Parkinson’s disease is a growing concern in our nation‚ and though we know what the symptoms are‚ we do not know for sure what causes it‚ or even how to cure it. Throughout this paper‚ the definition will be described as well as the symptoms and treatment
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PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE DESCRIPTION Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is one of the most serious complications of a sexually transmitted disease in women. This disease can lead to irreversible damage to the uterus‚ ovaries‚ fallopian tubes or other parts of the female reproductive system‚ and it is consider the primary preventable cause of infertility in women. CAUSES PID is a complication often caused by some STDs
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