Understanding Lymphadenopathy and Common Blood Disorders in Children
Lymph Node Function
| Function | Palpable Lymph Nodes |
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Lymphadenopathy
Causes
- Bacteria (Staphylococcus/Tuberculosis)
- Viruses (CMV)
- Protozoa
- Autoimmune (SLE/Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- Allergy
- Immune Response
- Inflammatory Cell Migration to Lymph Nodes (Macrophages + Neutrophils)
- Tumor Cell Infiltration
Lymph Node Changes in Lymphadenopathy
| Reactive | Lymphadenitis | Cancerous |
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The Risks and Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery
Introduction
For modern people, cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular. Some believe it is a technique to enhance beauty. The basic intention of this surgery is to enhance an individual’s appearance by changing body parts. On the other hand, others disagree, saying that cosmetic surgery can pose a risk of serious diseases such as a heart attack.
Risks of Cosmetic Surgery
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Following a cosmetic procedure, patients may develop infection, disease or illnesses. Along with cosmetic surgery, complications
Read MoreUnderstanding Inflammation, Neoplasms, and Cancer Prevention
Pathogenesis of Inflammation
Vascular Changes
Vasodilation occurs, increasing blood flow and causing congestion. Dilated capillaries become more permeable, leading to fluid leakage and potential bleeding.
Cellular Changes
Leukocytes adhere to vessel walls (margination) and then migrate through the endothelium (diapedesis) to the infection site. They engulf and eliminate foreign particles and pathogens through phagocytosis.
Tumor Changes
Accumulation of water, acids, and fibrinogen at the injury site causes
Read MoreUnderstanding Illness: Types, Phases, and Reactions
The Nature of Illness
The lack of health may cause a certain level of dependency. A human being is multidimensional, encompassing biological aspects (physical structure), physical processes (emotions, feelings), and social aspects (relationships, social settings).
Disease is a deviation from the state of health with objective and subjective manifestations, which diminishes a person’s ability to carry out daily life activities. It can manifest in various ways depending on the disease (severe, infectious,
Read MoreThe Clinical History: Functions, Characteristics, and Documentation
The Clinical History
Introduction
A clinical history is a comprehensive document containing all data and information concerning a patient’s health and disease, obtained through interviews, physical examinations, and additional healthcare procedures.
Functions of the Clinical History
The clinical history serves several crucial functions:
- Care: Provides information support for personalized patient attendance, enabling healthcare professionals to understand the patient’s condition and provide appropriate
Occupational Health and Safety: A Comprehensive Guide
Occupational Health
Occupational health aims to promote and maintain the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations. It seeks to prevent deterioration of health caused by working conditions, protect workers from risks arising from hazardous agents, and find and keep workers in a manner appropriate to their psychological, sociological, and physical abilities. In short, occupational health strives to adapt work to man and each man to his work.