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  By understanding types of patients, healthcare providers can: build trust with patients, improve patient satisfaction, reduce the risk of medical errors, and improve overall patient outcomes. COMPLIANT PATIENT They're considered the ideal . They follow their medication regimen and observe all appoinments . Positive reinforcement can go a long way mantaining this type of behaviour. NON-COMPLIANT PATIENT They can present a real challenge . They miss appointments , don't adhere to their treatment plan and often ignore medical advice . Moreover, their behaviour can lead to complications in their conditions . ANXIOUS PATIENT  Some patients become nervous , restless and even scared. Firstly, you have to validate their fears and show empathy . Secondly, encourage them to talk about their feelings . Finally, remain calm yourself. DEMANDING PATIENT They can be tough . They want answers now and solutions quickly . Set realistic expectations from the beggining: explain the ...

Puberty is the time when kids grow into young adults through physical and psychological changes. It doesn't happen all at once, but slowly over time. Most females start their puberty between the ages of 8 and 13 . Most of the males start theirs between 9 and 14 . But it can also be possible to start it earlier or later. Hormones from the brain trigger the beggin of puberty. In males those hormones make the testicles to make the hormone testosterone and sperm . In females they make the ovaries to make the hormone strogen and trigger the growth and release of the eggs . Other puberty hormones are from the adrenal glands , and they lead the growth of pubic and underarm hair, body odor and acne . PHYSICAL CHANGES In men : First the testicles get bigger , and hair will sprout out above the penis and on the scrotum. The penis and testes will get larger . Ejaculation and erection will happen. Later, hair will grow under the arm and in the beard area. And that first crack in the...

  Sometimes stress can be a positive force, motivating you. But it is often a negative force. If you experienced stress during a long period of time, it could become chronic —unless you take action. Stress is an automatic response designed by our ancestors to protect us from predators and other threats. Faced with danger, the body stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol flood our body. They elevate your heart rate, increase your blood pressure, boost your energy and prepare you to deal with the problem. These days you don't confront the danger of being eaten, but you still have multiple challenges every day. As a result, your body's natural alarm system may be stuck in the on position. And that can have serious consequences for your health. Even short-life, minus stress can have consequences. Major acute stress can have a bigger impact. Repeated acute stress can may also contribute to inflammation in the circulatory system, particularly in the coronary arteries. This is...

A dermatologist is an expert medical doctor and skin surgeons with the skills and experience to offer the best care for the skin. The skin is an organ, which is your first line of defense from a disease. If you were to watch a dermatologist on any day of work, you might see them: - Treat a baby's prominent birth mark that threatens the child's eyesight. - Remove a woman's deadly melanoma at its earliest. - Offer relief for a young person whose chronic eczema makes sleep nearly imposible. - Diagnose the life-threatening liver condition, causing an old man's unbearable itching. - Treat the hair loss of a young girl. Your dermatologist knows the difference between a little problem and a major one. They also understand that a skin condition can have a serious impact in your health and well-being. Sometimes, a skin condition is a sign of a serious underlying health issue. For example, signs of diabetes and heart disease can show up on the skin. For being a dermatologist you ...

  Alzheimer is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms can grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. It's the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.  This disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. Researchers believe that genetics may play an important role in developing Alzheimer's disease. However, a healthy lifestyle may help you reduce your risk of developing it. Adequate physical activity, a nutritious diet, a limited alcohol consumption and not smoking may help people. Changes in the brain start years before the first symptom. Alzheimer worsens over time. Memory problems are usually the first warning signs. But the people with it can also experience: trouble handling money, difficulty ...

There are some reasons for different types of pregnancies, including physical differences in a mother's reproductive system, multiple eggs being released, multiple sperm fertilizing the same egg, underlying health conditions of the mother, and other reasons. INTRAUTERINE PREGNANCY A typical pregnancy where the fetus(es) implant inside the uterus, and the placenta attaches to the uterine muscle inside the uterus. ECTOPIC PREGANCY A fertilized egg implants in a location other than the fallopian tube or uterus, such as the neck of the uterus or abdomen. This type of pregnancy is not viable and usually the body aborts the fetus. An ectopic pregnancy can rupture and be life-threatening and may need surgery to fix. - TUBAL PREGNANCY This is a type of ectopic pregnancy. A fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. It's not viable and must be terminated if a miscarriage doesn't occur naturally on its own. INTRA-ABDOMINAL PREGNANCY It tends to occur followi...

