Yearly Archives: 2022

Individuals trying to lose weight or increase their energy levels commonly resort to various diets and dietary supplements such as Paleo diet, Atkins diet, Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, and various weight loss/energy marketed supplements. Research the different types of diets and dietary supplements that are marketed to the public and address the following questions in […]

“On Dec. 20, 2019, the President signed legislation amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raising the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product—including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes—to anyone under 21.”   Perform research on […]

Vaccines & Science The creation and implementation of vaccinations is one of healthcare’s greatest achievements. Vaccinations have saved countless lives and prevented the development of debilitating and life-threatening diseases such as polio, rubella, mumps, pertussis, and measles.   Despite the success and benefits vaccinations bring to public health, there has been a growing anti-vaccination trend […]

Cholesterol and Heart Disease Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels in the blood) is associated with various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Research how hypercholesterolemia develops, as well as its complications.   A common treatment for hypercholesterolemia is a class of drugs called statins. In your post, address the following questions:   Are […]

Needle Exchange The incidence rate of Hepatitis C infection, the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, has more than doubled since 2004 (Zibbell, 2018). The opioid crisis in the U.S. has largely contributed to this increase because shared needles among injection drug users is the primary factor in hepatitis C transmission.   Needle […]

Heart Disease According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths, even though CVD is largely preventable. Recently, various studies have shown promise with stem cell therapy treating heart disease.   Research stem […]

We live in a litigious society. Healthcare providers are generally covered by their employers’ professional liability policies. Some, however, feel that they need additional policies to protect them above and beyond the standard coverage. The opposing argument is that if a provider has a million-dollar personal malpractice policy, they become a target for patients and […]

You made it! You’re finishing up a difficult series of A&P courses! Take a moment and reflect on how much your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology has improved.   In your post, address the following questions:   How will your increased knowledge of anatomy and physiology impact your chosen career?   Did these courses […]

The right-to-die is a concept stating that a patient with terminal illness should have the choice to voluntarily end his or her life. Some see this as a humane way to die with dignity, while others condemn this idea.   Patients in the entire United States can currently choose to refuse life-saving or life-extending treatments […]