Weight loss

Weight loss is the decrease in body weight as a result of voluntary or involuntary circumstances. Involuntary weight loss is influenced by illnesses such as cancer, chronic diarrheal illnesses, and rheumatoid arthritis (Dixon & Gerald, 2015). In normal circumstances, weight loss arises due to the loss of fats in the body. However, extreme weight loss […]
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Institute of Medicine

Institute of Medicine (IOM) or the National Academy of Medicine, as currently called, is a non-profit organization established in 1972 under Tribhuvan University. IOM was established to provide evidence-based approaches and recommendations for public health facilities. IOM is also responsible for training health care workers in all categories as needed in the United States. Since […]
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Understanding palliative care

Palliative care refers to specialized medical care offered to people living with severe health conditions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), palliative care is a mix of activities that helps improve the quality of life of patients with life-threatening health conditions (WHO, n.d). Individuals with terminal illnesses live with a lot of pain and […]
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Mitochondrial myopathy disorders

Mitochondrial myopathy disorders refers to a group of mitochondrial diseases that impairs the ability of tiny compartments in every cell of the body to produce the energy needed by the cells. The diseases affect the normal functioning of muscles such as Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth. Mitochondrial myopathies are classified either by genetic causes or exhibited […]
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The Teenage Brain Development

The materials for the week included a presentation on the “power of the teenage brain” by Dan Siegel, the theory of attachment, and chapter 6 of the book The Resilient Child by Joanne A. Joseph. The materials are rich with insights that can be of great benefits to parents with adolescent children. In this paper, […]
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Biological Anthropology

The social structure in primates is influenced by factors such as human activities, body size, relationship with other species, and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Primates that have a large body size require fewer calories per unit weight compared to smaller animals. Human activities such as hunting and forest clearing negatively impacts the primates as they […]
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Multidisciplinary Team Approach

Ms. Tuckerno has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)- a condition in which the protective covering of the nerve is eaten away by the immune system. The patient has over time been receiving treatment at an internal medicine clinic. Her internist who has been taking care of her was not in the office for a […]
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Low Vision and Blindness

Rainey, L., Elsman, E. B. M., van Nispen, R. M. A., van Leeuwen, L. M., & van Rens, G. H. M. B. (2016). Comprehending the impact of low vision on the lives of children and adolescents: a qualitative approach. Quality of Life Research, 25(10), 2633-2643. Low Vision and Blindness This article develops a model that […]
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Hazards of technology

Technology is defined as the skills, methods, techniques, and processes that are used in the production of goods and services or in the accomplishment of objectives. Technology can be dated back 2 million years ago when man invented stone tools. Technology has since then had a tremendous impact on four main areas of human life […]
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Physician-assisted-suicide

Physician-assisted-suicide (PAS) or assisted suicide is suicide that is assisted by healthcare providers. The PAS is considered a crime in many countries and legal in only a few. To qualify for assisted suicide, one requires to have a terminal illness provided it is voluntary and they are of sound mind. The assisted suicide topic has […]
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Decision making model

Decision making means the process of selecting the best alternative based on individual beliefs, preferences, and values. At times, there is limited time for managers to formulate policies or addressing problems affecting an organization. A decision-making model refers to steps that decision-makers should consider to maximize the quality of outcomes. Many models of decision making […]
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Brand Positioning; Netflix

Netflix Inc. is an international media services provider and technology company based in America. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, United States (Voigt, Buliga, & Michl, 2017). The company provides a wide range of products and services, including entertainment contents in the form of movies and television studios […]
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Starbucks Corporation

A work-Life committee is a group of people that work to ensure that there is equilibrium between personal life, family life and professional life in an organization. In other words, the committee works to ensure efficient split of time and energy spent in various aspects of life. I have volunteered as a member of the […]
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Training Knowledge transfer to Workplaces

Training Knowledge transfer to Workplaces; This article defines training as a process through which a new set of skills and attitudes are acquired. The training programs are developed to provide individuals with instructions that are related to job tasks. Fatima and Siddiqui (2020) posited that training is needed during the orientation of new employees with […]
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Performance Appraisal at Telespazio

Telespazio is a space services company operating globally with headquarters based in Rome, Italy. Telespazio was founded in 1961 by Italcable and the RAI. The company is established under the National Research Council (NRC) and Posts and Communications Ministry in Italy (Profili et al., 2018). Telespazio initially ventured into providing telecommunication services utilizing artificial satellites. […]
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Depressive disorders

Depressive disorders are health conditions that affect an individual’s mood, thinking, behavior, and feeling. It is estimated that one in every five adults in the United States lives with a mental illness. The most common depressive disorders include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, dementia, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), disruptive mood […]
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Howard Gardner’s theory

Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences posits that individuals are not born with all intelligence they will ever need but develop as they grow (Leshkovska and Spaseva, 2016). This theory was first featured in Howard Gardner’s book published in 1983 titled “Frames of Mind.” Howard Gardener’s theory of multiple intelligence was developed to challenge the […]
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income distribution discussion replies

You selected the job is that of an agricultural worker. In your opinion, it is strange how they are paid peanuts, although other people depend on them for survival. The agricultural workers work in all weather conditions as they need to water crops and feed livestock every day. You were also surprised to learn that […]
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Femicide or feminicide

Femicide or feminicide refers to violence against women ranging from physical, sexual, and emotional harassment. It may also be in the form of threats and intimidation by either male partners, ex-partners or female family members. The cases of femicides reported in the United States have been increasing since the 1970s. As of 2019, about 1,800 […]
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negative stereotypes among African American

A stereotype refers to a mistaken belief that many people hold against a group of people based on how they look without, which may not be true. Stereotypes of African Americans that have been prevalent in the United States dates back to the slavery era and before independence. The country has also been on the […]
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