More than 12% of the children between ages of 6 and 19 already have hearing damage from loud noises. Your child's hearing health is crucial during their overall well-being and development. Hearing loss is increasingly common among children, teens, and young adults. HOW OUR EARS WORK 1. Outer ear: sound waves enter the outer ear and travel through the ear canal. 2. Middle ear: the sound waves hit the eardrum, causing it to vibrate. These vibrations are transferred to the malleus, incus and stapes. 3. Inner ear: the vibrations hit the cochlea and it creates electrical signals. 4. Brain processing: the auditory nerve carries them to the brain, interpreting them as a sound. MEASURING SOUND Sound is measured in decibels (dB). Sounds at or below 70 dB are generally considered safe. Any sound over 85 dB poses a risk of damaging your hearing over time. A normal conversation is usually between 60 and 70 dB. Music by headphones at maximum can reach to 94 to 110 dB. CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD HEARIN...

  Infectious diseases are diseases caused by microorganism —such as bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites. The microorganism enters a person's body and causes harm. Many organisms live in our body, and most of them are harmless or even helpful. The microorganism uses the human body to sustain itself, reproduce and colonize. These infectious microscopic organisms multiply quickly. They can spread by different ways, including: skin contact, transfer of bodily fluids, contact with feces, ingesting contaminated food/water, etcetera.  Signs and symptoms vary depending on the organism that caused the infection, but often include fever and fatigue. Mild infections may respond to rest and home remedies, while some life-threatening infections may need hospitalization. Many infectious diseases can be prevented by vaccines. Frequent and thorough hand-washing also helps protect you from most infectious diseases. Bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi vary in several ways: size, shape, fun...

  A pediatrician is a doctor who treats newborns, children, adolescents and young adults. Pediatric care starts at birth and lasts through a child's 21st birthday or longer. They have a wide range of responsbilities from conducting regular well-child checkups to diagnosing and treating injuries, illnesses or other health conditions. Pediatricians prevent, detect and manage physical, psychological and developmental issues that affect children. Pediatricians undergo extensive education and training: 1. Four-year undergraduate degree (with premedical courses). 2. Four years of medical school with courses like anatomy and they do rotations about the areas of the medicine. Some schools combine those in a 6 years of initial formation. 3. A three years long pediatric residency program. 4. (optional) Training in pediatric subspecialties. The average salary of a pediatrician i n U.S. was  $177,130 in 2020. Pediatricians perform checkups, conduct physical exams, track your child's devel...

  Addiction is not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point it could be harmful to you. It's possible being addicted to anything: gambling, drugs, alcohol, smoking... And also: - Work. People who are obsessed with it, and being physically exhausted and the relationships are affected because of work. - Internet. People may spend hours and hours on the internet everyday. - Solvents. Volatile substance abuse is when you inhale such as glue, aerosols, petrol or lighter fuel. - Shopping. It becomes an addiction when you buy things you don't need or want just to achieve a buzz. There are lots of reasons why addictions start. Some substances like alcohol, nicotine or drug affect the way you feel, and create an urge to use the substances again. Gambling produces of feeling of mental "high" after a win and it's followed by a strong urge to recreate that feeling. Being addicted means that not having it causes withdrawal symptoms, or a "come dow...

  Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children, adolescents and adults. It affects the brain and nerves, causing people to do repeatedly movements and sounds (motor and vocal tics) that they cannot control. Tics can range from mild to moderate and severe, and are disabling in some cases. It's important to know that people with Tourette don't always blurt out obscenities or curse words, it is a misbelief sometimes seen on TV. Only in 10-15% of the cases the words may be inappropriate. Also, just having a tic doesn't mean you have Tourette: to have Tourette means that a person has at least two different motor tics and one vocal tic, and has had tics for over a year. Some other rules for the diagnosis are: tics started to appear before the age of 18, and they're not caused by the use of substance or other medical condition. Tics typically appear at the age of 5 to 7 years, they tend to increase in severity and frequency between the ages of 8 and...

