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White Paper: An Examination of the Origins and Extent of the Involvement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Healthcare

Posted on November 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Introduction Among Christian denominations, the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is unusually deeply involved in medical work. It operates a global network of hospitals, clinics, medical schools, and public-health programs that, in scale, rivals some secular health systems. This white … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Disconnect Between Insurers and Elderly Clients Over In-Home Services

Posted on November 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Insurance companies increasingly promote in-home healthcare, personal assistance, and monitoring services for older adults. These programs—ranging from telehealth and home nursing to safety sensors and daily living aides—are marketed as cost-effective alternatives to hospitalization or nursing home care. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Dercum’s Disease (Adiposis Dolorosa)

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Dercum’s Disease (also known as adiposis dolorosa) is a rare and poorly understood adipose-tissue disorder characterised by chronic pain in subcutaneous fat deposits (often lipomas) in the context of overweight or obesity. The etiology remains unclear, diagnostic criteria … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Best Practices for Recovery After Elbow Surgery

Posted on October 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Elbow surgery—ranging from fracture fixation and tendon repair to arthroplasty and ulnar nerve decompression—requires a complex and disciplined recovery process. Successful rehabilitation depends not only on surgical precision but also on systematic postoperative care, including pain management, physiotherapy, nutritional … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Navigating the NHS in the United Kingdom as a Foreigner

Posted on October 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary The NHS is four systems (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) with shared principles but different rules for some charges and entitlements. Your route to care depends on (1) where you are in the UK, (2) your immigration status/visa, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Medical School Curriculum for Observational Medicine and Longevity-Focused Care

Posted on September 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The modern medical education system has leaned heavily on pharmacological solutions and interventional procedures, often at the expense of developing clinicians’ ability to observe, listen, and identify root causes of illness. This white paper proposes a new curriculum … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Fluid Dynamics as a Unifying Framework: Linking Traffic Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper explores the deep conceptual and mathematical connections between fluid dynamics, traffic flow, and cardiovascular physiology. While traffic jams and hypertension may seem like unrelated problems, both are governed by similar principles of flow, resistance, and pressure gradients. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Toward Comprehensive Knowledge of Individual Health and Nutrition Needs: Advances and Requirements for Accurate, Regular, and Actionable Self-Care

Posted on September 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Human health depends on a constantly shifting balance of biological, nutritional, and environmental factors. Although advances in medicine, genetics, and wearable technologies have improved the average person’s access to health insights, most people still lack the tools to … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Enhancing Senior Care through Real-Time Vital Monitoring Technologies

Posted on May 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive SummaryAs senior care homes increasingly contend with rising patient acuity, staff shortages, and a growing elderly population, the integration of real-time biometric monitoring technologies offers a transformative opportunity. This white paper explores the use of wearable or ambient sensor … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Project Management In Nursing

Posted on March 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

White Paper: The Role and Tasks of Project Management in Nursing and Gaining Experience in Care Homes Introduction Project management is an essential skill in the nursing field, particularly in care home environments where effective coordination and planning ensure quality … Continue reading →

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