21 Oct. 2008 <http://www.proquest.com/ This is an informative article chronicling in part the early history of vaccine development against the avian flu. The articles main focus is concerning the continuing development of vaccines that can target the mutating virus, and how the medical community in this country should prepare for the increasingly likely avian flu pandemic. Not only does this journal entry involve a good detail of the epidemiology of the influenza mutations, but also a detailed description and diagrams of vaccine
“Shock of the Past for Modern Medicine”, by Roger Lewin The article “Shock of the Past for Modern Medicine” by Roger Lewin discuss the how or if medical conditions and diseases should be treated. The effects of modern medicine have made significant advances in recent history. Doctors and scientists have discovered new treatments and preventive strategies to treat number of illnesses and conditions. The questions lie on whether or not these treatments actually help aid in recovery or if they hinder the progress and evolution of the human species. Lewin talks about a number of conditions that humans commonly suffer from.
“A Rhetorical Analysis on CDC’s Website on ADHD” The reasoning for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) article, is to inform the media about how (CDC) can work for you by “Saving Lives. Protecting People.” The (CDC) has brought to attention a main concern of a well- known disease called ADHD, “Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder.” This disease has affected children through young adolescence, by promoting a healthier lifestyle and premium health insurance (CDC) is attempting to educate parents, children, teachers and diagnosed individuals of ADHD, by giving facts and statistics of this growing disease. The CDC offers an array of information regarding the subject of ADHD. As an inquiring reader or one who suffers from ADHD “Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder” The CDC gives data and statistics from “The American Psychiatric Association” that states from their diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders “that 3%-7% of school-aged children have ADHD” (DSM-IV-TR) (CDC, 2013.) This informative article also includes an ADHD homepage that gives a list of topics that are covered such as: Symptoms and diagnosis, Treatment and Concerns and Conditions of outgoing patients of ADHD.
Hospitals must also submit reports of injury and death to patients that result from infections that were acquired while staying in the hospital (2009 Hospital National Patient Safety Goals, 2008). Conferring to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, annually, more than a million people suffer from an infection acquired while receiving services in a health care organization. By following the hand hygiene guidelines provided by the World Health Organization or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prevalence of infectious diseases passed from staff to residents will be significantly reduced (National Patient Safety Goals effective January 1, 2012). This results as a consequence of patient safety. Evidence-based practice solutions include health care
The CDC organization is in charge of small pox vaccines and we are assuring the citizens that we have a plan to make sure that we distribute these vaccines as soon as possible as needed. Our plans will not only address the issue of the recently talked about small pox but will also include the prevention and control of other diseases such as Anthrax, HIV, Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cigarette smoking. We will also like to create awareness and educate on how our daily life style can cause serious problems to our health. We also want the citizens to know that we will be working with the national security agencies such as the FBI, CIA, and the Department of Homeland
Electronic Medical Records Opinion Paper and Annotated Bibliography Electronic Medical Records and the potential mandated implementation of these types of systems across the nation pose many questions and potential obstacles for healthcare providers over the next decade. The discussion of my opinion and the affects on practices and hospitals across the United States is the basis for this research. It is important to preface my analysis with a background of my thought process prior to the research and my intentions are far as discussion of the topic. Therefore, before I began my research, I had a fairly strong belief of what I thought I would discover throughout the process, and my assumptions were confirmed over the course of the
What are the determinants of health in humans. When there is a definition of health it is now time to find the outcome measures often in terms of determinants that each society believes to be a risk to health. Extensive research has to be completed to find health determinants and even then health policies must be developed to reflect these determinants of health. Research can be collected by different methods such as telephone, mail or face to face interviews. Usually the most used method of collecting research by companies is face to face interviews.
They are working with Department of Defense research laboratories to achieve cutting edge problem solving for blast injuries. Achievements by this project include medical standards for personal protective equipment. Also, the new concept of ‘reset’ for Soldiers in redeployment, or returning home, is ensuring healthy return to civilian life for citizen Soldiers. Improvement of battlefield medical treatment to decrease neurotrauma and hemorrhage is one of the program’s major areas of focus. Last, the Blast Injury Research Program is bringing technology advances and new research concepts to DoD programs (DoD,
According to Edberg (2006), regional health information organizations (RHIO) have become the common platforms for sharing relevant data in such cases. Using electronic health records (EHRs), the practitioners are able to share relevant data within the shortest time possible in order to respond effectively to disasters. Developing a comprehensive plan on how the information is to be shared, and how to respond to the disaster is important, especially when such eventualities cannot be addressed elsewhere. In this proposal, the researcher seeks to evaluate the use of electronic health records as an interoperable approach to disaster and response planning. Available Resources The disaster planning committee has a number of resources that are available through the regional health information organization (RHIO).
The United States is known as the “hot bed of research and innovation in new medical technology”. (Shi, L. and Singh, D. 2001, p. 10). We have some of the best scientist and physicians that specialize in management of disease process. Daily, we continue strive to expand evidence base medicine to enhance patient outcomes and experiences. We focus on prevention and curative practice to slow or minimize the disease process.