...our sorority nationally supports St Jude as our philanthropy. I have toured this hospital and have seen first-hand how incredible St Jude really is. Relate to the Audience: As college students, we don’t all necessarily have the means to donate to a charity like this, but there are many little things that you can do that will help more than you think. For example, the last Monday in September, Chili’s, who also is a huge contributor to St Jude, donates 100% of that days profit nationwide to the hospital. It’s as easy as going out to lunch or dinner. Preview: Today I’m going to share with you some information on pediatric cancer, what St Jude is and how they are setting the standard for children’s research hospitals (Connective: Signpost- First I’m going to talk a little about childhood cancer) I. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children ages 1-14 in the United States. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/childhood A. In the United States in 2007, there were roughly 10,400 children...
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...Controversy I. Summary/Introduction Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a compound produced in the body, and stored within the mitochondria of cells, is used by the cells to help generate energy. In the article, 9 Benefits of Coenzyme Q 10 (2012) Semeco asserts that CoQ10, available in the form of an oral supplement, provides many benefits to a person’s health. Although CoQ10 is a substance that occurs naturally within the body, that does not necessarily make it safe for oral consumption for just anyone. Some people do have health conditions that cause potential deficiencies of CoQ10. As a person ages, the amount of CoQ10 within the body decreases. Persons suffering from nutritional...
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...------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form Text size: A A * Theodore Lange ID: 1113086 * Log Out * Help CITI Program Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative at the University of Miami ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form * Main Menu * My Profiles * My CEUs * My Reports * Support * Main Menu › VA Human Subjects Protection › Informed Consent Informed Consent Content Author * Diane Paul, M.S., RN National Comprehensive Cancer Network Introduction It is important to understand that informed consent is a process that begins with the recruitment and screening of a subject and the signing of the consent document, continues throughout the subject's involvement in the research, and continues beyond study termination. It includes: * Recruitment efforts encompassing the means of first creating awareness or contact and spanning everything from medical record review to advertisements and other recruitment materials. * Providing specific information and answering questions about the study to subjects in a way that is understandable to them while giving subjects adequate time to consider participation. * Obtaining the voluntary agreement of subjects to take part in the study. While the subject may agree to participate in the study, subjects may withdraw at any time. Part of the ongoing nature of the consent process is verifying the...
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...the invention of television and video recorder and introduction of contrast media . The conventional fluoroscopy involve no screen and recorder or image processor but just human bear eyes.First the medical worker must stay in dark room for a long while to see the image as the intensity of the visible light produced by fluorescence effect is very weak.Secondly, People have to remember what they have seen and the image cannot be shown to others as there are no copy.So when other medical worker want to see the image, the patient has to be irradiate again.The patient dose will doubled this is important to avoid repeated fluoroscopic examination.According to the report the repeated fluoroscopy on children will cause hyaline membrane problem and lung problem and activity of some enzyme will also decrease on children(Birch, A. M., & Baker, D. H. 1960) so it is necessary to follow the ALARA principle and avoid unnecessary examination. After introduction of digital image processor and television system, the X Ray image is received by the mechanine but not the human eyes.So medical workers do not have to stay in the dark room but can move to the operation theater which allow further development of the fluoroscopy such as angiogram or monitor the operation process which can make the operation more accurate as the surgeon can give extra information such as whether the depth of the implant is correct and use angiogram to confirm the blood flow and blood vessel .Also the television and...
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...are all names of athletes written in history to be known as, one of the greatest, a hero, Spectacular, amazing, an Idol and so on. Tumors, osteoarthritis, congestive heart failure, lung cancer, Diabetes, high blood pressure and many more are all names of risks of taking performance enhancing drugs that people are willing to take to be known as, one of the greatest, a hero, Spectacular, amazing, or an Idol Purpose statement: today, I would like to reveal the ways legalizing performance enhancing drugs would tarnish the future of sports and athletes Preview: I would like to discuss three Main problems with legalizing performance enhancing-drugs First: ruining the legacies of past athletes Second: side effects in the present Third: future possibilities Transition: let me begin by explaining the effects legalizing the drugs would have on our past I. Legalizing performance-enhancing drugs will not only disrespect but also disregard all of the great accomplishments made by great athletes before us through pure hard work and will A. Barry bonds record is already an example (diminishes roger Maris/babe Ruth) B. Brett farve from 1992-2010 321 consecutive starts, usain bolt (worlds fastest man),Olympics C. How would you feel if someone broke one of your records on a video game with a cheat code Transition: Now that we went over some of the effects PED’s have on the past let me explain the effects on the present I. Legalizing PED’s would lead to...
