Recognising Individual Experiences and Self-Identity in Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex and heterogeneous disorder that affects various aspects of a person’s life, including their sense of self. The sense of self, or the sense of who one is as an individual and in relation to others, can change throughout one’s life due to various factors […]
Long-term impact of social support and midwifery support during pregnancy Social support is defined as the provision of emotional, instrumental, informational, or spiritual assistance by significant others, such as family, friends, health professionals, or community members [1]. Social support during pregnancy can have positive effects on the well-being of both mother and child, as it […]
Risks and Duties in a Global Outbreak: Nursing and the Novel Coronavirus Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the world, with over 20 million nurses providing front-line care to patients with COVID-19, a novel coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and has since caused a global pandemic. COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that can […]
Blood cells disorders: diagnosis and classification Blood cells are essential components of the human body. They perform vital functions such as transporting oxygen, fighting infections, and forming blood clots. However, sometimes blood cells can become abnormal or dysfunctional, leading to various blood disorders. These disorders can affect one or more types of blood cells: red […]
What molecular and cellular changes are associated with aging? Aging is a complex and multifactorial process that affects all living organisms. It is characterized by a gradual decline of physiological functions, occurring at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. Aging is also the major risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular […]
Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) for Mental Disorders 1. Introduction Cognitive deficits are common and often severe in mental disorders. Some cognitive deficits, particularly attention, memory, and executive impairments, are predictive of poor functional outcomes. Many interventions for mental disorders exist, for example, medication and psychological therapies. However, there is a growing body of evidence which […]
Cardiovascular Disease: New Prevention Strategies Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 17.9 million deaths annually (World Health Organization, 2022). Despite significant advancements in medical treatment and preventive measures, the burden of CVDs continues to escalate, necessitating innovative strategies to combat this global health crisis. This essay explores emerging […]
Music therapy as a tool for pain management 1. Introduction Background of music therapy in health care: According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), music therapy is a well-established professional health discipline that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs for individuals of all ages. It is based on the relationship […]
The causes and remedies of eating disorders Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect both physical and emotional well-being. They involve distorted thoughts and behaviors related to food, eating, weight, and body shape. The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, but there are also other […]
The Role of Religious Persons in a Medical Facility 1. Introduction The current revolution of technology and globalization is significantly changing the world. Such changes affect places of work, institutional policies, and modes of professional operation. Medicine is one of the most affected disciplines. Emerging issues constantly challenge different professionals in the medical field. Health […]
