Hypertension (HTN) is the leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide, and it raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and other debilitating complications. The two major physiological factors that antihypertensive drugs target are cardiac output (CO) and peripheral resistance (PR) both play crucial roles in blood pressure control. By altering these […]
COVID-19 was a pandemic that took the entire world into its grip. Public education on the preventive measures, principally wearing a mask in public and enclosed spaces, was greatly emphasized before and after vaccination. How did consumer informatics play its role in having this message across the public? What role does social media play in sharing […]
Emphysema, a hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is primarily caused by prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke, which leads to irreversible alveolar damage. Smoking initiates an inflammatory response characterized by increased neutrophils and macrophages, which release proteolytic enzymes such as elastase and matrix metalloproteinases (Barnes et al., 2020). These enzymes degrade elastin, an essential component […]
Cigarette smoke (CS) poses a significant risk factor for respiratory, vascular, and organ diseases owing to its high content of harmful chemicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS). These substances are known to induce oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and senescence due to their exposure to environmental pollutants and the presence of oxidative enzymes. The lung is […]
The theory of cultural marginality corresponds with caring in the human health experience by encouraging nurses to critically examine their own cultural biases and privileges, and by understanding the marginalizing experiences of cultural minority groups (Kwame & Petrucka, 2021).The lack of mutual understanding between health care providers and immigrants has increased as more people start […]
The theory of cultural marginality explores the lived experiences of individuals who exist between two or more cultural systems without fully identifying with either. This often leads to feelings of isolation, identity conflict, and social displacement. In the healthcare setting, cultural marginality significantly influences patient care, as individuals living on the margins frequently experience disparities […]
What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with the following CBC findings? WBC: 8.8 × 103/µl; RBC: 3.01 × 103/µl; Hgb: 10.3 g/dL; Hct: 32.2%; MCV: 74 fL; MCHC: 28.3 g/dL; Plt: 400 × 103/µl; RDW: 18.4%; Reticulocytes: 2.1%. Identify which anemia is the patient experiencing, which tests should be ordered and what […]
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