...Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become brittle. Once an individual develops this condition, she is more susceptible to bone fractures and breaks. One of the main causes of this condition is a diet that lacks calcium and vitamin D. Also, certain populations are more prone to develop this degenerative disease. For example, women tend to suffer from osteoporosis more than men. And in particular, women who do not receive adequate amounts of the above mentioned nutrients are more likely to develop the disease. This does not bode well for certain ethnic groups that have higher incidences of lactose intolerance, such as Chinese Americans. According to National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Asian American women are at high risk for developing osteoporosis (porous bones), a disease that is preventable and treatable. Studies show that Asian Americans share many...
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...Osteoporosis is a condition of porous bone and bone became brittle, fragile with increased susceptibility to fracture because of thin layer of the bone tissue. This happened due to lack of protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Therefore, the strengths of the bone decreases over a period of time and fracture can happened without realising it. There are three types of osteoporosis fractures are wrist fracture, vertebral fracture, and hip fracture. Osteoporosis can occur while doing simple movement for example, simply sitting down too quickly might cause hip fracture and sometimes rib fracture and also during coughing or sneezing. Osteoporosis can occur in both men and women at any age as they become older. Besides, osteoporosis can...
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...Osteoporosis may be diagnosed non-invasively. It can be detected on plain radiography as an incident finding, following a fracture from minimal trauma. It can also be detected from bone densitometry scans, which measure the bone mineral density (BMD). BMD tests are the most sensitive and specific tests available in the assessment of osteopenia, osteoporosis and fracture risk. Anyone who suffers from a condition that leads to an increase in bone loss and a decrease in bone density should undergo a BMD test, together with post-menopausal and peri-menopausal women who are unsure about undergoing HRT. BMD tests are helpful in assessing bone strength and patients may undergo routine retesting to monitor response to therapy and any advancement of...
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...Osteoporosis, or thinning of the bone, has become to be known as a silent disease and can be considered to be idiopathic. Also, it has become a major health concern, particularly among the older adult population and postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis is a major fall risk concern among older adults and can even cause death. According to the article, “Balance Control in Elderly People with Osteoporosis”, individuals living with the disease also experience muscle weakness and an increase spine kyphosis, which can lead to poor balance. It is important to have an understanding of the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and the factors that contribute to this disease. For example, factors that contribute to the disease are hormonal changes, low calcium...
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...Osteoporosis is a daunting thing to ruminate about, and it makes me reflect of elder years to come…Yikes! Osteoporosis is generally a disease affecting the back; however, it can also affect your wrists, upper arms, and femur! Although, there are risk factors you can guard for. Precluding osteoporosis is possible. I also found some interesting facts that are both reassuring and accommodating if I should discover that I do have osteoporosis. I am a woman under the age of when osteoporosis is most likely to start; however, I am not far-off from it, so my exploration on this subject was an eye opener. I injured my L4 and L5 four times now, and now suffer from chronic lower back pain. Even though the thought of dealing with osteoporosis from my back pain is heart sinking, research shows my back issues are not a risk factor; although, my mother having osteoporosis is....
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...Annotated Bibliography PubMed Health (2013). Osteoporosis – Overview: thin bones, low bone density. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubhealth/PMH0001400/ This source gives a detailed and comprehensive discussion of Osteoporosis, the general knowledge of the causes, effects of this illness. It further outlines the awareness of it and throws more light on the importance of protecting ourselves as much as possible from this disease. It gives a broader insight on Symptoms and treatment of Osteoporosis. Dolbow, D. R., & Gorgey, A. S. (2013). Non-Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis. Clinical Kinesiology (Online Edition), 67(2), 5-9. It states ways and means an individual may stop Osteoporosis and also how to manage it medication free with a main emphasis on improving best of life for patients. The writer focuses hugely on the fact that the development and severity of the illness can change depending on life style choices and regular examinations and tests are vital. Most relevant procedures in stopping and managing osteoporosis are going for x-rays and scans once a while, periodic exercises or training, good choice of food, taking calcium and vitamin D properly, sunlight exposure, and putting an end to drinking and smoking. Habibzadeh, N. (2010). Preventing Osteoporosis among Underweight and Obese Sedentary Young Women. Baltic Journal Of Health & Physical Activity, 2(2), 97-103. The study is use to test the effects of walking...
