...research in the treatment of childhood cancer. Such research is essential for understanding common challenges that arise after the difficult cancer diagnosis experience and may lead to better strategies and interventions for anticipating and mitigating the adverse impact of cancer on the child and his or her family giving a more holistic approach to care. From this case study, one can immediately notice that family Cauchi have passed through a lot of hardships over a short period of time. Over three weeks they have faced the diagnosis of cancer, prolonged hospitalisation, and a disrupted routine, together with surgical and invasive procedures, intensive treatment along with adverse side-effects, as well as changes in the child’s body image and in his habitual personality. In its first section, this assignment will give an overview of the initial diagnosis and acute phase of the leukaemia treatment. In light of literature, the following section will discuss and evaluate interventions carried out to prevent, reduce and manage adverse side-effects, in order to maintain the overall physical health of the child. Subsequently, the impact of the illness experience on the child, sibling and the parents is addressed from a psychological, social and spiritual point of view. The nurse’s role in providing support, information and education throughout hospitalisation, as well as in preparation for discharge, is outlined. Admitting the child to the oncology unit As soon as the diagnosis...
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...| Life Stage: Childhood | Genetic Factor | Physical Factor | Environment Factor | Socio-economic Factor | Lifestyle Factor | | Jolie was | She used to be skinny while she was in her childhood. | Jolie lived in miserable environment as she was bullied in her school because of which she couldn’t attend school. | Her mom was not wealthy enough to give her high class facilities and also due to not enough money they had to move to east coast with her brother. | She spent her childhood trying to | Life Stage: Adulthood | Jolie inherited cancer from her mother. Her mother died of ovarian cancer in early age because of which could then be passed down to Angelina that’s why she had high chance of breast cancer in her late adulthood and is also likely to pass down to her upcoming generation. | When she enters in her adulthood her health become weakened may be due to under eating and usage of drugs as she was skinny. She was admitted at psychiatric ward for 72 hours due to depression. She used to go to gym to keep herself fit but she left gym as she was suffering from stress and depression. | Angelina when she became adult she had no problem when it comes to her housing as she became wealthy enough and could provide everything for her and her family. In her adulthood she lived in US and she surrounded herself with her great ambition of humanities. | In her adulthood she had high social class, she could support her family financially as she had become popular celebrity. She...
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...Blood cancer has been a growing concern, with the rising numbers of death in children and adults, and a limitation on medication, technology and small of number of oncologist. There are series of education that are required to train and educate a doctor and then specialize in specific department. Basic education is required to further one’s study in the field of medicine from pre-kindergarten through high school. Requirements can vary depending on the country it’s being pursued in. In the United States after graduating form high school four years of pre-requisites on pre-medicine is required. These four years consist of 2 years of basic state mandatory classes and other advance science and health classes depending on the major being pursued....
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...is leading to an Unprecedented Increase in Cancer Cases and Fatalities Carolyn Peyton Professor Toye Sociology 100 9/11/14 The aging populations worldwide are leading to an unprecedented increase in cancer cases and fatalities. Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph system. Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Most cancer is named for the organ or type of cell in which they start – for example, Cancer that begins in the colon is called Colon Cancer: cancers that begin in melanocytes of the skin are called melanoma. Categories of cancer are: * Carcinoma – cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. There are a number of subtypes of Carcinoma, including adenocarcinoma basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and transitional cell carcinoma. * Sarcoma – cancer that begins in bones, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissues * Leukemia – cancer that starts in blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. * Lymphoma and Myeloma – cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. * Central Nervous System Cancers – are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain; and...
