… Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a germ (bacterium) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This germ primarily affects the lungs and may infect anyone at any age. In the United States, the number…

… in North America; more than eight million people in the U.S are suffering from eating disorder with a number at risk of developing eating disorders. Eating disorder is characterized by the persistent pattern of aberrant eating or dieting behaviours.…

… Syphilis is a curable infection caused by the corkscrew shaped bacteria [spirochete] Treponema pallidum. The bacteria enter the body through mucous membranes or abraded skin and once inside, syphilis enters the blood stream and attaches to cells,…

… caring for Mr. Smith who has a diagnosis of neutropenia. The family brings him an arrangement of live plants. A sign on Mr. Smith's door lists precautions; one states no live plants. The family asks why and you explain that the soil has bacteria…

… practice in health care occurs when a member of the health care team consults with another member to provide patient care. Collaboration most often occurs between doctors and nurses. "Collaboration is defined as a relationship of interdependence;…

… a major breakthrough in the scientific research; it involves the mapping of all DNA in a human gene. A couple of years ago, this seems an impossible task for scientist to triumph over. All this revolution in science leads us to believe that the day,…

… work place an issue that is becoming a problem? More and more employees are being monitored today then ever before and the companies that do it aren't letting off. While electronic monitoring in the work place may be the cause of increased stress…

… mood, behavior, perception, or mental functioning. Throughout history, many cultures have found ways to alter consciousness through the ingestion of substances. In current professional practice, psychoactive substances known as psychotropic drugs…

… by excessive, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which invade and destroy other tissues. Cancer develops in almost any organ or tissue of the body, but certain types of cancer are more lethal than others. Cancer is the leading cause of death in…

… deliver oxygen to the circulatory system for transport to all body cells. Oxygen is essential for cells, which use this vital substance to liberate the energy needed for cellular activities. In addition to supplying oxygen, the respiratory system aids…