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From Stigmatization to Independence: Empowering People with HIV/AIDS in Uganda

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:40:03 +0000

People living with HIV/AIDS suffer not only from their medical condition, but also from stigmatizing attitudes in society. Fear of stigma is a main barrier for testing and disclosure in Uganda Neither do they access treatment, crucial for their survival which causes both personal and societal strain such as orphaned children and increased poverty. Uganda Red Cross Society have succeeded in empowering people living with HIV/AIDS, leading to decreased self-stigma and increased independence...read more

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Case Study on Women's Health

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:18:17 +0000

Women's health refers to health issues specific to human female anatomy. These often relate to structures such as female genitalia and breasts or to conditions caused by hormones specific to, or most notable in, females. Women's health issues include menstruation, contraception, maternal health,child birth, menopause and breast cancer. At present, the only way to decrease the mortality and morbidity from breast cancer is to detect it before the patient presents with symptoms. Towards this direction the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in partnership with the Ministry of Health launched a national breast screening program under the patronage of her Excellency Mrs. Suzan Mubarak – the First Lady of Egypt. This initiative is a Government Funded service that offers free breast screening to Egyptian women above the age of 45 years old. For more information on this topic click here http://groups.itu.int/stocktaking/Database/CaseStudies/EgyptWomenshealthunitproject.aspx http://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/issue/2010/June2010/OTCCaseStudies-0610 http://fhi.org/en/rh/pubs/wsp/casestudies/boliviacs.htm http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/santefemmes/ACTES/Com_Sundby.PDF http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/579591

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MATERNAL CASE STUDY breast cancer in egypet

Case Study on Copd

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:46:16 +0000

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD),chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD), is the co-occurrence of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airwaysbecome narrowed. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks among the leading causes of adult morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among smokers. An estimated 16 million Americans have the disorder. 1 The incidence of COPD is increasing, and illness-associated costs account for up to 15 % of sickness benefits. 2 With approximately 96,000 deaths annually, COPD places fourth as a cause of death in the United States For more information on this topic click here http://www.thevest.com/files/716AECOPDCaseStudy.pdf http://nursingcrib.com/case-study/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disorder-copd-case-study/ http://www.resptrec.org/resources/CaseStudiesAsthmaCOPD.pdf http://journal.diabetes.org/clinicaldiabetes/v18n22000/pg88a.htm

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Case Study on Diabetes

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:40:11 +0000

Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. Patient R.G was handled during our duty at Brgy. Pantihan 3, Maragondon,,Cavitewith the chief complaint of insufficient sleep at night, loss of his weight and scaly of skin. The laboratory test and special treatment for the patient are not applicable because this case is base on community setting. For more information chick here... http://journal.diabetes.org/clinicaldiabetes/v18n22000/pg88a.htm http://spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/content/16/1/32.full http://www.scribd.com/doc/19469217/Case-Study-diabetes-Mellitus

Case Study on Johnson and Johnson

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:51:23 +0000

Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886.There were numerous, disparate intranet sites across JJM’s functions, geographic locations and franchises. We saw these as ‘first generation’ intranets, as each needed technical personnel (usually a single individual) to update content, which often created bottlenecks. Supporting and maintaining these sites involved duplication of costs....To refer this case study click here Johnson and Johnson

Case Study on Obesity

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:20:51 +0000

The physician explained to her that he would not recommend starting weight-loss medications until she followed a diet subsequent to seeing a nutritionist. He said that she should follow-up with his office in 3 months for a re-assessment of her lifestyle changes (eg, healthy eating, and regular physical activity). Upon follow-up 3 months later, she had lost about 2 pounds. The doctor then discussed using Orlistat......To refer this case study click here Obesity

Case Study on HIV Aids

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:48:11 +0000

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to more than 10% of the world’s population and roughly 64% of all people living with HIV. In 2005 alone, an estimated three million..... To refer this case study click here HIV Aids

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A 7-year-old boy with confusion and incoherent speech.

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:40:25 +0000

A 7-year-old Chinese boy with a history of bronchial asthma had upper respiratory tract infection for the preceding two weeks treated by a pediatrician. He then presented with confusion and incoherent speech on the day of admission. He was afebrile, with the Glasgow coma scale (GCS) of 14/15 (E4V4M6) and normal physical findings. Investigations showed normal complete blood counts, blood glucose, renal and liver function tests except for mildly elevated ALT at 34 IU/L (5-25 IU/L). refer for more

Clinical Ethics Using a Case Study

Aniruddha — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:40:28 +0000

Critical care nurses often find themselves in the midst of challengingethical situations that involve conflict between the needs ofcritically ill patients and the patients’ family membersand the preferences of physicians and other healthcare providerswho initiate and manage resuscitation measures. The presence of patients’ family members during cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) is an ethical issue debated among healthcareprofessionals who routinely face life-threatening situations.Presentation of a case study involving a family’s presenceduring CPR provides students in a critical care nursing coursevaluable experience in making ethical decisions that will preparethe students for the inevitable dilemmas faced by professionalnurses. It discusses about the Family Presence duringCardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

This paper shows a case about a 40 year man and the issue caused due to the arrival of his wife in the critical care unit.

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Teaching Clinical Ethics Using a Case Study

BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING AT THE HOSPITALS: A CASE STUDY AT SINGAPORE HOSPITAL

maddy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:53:09 +0000

As health care costs increase, there is a need for healthcare service providers to look for ways to contain costs and to achieve a higher efficiency at their operating facilities without sacrificing quality. This paper studies a case in employing business process reengineering techniques on one aspect of a health care service – surgical work. The system is simulated focusing on the processes that contribute to the effective functioning of an operating theatre. Read More...