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Psoriasis
August 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Is a chronic, recurrent disease, marked by epidermal proliferation. Its lesions, which appear as a erythematous papules and plaques covered with silver scales. This disorder commonly affects young adults, it may strike at any age, including during infancy. It is characterized by recurring partial remissions and exacerbations. Flare ups are commonly related to specific systemic and environmental factors but may be unpredictable; they can usually controlled by therapy. Etiology The tendency to develop psoriasis is genetically determined. Researchers have discovered a significantly higher than... [Read more...]
Case Study
Placenta Previa Case Study
March 11, 2010 · 1 Comment
Introduction: The placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment near or over the internal cervical os. The degree to which the internal cervical os is covered by the placenta has been used to classify four types of placenta previa; total, partial, marginal and low–lying. In total previa the internal os is entirely covered by the placenta. Partial placenta previa implies incomplete coverage of the internal os. Marginal placenta previa indicates that only an edge of the placenta extends to the margin of the internal os. And the last is the low – lying placenta has been used when the placenta... [Read more...]
Drug Study
Levodopa Drug Study
October 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Dopaminergic Drugs Levodopa, carbidopa, amantadine, bromocriptine, pergolide, pramipexole, ropinirole, selegiline, entacapone, and tolcapone increase dopamine concentrations in the brain and exert dopaminergic activity, directly or indirectly. Levodopa is the mainstay of drug therapy for idiopathic parkinsonism. Carbidopa is used only in conjunction with levodopa. The other drugs are used as adjunctive agents, usually with levodopa. Levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar) is the most effective drug available for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It relieves all major symptoms, especially bradykinesia... [Read more...]
Pathophysiology
Pathoyphysiology of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
March 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Preeclampsia is a characterized, by vsospasms, changes in the coagulation system, and disturbances in systems related to volume and BP control. Vasospasms results from an increased sensitivity to circulating pressors, such as angiotensin II, and possibly an imbalance between the prostaglandins prostacyclin and thromboxane A1. Endothelial cell dysfunction, believed to result from decreased placental perfusion, may account for many changes in preeclampsia. Arteriolar vasospasm may cause endothelial damage and contribute to an increased capillary permeability. This increase edema and further decreases... [Read more...]
Nursing Jobs
Very Low Prospects for Filipino Nurses in Europe – POEA
July 31, 2010 · 1 Comment
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration today clarified that chances for Filipino nurses working in Switzerland, Denmark and other countries in Europe remains to be minimal. POEA Administrator Jennifer Jardi-Manalili issued the clarification that only a few nursing jobs overseas are available in the said countries in the light of some announcements that jobs for health professionals abound in Europe. Most countries in the European Union she said, prioritize its citizens over foreigners looking for work in their respective countries. Switzerland, for one, has temporarily blocked workers... [Read the full story]
Nursing News & Blog
Tips from the July 2010 Nursing Board Exam Topnotchers
Hard work. Determination. Perseverance. Focus. Faith in God. These are just some of the keys which made the topnotchers of the recent Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) stand out. Given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan. Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao,... [Read more...]
July 2010 Nursing Board Exam Top Performing Schools
Top Performing Schools with 100 and more Examinees // Top-Performing-Schools-with-100-and-More-Examinees Top Performing Schools with 30-99 and more Examinees // Top-Performing-Schools-with-30-99-Examinees Top Performing Schools with less than 30 and more Examinees // Top-Performing-Schools-with-Less-Than-30-Examinees View the July 2010 Nursing... [Read more...]
More want to be doctors as global demand for nurses declines
Amid the decline in the global demand for Filipino nurses, more graduates of science-related courses are now pursuing a degree in medicine, the Board of Medicine said over the weekend. Board of Medicine member Jose Cueto said the lessening of employment opportunities for nurses abroad seems to have contributed to the increase in National Medical Admission... [Read more...]
Is it Legal for Hospitals to Charge Nurses Training Fees?
Is it legal for hospitals to charge nurses training fees by as much as P20,000 so that they can undergo training? Eastern Samar Ben Evardone is urging the appropriate committee in the House of Representatives to look into this, raising alarm that hospitals, both government and private, may already be exploiting the nurses. “Government and private... [Read more...]
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