What is Chronic Kidney Disease by Jenna Schneider
In the United States researchers estimated that 31 million people suffer with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease is a serious illness that can be prevented by taking some measurements, although once the patient has the disease it can be fatal if left untreated. There are several factors that go into CKD, including risks, preventable […]
What is Plaque Psoriasis by Katie Walkenhorst
There are 5 types of psoriasis and the most common is Plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease. It is not contagious but hereditary. Psoriasis affects the life cycle of skin cells causing rapid buildup of cells on the surface of the skin. The cause of psoriasis is not fully understood but believed to […]
Enterococcus faecalis | Micro Unknown Bacteria Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 119 Joseph Kartje Fall Semester INTRODUCTION Microorganisms are invisible to the naked eye, this can spell disaster when trying to prevent cross contamination necessary to isolate them in a laboratory setting. Once isolated scientist can identified microorganisms by their cellular structure and function. Different organisms react in different ways […]
What is Hodgkin’s Lymphoma by Amber Mills
Cancer of the lymphatic system (a part of the immune system) is known as Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This happens when cells in the body grow abnormally. Like other cancers, it may then spread to other parts of the body. Hodgkin’s is especially dangerous because since it is a cancer of a part of the immune system, […]
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 […]
What is Placental Abruption by Emily Cronin
Placental Abruption is a condition that can occur during pregnancy. This condition is where the placenta, which gives the baby oxygen and nourishment, detaches from the uterine wall. Thus causing the mother to have extreme bleeding and the baby to only receive very little to no oxygen and nutrition. This condition is severe and if […]
What is Melanoma
Melanoma is a tumor of melanin-forming cells. The malignant tumor is associated with skin cancer. Malignant melanoma can be very difficult to treat but treatment and an early diagnosis will increase the survival rate. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. The cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA causes damage to skin cells […]
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 Lyme Disease By Ashley Collings
Anyone who has ever gone camping or been in a wooded area knows that plants, animals, and insects can be a problem. One particular concern that people should have is the different types of ticks. One type of tick that should raise concern is the deer tick, it is named this because it feeds and […]
What is Glaucoma by Amanda Cobet
Etiology: Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries information from the eye to the brain, in the back of the eye. When the nerve is damaged vision loss will occur. This loss happens over a long period and can even go unnoticed. Once […]