Mitral Valve Prolapse by Stephanie Murphy
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition where the mitral valve does not work properly. The mitral valve is made up of two flaps that separate the left ventricle and the left atrium. In the case of a properly working mitral valve, it opens and closes to let blood flow from the left atrium to […]
Types of Lung Cancer by Michele Singler
As you may know, lung cancer is a very tedious disease. There are three different types of lung cancer; non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and lung carcinoid tumor. Knowing which type of cancer you have is crucial because it will affect the type of treatment you do or do not get and […]
What You Should Know About a Concussion by Schnikia Pool
Concussions are a serious brain injury. They occur commonly in sports injuries when there is a jolt, bump, or blow to the head. It can be followed by a ringing in the ears or blurred vision. The patient could also lose consciousness or have amnesia. Concussions also occur from a fall where the head and […]
What is Kawasaki’s Disease by Stacey Thornhill
Kawasaki’s disease, also known as Kawasaki’s syndrome, is an autoimmune disease primarily affecting children under the age of five. A pediatrician in Japan, Tomisaku Kawasaki, first described the disease in 1967. It was not until 1976 that the first cases were reported outside of Japan in Hawaii. In 2006 the number of hospitalizations in the […]
What is Heterochromia Iridis by Alexandra Adelman
The iris is an intricate part of the eye. Its job is to level out the amount of light that enters the pupil, acting as an aperture. Iris can be many colors such as shades of brown, green, blue, hazel, and sometimes even violet. Heterochromia iridis is when the iris color does not match the […]
What is Cellulitis by Dina Imsirevic
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that can occur on any part of the body but is most common on the lower legs. Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are the typical causes for Cellulitis. This infection may appear on the exterior side of one’s skin, but it may also extend and move into the bloodstream and lymph […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Amanda Whitehead
The Carpal Tunnel is a passageway that surrounds the median nerve and tendons in our forearm, it consists of ligaments and bones at the bottom of our hands. The median nerve starts from the forearm and runs to the palms of our hands, it controls the feelings to the anatomical side of the fingers and […]
Living with Asperger Syndrome by Ellen Stackle
Asperger Syndrome is one of many diagnoses that fall under the Autism Spectrum. Part of Asperger Syndrome is difficulty with social skills, language, and sensory issues. As the word spectrum implies, there are many levels of ability in Autism. Those who are closer to the lower end of the spectrum typically have great difficulty speaking, […]
Atopic Dermatitis by Brittany Blumer
Atopic Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is dry patches of skin that can appear anywhere on the body and usually itch. These patches frequently appear on the inner bends of the arms and legs, the chest, neck, face, wrists, ankles, and even the delicate skin surrounding the eyes. The patches range in color from red […]
What is Antibiotic Resistance by Melody Bier
A major concern in the healthcare field today is the growing problem of overuse and misuse of antibiotics leading to bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. The problem of antibiotic resistance is one that not only will affect us at a professional level, but also at a personal level. This is a global issue that […]