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...1 AC 19‐3‐2012 Item No.4.17 University of Mumbai Revised Syllabus for the S.Y.B.A. Program: B.A. Course: Psychology Semester III & IV (As per Credit Based Semester and Grading System with effect from the academic year 2012–2013) 2 Programme – Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) Credit Based Semester and Grading System S.Y.B.A. Psychology Syllabi To be implemented from the Academic year 2012-2013 Semester III Course Course Code Title UAPSY301 Social Psychology: Part I UAPSY302 Developmental Psychology: Part I Units 1. The Field of Social Psychology 2. Social Cognition 3. Social Perception 4. Attitudes 1.Introduction - Beginnings 2.The Start of Life; Birth and the Newborn Infant 3.Physical Development in Infancy 4.Cognitive Development in Infancy Credits 3 Marks 100 ( 60 +40) 100 ( 60 +40) 3 Semester IV Course Course Code Title UAPSY401 Social Psychology Part II Units 1. Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination 2. Social Influence 3. Aggression 4. Groups and Individuals 1. Physical, Social and Personality Development in the Preschool Years 2. Cognitive Development in Pre-school years 3. Physical, Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood 4. Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood Credits 3 Marks 100 ( 60 +40) UAPSY402 Developmental Psychology: Part II 3 100 ( 60 +40) UAPSY 301 Semester III. Social Psychology: Part I (Credits = 3) 3 lectures per week; 45 lectures per Semester Objectives: 1. To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and...
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... and practice. One assignment for the class is to assess a family and conduct a windshield survey and community health nursing reflection in the community that the family resides. Working with the members of the family and the relationship that family has with the community and how they interrelate with each other is very informative. The Community Health Planning unit of the Ocean County Department of Health is the agency to contact knowing the division assesses current health conditions, obtains health statistics, and collects data regarding health indicators, resource for residents and community-based organizations, and identifies opportunities for improvement in health care. Identifying a community problem of childhood obesity that will adversely affect a toddler in the family that I am affiliated has heightened my interest to prevent the devastating outcomes associated with obesity (Ocean County Department of Health, 2012). Preventing lifelong disease process is a goal for the welfare of the community population. Addressing the issue of healthy food and physical activity in the daily schedule of preschool and school aged children is important. More than 40 million children under the age of five are overweight. More than 35 million children in developing countries are overweight, and eight million in developed countries. Overweight and obesity lead too many chronic disease processes. Diabetes, cancer, hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular...
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...Childhood Obesity In the Workplace Vulnerable populations are those at risk for poor physical, psychological, or social health. Anyone can be vulnerable at any given point in time as a result of life circumstances or response to illness or events (De Chesney, M., & Anderson, B. A., 2008). A vulnerable population recently identified and being a focus on in my workplace is childhood obesity. Several of this adolescent is presented to our hospital with an acute illness as well as obesity as a co-existing condition. This paper will be explaining the action plans, which nurses and or any other health care workers can help and educate these adolescent and their family on healthy life style during their hospital stay. Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or wellbeing. Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. The term overweight rather than obese is often used in children as it is less stigmatizing. The mixture of diet along with sedentary lifestyles is creating a generation of children who are facing adult health issues. Changing the trend in the rate of child obesity in America is not difficult as long as parents are willing to accept their responsibility for teaching their children healthy lifestyles (Mayo clinic 2011). There are various ways one can diagnose childhood obesity. As part of regular well-child care...
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...Unit 6 Project: Childhood Obesity Johnnie Howie Kaplan University CM220-03 Professor Thompson April 8, 2014 Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity is a major issue because of the numbers that this disease has reached in the past year. There are genetic factors that are paired with lifestyle changes. Childhood obesity in the United States has tripled over the past thirty years. A large number of obese children and adults has been the result of these changes over the last decade. This disease has doubled in children and adolescents in the past 30 years. Many public and private schools are playing major roles in establishing safer eating for school aged children and staff. Schools also teach classes that give the children the opportunity to choose a healthier lifestyle. They also offer physical education and practice healthy eating. It is very important that the teachers and other staff are aware of health risk. Communities should also fight to prevent this epidemic from growing and permanently affecting our children which will be our future country. The government and market failures have impacted the increase in childhood obesity. Tariffs, food subsidies, and welfare laws have added to this problem. Obesity is having excess body fat and is a result of calorie imbalance. This disease is easy to recognize and is very difficult to treat. The health effects can be long term if not prevented at an early age. Studies also show that obesity can be inherited;...
