Descriptive Epidemiology Descriptive epidemiology is the field of science that describes the distribution of diseases as well as the determinants. The main goal of any descriptive epidemiological study is to examine and characterize the extent and distribution of a condition within a population. The information gathered is used in the treatment, prevention, and management of […]

Patient’s Pathophysiology One of the main challenges faced by nursing students is writing a great pathophysiology paper. Besides understanding the theoretical principles of pathophysiology, a nurse must be able to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom into real-life practice when determining a patient’s pathophysiology. Every day, patients walk into health facilities seeking care and […]

Blood pressure and abdominal obesity While we can gain weight in all parts of our bodies, usually, most obese people tend to accumulate most of the fat around the abdominal area, a condition referred to as abdominal obesity. Abdominal obesity is often described as having a waist circumference of more than 90cm for men and […]

What are the five love languages, and why are they important in a relationship? People have different ways of showing and expressing love. And simply saying “I love you” is not always enough expression of love. When it comes to love and intimacy, everyone has a unique love language that makes them feel loved. Unfortunately, […]

Neurological and Musculoskeletal Pathophysiologic Processes Neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, collectively referred to as neuromuscular disorders, affect the neuromuscular system. They affect the muscles, the nerves controlling the muscles, and communication between these nerves and muscles. These disorders are primarily characterized by motor weakness and tired muscles that can progressively waste away. Classifications of neuromuscular disorders […]

Schizophrenia Treatment Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that impacts a person’s speech, emotions, thinking, and decision making, affecting how a person interacts and socializes with other people. It is quite a rare condition affecting less than 1% of people in the United States. Some common symptoms associated with schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, odd and […]

Consider the major tenets of Christian Theism. How do we know what is right and wrong? Among the three major practiced religions, Christianity is the most dominant, garnering more than two billion followers worldwide. Like any other religion, the Christian faith is centered on various beliefs known as the tenets of the Christian faith. These […]

The Aristotelian Model of Argument The Aristotelian or the classical model or argument was developed by the great Greek philosopher Aristotle. According to Aristotle’s framework, as a writer, your goal is to persuade and convince the readers into your viewpoint using a series of techniques. The writer must use logic to either confirm a situation […]

Pathophysiology Discussion: Pathophysiology is a medical discipline that converges two terms; pathology, which studies the causes and impacts of an illness or condition in the body, and physiology, which is the study of how the human body functions. In simpler words, pathophysiology studies how illnesses affect different systems of the body from the cellular level […]

The role of informatics in promoting patient-centered care Patient-centered care is a key component of quality care and higher patient outcomes. And indeed, high-quality care cannot exist without patient-centered care. Health informatics plays a primary role in promoting patient-centered care and improving health care outcomes. Informatics combines clinical expertise and technological advancements in care delivery, […]