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...Fiction 1)The-Fault-in-Our-StarsCancer is such a dreadful disease, indiscriminate in its choice of victim, choosing with aplomb regardless of age, gender, or status. There are a myriad of stories behind the tragedy and many of them remain untold. In The Fault In Our Stars by John Green, he builds a story out of darkness and despair. He takes the tragedy of cancer and immerses us in the lives of characters that could very well be real. Many know of the heartaches in dealing with those who fight the fight, and many of those scars last a lifetime. He brings his story in the form of a teen girl, Hazel Lancaster. Stricken with cancer from a young age, she believes she has come to terms with what her life has become. Then she meets a young man, Augustus Waters, a survivor of cancer. He is drawn to her in a way that is initially uncomfortable, and as she tries to push him away in her sarcastic vein, he finds her to be exactly the type of girl he has been looking for. Throughout the story there is a beauty and humor, a 'candle in the wind' for each of those whose lives have been touched by such an uncaring disease. For cancer touches not just the victim but all those who love and are in anyway touched by them. Be prepared for a story of romance and anger, excitement and humor, and friendship and bravery for that is the direction we are led as Green develops the personality of a group of teens that have the courage to bring both laughter and tears. The stories that encircle each individual...
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...dialysis and has been for the last two years. His wife has no current health problems to note, nor do his three children ages 20, 17, and 15. He has been recently diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) and has been prescribed Avodart 0.5 mg once daily by mouth. Although he has health insurance the drug is still expensive. He has decided to supplement the therapy with the herbal supplement Saw Palmetto; he is taking the Avodart one day, and then the Saw Palmetto on opposite days. He has presented to the Emergency Department with complaints of urinary retention and abdominal pain. He is assessed and is admitted to the Med/Surg Unit for Acute Urinary Retention. He prefers to learn in Spanish, he likes handouts with pictures or video in Spanish also. Mr. Sanchez currently shows a knowledge deficit related to medication and CAM therapy interactions, and knowledge deficit of the disease process. During the interview and assessment of the patient it was noted he deferred on numerous occasions to his wife for information. The Disease Process...
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...Summary Magnetic nanoparticles have allowed for many breakthroughs in cancer therapy. They are currently being implemented with cancer diagnostics, which allows healthcare professionals to image where cancerous areas reside in the body. For example, magnetic nanoparticle have been utilized in conjunction with MRI scans to greatly increase the image contrast, leading to the detection of small and otherwise undetectable prostate cancer metastases. Additionally, nanoparticles are being used as a physical means of destroying tumorous tissue by the use of Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia. This technology uses the power of magnets to oscillate iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles to create heat in the form of kinetic energy and has shown to drastically reduce the size of brain tumors when compared to patients who have no treatment at all. Beyond their use as diagnostics and physical tools to destroy cancerous tumors, magnetic nanoparticles are also used as a delivery agent for gene therapy. For example, magnetic nanoparticles have shown to increase the half life of the various biological matter such as DNA and RNA so that it can reach the intended target before the body’s immune response destroys the magnetic gene delivery system. In the future, research will be focused on pharmacokinetics of the nanoparticles, ensuring the nanoparticles can stay in the body for longer periods of time and that the body reacts in a positive manner to the magnetic nanoparticles. Introduction ...
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...Teeth die as a result of trauma (including sometimes, the trauma of a high speed drill creating too much heat or sucking the organic material from the microscopic tubules that assist in keeping it alive), or from microbial invasion from deep decay or gum disease into the pulp that nourishes each tooth. The following video offers key considerations about root canals. A root canal is an embalming procedure dentists perform on a tooth. Root canals are designed to keep a dead tooth mechanically functioning in a live body. It is no longer a huge secret that root canals crank out microbial metabolic toxins. Even some root canal specialists (endodontists) are starting to "own" it. For instance, they acknowledge that "condensing osteitis" around...
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...First Collections In the Clinic Journal Club CME Audio & Video Authors 17 December 2013, Vol 159, No. 12> Advertisement Email Share Get Permissions Get Citation Figures Slideset (.ppt) PDF Reviews | 17 December 2013 Vitamin and Mineral Supplements in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: An Updated Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force FREE Stephen P. Fortmann, MD; Brittany U. Burda, MPH; Caitlyn A. Senger, MPH; Jennifer S. Lin, MD, MCR; and Evelyn P. Whitlock, MD, MPH [+] Article and Author Information See Also: Published Letter: Padayatty et al Published Letter: Dror et al Published Letter: Hemilä Published Letter: Bolland et al Published Letter: Fortmann et al Oral High-Dose Multivitamins and Minerals After Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Trial Long-Term Multivitamin Supplementation and Cognitive Function in Men: A Randomized Trial Enough Is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Ann Intern Med. 2013;159(12):824-834. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-159-12-20131217000729 Text Size: A Related Articles Filter By Topic > Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplements for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Ann Intern Med. 2014;160(8):558-564. Routine Vitamin Supplementation To Prevent Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease: Recommendations and Rationale Ann Intern Med...
