Pseudomonas aeruginosa Report | Microbiology Unknown Lab
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 106 Megan McBride April 29th, 2014 Microbiology Introduction: There are microorganisms on every single thing in our world. These microorganisms range from deadly to vital for life and health to continue. Either way, all microorganisms must be sought out and studied by scientists, some taking the same path that […]
What are the Early Signs of Prostate Cancer by Joshua Pfeffer
Prostate cancer, by definition, is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the prostate. It is also the second most common type of cancer among men in the United States. In 2013 alone, nearly a quarter million new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed, and close to 30,000 men lost their lives […]
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma By Chris Rost
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer. It’s a disease that affects the squamous cells found in your epidermis. Before we go more in-depth, let’s try to get a better understanding of what cancer is. Cancer is a disease where normal cells start to divide rapidly, and uncontrollably. As this […]
Causes and Effects of Spondylolisthesis by Caroline Marshak
Spondylolisthesis is a back condition that is not well-known to many people in the United States. There are many causes to this disorder but few ways to treat it. Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips out of place and moves closer to the bone below it. This typically happens in the adolescent years, but can […]
What is Pancreatic Cancer by Emilie Arl
Pancreatic cancer is not to be taken lightly. The pancreas is a very important organ in the body. This organ produces enzymes that help break down food and helps control blood sugar levels. It is very important that the pancreas works properly because of the important functions that it does on a daily basis. Without […]
What is Leukodystrophy by Jacob Reifschneider
Leukodystrophy is a rare inherited gene mutation disorder within the myelin sheath creation process. It is passed down from parent to child. The inherited genes may be recessive or dominant depending on the type of leukyodystrophy the patient has been diagnosed with. Leukodystrophy is mostly an inherited disorder, which as stated earlier is passed on […]
All About Color Blindness by Jesus Morales
Color blindness is a genetic disease (sex linked trait) and to be more specific it is related with human’s chromosomes. This disease is a trait controlled by a recessive allele. Color blindness is also known as color vision problems. The meaning of color blindness is that a person has difficulties perceiving the colors red, green, […]
What is Attention Deficit Disorder by Vanessa Ferie
The American Psychiatric Association published a manual in 1952 called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This manual is still used today as a reference material by healthcare providers and insurance agencies. This manual has been updated many times throughout the years, to stay current on the ever-evolving; understanding of mental disorders. The […]
What is Narcolepsy by Clarence Janiszewski
In our everyday life we all sleep some most than others. Getting a nice well sleep is important to us. People without sleep is an ugly sight. Trust me I know because I’m the same way I get a little cranky when I don’t get enough sleep that’s why I make sure I get the […]
ALL ABOUT CROHN’S DISEASE by Laura Hedgeman
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). In 1932 Crohn’s disease was explicated by Dr. Burill B. Crohn, whom the disease was also named after, and his two fellow colleagues Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer. Crohn’s is a chronic disease that affects men and women equally. It […]