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...Gayle Roux, PhD, RN, CNS, FNP, received her BSN from University of Nebraska, and her MS and PhD in Nursing from Texas Women's University. She has been employed in various aspects of women's care including childbearing, family planning, and women's health. Currently, she practices as a family nurse practitioner and is faculty at Texas Woman's University. Dr. Roux's area of research is focused on inner strength in women living with chronic health conditions such as breast cancer. She lives in Dallas, Texas, and has two daughters. Dr. Roux enjoys cross-country skiing, traveling, and reading mystery stories. Dr. Gayle Roux is assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Nursing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Roux is a clinical nurse specialist in Maternal Child Nursing from Texas Woman's University. She holds a doctoral degree in nursing from the same university where she focused on women's health research. Dr. Roux completed a four year National Institute of Health interdisciplinary research award for advancement in women's health research, Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health. Gayle is also a Family Nurse Practitioner who maintains a part-time practice for women and families at a Richmond community health clinic. Dr. Roux is interested in working with groups who would like to improve care for the patients they serve through application of the AWHONN program on evidence-based guidelines. Throughout her career, Gayle served at universities...
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...of contracting an illness—be it the flu or cancer— can reflect the interaction of many factors, including genetic factors and lifestyle factors” (Nevid & Rathus, 2005, pg 128). Studies in health psychology have revealed that there is not a distinct straightforward answer to the multitude of questions that arise. When determining how one’s health and susceptibility to stress-related illness is affected, the multifactoral model illustrates a wide range of factors that consist of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors as well as the interactions of each. This paper will discuss potential health problems associated with each factor and how psychology’s role helps to recognize and control these health concerns. Biological factors are one of the apparent roles that help to determine the risk of an individual illness. Because biological factors are linked to an individual’s genetics, these factors are not able to be controlled by individuals. Some of these biological factors include inoculations, age, gender, injuries, birth defects disabilities, and family history disease. Most of these issues are a lifelong factor that begins in an individual’s childhood. Considering an individual’s genetics, one can determine if a person can acquire a behavior trait or become diagnosed with breast cancer or heart disease. One example would be an individual that drinks alcohol excessively triggered by his or her genetics and family history. The person’s immune system would be...
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...height in metres squared. You can use the NHS Choices’ BMI healthy weight calculator to work out your own BMI. • if your BMI is between 25 and 29, you would be considered overweight • if your BMI is between 30 and 40, you would be considered obese • if your BMI is over 40, you would be considered very obese (known as ‘morbidly obese’) Another useful method is to measure around your waist. People with very fat waists (94cm or more in men and 80cm or more in women) are more likely to develop obesity-related health problems. The risks of obesity Being obese increases your risk of developing a number of serious and potentially life-threatening diseases such as: • type 2 diabetes • heart disease • some types of cancer, such as breast cancer and colon cancer stroke In addition, obesity can damage your quality of life and can often trigger depression. Read more about the complications of obesity. Treatment There are four main goals in the treatment of obesity: • to prevent further weight gain • to gradually lose weight through a combination of a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise • to avoid regaining any lost weight • to improve your general state of health and reduce your risk of obesity-related complications Some people prefer a one-to one consultation with a trainer or dietician, others prefer taking part in a weight-loss group, which can be organised by the local primary care trust (PCT) or a commercial organisation. You may want to use an internet...
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...Cancer Control Knowledge into Action WHO Guide for Effective Programmes Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer Control Knowledge into Action WHO Guide for Effective Programmes Diagnosis and Treatment WHO Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data Diagnosis and Treatment. (Cancer control : knowledge into action : WHO guide for effective programmes ; module 4.) 1. Neoplasms – diagnosis. 2. Neoplasms – therapy. 3. Early detection. 4. National health programs. 5. Guidelines. I.World Health Organization. II.Series. ISBN 978 92 4 154740 6 (NLM classification: QZ 241) © World Health Organization 2008 All rights reserved. Publications of the World Health Organization can be obtained from WHO Press, World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland (tel.: +41 22 791 3264; fax: +41 22 791 4857; e-mail: bookorders@who.int). Requests for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications – whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution – should be addressed to WHO Press, at the above address (fax: +41 22 791 4806; e-mail: permissions@who.int). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may...
