Essays on Illness

The most common mechanism for injury (MOI) for a non-contact ACL injury in soccer players is deceleration. Frequently, it occurs when the tibia is rotated externally, the knee is extended and the foot is planted. If you think about it, it is a common movement…

Abstract There is a significant gap in the literature as to patient experiences surrounding metabolic syndrome. The purpose of this pilot study was to understand the knowledge of patients with metabolic syndrome surrounding their condition and self-reported barriers to management. Individuals with metabolic syndrome were…

“Sexuality has long been a taboo subject, but it has undergone sweeping changes over centuries. On top of that, the emergence of HIV-AIDS has overwhelmed the entire world. The specific issue of AIDS is definitely a problem that has no short-term solution.” There are approximately…

Disease Management (DM) is a collective effort spearheaded by the healthcare industry to assist those who are at a high risk of developing chronic ailments over time. The main goal is to anchor the healthcare costs that are shooting through the roof of late. Read…

AIDs is an emergency of great significance to the, social, monetary and political extents. Also, more. Importantly, it is an issue for the younger generations today. Defeating HIV/AIDS and the shame that powers its spread is a standout amongst the most genuine difficulties of our…

Diabetes is found in 371 million people globally and the reason for their diabetes varies between either stress, too much sugar intake or they were born with it. This does not change the fact that their daily lives are different to ours, those who have…

Being diagnosed with Autoimmune retinopathy is the start of a potentially traumatic journey that will need lots of support. Autoimmune retinopathy (AIR) is an inflammatory mediated retinopathy characterized by vision loss, scotomas, an area of lost or depressed vision within the visual field, surrounded by…

HIV rash is usually flat or slightly raised spots and blotches on the skin that look like tiny red dots on fair skinned people and for people with dark skin, the rash looks purplish. The rash tends to be very itchy and usually varies in…

The term spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) refers to a group of genetic disorders characterized by degeneration of anterior horn cells and resultant muscle atrophy and weakness. The incidence of SMA is 1 in 11,000 live births. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the most common genetic…

The cystic fibrosis trans membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is a unique member of the ABC transporter family that forms a novel Cl− channel. It is located predominantly in the apical membrane of epithelia where it mediates trans epithelial salt and liquid movement. Dysfunction of CFTR…