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Dr. Eugene Jacquescoley is a Consultant Gerontologist in New York City, New York and Washington, DC. His research includes, Lean Six in Health care, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, AIDS and aging issues, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and

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Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Can Six Sigma methods meet the demanding rigors of local public health practices?: 1 of 1
IntroductionIt has been said by many that quality drives innovation and vice-versa. This is evidenced by the growing literature on the utilization of Six Sigma methodology within health care institutions (7, 6, and 9). In contrast, the local public health community may have been slow to respond to innovative quality methods o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) How Epidemiology can help understand gang behavior: 1 of 1
Epidemiology is the branch of medicine dealing with the incidence and prevalence of disease in large populations and with detection of the source and cause of epidemics of infectious disease. Epidemiology within the context of the article will be described as the incidence and prevalence of gun crimes committed by gangs and t... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Business intelligence software and hospitals: A strain on Physician/Administrator relationships?: 1 of 1
As healthcare organizations utilize and understand the synergies of technology and software as it relates to improving the bottom line and efficiency of their respective organizations; I've often wondered as a health care provider, what the consequences of the utilization of data derived from business intelligence platforms, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Does current Ryan White HIV/AIDS treatment provisions line up with urban needs?: 1 of 1

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act: Does It Synchronize With Needs of Urban AmericaRyan White, a 13 year-old, Caucasian boy, died of AIDS in 1990 (1). He contracted HIV via blood transfusion in 1984. From 1984-1990, Ryan and his family experienced a series of life-changing events that would ultimately bring neces... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment Why the material safety data sheet is crucial in examining the effects of denture adhesive and zinc in older patients: 1 of 1
Zinc is an essential element for a healthy body. Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism (National Institute of Health). According to Food and Nutrition Board, zinc is also essential in for proper taste and smell. The recommended daily allowance for adult males is 11mg and 8mg for female adults. Adults are... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care The flexibility approach to dementia care: Is it worth exploring?: 1 of 1
There are an estimated 4.5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. It has also been forecasted that this number will triple to 16 million by the year 2050 (Alzheimer's Association). As the country focuses more on health care expenditures due to the baby boom generation hitting the elder years; natio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Should the Crack Cocaine Amendment be made retroactive?: 1 of 1

The United States Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judicial branch of government (1). The commission has three primary responsibilities which comprise; determining the form and severity of punishment, establishing sentencing policies and practices to federal courts, and advising Congress on efficient crim... More..
Health & Fitness > HIV / AIDS Understanding TH9507 in people affected with HIV lipodystrophy: 1 of 1
HIV prevalence in the U.S. was 24% to 27% or 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 people (Centers for Disease Control, 2003). Within this population, the prevalence of HIV lipodystrophy was 2% to 60% of all patients who were HIV positive in 2007 (Robles et al, 2007). As protease inhibitors have a realized association with longevity in HIV ... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: 1 of 1
According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), there were 11,647 new whooping cough cases diagnosed in 2003, which represents4.0 cases per 100,000. Of these 11,647 cases, there were 18 deaths. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also reported that respiratory distress was among the Top Ten causes of mortalit... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is Dr. Newman's research on seeking a scientific explanation of "Speaking in Tongues" controversial: 1 of 1
Glossolalia or "speaking in tongues" comprises unintelligible utterances, often as part of religious practices. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (4th ed, 2000) defines two meanings for glossolalia (2). "Fabricated and nonmeaningful speech, especially such speech associated with a trance state or certai... More..