Amyloidosis is a condition that occurs when a protein called amyloid builds up in organs. The build up can make the organs such as heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system and digestive tract not work properly. The types of amyloidosis that occur with other diseases may improve with treatment of the other diseases. However, other […]

Epilepsy during pregnancy. Epilepsy or seizure disorder is a disorder of the nervous system. People with epilepsy have abnormal electrical signals in the brain. Seizures can cause severe shaking of muscles. Women who have epilepsy tend to have more seizures when they are pregnant. This is especially true in women who already have a lot […]

An anembryonic pregnancy is a type of miscarriage that occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus, but fails to develop into an embryo. When it occurs, the embryo stops growing but the gestational sac continues to grow. Then, the placenta and corpus luteum continues working normally as if there was an embryo and […]

What is Anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight. Individuals with anorexia place a high value on controlling their weight and shape, using extreme efforts that tend to significantly interfere with their lives. Individuals with this […]

Barber’s itch or folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed. This condition is caused by an infection with bacteria. In it’s initial stages, barber’s itch looks like small pimples around the tiny pockets from where each hair grows called hair follicles. It is important to note that the condition is […]

What is a Baker cyst? It is a fluid-filled growth behind the knee that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness. The other name for a Baker cyst is a popliteal cyst. It is important to note that this condition at times causes pain, which gets worse with activity, when fully straightening, and when […]

Parent-child interaction model is a middle-range nursing theory by Kathryn E. Barnard. The model assesses the behaviors of both children and parents to identify children at risk such as those experiencing a failure to thrive, severely sick newborns, and children who have suffered abuse and neglect. The model by Barnard investigated the environmental factors that […]

The Human to Human Relationship Model of Nursing was developed by Joyce Travelbee and deals with the interpersonal aspects of nursing, focusing especially on mental health. According to Travelbee, human-to-human relationship is the means through which the purpose of nursing is fulfilled. One of the basis for Travelbee’s model is existentialism, which believes that humans constantly […]

The Nursing Need Theory by Virginia Henderson attempts to define the unique focus of nursing practice. The Need theory places key emphasis on the importance of increasing the patient’s independence in care so that progress after hospitalization would not be delayed.  The theory is based on three main assumptions the first one being that nurses […]

Human-to-Human Relationship Model is a nursing theory developed by Joyce Travelbee. The theory is based on Soren Kierkegaard’s philosophy of existentialism and Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy. Kierkegaard’s philosophy that is existentialism places the accountability for people’s choices in life on the people who make those choices. Viktor Frankl’s phylosophy, logotherapy assumes that fulfillment is the best […]

Anne Casey, proposed a nursing theory to try to fulfill all of the needs of the patient. Anne Casey’s nursing theory is a middle-range theory titled Casey’s Model of Nursing. The theory presumed the relationship between the nurse and the patient/family should be a partnership. According to her, this partnership is based on a recognition of […]

Acute kidney failure is a health condition that occurs when the kidneys suddenly become unable to filter waste products from the blood. As a result of inability to filter waste, high levels of wastes may accumulate in the kidneys and the blood’s chemical makeup may get out of balance. This condition develops rapidly, usually in […]

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a serious condition affecting the spinal cord, mainly affects young children. It is characterized by sudden weakness in the arms or legs, loss of muscle tone, and loss of reflexes. Other possible symptoms of this condition include difficulty moving the eyes or drooping eyelids, facial weakness, difficulty  swallowing, slurred speech, […]

or solar keratosis is a rough, scaly patch on the skin that develops from years of sun exposure. This condition is found on the face, lips, ears, forearms, scalp, neck or back of the hands. An actinic keratosis grows slowly and usually first appears in people above the age of 40. The risk of developing […]

Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a noncancerous and usually slow-growing tumor that develops on the main (vestibular) nerve leading from your inner ear to your brain. Branches of this nerve directly influence your balance and hearing, and pressure from an acoustic neuroma can cause hearing loss, ringing in your ear and unsteadiness. […]