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...Childhood Obesity: That Turns Out To Be Major Adult Health Issues Thesis Statement: Childhood obesity in America can be controlled if a healthy lifestyle of exercise and healthy eating can be incorporated into each child's day. I. Childhood obesity in America A. Growing Epidemic B. Statistics II. Problems That Contribute to Obesity A. Advertisements B. Fast Food C. Game Systems III. Health Concerns A. Diabetes B. Heart Diseases C. High Blood Pressure D. Asthma IV. School System A. Healthy Foods B. Physical Education C. Healthy Lifestyle Education V. Activities and Diet A. Exercise B. Healthy Foods CHILDHOOD Childhood Obesity: That Turns Out To Be Major Adult Health Issues There is an update on one of the biggest epidemics in the world and that is childhood obesity that eventually becomes major health issues for adults. Over recent years and our economy in trouble, there have been budget cuts that affected our school systems. A several years ago the elementary schools had physical education five days a week, then it was changed to three times a week and now some of our schools only offer P.E. twice a week. Our children are not given the chance to run and play so that they can burn calories that they so much need. We need to get Physical education back into our schools and our children outside playing more often and as parents we need to take away the computers and game systems to get our children back outside running and playing...
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...Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 6 (5): 532-536, 2010 ISSN 1990-9233 © IDOSI Publications, 2010 Phytochemical Studies and in vitro Cytotoxicity Screening of Piper betle Leaf (PBL) Extract 1 Sundeep Chaurasia, 2G.T. Kulkarni and 1L.N. Shetty 1 Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, NH-58 Bypass Road, Baghpat Crossing, MEERUT 250 005 UP, India 2 Department of Pharmaceutics, Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, KATHOG 177 101 The. Dehra, Dist. Kangra, HP, India Abstract: Piper betle leaves (Family: Piperaceae) have been used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine for centuries and recently been proposed to be used as a chemopreventive agent because of its anti-oxidant activity. In the present paper, Piper betle leaves were standardized for stomatal index, vein islet and vein termination numbers, palisade ratio, UV fluorescence and different ash values. The Piper betle leaves are earlier reported to possess anticancer potential. Hence, the aqueous extract of the leaves was subjected to cytotoxicity studies on Hep-2 cell line using MTT and SRB assays. The mean CTC50 was found to be 96.25 µg/mL, which proved the potent cytotoxicity and hence, the probable anticancer property of the selected extract. Key words: Betel Leaf Anticancer Phytochemical characterization and its leaves, with a strong pungent and aromatic flavour, are widely consumed as a mouth freshener [4]. The leaves are credited with wound healing, digestive...
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...Childhood Obesity SOSC 102 Professor November 7, 2014 Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a major, growing health issue in the United States. It is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health or well-being. Children become overweight for a number of reasons. Some of the causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, eating unhealthy, medical illness, family and peer problems. Healthy eating and active living are major factors that can eliminate childhood obesity, or merely reduce the growing numbers that obviously exist in society today. “Over the past three decades, since the 1970s, the prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled for preschool children aged 2-5 years and adolescents aged 12-19 years, and it has more than tripled for children aged 6 to 11 years.” Ogden et al (as cited in Koplan, 2005, p. 22). Obese children in those age groups may suffer a lot of emotional or psychological stress. They can feel depressed and unhappy because of constant teasing from peers about being overweight. This could cause them to have low self-esteem and might hinder their ability to socialize with others effectively. Other negative effects, are that they develop behavioral problems, which in turn often negatively affects their academic growth. Active Generations is a promising obesity prevention program with emphasis on nutrition education. Students who participate in this program increase their understanding of the connection...
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