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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Addiction: The Disease HS 101: Addiction Pharmacology & Physiology Instructor: Wanda Urban November 23‚ 2013 I have often wondered why I turned out the way I did‚ an addict. I wonder if circumstances in my life influenced or contributed to that first time I decided to alter my state with a drug. Honestly‚ I don’t think it did. I had a normal childhood‚ in a loving family. We did not have a lot of money‚ but we had enough. We ate dinner together every night‚ we went camping in the summer
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skin. The peak incidence is during autumn and winter. The disease is highly infectious and patient remains infected with ability to transmit the germ for two weeks or more. Infective Dose: Toxin Incubation Time: The incubation period (the time it takes for a person to become infected after being exposed) for diphtheria is 2 to 4 days‚ although it can range from 1 to 6 days. Symptoms of Illness: Diphtheria disease has many sign and symptoms‚ however in some cases there may
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Introduction A communicable disease is a disease that is transmitted through direct contact with an infected individual or indirectly through a vector. It is also called a contagious disease (Communicable Disease ‚ 2010). Communicable diseases can be spread very easy and they can range anywhere from a cold to anthrax. I will be discussing the communicable disease chlamydia and how it affects the person as well as everything around them. Awareness about communicable disease is going to be the biggest
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What Is Parkinson’s Disease? What Causes Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects how the person moves‚ including how they speak and write. Symptoms develop gradually‚ and may start off with ever-so-slight tremors in one hand. People with Parkinson’s disease also experience stiffness and find they cannot carry out movements as rapidly as before - this is called bradykinesia. The muscles of a person with Parkinson’s become weaker and the individual
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Attachment Theory Bowlby’s description for attachment theory as a means for significant affectionate attachment bonds‚ created between people‚ where many types of emotional distress and personal diagnoses can be formed when this bond is lacking and/or separation is present or loss occurs (Berry & Danquah‚ 2015; Bowlby‚ 1977). This significance is developed from infancy between infants and their primary caregivers. This time period and proper attachment is pivotal in the development of a person’s
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Periodontal disease has the potential to cause systemic effects‚ including preterm delivery and low birth weight; therefore‚ dental professionals must be aware of these risks in order to properly treat and educate pregnant women. This editorial will review the risks that the inflammation process imposes on a fetus. A healthy pregnancy is important not only for the mother’s health‚ but also for the baby’s health. As healthcare providers‚ dental hygienists have a responsibility to educate pregnant
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reduction? Choose one answer. a. A patient who has coronary heart disease and an LDL level of 165 mg/dL b. A patient who has coronary heart disease and an LDL level of 140 mg/dL c. A patient who has two risk factors and a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level of 100 mg/dL‚ without coronary heart disease d. A patient who has one risk factor‚ an LDL level of 170 mg/dL‚ and no history of coronary heart disease Question 2 Marks: 1 A patient has received too much warfarin.
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According to a recent study‚ using a thermostatic mixer valve to reduce the maximum temperature of hot water dispensed from home water pipes should significantly reduce the risk of scalding especially for young children‚ the elderly‚ and people with disabilities. Each year in the United States about 112‚000 people are treated for scald burns in hospital emergency rooms; about 80% of tap water burns occur among young children‚ the elderly‚ and people with disabilities. The American Academy of Pediatrics
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WHAT’S DRIVING PORSCHE? CASE STUDY CASE FACTS Founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche Started by selling design and engineering services to other car makers and was established as an engineering firm. In 1934‚ Hitler commissioned Porsche to make a people’s car or a Volkswagen. In 1938‚ the first plant dedicated to manufacturing of WV was opened. In 1948‚ Porsche produced the first branded sports car and within 2 years produced the Porsche 365 series. THE TURNAROUND Between 1986 and
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