Essays

Parson’s sick role is credited with bringing a revolution into modern understanding of health, sickness and the “sick role”. For years, many researchers have pointed out towards the usefulness of Parson’s theory on the “sick role”. Though shrouded with controversy …

It is considered fundamentally fair for sick people to enjoy certain privileges. One such privilege is the allowance to be absent from normal social roles that they play every day. A mother can be excused from making the early morning …

Parkinson’s disease falls in the class of conditions referred to as motor system disorders. These disorders are due to loss of nerve cells that produce dopamine in the brain. It is manifested by having tremors, lack of coordination, stiffness, instability …

Patients who have bradykinesia usually experience loss of automatic movements such as blinking of eyes, arm swinging when walking and swallowing of saliva. These are movements which occur automatically and the person is not aware of their occurrence. Bradykinesia affects …

There are various diseases that impair movement. Movement disorders may be caused by injuries, autoimmune diseases, infections and effects of certain medicinal drugs but are primarily caused by nerve diseases. Most of these diseases are chronic—persisting over long periods—and progressive …

It has already been specified that the four primary symptoms of the Parkinson’s disease include tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. The tremor experienced by patients of Parkinson’s disease “takes the form of a rhythmic back-and-forth motion at a rate …

There is currently no proven cure for Parkinson’s disease. However, medications and surgery can often provide patients with relief from the symptoms caused by the disease. There are drugs that work to increase the level of dopamine in the brain, …

In her article on obesity, Joanne Thomas commences by providing insight to her readers on issues influencing obesity in the community. From Thomas’ perspective, efforts by the government which are normally observed through development and implementation of policies are inadequate …

There are several reasons given by patients in delaying health care treatment. A majority of patients cite that their primary reason in delaying treatment is their inability to perceive that they have a serious condition or illness. Others also cite …

Parasitic diseases have affected people around the world and these often elusive for diagnosis because physical examination is not sufficient enough for its diagnosis. It is thus important that a parasitology laboratory provides diagnostic tests that will determine that presence …