Introduction My ethical dilemma comes from a New York Times article written by Catherine Potter on May 25, 2017. According to the article, Mr. Shield, a 73-year-old man had been diagnosed with a hereditary form of amyloidosis. A rare, incurable disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in body tissues and […]
Mindset of Iraq The Iraqi government is intent on curtailing the activities of the Iranian backed militant group Harakat Hezbollah al Nujaba despite the group contributing significantly to the country’s victory over the Islamic State. This paper will explore the previous effects of foreign interference in Iraq, Iranian interests in Iraq and the Nujaba group’s
Introduction This paper will explore Van Dine’s; Twenty rules for writing detective story as they relate to Doyle, Arthur Conan’s; The Hound of the Baskervilles. This paper will focus on four rules specific rules to demonstrate that while following a pre-ascribed set of rules may be useful, such adherence should not preclude involving the reader
Introduction In the past, limited treatment options give patients, families, and medical professionals little leeway to decide on keeping patients alive or letting them die as the progression of the disease would almost always make this decision of them. Today, advancements in technological innovation have enhance the capabilities of modern medicine. An increased range of
Understanding the processes involved in the development, progression, and spread of cancer is essential in developing effective therapeutic interventions. This paper attempts to elucidate the processes involved in tumor progression and metastasis. This objective will be accomplished by examining the basic biology of cancerous cells and briefly delineating the processes involved in the metastatic cascade.
What population is the author trying to reach? In my opinion, the author seeks to target practitioners designing treatment for older adults. Social support has long been considered a predictor of satisfaction and well-being within the geriatric community. However, the specific psychosocial mechanisms through which social support enhances well-being have remained unexplored. Furthermore, the presence
Advances in medical technology have increased life expectancy rates for people around the world. Consequently, there has been a rise in the population of older of older adults and new concerns regarding the psychosocial wellbeing of the vulnerable subpopulation. Social workers play a pivotal role in ameliorating psychological distress among the elderly through individual, familial,
What is your opinion on ageism? Ageism is an insidious practice characterized by an ingrained negative perception of older people. It is shaped by explicit and implicit assumptions about the ageing process. Archaic stereotype characterize older adults as; senile, unproductive, old fashioned, sick, disabled, isolated, depressed, dependent, frail, lonely and rigid. Contrary to these popular
Comparison between America’s president Donald Trump and Nazi Germany’s Adolf Hitler has been the bedrock of the anti-Trump movement since the beginning of his presidential campaign. At first, it seemed extreme to insinuate that Trump’s presidency would even come close to embodying the fascist strategies employed by Hitler to build the Third Reich. However, each
Benjamin West Benjamin West (1738-1820) is arguably one of the most renowned of all neoclassical artists. He was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania before traveling to London where a majority of his paintings were completed. West used the oil on canvas medium for most of his paintings due to the rich depth of color provided by