Introduction Ever since I was young, I have been captivated by the field of healthcare. The thought of playing a vital role in saving lives and providing comfort to patients during their most vulnerable moments has always resonated with me. After careful consideration and thorough research, I have come to the realization that a career as a Surgical Technologist aligns perfectly with my passion for healthcare and my desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. With...
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Introduction The case of Lewis Blackman is a tragic example of a medical error that resulted in the loss of a young life. Lewis, a 15-year-old boy, underwent a routine surgery to correct a pectus excavatum, a chest deformity. However, due to a series of preventable mistakes and communication breakdowns within the healthcare system, Lewis experienced complications that ultimately led to his untimely death. This case study aims to analyze the factors that contributed to Lewis Blackman’s tragic outcome and...
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CTs, MRIs, and ultrasounds are all part of medical imaging that helps figure out what is happening inside the human body. Becoming a radiology technician is rewarding from how to become one, everything involved in the job, and how to differentiate from a radiologist. To become a radiology technician you need two years of college to get an associate’s degree from a radiography program. The program will cover “radiation protection, image production and evaluation, equipment operation, and patient care and...
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Vaccines have been questioned for a substantial amount of time by both parents and certain health professionals in the media regarding their effects on a maturing child; however, these claims are quick to be proven incorrect as vaccines are deemed necessary considering they are the true reason that diseases, such as polio, no longer exist in the United States. The simple role of vaccines is to teach the body how to defend itself from diseases, sicknesses, and infections. Blatantly, many...
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As a child, we all remember going to checkups with our family medicine physician. The familiar vile and needle are things that have defined the meaning of immunity across many generations of the human race, all developed with the first vaccination. Research shows that vaccinations are the best way to protect people from diseases that are spread through daily activities. The modern vaccine is changing from its predecessors because a disease has many strains, and each strain mutates rapidly. This...
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Discussion The purpose of this study was to survey the perspective of the staff of the radiology department toward radiography students during clinical training. It also aimed at finding out the factors that were seen as relevant to the clinical training of students, and the improvement that could be done to make the training experience better for students. Assessing the experience of radiography students on the attitude of the radiology staff towards their clinical training programme. From the perspective of...
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Plastic surgery is a controversial and ethical issue currently happening in the U.S. and in several middle eastern countries. Teenagers, especially adolescent girls, have been exploring new ways to enhance their external appearance through surgery. There are many reasons why people get plastic surgery, however, our society is the first to judge an individual for getting a procedure done, even if it makes the individual content with themselves. For the most part, men and women get plastic surgery in order...
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As much as the world advocates for “loving yourself” and being happy with who you are, just as you are, realistically speaking, the society we live in, puts great importance on looks and physical appearance. Cosmetic surgery wouldn’t exist if that weren’t the case. In ethics, it is agreed that based on a society’s belief system, we, as people have decided what is to be accepted and what is not. Naturally, in order to survive such a system, you either...
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Cosmetic surgery specifies a surgical treatment for people who wish to enhance their appearance and reach their beauty goals. But it may also be used for medical reasons, such as for people who have had accidents, to reinstate the function of a body part, or to repair scars from surgery. It assists the person by building self-esteem, confidence, health, and bodily function and providing physical comfort and ease. A cosmetic surgeon certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery treats...
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Introduction Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death worldwide 1 In Canada, 13% of children between the ages of 5-17 are obese with another 20% overweight 1 Obesity is responsible for an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and respiratory disturbances 3 Due to factors such as socioeconomic status, and physical, and emotional health. Registered Kinesiologists can influence change by prescribing exercise. Recommendation It is recommended that the Government of Ontario provide additional funding...
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Abstract Introduction: The use of intravascular contrast agents in some patients may lead to unwanted and dangerous side effects. So it will be necessary to observe safety precautions. The aim of this study is to identify and investigate safety issues in the use of injectable contrast agents and evaluate their compliance with radiographers. Materials and Methods: At first, by distributing questionnaires, information was gathered about the level of knowledge of the personnel. Then, by observing the written safety instructions and...
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Throughout this essay; key themes, debates, and concepts which support and argue against this statement will be discussed. Focusing mainly on the rise of cosmetic surgery among celebrities, and those not in the public eye, to become the modern-day visual concept of perfection and how social media can be a huge influence on the way we look and view ourselves. The industry has seen thousands of young adults paying huge amounts of money to change certain features on their faces...
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Introduction 1. Hook – A. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “there are about 100,000 children under 2 years old that are not protected against potentially serious vaccine-preventable diseases.” (Zimlich) B. “Vaccines prevent more than 8,500 child hospitalizations in Colorado, 33,000 deaths in the U.S, and between 2 and 3 million deaths worldwide.” (immunizeforgood.com) 2. Background Commentary – A. There is an ongoing debate on whether vaccines are effective or not. A large percentage of families...
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Vaccinations: do they really have health benefits? Mandatory childhood vaccinations have been one of the controversial issues in the United States of America and worldwide. The dramatic controversy was even staged by the republicans during the 2016 presidential campaigns, with the republicans questioning the efficacy of mandatory childhood vaccinations. The campaign against vaccinations is not only an issue of concern for politicians but also other anti-vaccinationists (also known as anti-vaxxers), who include parents, clergymen, and others alike. Some of the...
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A shortage of orthopedic surgeons performing joint replacement is expected in the next several years. “By 2025, there will be a projected shortage between 25,200 surgeons and 33,200 surgeons” which is an extreme shortage of practitioners in this field (Rechtoris). This is one of the reasons that I want to become a surgeon along with helping others. ‘When a patient gets well his doctor ‘feels’ good–a personal warm glow that tells him once again what being a doctor is. This...
