Publications by authors named "Daniel P Kuckel"
The spiritual assessment offers the opportunity to enhance the patient-physician relationship and incorporate patient views that may have a significant impact on clinical decision-making. Multiple studies have demonstrated that patients' expectations of spiritual discussions in the health care setting are not being met. Perceived barriers reported by physicians include lack of time, training, and experience.
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- Pneumonia is the leading cause of hospitalization in children in the U.S., primarily caused by viral infections, especially respiratory syncytial virus in those under two years old.
- Common symptoms include fast breathing (tachypnea), cough, fever, and poor appetite.
- Diagnosis may require a chest X-ray if symptoms like grunting or fever persist, and treatment typically involves a short course of amoxicillin unless hospitalization is necessary.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. Prevention of cardiovascular disease is an achievable goal. A rigorous 2010 analysis by the World Health Organization suggests that reducing risk factors in young adults and maintaining an optimum risk profile through age 50 could prevent 90% of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events.
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