Variables (dependent & independent) Dependent: Development CAUTI Independent: Patients with SAH in Neurological ICU 10 Hypotheses Patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in neurological ICUs have extended lengths of stay and may be at higher risk for CAUTIs 10 Data analysis/statistics Catheterized adult patients (n = 242) with SAH over the ...
In a large study of more than 2,000 Finnish people with eating disorders, investigators found they were more likely to have an autoimmune disease compared with healthy people. When you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system incorrectly attacks and destroys healthy cells in your body.
Back to top. Fortunately, increasing awareness of the dangers of eating disorders, sparked by medical studies and extensive media coverage of the illness, has led many people to seek help. Nevertheless, some people with eating disorders refuse to admit they have a problem and do not get treatment. Family members and friends can help recognize the problem and encourage the person to seek treatment. Back to top. Millions of people in the United States are affected by eating disorders, specifically young women striving to reach the ideal figure.