This position supports Mercyâs philosophy of patient centered care through continuous improvement strategies including consultation, education and accurate cost and financial data and information used by the Mercy Medical Center executive and management teams allowing them to make informed decisions that directly impact the patient.
Apples are rich in phenolic compounds called polyphenols. Cutting an apple allows polyphenol oxidase enzymes to rapidly oxidize, turning the apple brown.
Jaundice is the most common cause of the skin turning yellow. Liver problems, such as alcoholic liver disease or cirrhosis make up the second most common reason. Hypothyroidism, HIV, syphilis and other diseases can also trigger a sudden yellowing of the skin. Carotenemia causes the skin to turn orange.