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...the Implememtnation“The implementation and use of an efficient and well developed EMR system in today’s healthcare industry” Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Practice 6/13/2015 1 | P a g e Table of Contents 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Table of Contents Introduction Current Business Process Data Collection and Analysis Data and System Security Ethical Issues System Requirements and Recommendations Attachment 1 References page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 5 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 13 2 | P a g e Introduction “Project Introduction: A physician’s office hired you as a consultant to provide recommendations for an efficient information system that will: 1) minimize patient waiting time, 2) decrease paper work between the office and other healthcare entities such as hospitals, labs, and imaging companies 3) increase quality of patient care, and 4) optimize billing and coding process. Your recommendations should reflect an overview of the key technologies that are important in today’s business environment and introduce organization and management concepts relating to information technology function. ...
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...Point #1: Obesity is a disorder involving the excessive amount of body fat. A. There are 2 types of classification involving weight gain 1. The classification of being overweight refers to the excess of body weight. 2. And obesity is the excess of fat. 3. Childhood obesity occurs when a child is well above their age and height range which is determined by the body mass index. Children that are at risk for obesity may be ones that are genetically predisposed and have parents that are obese. 4. TRANSITION: Next, I will talk about what health effects that is caused by obesity. II. Main Point #2: Childhood Obesity has short-term and long-term health effects. A. Short-term effects 1. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and are more prone to pchyciatric problems, like depression, poor self esteem, and negative self image of themselves. 2. More likely to be prediabetic,...
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...the current childhood obesity epidemic is caused by fast food industries, video games, poor eating habits and the lack of exercise. This disease affects adults and children in the United States (Evans2006). Obesity is the state of being well above one’s normal weight. Children are becoming sick and being overweight because of this condition. ( medterms 2008). Everyday one in four children (from ages 5 to 18) eats fast food. As a result, children are gaining extra pounds daily while increasing the risk of obesity. Child obesity from fast food consumptions is an issue for parents because of the health risks associated by obesity. Fast food products contain higher fats, carbohydrates, sugars, and calories than any other products. As a result, children of all ages worldwide are accumulating excess weight because of unbalanced nutrients found in these products. According to several studies, child obesity from fast foods is a major problem because children consume over 120 extra calories daily. Poor nutritional habits are one of the important reasons for childhood obesity. Television and Video games Another problem that could lead to obesity is playing video games and watching television. Many children sit in front of the television many hours unsupervised and they tend to eat more. The growth of technology has taken the place of play exercise. Watching television or playing video games requires less effort on their part. Children are still growing and...
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...Running Head: THE HEALTH BELIEF MODEL, AND PROSTATE CANCER What is the Impact of the New Prostate Cancer screening guidelines on Black Men? And The Health Belief Model Calvin Sneed Marymount University August 1st 2014 Introduction Prostate cancer is a highly prevalent disease with an estimate of 30,000 deaths and 233,000 new cases predicted for the United States in 2014 (ACS, 2014). It is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men but is highly survivable if diagnosed correctly. In fact, the American Cancer Society (2014) has stated the relative five and ten year survival rates for the disease are 100 percent and 99 percent respectively. These figures indicate the importance of early detection screenings like the Prostate Specific Antigen test (PSA) and the Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) in regards to surviving the disease. “Since using early detection tests for Prostate Cancer became relatively common in the United States (about 1990), the prostate cancer death rate has dropped” (ACS, 2014). However, there has been a contentious debate in recent years involving many organizations on the adequacy of these early detection measures (American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2013). Controversy stems from studies like the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) cancer screening trial. The early research from this study indicated there was no evidence of a mortality benefit in having an annual PSA screening done (Andriole, Crawford, Grubb, Buys...
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...Promoting Cultural Sensitivity A Practical Guide for Tuberculosis Programs That Provide Services to Hmong Persons from Laos U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Hla dej yuav hle khau; Tsiv teb tsaws chaw yuav hle hau. “When you cross a river, take off your sandals; when you emigrate from one country to another, take off your hat.” –Hmong Proverb Promoting Cultural Sensitivity A Practical Guide for Tuberculosis Programs That Provide Services to Hmong Persons from Laos Female elder. © Frank Carter. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008 For Additional Information For more information or for a list of available guides, please contact: Division of Tuberculosis Elimination National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mailstop E-10 Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: (404) 639-8120 Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/tb Suggested Citation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Promoting Cultural Sensitivity: A Practical Guide for Tuberculosis Programs That Provide Services to Hmong Persons from Laos. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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