Urinary System: Kidneys, Bladder, and Ureters
Urinary System
Composed of the kidneys (urine-forming organs) and their means of disposal (calyces, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, and urethra).
Kidneys
They are located in the abdominal cavity, supported on the posterior abdominal wall in its most superior part. The abdominal wall is formed by the psoas and the quadratus lumborum muscles (one behind the other) from the last rib to the iliac crest. These two muscles form the posterior abdominal wall, and both kidneys rely on them at the top. They are
Read MoreEvidence-Based Oral Health: A Clinician’s Guide
Evidence-based oral health focuses on the systematic and rational integration of evidence from scientifically and clinically relevant oral health studies, the clinician’s clinical experience, and the patient’s needs and preferences.
Formulating a Focused Question: PICO
Use the PICO framework (Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) to formulate a focused question.
Critical Analysis Based on Hierarchy of Evidence
Base your critical analysis on the hierarchy of evidence, including meta-analyses,
Read MoreWorkplace Health and Safety: Hazards and Prevention
Working Conditions
Any feature of the work that might have a significant influence on the generation of safety hazards and worker health.
Health |
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of affection or disease. |
Occupational Health |
Courses of action to promote and maintain a degree of welfare and health among the workers and their workplace. |
Negative |
Mismatches—physical, mental, psychic—that can cause illness or accidents. |
Occupational Hazard |
Increases the |
Autonomic Nervous System and Common Neurological Diseases
The Autonomic Nervous System
- The sympathetic system prepares the body to cope with stressful situations, alarm, or situations that require effort, thus increasing energy expenditure.
- In contrast, the parasympathetic system produces relaxation of the body, generally leading to a decrease in energy consumption.
Major Diseases of the Nervous System
Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Alzheimer’s
Teen Health: Common Issues and Care
Teen Hospitalization
When a teen is hospitalized, it’s crucial to maintain a pleasant atmosphere and ensure they are accompanied by their parents. Calling them by name and answering their questions can help ease their anxiety.
Role of the Healthcare Professional
- Reception, entrance, and exit of the patient.
- Preparing the patient care unit.
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Administering oxygen and medication.
- Providing psychological support to the child and parents.
Adolescent Health Checkups
Physical Examination
- Anthropometric
Mark Sway and the Mafia Lawyer’s Secret
The Story of Mark Sway
The story begins with two children, Mark Sway, eleven years old, and his younger brother Ricky, eight years old. Mark is teaching his brother how to smoke when a large, black car pulls up. The children approach the vehicle, and inside they find a large, disheveled man. This man intends to commit suicide by connecting a hose from the exhaust pipe to the car’s interior, sealing it shut.
The two brothers attempt to prevent the man’s suicide, removing the hose twice. On the second
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