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The NHS today struggles to maintain standards of care and deliver a comprehensive service to all [1]. For nearly a decade, the NHS has experienced a significant slowdown in funding growth while conversely, service demand (and cost of service provision) has snowballed [1]. Clinical radiology, predominately a service specialty, is an integral part of the majority of medical pathways with a vital role in the initial investigation and management of severely ill patients [2]. Patient-centered, high-quality care relies on rapid...
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The World health organization defines a vaccine as “ A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism, and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins, or one of its surface proteins.” (World Health Organization, 2018). Currently, in South Africa, there are no mandatory vaccines even though the tuberculosis vaccine (BCG) and the polio vaccine used to be mandatory...
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What is the great sports myth? What is the three-step process for validation of the great sports myth? And how does the great sports myth relate to you in this major? In other words, did the great sports myth have an effect on your major choice? Or a future career? If so how? If not how come? Finally, are our sports inherently pure and good? Examples. Sport is essentially pure & good, and its purity and goodness are transferred to...
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Vaccines are considered one of the most distinguished inventions in history. From a health standpoint, some of the revolutionary achievements of vaccines are the eradication of smallpox and polio. Millions of people die of smallpox during 1980-90, however, the 1979 vaccination program started by the WHO completely wiped it out. Another, striking accomplishment of vaccination is eradicating polio. After the introduction of a worldwide end polio campaign, the number of polio cases has reduced to 407 in 2013 from 350,000...
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Introduction Vaccines are important to prevent and manage infectious diseases and are fundamental components of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Although mRNA vaccines are fairly new advancements in the vaccine world they have been in development and research for 30 years.[1] RNA vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna have been pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the way they work. RNA COVID-19 vaccines generally work by introducing synthetically produced mRNA into cells, producing a spike protein that then initiates an...
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Since the beginning of time, man has always been keen on his appearance and how others viewed him. People with anomalies in their appearance have always been treated differently hence their need to alter their appearance and feel normal. Cosmetic surgery, therefore, is a necessary evil since people will always want to change their appearance so as to be perceived in a particular way. Health engine (2010) explains that cosmetic surgery is a surgical procedure that is done in order...
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Radiology is a science term that refers to different types of tests that gives you a result in a picture for any part of the human body. Those tests provide the doctors with images that help them to see the body from the inside. Various imaging techniques are considered as a ‘part of radiology including x-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and more’ (History of radiology, 2017). ‘When X-rays pass through human tissue, the energy imparted can...
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I. Introduction Many Filipinos nowadays are being deprived of their proper medications or rights to have high-quality diagnoses and treatments due to their distant places with no medical hospitals nearby or lack of financial capabilities. Because of that, the mobilization of services and resources is being practiced especially in rural areas. Radiology, also known as diagnostic imaging, is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by capturing images of parts of the body using...
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Abstract In this research paper, I wanted to know what method between Kinesio Taping and Patellar Bracing is better for treating Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome effectively. I found many research articles that had a therapeutic study on treating PFPS with Kinesio Taping and a few articles that had a therapeutic study on treating PFPS with patellar bracing. The articles that had to deal with Kinesio Taping said that it had some effect in treating the pain but had more of an...
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Introduction As Merriam-Webster puts it, kinesiology is the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement. It is a field of study that allows the assessment of biomedical processes in aiding human health. By extension, kinesiology employs exercises and other related physical activities in helping patients recover their motion functions and, therefore, lead healthy life. The idea of kinesiology works based on the fact that healthy movement of about 30 to 40 minutes daily can...
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Forensic medicine generally covers a heterogeneous group of various disciplines or subspecialties sharing a common interest. The application of specialized scientific and/or technical knowledge aim is to aid in civil and criminal law. Among those disciplines, forensic radiology is a specialized area of medical imaging using radiological techniques to assist physicians and pathologists in matters related to the law. The forensic application of diagnostic medical radiology can be applied in many fields where the prime target of evaluation is the...
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Chickenpox, measles, mumps, hepatitis A/B, polio, shingles, influenza, smallpox, whooping cough, etc. Vaccines are given to help strengthen the body’s immune system which helps fight off diseases or sicknesses that were fatal in the past. Vaccines have recently been said to cause autism, however, without the help of vaccines, fatal diseases would quickly spread and allows human life expectancy to increase. Do you support the vaccination of children? Do you believe that vaccines are helpful or harmful? Why have some...
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Coco Chanel once said, “elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside” (Top 20 Coco Chanel quotes). Many people don’t know the difference between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is when someone chooses to change their image because they want to enhance their appearance. For example, breast enhancement such as augmentation or lift, facial contouring such as rhinoplasty, chin or cheek enhancement, and Body Contouring such as Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, and Gynecomastia Treatment. While plastic...
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South Korea: Plastic Empire Cosmetic Surgery is defined by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery as, “…procedures, techniques, and principles [that] are entirely focused on enhancing a patient’s appearance (Cosmetic Surgery vs Plastic Surgery). Unlike its counterpart, reconstructive/plastic surgery is one and the same; it is defined as a specialty to correct or reconstruct flaws and/or defects that someone may have due to birth, trauma, or sicknesses. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, South Korea ranked third,...
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“To what extent is Kinesio tape effective in preventing and treating patients with a musculoskeletal injury during rehabilitation compared to clinical standardized treatment?’ Evidence Selection The study conducted by Montalvo, Cara, and Myer (2014) is a “systematic literature review and meta-analysis” which aims toward the evaluation the efficacy of Kinesio tape in pain management among people suffering from musculoskeletal injuries. This qualitative article is selected because it lies in the first position in the evidence hierarchy and is considered the...
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