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...Brief Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA Client Brief Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA Table of Contents Background 1 Arthritis 1 Osteoporosis 2 Client details 2 Objective 2 Working structure 3 Current projects 3 Current challenges 4 Environmental Analysis 5 Internal 5 Strengths 5 Weaknesses 5 Opportunities 6 Threats 6 External (Macro environment) 7 Political 7 Economics 7 Social/Culture 8 Technology 8 Environmental 9 Legal 9 Stakeholders and Competitors 10 Stakeholder 10 Competitors 10 Conclusion 11 References 12 Appendix 1 14 Appendix 2 15 Appendix 3 16 Background Arthritis Arthritis is regarded as common diseases amongst Australian. Arthritis is serious condition that can affect people of all age group even children. According HealthDirect (2014), there are over 100 different types of Arthritis that cause a wide range of symptoms which vary depending on different type. Table 1: Statistic related to people suffering from Arthritis Year | Statistic | 2007 | * 3.85 million Australians * 2.4 million (Age group 15-64) * 2 million females * 1.8 million males | 2050(prediction) | * 7 million Australians * 3.7 million females * 3.3 million males | Source: (Painful Realities - the Economic Impact of Arthritis in Australia 2007) Osteoporosis As Arthritis, Osteoporosis is also a regarded common disease in Australia with 1.2 million people estimated to have osteoporosis and 6.3 million more with...
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...Professional Development: Critiquing Research The ability to critique (critically analyse and evaluate) research from both the qualitative and quantitative paradigms is an essential skill for occupational therapists. It is this skill, integrated with expertise gained from clinical practice that underpins evidence based practice (EBP). Although there are many definitions of EBP, Muir Gray (1997) defines it as “an approach to decision making in which the clinician uses the best evidence available, in consultation with the patient, to decide upon the option which suits the patient best." The purpose of this assignment is to enable the development of skills in critical analysis by critiquing a research article, which will contribute to further development of knowledge and skills in using EBP in clinical settings. A framework developed by Hek and Moule (2006) (see pages 3- ) has been used to guide the critique of a research article. A framework was used as Caldwell et al (2010 pg e1) argue that “ frameworks assist the novice healthcare practitioner with learning about approaches to research by giving consideration to aspects of the similarities and differences between the qualitative and quantitative research paradigms.” This framework was chosen as it is comprehensive and covers points/questions raised during the critiquing process, although it is important to remember that it is not a definitive checklist and other...
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...range from bone cancers to the degenerative bone disease of osteoporosis. This paper presents the disease of osteoporosis by defining it, and outlining its causes, symptoms, testing and diagnosis, and treatment. Bones consist of living tissue and are constantly being broken down and replaced. Bone building cells called osteoblasts help to build and strengthen bones while bone cells called osteoclasts role is to reabsorb bone cells. This process is constant throughout one’s lifetime. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by reduced bone strength that makes it more vulnerable to fracture. Bone strength is measured by establishing bone mineral density (BMD), which is also called bone mass. People suffering from osteoporosis have low bone mass. Osteoporosis is a significant health problem that affects more than 25 million people in the United States alone. 80% of those affected by osteoporosis are women. (Melton) Osteoporosis is most prevalent in women 50 years and older. Osteoporosis is also responsible for numerous fractures around bones such as vertebrae, hip, and femur. (Brunner, Eshilian-Oates) Osteoporosis has no single cause. Bone health is attributed to factors such as bone formation as a child and early adult, and the level of exercise bones have experienced, especially early in life. A drop in estrogen during menopause in women and a drop in testosterone in men can lead to diminished bone loss and osteoporosis (Clinician’s...
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...Osteoporosis Research Paper Ericson Yabut Anatomy and Physiology 200A Dr. Edward Eivers 2/14/16 Introduction: Normal Physiology of the Bone It is important to know the fundamental aspects of the skeletal system and the normal anatomy and physiology of the bone tissue in the system to understand osteoporosis. The skeletal system of the human body is essential in many functions, such as supporting body structure, storing minerals and bone growth factors, and being used as leverage for skeletal muscle locomotion. The skeletal system used to be made of hyaline cartilage, but the cartilage eventually ossifies into bone tissue as the body continues to age develop into adulthood. Bone growth and development is strongly affected by...
