Are anorexia and bulimia caused by our society? What are the motivations or social pressures to be thin? What are the major sources of these pressures? Are there other cultures where this pressure does not exist? Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders typically characterized by a slanted view of one’s body image. Persons with […]
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects multiple pathways within the human body. It impairs neurotransmitter systems, with experts now linking it to a drop in acetylcholine muscarinic concentrations. The pathophysiology of schizophrenia is best explained by investigating anatomical abnormalities, dysfunctional neurotransmission, and stress-related signaling cascades. Anatomical abnormalities in the structure of different regions in
Hypertension is a life-threatening condition occasioned by a steep and sudden elevation in blood pressure. It is classified either as idiopathic or secondary which now affects roughly 78 million Americans (Kasper et al., 2018). While idiopathic hypertension is typically thought to have no definitive explanation for its cause, its secondary counterpart originates from predisposing conditions
Pneumonia is a common pulmonary parenchyma infection which currently ranks high as a leading cause of hospitalization in the United States. According to Kasper et al. (2018), it is classified into community-acquired (CAP), ventilator-associated (VAP), hospital-acquired (HAP) and care-associated (HCAP) pneumonia categories. Specific fungi, bacteria and viruses are all capable of causing pneumonia whose onset
Short-Term Memory Short-term memory or working memory is a volatile memory that just lasts for a few seconds; up to 30 seconds and only grasps a few items 5 to 9. Short-term memory happens when one pays attention to sensory information such as visual, haptic or audio and records the information briefly in the mind.
Introduction Memory is a multifaceted process which contains three phases that include recalling, storing and encoding. Therefore, there are various brain areas which are involved in memory based on the type of memory in question. There are three types of memory which include short-term memory, long-term memory and skill memory. Short-term memory takes part in
Over the years, environmental factors have played a significant role as far as the health of human beings is concerned. In this regard, it has become vital to protect the environment as one of the ways to build a healthy society. Notably, health practitioners like nurses and other officials have made efforts to collaborate with
Annotated Timeline Assignment Instructions Produce a sequential timeline, identifying the major policy statements or legislation that had significant effects on the enforcement of drug laws in the United States. The timeline should begin with the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and end at today’s date. This project may contain a chart, detailing the significant statements
A Review Of A Major DEA Drug Case Background Joaquín Guzmán Loera, popularly known as El Chapo, is one of the most notorious drug lords of our time. From humble beginnings as a smalltime marijuana farmer in his rural Badiraguato village, Guzmán rose through the ranks of the narcotics trade, before forming the Sinaloa Cartel.
Pharmacology Research Paper Instructions Write a paper comparing and contrasting the four major classifications of drug actions on the human body (stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and narcotics). Select one drug from each classification for an in-depth analysis, which should include at least: the effects of those drugs on the human body, a discussion of the dependence