Research shows that illiterate patients have higher rates of hospitalization than literate patients.

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

A Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) surfs the wave of a research boat on the Banana River, nea

This map shows the percentage of Protestants by state in Germany. When compared to the previous map

Figure 7.1 shows the rapid decline in the trust of Americans in government since the 1960s. This de

A cartoon of “King Andrew the First” shows Jackson standing atop the U.S. Constitution—a scepter in

Research Design in Clinical Psychology

RESEARCH TECHNIQUE

Author Question: Research shows that illiterate patients have higher rates of hospitalization than literate patients. (Read 43 times)

Related Topics

Need homework help now?