What is Emphysema by Allison Torno
Emphysema is a common type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes people to have difficulty breathing. Emphysema is a result of damage to the inner lining of the lungs that is irreversible. Over time, emphysema changes the air sacs located in the inner walls of the lungs into oversized pockets with vast holes. […]
What is Celiac Disease by Tomasina Floresvega
Bread. Cereal. Pasta. Beer. Cake. What if someone told you, you should not eat or drink any of these products after 25 years of having them in your life? These are just a few of the items a person shouldn’t have if diagnosed with Celiac Disease (CD). Celiac disease is a very common digestive disease […]
WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE BY RUDOLF R MIJACEVIC
It is non-reversible brain disorder that attacks brain cells and steals the mind of the affected. Imagine how someone would feel if his/her loved one has just disappeared. It could be mother, father, brother or sister. It could be anyone who has wandered off because he or she has Alzheimer’s disease. Did you know that […]
Unknown Lab Report Example in Microbiology
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT, Microbiology Unknown Number 114 Rhea Becnel INTRODUCTION Knowing the identity of different microorganisms is important for various reasons. Different microbes can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, and helminths. It is important to know the differences and identities between these microbes to treat them in a patient. It is also useful to know […]
Staphylococcus epidermidis | Microbiology Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 108 Caroline Coley Microbiology Fall/2013 INTRODUCTION Microorganisms exist everywhere in nature. Bacteria, viruses and fungi have been a leading cause of death in the history of mankind. They have contributed to the shaping of societies and world history. The relationship between microbes and the human body is a very […]
Unknown Bacteria Lab Report | Microbiology Paper
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT DAISY M. BLACK December 3, 2013 Introduction This study is the determination of the UNKNOWN bacterium that was given by Microbiology LAB Professor . The purpose of this laboratory exercise is to evaluate the student’s knowledge and capabilities in identifying micro organism. Knowing what organism will give the student an idea […]
Bacillus cereus and Food Poisoning | Microbiology Lab Report
Unknown Microbiology Lab Report Ken Ly 12/03/13 General Microbiology Fall 2013 Introduction There are many different species of bacteria that exist in the world, depending on their pathogenic characteristics. From determining the cause of a disease to diagnosing a patient, to developing microorganisms for certain antibiotics, it is essential that pathogens are identified. To this […]
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis by Kathleen Province
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes painful inflammation of the joints. RA is one of the most serious and also common forms of arthritis, affecting more than one million Americans annually. RA is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining of the joints which causes swelling that can result […]
What is Prostate Cancer by Andrea Fobert
Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cancer cells within the prostate, a gland in men that carries sperm and produces the majority of semen. Although it is rare in men under the age of fifty, it is a crucial health concern for men of all ages. One-third of prostate cancers are diagnosed in men […]
What is Osteoporosis by Megan Poley
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens and thins bones until they reach a point where they become very fragile and break easily. People with osteoporosis most often break the bones in the wrist, hip, and spine, but any bone in the body can break due to this disease. Osteoporosis is not a disease that can […]