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...Applying the Background and Methodology of the Research Process to Problems in Health Care University of Phoenix HCS/465 Shannon S. Smalls Loleater Casey-Evans The purpose of the paper is to show how to develop and understand methodology of the research process when pertaining to manage health care. The process consists of retrieving a peer-reviewed article and applying the research methodology to the article selected. The article selected for the research methodology was Managing Aging Patients written by Robert D’Ambrosia, Jennifer Kilpatrick, and Lene Juel Rasmussen written June 2003. Based on the information in the article will help determine the methods of defining the problem, the purpose of the study, research questions, hypothesis, study variables, conceptual model, the review of related literature and the study design of the selected article. Define the Problem The problem in this scenario is the need to be able to manage and being equipped with the up and coming baby boomers. It has been predicted that 20% of the population in US will be aged 65 years by 2030 it was predicted few years ago because of up and coming baby boomers. We are all aware that the aging Baby Boomer population and with increased life expectancy and more active lifestyles, then in the past generation is beginning and will continue to place a huge demand on medical resources, predominantly from the orthopedic doctors. There will be a quadruple need of orthopedic surgeons than before...
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...immigration of younger people. The Hispanic race is growing in the United States which will add to the diverse old population. This growth change will create difficulties for policy makers and programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Both Social Security and Medicare are necessary for the elderly to survive. We need to ensure that our government enacts legislation that helps us and preserves our way of life, most important, Social Security and Medicare. Because there is less funds given toward the elderly through Social Security and Medicare, there are people working through their retirement years in order to survive. There are seven health challenges related to aging; Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Falls, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease also known as CVD, Vision and Hearing Loss, and Memory and Emotional Well-being. Two trends that will increase...
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...Research Paper Outline I. Introduction A) Hook – For thousands of years, humans have never really known what existed beyond what we could see with our own eyes. B) General Statements/Explain the Controversy – Advocates for space exploration say that there are much advantages that push humankind towards a better tomorrow. Opponents argue that there is an huge cost put into research and development C) Thesis Statement and Forecast – I think that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages because of the benefits that people will inherit and that the economic benefit we receive is a lot more than the cost we put into it. II. Body (Arguments) A) Transition and Topic Sentence for Reason #1 – We can use the new technology 1) Supporting Detail - Not possible without NASA (Wilson, Space Program Benefits) 2) Supporting Detail -Things from fiberglass to GPS (Wilson, Space Program Benefits) 3) Supporting Detail - More investment, more commercialized (Wilson, Space Program Benefits) B) Transition and Topic Sentence for Reason #2 – The exploration development basic necessities 1) Supporting Detail - NASA started water program (Dunbar, “Water Water Everywhere!”) 2) Supporting Detail - Based off design for astronauts (Dunbar, “Water Water Everywhere!”) 3) Supporting Detail - Inexpensive, useful (Dunbar, “Water Water Everywhere!”) C) Transition and Topic Sentence for Reason #3 –The exploration extended to help people in medicine 1) Supporting...
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...biomechanics. The purpose of the paper is to research how stress fractures develop and the best course of action to take from a medical perspective. By taking what is known about stress fracture rehabilitation and applying it to future advancements in medicine, assisting patients will become that much easier for potential healthcare providers in the future. Those healthcare providers will be able to ensure complete and safe return to daily activity and function for their patients. Understanding why stress fractures are important can help prevent them as they are some of the most common injuries in sports. Stress fractures are tiny breaks in the bone, typically caused by repetitive stress from activities such as running. They can be quite painful, but they usually heal themselves with a few months of rest. Currently, it is known that stress fractures are much more likely to develop in people who have just begun a brand new exercise or abruptly increased the intensity of their work out. When the muscles aren't accustomed to the new exercise, they tire easily and cannot support and cushion the bones as well which results in too much pressure exerted directly on the bones, which can lead to a fracture. It is also known that stress fractures are more common in women. Statistics of risk factors that contribute to stress fractures include: drinking more than ten alcoholic drinks a week, smoking, running more than twenty-five miles a week, osteoporosis, eating disorders and low levels...
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... Of that 36%, 4.8% were Asian Americans. According to the Office of Management and Budget, “Asians” consist of people that originate from the Far East, Southeast Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan Thailand, Vietnam, or the Philippine Islands (CDC, 2014). These 14.7 million people are dispersed throughout the country, with Hawaii having the largest concentration (57%) of the total Asian population (CDC, 2014). The CDC (2014) states that minority groups “experience a disproportionate burden of preventable disease, death, and disability compared with non-minorities.” This paper will concentrate on health promotion among the Asian American population, compare and contrast the health status of this minority group to the national average, and describe suggested health promotion prevention techniques tailored to the specific needs presented in this paper. Comparison of Asian Americans to the National Average According to the 2010 Census, the fastest growing population than...
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