  Stress is any demanded place on your brain or body. It can be triggered by any event or scenario that makes you feel frustrated or nervous. Anxiety is feeling fear, worry or unease. It can occur as a reaction to stress or without any obvious trigger. Anyway, both of them have the same symptoms : trouble sleeping, digestive issues, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, and irritability or anger. Most people feel stress or anxiety in their life at some point, and it doesn't have to be necessarily bad. After all, they can sometimes be a helpful motivator. But unmanaged stress and anxiety can start interfering with your daily life and affect your physical or mental health. Stress and anxiety can produce a range of physical and psychological symptoms . Stress can produce: dizzinnes, muscle tension, digestive issues, trouble sleep, irritability, headaches, increased sweating, feelings of overwhelm, restlessness, changes in appetite, increased heart rate. Anxiety can involve the ...

There are two types of problems with your thyroid: it can produce too much hormones (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism). Both of the situations can cause problems. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly - shaped gland in the base of your neck. It's part of the network of glands called endocrine system. This system is responsible of a lot of our body's activities. And in this case the thyroid gland manufactures hormones that regulates your body's metabolism. When your thyroid is overproducing or underproducing it can cause symtoms like irritability, weigh loss, weigh gain, fatigue and m ore.  Four common issues associated with the thyroid i nclude Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, goiter (enlarged thyroid), and thyroid nodules. HYPERTHYROIDISM The gland is overacting and there is too much thyroid hormone. Many of your body's functions can speed up. It is more common in women. The treatment can be: antithyroid medication, radioiodine therapy, beta-bl...

All relationships involve some kind of work. And that's also applied to people's relationship with food.  Food not only nourishes our body, but it is entangled through many webs of psychology and habits that we have developed throughout our lifespan. Several factors may influence our food decisions and feelings about it. These can include: cultural practises, social aspects, family and individual influences, socioeconomic status and psychological factors. What does a healthy relationship with food look like? - Throwing away the diet mindset with strict rules around food with a focus on body image and weight management. - Not putting moral value on "good" or "bad" foods. - Welcoming all foods. - Eating when you're hungry. - Pausing to assess when you're full. - Avoiding judging your body and food choices. - Engaging in joyful exercise. - Learning to accept your body. - Not comparing yourself with others. How to build it 1. Team up with a professional....

  1. HAVE BREAKFAST .  It is so important because if jump-starts your metabolism and stops you for overeating later. Also, some studies show how adults having a healthy breakfast do better at work. And kids get higher marks. So, don't skip it. 2. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER .  You stay hydrated (it is necessary) and it helps you to lose weight. Sugary drinks are related to Type 2 Diabetes  and obesity. The adequate daily fluid intake is 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 for women. 3. TAKE AN EXERCISE BREAK.  Get up and move. Do some deep lunges or stretches, which is great for body and mind. Just 30 minutes of walking five days in a week is okey. 4. DON'T SMOKE .  If you light up, quit. As soon as 20 minutes after your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure drop. 5. SLEEP WELL.  A good night's sleep keeps you in a better mood, sharpens memory and focus, and helps you learn new thing. It lowers your risk of heart disease and helps you get trim. Aim to g...

  Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body can't effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is an hormone that regulates blood glucose. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause raised blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) and over time it leads to serious damage to the body's systems. Symptoms of diabetes can occur suddenly. In type 2 diabetes they can be mild and may take many years to be noticed. The symptoms may include: feeling very thirsty, needing to urinate more than usual, blurred vision, feeling tired, losing weight unintentionally. Over time, diabetes can damage blood vessels in the heart, eyes, kidneys and nerves. TYPE 1 DIABETES It's characterized by deficient insulin production and requires daily introduction of insulin. TYPE 2 DIABETES It affects to how your body uses glucose for energy. It stops the body for using glucose properly, which can lead to high levels of blood sugar if it's not tre...

  Today nearly a 50% of the children have at least one allergy. It's possible to be allergic to anything. Although the most common allergies are: pollen, dander, medication and food. Allergies are an overreaction of the inmune system, and the allergists must have a thorough understanding of how your body fights infection to treat the hypersensitivity that leads to allergies. The allergists are qualified to diagnose and treat conditions like hay fever, food allergies and intolerances, eczema, psoriasis, asthma, and certain types of sinus and ear infections. To treat allergies effectively, the allergist must determine what is the triggering reacti on.  An allergist consults with their patient and performs a series of tests in order to discover specific allergies, determine their severity, and figure out the best course of treatment. Allergists can prescribe the patients a treatment, which could be avoiding the allergen. When you go to the allergist, they'll talk with you to lear...