Vaginal Yeast Infection

A vaginal yeast infection or vaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva. Vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes with many women experiencing at least two episodes. Although this kind of infection is […]
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a health care condition characterized by gastrinomas, tumors grow in the pancreas or in the upper part of the small intestine. These gastrinomas produce large amounts of the hormone gastrin, which causes the stomach to produce too much acid that in turns leads to peptic ulcers. Other effects if high gastrin levels […]
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Choice and Reality theory

The choice theory strongly believes that the only real control that people have is over themselves and everything they do in an attempt to meet one or more basic needs. Itwas developed by Dr. William Glasser in 1965 with the goal of empowering individuals and improving relationships. The basic needs include survival, love, belonging, fun, […]
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Enuresis or bedwetting

Enuresis or bedwetting is a repeated inability to control urination among people old enough to be expected to exercise such control. Although the exact cause of bedwetting is not known, various factors may play a role, including having a small bladder, hormonal imbalance, sleep apnea, and urinary tract infection. Describe how you would approach these […]
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Gestalt theory

The Gestalt theory is a school of psychology positing that the whole of anything is greater than its parts. The school of thought looks at the human mind and behavior as a whole. It was founded in the 20th century by Kurt Koffka in collaboration with Wertheimer and Wolfgang Köhler. Koffka applied the concept of […]
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, abnormally low body weight, and a distorted perception of weight. People with anorexia nervosa have an unusual appetite for controlling weight and shape and sometimes the efforts they put in affect […]
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Existential therapy

Existential therapy is an approach that targets the factors that cause internal conflicts within an individual. Although existential therapy does not address the problem at hand, it targets both mental and behavioral concerns. Some of the techniques of existential therapy include establishing meaningful relationships, accepting anxiety as a condition for loving, searching for the meaning, […]
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Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD), formerly manic depression, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). People with bipolar disorder also feel depressed, and hopeless and lose interest in most activities. It is important to note that BD is among the poorly understood neuropsychiatric disorders […]
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Adlerian therapy

Adlerian theory was developed by Austrian psychiatrist Alfred Adler. It views people as unique individuals shaped by their environment rather than grouping people into impersonal classification systems. According to this theory, all people have the potential to be successful and happy. The goal of this therapy is to help clients achieve a sense of self-efficacy […]
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Nocturnal or diurnal enuresis?

Enuresis is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry at night can be reasonably expected. There are two types of enuresis, including nocturnal enuresis and diurnal enuresis. Nocturnal enuresis, or bed-wetting at night, is the most common type of elimination disorder. Daytime wetting is called diurnal enuresis. Some children experience either […]
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What is Social anxiety disorder?

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a health condition in which people experience fear and anxiety when around other people or social situations. SAD causes people to exhibit persistent and intense fear of being watched or judged by others. Social anxiety disorder is likely to develop in people who have experienced trauma and chronic stress at some […]
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Childhood schizophrenia

Childhood schizophrenia is an uncommon but severe mental disorder in which children and teenagers interpret reality abnormally. This involves a range of problems with thinking, behavior or emotions. Childhood schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs your child’s ability to function. Although childhood schizophrenia is […]
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What is Obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition with symptoms such as unwanted thoughts and fear that lead people to engage in repetitive behaviors of compulsions. The compulsions in people with OCD interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.  OCD is usually a life-long (chronic) condition, but symptoms can come and go over time. Everyone […]
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Leadership Styles Explained

Leadership is a key contributor to building organizational capacity for change. The commonly used leadership styles, include transformational leadership, democratic leadership, autocratic leadership, servant leadership, charismatic, transactional, bureaucratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles. Transformational leadership is a style that empowers people to accomplish positive change through inspiration, open-line communication with staff, and demonstrating integrity in the […]
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Politics of Criminal Justice

Politics of Criminal Justice; Criminal justice decision makers are selected through election or appointment, the selection process is political. he political process profoundly influences the U.S. Supreme Court. The most important way that the democratic political system shapes criminal justice is through the lawmaking process. These laws mandate longer sentences and fewer opportunities for parole. […]
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Preeclampsia diagnosis and treatment

Preeclampsia diagnosis and treatment; Preeclampsia is diagnosed during routine prenatal appointments when healthcare provider checks a women’s weight gain, blood pressure and urine. If preeclampsia is suspected, the healthcare provider may order blood tests to check kidney and liver functions, suggest a 24-hour urine collection to watch for proteinuria, or perform an ultrasound to look […]
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What is preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a medical condition that occurs midway through pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks. Some of the symptoms present in this condition include high blood pressure, protein in their urine, swelling, headaches and blurred vision. This condition goes away after a baby is delivered. When individuals have preeclampsia, their blood pressure is elevated to higher […]
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Factors that contributed to French revolution of 1789

Factors that contributed to French revolution of 1789. The French Revolution was a an event in world history that took place between  1789 and and late 1790s. When this event took place France was under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens  changed their political landscape, uprooting centuries-old institutions entirely.  One of […]
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Understanding Alopecia

Understanding Alopecia. Alopecia  refers to a condition of excessive hair loss from your scalp. It can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. the most common causes of Alopecia  are hereditary, hormonal changes, or a normal part of aging. Alopecia (baldness) can affect anyone even though it […]
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4 Major benefits of digital marketing

4 Major benefits of digital marketing; digital marketing is the use of all marketing efforts that use the internet. These include digital channels such as search engines, websites, social media, that can be used to connect with present and future customers, unlike traditional methods, digital marketing helps you reach a larger audience and target prospects. […]
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