Health and Social Care

When I started my thoracic rotation, I went about the experience as many residents would: try to do a good job for the patients and attending and learn as much as I can.

The colon, also known as the large intestine, has the purpose of absorbing water as well as store waste materials in the form of faeces. The colon is susceptible to different types of cancer, the most common one being the adenocarcinoma.

Sleep is increasingly acknowledged as a critical public health threat, not least because insufficient sleep is linked to poor brain function that in turn lead to industrial disasters, road accidents, medical and other occupational mistakes.

This essay is a critical response to the poem The Mother by Gwendolyn Brooks. The main thesis of the poem is abortion and the complexities of emotional experience after a woman has had an abortion.

In the daily diet, there are at least seven important components that should be balanced in relation to an individual's weight and the level as well as the type of physical activity is undertaken.

In spite of the number of sophisticated technologies and improved care systems, contemporary medicine is slowly adopting the aspect of spirituality in patient treatment a...

The study evaluates the influence of the mental health parity and addiction equity act (MHPAEA) since its adoption five years ago. It provides an update on whether or not insured American patients...

Surgical site infection is the contagion or negative effect that occurs on the site of surgical operation. Particularly, this infection usually happens at or around the part of the body where the operation was performed.

Just like Christianity, Islamic spirituality backs a holistic way of living, in which spirituality should be integrated into every aspect of life, as well as incorporating the health of a persons body with the well-being of the soul, heart, and mind.

Health sciences and dentistry are the fields where am much interested since I have seen many countries and underserved communities around the world and this has inspired me to be in this area to make a difference.

Being institutionalized as a Down syndrome patient, Valerie has availed all the essential support systems for health care, special education, and related services by the institution as mandated by the law.

Healthcare is and should be considered a fundamental right. This implies that healthcare should be universally accessible to all human beings. As such every individual has the right to access the highest standards...

Psychoactive drugs such as alcohol and marijuana have the ability to change or alter the consciousness of an individual. More people especially the use these drugs to change their consciousness...

The experiment is a method that the researchers use to discover the cause and effect of a product in the body. In this experiment that will show how best toothpaste affects cavity, I will set up a minimum of two groups.

Deviance in human behavior is one of the major psychological and social concerns in behavioral studies. According to many psychologists, the small signs of deviant behaviors may be a tip of the iceberg.

Baby boomers refer to the population that was born between 1946 and 1964 in the United States. This portion of the population has been recognized for its considerable contribution to economic growth and development.

Nowadays, choosing a form of birth control can be as overwhelming as trying to shop for a new laptop. Due to the emergence of technological advancement, many options exist in the market.

Abortion is the process of terminating a pregnancy by removing the embryo from the uterus of the expectant mother which leads to its ultimate death. Adoption and abortion are quite different experiences.

Appendicitis is in simple terms an inflamed appendix. There are several presenting symptoms of appendicitis. The symptoms include pain coming from the upper abdomen.