7 Things you must know about Gonorrhea by Mandakiniben Patel
1) Gonorrhea is a contagious disease caused by the bacteria known as Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is transmitted mostly through sexual contact with an infected person; it can also be spread by contact with infected bodily fluids, for example, a mom passing infection to her newborn during childbirth. Both men and women are infected with this […]
PALS Respiratory Lecture – PART II
Here is PART II from the video lecture series on Pediatric Advanced Life Support. This PALS topic is the second part of a lecture on Infant and Child Respiratory Emergency. Watch Video – Part 2 PALS Respiratory Lecture Go to PART I To Register for a 1st Time PALS Certification Class in the […]
PALS Respiratory Lecture – PART I
Video lecture series from CPR Nashville. This video is Part I of II on the topic of Pediatric Advanced Life Support respiratory emergencies. PALS is an American Heart Association-certified class for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers who deal with infant and child emergencies. PART I: Watch Now Watch the video from a Pediatric […]
Overview of Tuberculosis by Schnikia Pool
Overview of TB: TB also known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be spread very easily. This disease can attack the kidneys, brain, and even the spine. The most common is the lungs. This bacterium can be spread by just breathing the contaminated air. It can’t be done by kissing, touching, or even eating off the same […]
Addiction as a Brain Disease by Rebekah Boesch
Addiction is complicated and multifaceted and has been argued back and forth as to whether or not it is a choice or if it is truly a disease. Insurance companies prefer to argue that free will does exist and that punishment and coercion are the best options to change an addict. However, with more and […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Bacillus subtilis
Unknown Lab Report Adam J Bree General Microbiology I Spring 2013 I. Introduction The ability to accurately identify bacteria is important, especially in a healthcare setting. Correctly identifying bacteria and their metabolic characteristics provides information that is useful in prescribing treatments for patients. The purpose of this lab is to use various tests […]
Understanding Malaria
1. Overview Malaria is one of the most dangerous diseases worldwide; especially in developing countries with warm climates. This disease is caused by a parasite. You’ll get this disease when an infected mosquito bites you. You should be very careful when you travel to some countries that have a high risk of this disease. There […]
What is Syringomyelia by Angela Lamb
Given we are currently studying the nervous system, I thought it would be fitting to write about a neurological spinal cord disorder called Syringomyelia. Syringomyelia is a disorder that few are aware of unless they have had it or know a family member or friend affected by the disorder. Prevalence of the disorder is uncommon […]