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Pathophysiology Of Osteoporosis, Sarah Orr
Pathophysiology Of Osteoporosis, Sarah Orr
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Out of all the potential disease that may impact bones, osteoporosis is the most common. Over time it compromises the strength and integrity of the bone. As the bone becomes more compromised fragility fractures will result. A significant portion of the growing elderly population will be impacted by the disease current research indicates this is a growing drain on healthcare resources with a significant impact on morbidity and mortality for those who suffer fractures related to compromised bone integrity from osteoporosis. The disease is a world wide problem that will affect all countries and populations. While medications exist to help …
Brain Pathology Of Heroin Addiction, Nickcolis Florentine
Brain Pathology Of Heroin Addiction, Nickcolis Florentine
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
This poster focuses on the effects of heroin addiction on the neurobiology of the brain and its implications for nursing care. Heroin use causes long term changes in the function of multiple areas of the brain. It is the hope of the author that understanding the pathophysiology of heroin addiction will help caregivers overcome innate bias and to become better caregivers for our patients.